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1041372) Carrollite with Calcite -
Kamoya South II Mine, Kamoya, Kambove, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Size: 3.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm (miniature) Price: $385 | |
| ex. Lloyd Tate Collection | |
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A superb lustrous metallic silver octahedral crystal of carrollite measuring 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm in size is perched on the edge of cleavage white calcite matrix. Tiny chipping is present on one crystal corner, the extent of this visible in the photos. Measures 3.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm in size overall. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1044361) Beryl with Muscovite -
Dache, Haramosh Mts., Gilgit District, Northern Areas, Pakistan Size: 5.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature) Price: $425 | |
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A beautiful glassy lustrous transparent gem blue aquamarine crystal measuring 5.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm in size. Undamaged and single terminated, small muscovite crystals are attached on the lower portion of the crystal. The quality is excellent. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1042260) Andradite -
Sinerechenskoe skarn occurrence, Kavalerovo Mining District, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia Size: 10.9 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm (cabinet) Price: $750 | |
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A 10.9 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm skarn matrix, the front side mostly covered by excellent deep brown lustrous sharply formed crystals of andradite to 1.9 cm in size. Very clean of damage. Sits nicely for display. A fine cabinet piece for this locality. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1044426) Topaz -
Alabashka pegmatite field, Yuzhakovo Village, Ekaterinburgskaya Oblast', Middle Urals, Urals Region, Russia Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm (thumbnail) Price: $450 | |
| ex. Lloyd Tate Collection | |
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A superb water clear pale blue complete single terminated loose topaz crystal measuring 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm in size. Complete all around, some natural etching is present upon the main crystal face at the back of the crystal. Tiny and minimal chipping is present in two places along crystal edges on the front of the piece, these visible in the photos. Overall I think in great condition damage-wise. A choice Russian classic! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1043706) Quartz -
Patagonia Mts, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, USA Size: 9.7 x 6.0 x 4.8 cm (cabinet) Price: $400 | |
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A 5.8 x 4.7 x 1.1 cm colorless transparent Japan-law twin quartz crystal is set perfectly upon a flattish matrix of non-twinned quartz. The twin crystal is complete all around and damage-free. The non-twinned crystals are free of chipping as well. The base of the matrix is sawn flat for trimming/display purposes; the specimen sits perfectly upon this sawn base for display by itself. The crystal is slightly frosty, typical of these from this area. A good cabinet sized example for an Arizona Japan-law twin! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1041664) Copper -
New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona, USA Size: 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature) Price: $450 | |
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A solid crystallized mass of native copper measuring 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm in size overall. Complete all around and damage-free. This shows elongated spinel-law twin crystals to almost 2.0 cm in length. Very nice miniature for native copper from this locality. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 14: 283-298. |
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1041033) Cerussite on Anglesite -
Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco Size: 5.0 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm (miniature) Price: $750 | |
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An unusual and interesting specimen from this closed mining district. The specimen consists of a lustrous slightly translucent yellow anglesite crystal measuring 5.0 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm in size, with a small amount of matrix attached on the base. The crystal is completely covered on back, and partly on front, by sparkling small colorless crystals of cerussite. Neat combination piece! No damage. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1042679) Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Quartz -
Dzhezkazgan Mine, Dzhezkazgan, Zhezqazghan Oblysy, Kazakhstan Size: 7.8 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet) Price: $685 | |
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A 7.8 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm matrix coated by sugary micro sparkling crystallized quartz. Scattered richly over this are large sharp tetragonal slightly iridescent translucent brown sphalerite crystals measuring to 2.0 cm in size. These are in turn sprinkled with micro brassy crystals of chalcopyrite. No damage. The quality is very good. Collected during the early 1990's. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1042802) Vanadinite -
Mibladene, Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco Size: 5.2 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm (miniature) Price: $850 | |
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An absolutely gorgeous miniature with glowing red highly lustrous tabular vanadinite crystals to 1.3 cm draped over a black breccia chip matrix. No damage - the crystals show on all sides of this narrow breccia matrix. The color and luster are outstanding making for a beautiful miniature. Size; 5.2 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1041832) Epidote -
Northern Frontier District, Kenya Size: 12.0 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm (cabinet) Price: $950 | |
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A superb cabinet piece for the species consisting of a single terminated lustrous deep green undamaged epidote crystal measuring 12.0 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm in size overall. Complete all around with a second generation of micro sized epidote crystals partially coating the back of the crystal. From the important find for this species circa 2003/2004 by now deceased Campbell Bridges. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1041736) Descloizite -
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm (small-cabinet) Price: $485 | |
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A beautiful lustrous translucent brown grouping of spear-shaped descloizite crystals measuring 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm in size overall. Completely crystallized all around as seen in the photos. The only chipping is at the one narrow end of the piece, this not seen when the piece is displayed as shown in the photographs. Overall I think in excellent condition. Very fine for the species! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 28: 109-130, 157. |
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1041934) Fluorite -
Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.6 cm (small-cabinet) Price: $450 | |
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Beautiful glassy transparent gemmy cubic crystals of fluorite to 2.5 cm on edge are stacked aesthetically upon a crystalline quartz and minor pyrite matrix. Sharp and clean of damage; the crystals show all around on both sides of the piece. The color is outstanding - the quality very high. I have seen these recently available for sale with asking prices way above what is being asked here. Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.6 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. |
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1042134) Fluorite with Calcite -
Sunnyside Mine (American Tunnel), Howardsville, Silverton District, San Juan Co., Colorado, USA Size: 12.2 x 7.0 x 2.6 cm (cabinet) Price: $600 | |
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A 12.2 x 7.0 x 2.6 cm matrix, the top covered by pale green cubic crystals of fluorite to 2.2 cm on edge. These are in turn partly coated by micro white crystals of calcite. Very clean of damage - a fine cabinet example for the species from this famous Colorado locality! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Rocks & Minerals: 63: 366-384; 71:165-166; 75:306-307. |
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1044460) Topaz -
Alabashka pegmatite field, Yuzhakovo Village, Ekaterinburgskaya Oblast', Middle Urals, Urals Region, Russia Size: 3.9 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm (miniature) Price: $350 | |
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An excellent glassy transparent colorless to very slightly bluish partial topaz crystal measuring 3.9 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm in size overall. Some chipping is present on the lower back side of the crystal, otherwise perfect. From the front this is damage-free. Nice Russian classic with several old labels, including one from New York dealer Hugh Ford (1953). Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Prior to Mr. Tate, this was in the collection of Denver collector Gerald Herfurth. |
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1041302) Barite with Calcite -
Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA Size: 10.0 x 8.5 x 6.0 cm (cabinet) Price: $900 | |
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A 10.0 x 8.5 x 6.0 cm matrix of crystallized colorless calcite, this mostly covered by gemmy beautiful highly lustrous sparkling amber barite crystals to 4.0 cm on edge. One crystal is damaged, this visible in the photos. Otherwise in great condition damage-wise. The color and luster are outstanding for the species. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 187-196. |
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