February 16th, 2014 Update

February 16th, 2014 Update

Here's a smorgasbord of attractive mineral specimens

from a number of active and defunct locales.

US$ € EURO ¥ YEN £ POUND CAN$ AUS$
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USAZMAL01 - Azurite and Malachite
$ 249.00 SOLD
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
cabinet - 12.0 x 9.3 x 7.0 cm

This specimen consists of matrix that displays numerous open vugs that contain countless, inky blue azurite xls to several mm. In addition, there are druzy coating of micro malachite xls, scattered about the piece. No damage.

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Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01b.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01c.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01d.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01e.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona [db_pics/Feb10/USAZMAL01f.jpg]

NAAZMAL01 - Azurite and Malachite
$ 295.00 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 12.2 x 8.9 x 6.2 cm

Defunct Locality

Here's an exceptional specimen from Tsumeb! It consists of a mass of hefty matrix that is covered by azurite xls. They are dark inky blue, quite lustrous and display a bladed form occurring in semi-spherical aggregations. There are also minor micro malachite xls found on this piece as well as what I believe to be Bayldonite micro xls and perhaps a bit of calcite. Perhaps some cleaved xl tips, but nothing I can see, would I describe as damage. The more I look at this piece, the more I like it as there is a lot going on with it. Enjoy!

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Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01_b.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01_c.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01_d.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01_e.jpg]

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAAZMAL01_f.jpg]

CZOPL01 - Opal
$ 49.00 AVAILABLE
Bohouskovice, South Bohemia Region, Czech Republic
miniature - 4.6 x 3.8 x 3.7 cm
ORDER

Rare Locality

This item includes 15 pieces of opal from the Czech Republic. Four of them display dendritic branching. The smallest piece measures 2.7x1.5x0.6cm I've listed the largest piece size in the item description.

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Opal from Bohouskovice, South Bohemia Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/Feb10/CZOPL01.jpg]

Opal from Bohouskovice, South Bohemia Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/Feb10/CZOPL01_b.jpg]

Opal from Bohouskovice, South Bohemia Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/Feb10/CZOPL01_c.jpg]

Opal from Bohouskovice, South Bohemia Region, Czech Republic [db_pics/Feb10/CZOPL01_d.jpg]

CNFLQZ01 - Fluorite on Quartz
$ 185.00 SOLD
Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China
cabinet - 11.0 x 6.2 x 5.3 cm

This specimen consists of a mass of snow white, intertwined quartz xls that host two pale purple fluorite xls that display heavily modified cubic faces. I would best describe the crystallization as a stair step pattern. The larger fluorite xl measures 1.9x1.5cm, while the smaller one is 8x7mm. There is also a micro pyrite xl found on the right side of the piece. A very attractive (and undamaged) specimen to my mind. I like the way the fluorite lays on the quartz. Enjoy!

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Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01_b.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01_c.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01_d.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01_e.jpg]

Fluorite on Quartz from Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Huangshi, Leiyang, Hunan, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFLQZ01_f.jpg]

NACPR01 - Cuprite
$ 43.00 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm

This specimen consists of matrix that displays a covering of red elongated, needle like xls of cuprite with a few attached white calcite rhombs.

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Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NACPR01.jpg]

Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NACPR01_b.jpg]

Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NACPR01_c.jpg]

PETTR01 - Tetrahedrite
$ 35.00 AVAILABLE
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru
miniature - 4.3 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm
ORDER

This specimen consists of a mass of crystallized tetrahedrite xls. There are other mineral species present on this specimen, but because of their size, I cannot identify them.

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Tetrahedrite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru [db_pics/Feb10/PETTR01.jpg]

Tetrahedrite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru [db_pics/Feb10/PETTR01_b.jpg]

Tetrahedrite from Mundo Nuevo Mine, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca Province, Ancash Department, Peru [db_pics/Feb10/PETTR01_c.jpg]

NAMALAZ01 - Malachite replacing Azurite
$ 245.00 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8.8 x 5.5 x 3.7 cm

This specimen consists of two adjoined inky blue azurite xls that have been replaced by velvety dark green malachite xls. You can see the azurite where some of the malachite is no longer attached.

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Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01.jpg]

Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01_b.jpg]

Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01_c.jpg]

Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01_d.jpg]

Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01_e.jpg]

Malachite replacing Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/Feb10/NAMALAZ01_f.jpg]

CNFL01 - Fluorite
$ 239.00 AVAILABLE
Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
small cabinet - 9.1 x 5.0 x 3.1 cm
ORDER

This specimen consists of a plate that is covered by gray to white, druzy micro quartz xls as well as dark gray muscovite xls. Towards the end of the plate are a number of water clear to pale purple cubic fluorite xls to 2.7cm. The large xl displays purple phantoming and a modified cubic face on one side. No damage to this excellent specimen.

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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFL01.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFL01_b.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFL01_c.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFL01_d.jpg]

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNFL01_e.jpg]

GRRDSPY01 - Rhodochrosite and Pyrite
$ 165.00 AVAILABLE
Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece
miniature - 4.5 x 4.4 x 3.0 cm
ORDER

This specimen consists of pale pink botryoidal rhodo xls that host a number of lustrous pyrite xls to 1.5cm. In addition, there are several patches of druzy micro quartz xls. Finding good quality Greek rhodo specimens is not an easy task. This one came back on the market when a collector decided to part with his collection. Enjoy!

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Rhodochrosite and Pyrite from Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece [db_pics/Feb10/GRRDSPY01.jpg]

Rhodochrosite and Pyrite from Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece [db_pics/Feb10/GRRDSPY01_b.jpg]

Rhodochrosite and Pyrite from Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece [db_pics/Feb10/GRRDSPY01_c.jpg]

Rhodochrosite and Pyrite from Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece [db_pics/Feb10/GRRDSPY01_d.jpg]

Rhodochrosite and Pyrite from Chalkidki, Kassandra, Greece [db_pics/Feb10/GRRDSPY01_e.jpg]

CNWUL01 - Wulfenite
$ 495.00 SOLD
Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China
cabinet - 13.2 x 7.2 x 5.6 cm

New Find

This specimen consists of countless red-orange lustrous wulfenite xls to 5mm. I cannot see any outright damage. Showy specimen.

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Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_b.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_c.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_d.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_e.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_f.jpg]

Wulfenite from Mian Ning, Xichang Area, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/Feb10/CNWUL01_g.jpg]

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