Corundrum var. Sapphire with some color change
stock #15.1-189
Corundum deposit, Yingshan Co., Huanggang Pref.
Hubei Province,
China
7.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $350
Post Tucson 2015
From a little known Chinese locality, These Corundum crystals are well formed and similar but noticeably distinct from the better known Madagascar specimens. Individual crystals reach 1.6 CM and are a blueish hue in daylight but have a more purple-red look in some artificial lights. The color change is subtle but clear. In very good condition, the crystals are well exposed and have a small amount of translucency at the edges.
Celestite on Sulphur
stock #AX-10-1016
Machow Mine, Tarnobrzeg
Podkarpackie,
Poland
9.3 x 6.6 x 4.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $330
Post Tucson 2015
Bright and gemmy Celestite (Celestine) crystals are in radial sprays on vivid Sulphur crystals. In fine condition, the matrix is an open pocket that has protected the delicate crystals inside. Similar to old specimens from Sicily, the luster and sparkle of this specimen is equal to those.
Pyromorphite elongated xls
stock #AX-21-038
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture
Guangxi Province,
China
3.9 x 1.5 x 1.1 CM (miniature)
price: $350
Post Tucson 2015
Perfect 360 degree "floater" compound crystal of fine green Pyromorphite from the famed and prolific Daoping Mine. Outstanding hoppered form with distinct striations on all faces. No eye visible damage, micro chips under .1 mm can be found with 20X magnification. This is far better than most of these large crystals and it displays well.
Cinnabar
stock #AX-12-063
Tongren Mine, Wanshan District, Tongren Prefecture
Guizhou Province,
China
5.8 x 5.5 x 4.4 CM (cabinet)
price: $200
Post Tucson 2015
Twinned "drill bit" habit Cinnabar crystals on Quartz matrix with some Dolomite. A Chinese classic, for over a century Cinnabar was the only Chinese mineral seen in the western world. These were prized specimens in top collections and were the world's best examples of the specie. Things have changed and these are no longer priceless but they are still quite fine and this habit is the most desired. Crystals to 1.8 cm most of which are fully perfect however a small one has a backside cleave not seen on display. The dark color and habit are typical of older material that is not like any of the recent finds.
Cuprian Smithsonite on Willemite
stock #15.1-340
Tsumeb
Otjikoto Region,
Namibia
6.4 x 5.3 x 3 CM (cabinet)
price: $780
Post Tucson 2015
A very fine Tsumeb specimen with excellent zoned Smithsonite crystals on a contrasting matrix. This flat matrix displays well on both sides, it can be difficult to decide which is the better face to present. The "rear" has a huge stepped, etched Smithsonite crystal that is 2.4 CM across, the front shows several smaller, textbook perfect color-zoned crystals. Very esthetic and in fine condition.
Fluorite w. Pyrite
stock #AX-20-070
Ladywash Mine, Eyan
Derbyshire,
England
11.4 x 9.6 x 5.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $460
Post Tucson 2015
English (Derbyshire) Fluorite with great esthetics and in fine condition. An old specimen (comes with a label from Commercial Mineral corp. vintage 1965) There are small sharp Pyrites and Calcites scattered on many faces. No mine name is on the old label but we are assured this is a fine example from the Ladywash Mine in Eyan. Sharp edged zoned crystals to 6.8 cm are large for the area and overall this is an attractive Fluorite in fine shape
Amethyst - doubly-terminated floater
stock #AX-20-151
Statesville, Iredell County
North Carolina,
United States
10.2 x 8.9 x 5 CM (cabinet)
price: $900
Post Tucson 2015
A complete deep purple colored crystal from Stateside, North Carolina showing complex stepped crystallization and distinctive zoning. Several deep solution pits are also featured in some faces that show excellent layered solution and re-crystallization zones that make for attractive architecture. The large size and deep color are very fine this old locality.
Selenite
stock #AX-19-073
Naica Mine. Naica, Municipio de Saucillo
Chihuahua,
Mexico
6.3 x 3.7 x 5.7 CM (cabinet)
price: $190
Post Tucson 2015
A cute, gem clear crystallized and esthetic Selenite from the famed Naica Mine. Crystals to 4 CM long are sharp and undamaged with perfect transparency. Selenite (Gypsum) is a common mineral but good specimens like this are rare. The photos look somewhat cloudy inside the crystals however in person they are all absolutely clear with excellent luster
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