1041021) Anglesite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 4.7 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm (miniature) Price: $ 1200 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
An excellent cluster of diamond shaped colorless transparent semi-lustrous undamaged anglesite crystals measuring 4.7 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm in size overall. Completely crystallized all around 360 degrees; the main crystal measures 2.3 cm in size. Excellent miniature for the species from this famous locality. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 1041261) Azurite - Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco Size: 5.7 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm (miniature) Price: $ 3860 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
An oustanding prismatic grouping of highly lustrous deep blue terminated azurite crystals measuring 4.5 cm in length are coming aesthetically off a small amount of matrix. Very clean of damage and chipping; the crystal is free-standing and complete all around 360 degrees. Size: 5.7 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. 1041561) Celestine with Quartz - Lehigh Portland Cement Co. Quarry, Mitchell, Lawrence Co., Indiana, USA Size: 7.4 x 4.0 x 3.8 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 300 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Excellent for the species at this locality, a glassy partly gemmy colorless to slightly amber blocky undamaged celestine crystal measuring 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm in size is perched perfectly upon a matrix of sparkling colorless quartz crystals. Sits perfectly for display; the quality is very high. Size: 7.4 x 4.0 x 3.8 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Rocks and Minerals: 61: 136-151. 1044181) Elbaite - Muiâne pegmatite, Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia Province, Mozambique Size: 4.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm (miniature) Price: $ 3400 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
A beautiful gem quality red single terminated glassy elbaite crystal measuring 4.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm in size overall. Complete all around; very minor and tiny chipping is present at one point on the termination. The crystal is very "clean", and has the great red color that this locality is known to produce. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 31: 459-497. 1041830) Epidote with Quartz - Green Monster Mountain, Prince of Wales Island, Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan Borough, Alaska, USA Size: 10.9 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 785 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Choice lustrous sharply formed dark green blocky crystals of epidote to 3.5 cm on edge are covering the top of a 10.9 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm matrix. Minor quartz in association. No damage - an excellent cabinet piece for this North American classic! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 35:383-404, 419-420. 1042044) Fluorite - West Cross Vein, Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale, North Pennines, Co. Durham, England, UK Size: 7.9 x 6.7 x 4.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 1000 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Superb lustrous partly gemmy dark green inter-penetrating twinned crystals of fluorite measuring to 2.8 cm on edge are covering a massive fluorite matrix. Very clean and free of damage. The quality is excellent. Size: 7.9 x 6.7 x 4.0 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Symes and Young, Minerals of Northern England (2008). 1041874) Fluorite - Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China Size: 18.7 x 13.8 x 8.6 cm (large cabinet) Price: $ 4600 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
An oustanding and showy grouping of large lime green transparent gemmy semi-lustrous fluorite crystals, the largest measuring to 6.0 cm on edge. No damage; the crystal edges are neatly modified. Measures 18.7 x 13.8 x 8.6 cm in size overall. I originally brought this one out of China, this during the "flood" of great fluorite coming from this mine around 2004. Good specimens from this locality like this one are not easy to find in China today. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Rocks & Minerals 80(1), 32-38. 1042007) Fluorite with Calcite, Dolomite - Emilio Mine, El Fito, Loroñe, Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain Size: 9.8 x 9.0 x 5.8 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 250 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
A 9.8 x 9.0 x 5.8 cm matrix, this mostly covered by small white calcite crystals. Scattered richly over these calcite crystals are gem quality glassy lustrous pale blue fluorite crystals to 1.3 cm on edge. Very minor chipping is present; the extent of this visible in the photos. Overall in very good condition damage-wise. Minor creamy dolomite in association. An attractive cabinet piece! Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 23: 69-76. 1041875) Fluorite with Quartz - Ruyuan fluorite mine, Ruyuan Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China Size: 13.6 x 10.0 x 7.4 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 2500 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Excellent showy green frosty octahedral fluorite crystals to 7.0 cm in size are set perfectly upon a snow white crystalline quartz matrix. The fluorite crystals are highly translucent and damage-free. Size: 13.6 x 10.0 x 7.4 cm. An excellent and showy cabinet piece for this Chinese locality. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Liu, Fine Minerals of China (2006); page 77. 1042857) Quartz - de Linde Mine, High Peak, Norman, Montgomery Co., Arkansas, USA Size: 11.5 x 8.7 x 6.0 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 300 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Water clear glassy transparent colorless prismatic crystals of quartz to 6.7 cm in length are covering matrix. Sits perfectly for display and very clean of damage. The quality is excellent for Arkansas quartz. Size: 11.5 x 8.7 x 6.0 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref.: Rocks & Minerals:63:112. 1042455) Rhodochrosite - N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa Size: 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (thumbnail) Price: $ 2500 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Beautiful parallel grouping of two gemmy red scalenohedral glassy rhodochrosite crystals measuring 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm in size overall. Completely crystallized all around. The crystal tips are just very slightly "tipped", the extent visible in the photos. Overall in excellent condition damage-wise and an outstanding thumbnail. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Cairncross, B., Beukes, N. and Gutzmer, J. (1997): The manganese adventure ? the South African manganese fields. Associated Ore & Metal Corporation Limited, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 236 pp. 1042472) Rhodochrosite - Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru Size: 5.0 x 3.7 x 3.1 cm (miniature) Price: $ 750 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
Superb pink opaque rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 2.7 cm in size are stacked aesthetically into a 5.0 x 3.7 x 3.1 cm cluster. Crystallized all around 360 degrees and sits perfectly for display by itself. No damage. This is of excellent quality for the species at this locality. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 28: 71-86. 1044585) Topaz - Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil Size: 6.6 x 5.6 x 4.7 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 2500 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
A pretty classic blue topaz crystal from this famous Brazilian locality! A single loose terminated crystal, partly gemmy and with great blue color. The crystal faces are very glassy. Complete all around 360 degrees; can be displayed from either side. Very clean of chipping and damage. Size: 6.6 x 5.6 x 4.7 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 13: 19-28. 1044568) Topaz with Albite - Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan Size: 4.4 x 4.2 x 2.8 cm (miniature) Price: $ 1250 ex. Lloyd Tate Collection
A beautifully aesthetic topaz miniature featuring two gem sherry colored glassy terminated topaz crystals set on a matrix of snow-white bladed albite. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm in height. No damage and crystallized all around 360 degrees. The crystals are very sharply formed. I think better in the hand than as shown in the photos. Size: 4.4 x 4.2 x 2.8 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.
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