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 Prehnite and Epidote Specimen #prh,epi.ml.cu Jjouga Benduko Kayes Region Mali 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm Miniature $65 This specimen consists of a combination of species. Dark, olive green epidote xls to 2.5cm; singly to doubly terminated and partially gemmy; some partial xls. In addition there are several sea foam green spherical epidote xls to 1.8cm; two of which are intact. There are also a number of small epidote xls that have formed on the prehnite spheres providing for a nice contrast. Cool rock!  |
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Pyrite on Quartz Specimen #py,qtz.bg.m Mogila Mine Madan District Southern Rhodope Mountains Bulgaria 4.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm Miniature $35 Here's a very showy piece from Bulgaria. It consist of a bed of snow white quartz xls that host a number of lustrous pyrite xls to 1.8cm. The pyrite xls are highly reflective and display a very attractive striated (horizontal banding) pattern. No damage. Comes mounted on a clear acrylic base. |
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Quartz Specimen #qtz.mx.uc Liliana Mine Chihuahua Mexico 3.7 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm Miniature $36 This specimen originates from new mining endeavors occurring this past year. It consists of a bottle shaped, milky white quartz "base" with a gem clear quartz cap. It is scepter shaped and quite attractive to my view. No damage. |
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 Rhodochrosite on Fluorite Specimen #rds,fl.us.ot Sunnyside Mine Near Silverton San Juan County Colorado USA 4.9 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm Large Miniature This specimen consists of massive sea foam green fluorite that hosts botryoidal groups of pink rhodochrosite xls to 8mm. The fluorite appears to have some quartz encasing it in places while some of the rhodo clusters are incomplete. Minor pyrite and possibly galena. This locale has been closed for some time now and specimens such as this one are becoming ever more difficult to obtain. Cool rock! |
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Rhodochrosite on Quartz Specimen #rds,qtz.us.ss Hedgehog Pocket Sweet Home Mine Park County Colorado USA 2.1 x 1.3 x 1.1cm Thumbnail $95 Those of you who know me, know that I am predominately a Rhodochrosite collector. I also try and find specimens that my customers would appreciate, for not only their appearance, but cost as well. I am sorry to report that the trends we've noticed over the last few years appear to be continuing. This year in Tucson, Chinese Rhodo specimens took a dramatic jump in price and the only reason for this astronomic increase in price that was offered to me was that mining operations were no longer finding or producing additional specimens. I can honestly say that we noticed a doubling or tripling of rhodo prices for material from China versus last year. In addition, our long time supplier of quality and affordable Sweet Home specimens (Dr. Karen J. Wenrich, Crystals Unlimited) told me that she has exhausted her supply of specimens. Karen was one of the authors of the Sweet Home Mine edition of the Mineralogical Record (July-August 1998, Volume 29, Number 4). I've shared this long winded story to emphasize the fact that I'm just about at the point where I will not be able to share Sweet Home specimens, such as this one, any longer. Our bank account just can't tolerate it. This specimen consists of a one larger pale pink rhodo xl (7x6mm) adjacent to a small cluster of cloudy quartz xls, one of which has cleaved. There are also a number of small rhodo xls adorning the quartz xls. A very attractive thumbnail indeed! Comes mounted on a clear acrylic base. |
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Rhodochrosite with Fluorite Specimen #rds,fl.us.uoz Sweet Home Mine Alma District Park County Colorado USA 6.0 x 3.7 x 2.6cm Small Cabinet Fluorescent To me, this is an excellent representative Sweet Home piece, as it displays many of the species found there. On this specimen you can see: Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Apatite, Galena, Quartz, Tetrahedrite and Pyrite. That's a mouthful! The Rhodo xls are pale pink in color, some gemmy and mostly intact with some edge bruising. The fluorite xls are royal purple and some display a druzy coating of white quartz xls. All in all, there is allot going on with this specimen. Fluoresces under SW UV light. Comes mounted on a clear acrylic base. Enjoy! |
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Rhodochrosite and Quartz on Galena Specimen #rds,qtz,gn.si.en Star Trg Trepca Slovenia 8.7 x 7.3 x 3.7 cm Small Cabinet ex Helen and Charles Leavitt collection $225 This specimen consists of a base of matrix and galena that have been nearly covered by pale pink botryoidal Rhodochrosite rosettes. Scattered all through the rosettes are gemmy to milky quartz xls. A small "vug" displays a golden spherical pyrite xl. This is an excellent specimen, displaying wonderful mineral crystallization with minimal trivial edge damage. One cool rock! Includes the Leavitt's col. card. |
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 Smithsonite with Calcite and Aurichalcite Specimen #sm,crn,arc.ot 79 Mine Near Hayden Gila County Arizona USA 5.3 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm Small Cabinet $115 This is one unique specimen. It consists of a base matrix that has been nearly completely covered by olive green spherical smithsonite xls. In addition, there are a number of snow white calcite "rosettes" scattered about the piece. Lastly, there are a few turquoise blue aurichalcite "sprays" found on this specimen. Minor edge chaffing. |
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Sugilite Specimen #su.za.nt Wessels Mine Kalahari manganese fields Northern Cape Province South Africa 9.7 x 5.3 x 3.1 cm 158 grams Cabinet $165 This specimen consists of a cut and polished sugilite specimen. One side was cut, exposing a rather interesting, colorful and intricately patterned face. I don't come across specimens of this quality very often. Enjoy! |
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Manganoan Vesuvianite Specimen #ves.ca.gt Jeffrey Mine Asbestos Quebec Canada 4.6 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm Miniature $125 This specimen consists of a cluster of vesuvianite xls that display brilliant luster and reddish violet to golden yellow xls to 1.1cm. This specimen displays crystals on all sides. Many of the xls are terminated while some are incomplete. Excellent color for this mineral and locality. |
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Wulfenite Specimen #2.wul.mx.o Sierra de Los Lamentos Chihuahua Mexico 2.7 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm Thumbnail $95 While scouring the halls, rooms, and exhibits throughout Tucson, we came upon a couple who were selling their father's collection at his request. They had a number of very attractive specimens and we purchased a number of them. This piece is made up of a number of burnt orange wulfenite xls to 1.6cm. They are somewhat gemmy to my eye and display very well. This piece is mostly damage free except for a ding to the back side of the major xl. This is an excellent thumbnail specimen from a world class location, in my humble estimation. |
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Wulfenite Specimen #3.wul.mx.o Sierra de Los Lamentos Chihuahua Mexico 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm Thumbnail $45 This specimen consists of a single, burnt orange wulfenite xl. It is somewhat gemmy to my eye and displays very well. It is virtually damage free except that one edge of the xl appears to be contacted. This is an excellent thumbnail specimen from a world class location, in my humble estimation. |
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