International Minerals #16
Pre-Tucson 2017
A591 - Gold - SOLD
Mt Kare Mine, Mt Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
Size: 3 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Mt Kare Mine, Mt Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
Size: 3 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
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Nicely crystalized, very 3-dimensional gold leaves from an old and defunct locality in Papua New Guinea. A total floater and complete all around.
A315 - Crocoite - SOLD
Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Size: 6.8 x 5 x 3.2 cm
Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Size: 6.8 x 5 x 3.2 cm
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This is a superb crocoite cluster from the red River pocket zone. Deep red colour and superb luster decorate this highly aesthetic specimen. It can be shipped mounted in an acrylic box.
CI02 - Fluorite - SOLD
Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Size: 8.3 x 7.4 x 4.9 cm
Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Size: 8.3 x 7.4 x 4.9 cm
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Superb fluorite cubes to 3.6 cm on edge perched on a wonderful sphalerite matrix. Note the clear and sharp phantom lines inside! Great condition and aesthetics!
A487 - Silver - SOLD
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
Size: 7.9 x 5.1 x 4 cm
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
Size: 7.9 x 5.1 x 4 cm
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WOW! What an amazing silver specimen from Michigan! The crystals are sharp and well formed, and up to 17 mm long. The composition of the silver crystal branches is particularly well balanced and very aesthetic. A pleasing patina gives the typical classic touch to this superb silver specimen!
XY106 - Rubellite - SOLD
Antsira, Sahatany Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Size: 3.5 x 1 x 0.9 cm
Antsira, Sahatany Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Size: 3.5 x 1 x 0.9 cm
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Superb rubellite from the new finds in Sahatana valley. No damage.
HR18 - Rubellite - SOLD
Antsira, Sahatany Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Size: 3 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Antsira, Sahatany Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Size: 3 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
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Gorgeous couple of two perfect rubellite crystals. Little quartz is attached and sets a pleasing contrast.
A489 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Dunton, Maine, USA
Size: 7.5 x 5.4 x 4.3 cm
Dunton, Maine, USA
Size: 7.5 x 5.4 x 4.3 cm
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WOW! What a killer tourmaline from a classic US locality! Very distinct mint-green and turquoise-green colour zoning gives a unique character. The shape is gorgeous all around, combined flat and steep pyramidal faces make up an amazingly fine termination! Great striations are present on all sides. The piece features a cluster of two crystals in parallel growth. From an old private collection, the label is coming with the piece. Absolutely stunning colours, condition and form combined with great rarity and provenance. Superb indeed!
GG03 - Selenite - 475€
Red River Floodway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm
Red River Floodway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm
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Superb floater cluster of thick and totally clear selenite crystals. The picture shows what i consider the back side, it is so good all the way around!
SN15 - Amethyst - SOLD
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 7.1 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 7.1 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
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A sharp single amethyst crystal of deepest purple colour and beautiful phantom-like zoning.
XY104 - Brucite - SOLD
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.6 cm
Killa Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.6 cm
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Highly sculptural brucite aggregated from a new find in Balochistan.
A472 - Acanthite - SOLD
Imiter Mine, Djebel Saghro, Quarzazate Province, Morocco
Size: 6.7 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm
Imiter Mine, Djebel Saghro, Quarzazate Province, Morocco
Size: 6.7 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm
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Sharp and lustrous acanthite crystals, some very well isolated, forming a lovely crystal group. The octahedral crystals measure up to 17 mm on edge.
SA14 - Quartz - SOLD
Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size: 15 x 7.8 x 7.2 cm
Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size: 15 x 7.8 x 7.2 cm
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Wonderful quartz crystals with red hematite inclusions. Great condition and highly attractive composition!