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1041204) Axinite-(Fe) - Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
Size: 11.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 1000
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A flat 11.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm matrix plate, one side completely covered by superb glassy partly transparent axinite-(Fe) crystals to 1.5 cm in size. Overall, considering the number of crystals present, this is in excellent condition damage-wise. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 451-465. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041222) Azurite - Copper Queen Mine, Queen Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 2000
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Lustrous choice deep blue curved bladed crystals of azurite to 2.7 cm in size are nicely set on a 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm matrix. No damage. A superb miniature for this classic locality! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; The Mineralogical Record: 24: 421-436. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041256) Azurite - Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Size: 3.8 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 350
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Fine dark blue lustrous terminated crystals of azurite to 2.0 cm in size are set on a small amount of matrix. Shows nicely all around 360 degrees. No damage or chipping. The quality is excellent. Size: 3.8 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041227) Azurite - Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 1200
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Deep blue mirror-luster terminated crystals of azurite to 2.0 cm attractively covering matrix. Shows nicely all around. Micro-chipping is present on the back side of one of the lesser crystal terminations; to discount the specimen because of this would be a bit much. This is in great condition and a very fine miniature. Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041246) Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 1500
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Deep blue glassy lustrous sharply formed terminated azurite crystals to 2.0 cm in size are set attractively upon a 6.0 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm matrix. Micro-chipping is present but very sparse. Overall in great condition. The main crystals show all around 360 degrees; the piece sits perfectly by itself for display. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041254) Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 3000
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Fine dark blue semi-lustrous terminated prismatic crystals of azurite to 1.8 cm in size are covering completely the top of a 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm matrix. Shows nicely all around 360 degrees. Some damage is present, the full extent visible in the photos. Very choice miniature! Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041249) Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 3800
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A superb large flattened deep blue lustrous terminated azurite crystal is set with just a small amount of matrix. Complete all around 360 degrees; there is a minor bruise near the termination of the crystal on the back side, this not visible when the piece is displayed properly. An excellent large crystal for the species from this classic locality! Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p.

1041259) Azurite with Dolomite - Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Size: 3.4 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 1500
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Superb lustrous deep blue blocky terminated azurite crystal measuring 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm in size is set on a crystallized dolomite matrix with many much smaller azurite crystals. Shows all around 360 degrees. No damage. The quality is excellent for the species - a choice miniature! Size: 3.4 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041240) Azurite with Malachite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 9.4 x 7.3 x 1.6 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 4900
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A 9.4 x 7.3 x 1.6 cm matrix plate, the top very richly crystallized with deep blue terminated undamaged azurite crystals measuring to 1.2 cm in length. I think somewhat better in person than as shown in the photos; there is a lot of very good azurite present. Minor green crystallized malachite in association. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p.

1041303) Barite - Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1250
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Large thick glassy lustrous gem quality amber colored tabular crystals of barite to 6.2 cm on edge are set on a thin matrix. Shows nicely all around; the only damage on the extreme periphery of the piece due to removal of the specimen from the pocket in the mine. Overall in great condition; the quality is very high. From the noted finds at this famous locality in the late 1990's. Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 187-196. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041298) Barite - Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Size: 11.0 x 10.5 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 1500
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An 11.0 x 10.5 x 6.0 cm matrix, this beautifully scattered with gemmy glassy tabular sharply formed amber colored barite crystals to 2.5 cm in size. The piece sits perfectly by itself for display as seen. Some damaged crystals, these very small and minor, are present on the matrix. Overall this is in very good condition as seen. Shows all around. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 187-196. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041306) Barite - Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 6.5 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1500
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Two superb glassy translucent amber crystals of barite to 5.0 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm , these set aesthetically on a matrix of crystallized calcite. Sits perfectly for display by itself. No damage. Shows all around 360 degrees. Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 6.5 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041264) Barite - Stoneham, Weld Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 9.2 x 5.6 x 2.7 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 500
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Superb transparent lustrous blue prismatic orthorhombic crystals of barite to 8.0 cm in length are forming an aesthetic 9.2 x 5.6 x 2.7 cm cluster with very little attached matrix. Shows well all around 360 degrees and damage-free. From the famous find in 1989 by Bryan Lees. Sits perfectly for display as shown in the photos. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 17:255-258.

1041295) Barite with Calcite - Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Size: 10.5 x 8.5 x 8.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 2000
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Superb lustrous large complexly terminated amber slightly translucent crystals of barite to 6.0 cm in length are set nicely upon a matrix of colorless calcite crystals. Shows all around. No damage or chipping. A very three-dimensional specimen that can be viewed from a number of ways. The quality is excellent for this famous locality. Collected in the late 1990's. Size: 10.5 x 8.5 x 8.0 cm. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 187-196. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1041301) Barite with Calcite - Meikle Mine, Bootstrap District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA
Size: 12.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 2500
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A mound of crystallized white calcite, this hosting many superb glassy gem quality amber tabular barite crystals, some as large as 5.5 cm on edge. The specimen shows all around 360 degrees. The only damage present is on the extreme edges of the piece due to removal of the specimen from the pocket in the mine. Overall in great condition. Measures 12.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm. Very showy! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 30: 187-196. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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