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5061001) Azurite - Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Size: 8.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 5000 Click on any image to enlarge

A superb sharply formed diamond shaped dark blue lustrous grouping of azurite crystals measuring 3.0 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm in size, this set perfectly in the center of a 8.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm matrix. No damage or chipping. The piece sits perfectly for display by itself. We owned this one many years ago and are pleased to have it back. Fine Arizona classic! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 12: 256-319; The Mineralogical Record: 24: 421-436. Ex Frank Imbriacco collection.

1181025) Beryl var. Aquamarine - Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 19.5 x 13.0 x 12.0 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 15000 Click on any image to enlarge

A majestic large grouping of blue glassy gemmy prismatic terminated aquamarine crystals, the largest measuring to 8.0 cm in length, forming an attractive and aesthetic cluster on matrix with minor muscovite. Sits perfectly by itself for display. Crystallized all around with minor damage on the back side as seen; this out of view when the piece is displayed correctly. Minor black prismatic needle-like crystals are present as inclusions, likely tourmaline. Measures 19.5 x 13.0 x 12.0 cm in size overall. Beautiful large cabinet piece!

1181013) Bournonite - Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 3500 Click on any image to enlarge

Semi-lustrous large prismatic terminated crystals of bournonite to 2.0 cm in length forming an aesthetic grouping measuring 6.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm. Complete all around 360 degrees; no damage or chipping. Outstanding large miniature example for this species!

1181029) Cassiterite with Beryl var. Aquamarine, Muscovite - Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 4500 Click on any image to enlarge

A wonderful cabinet sized combination piece showing a cluster of lustrous black cassiterite crystals measuring 5.0 cm across on a muscovite crystal matrix with gem glassy pale blue tabular crystals of aquamarine to 3.0 cm across. No damage or chipping. Measures 12.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm.

1181002) Elbaite - Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Size: 6.8 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 15000 Click on any image to enlarge

A rare glassy partly gemmy translucent single terminated purple elbaite crystal measuring 6.8 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm in size. Complete all around - the color is very unusual for the species and quite attractive. There is a very thin red colored band at the termination. Absolutely damage-free. Unique and beautiful!

1041998) Fluorite - Emilio Mine, Lorone, Colunga, Caravia mining area, Asturias, Spain
Size: 10.0 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 500
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Transparent gemmy lustrous pale purple color zoned crystals of fluorite to 2.5 cm on edge forming a showy 10.0 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm cluster. Very clean of damage. A beautiful Spanish fluorite! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 23: 69-76. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

4361342) Fluorite - Weardale, Co., Durham, England, UK
Size: 23.0 x 16.5 x 10.0 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 800 Click on any image to enlarge

Large lustrous purple cubic fluorite crystal grouping measuring 23.0 x 16.5 x 10.0 cm. Light chipping, to be expected; overall in great condition considering the size. Fine large cabinet old-time British specimen!

1181006) Fluorite with Arsenopyrite, Quartz - Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 9.5 x 8.0 x 8.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 7500 Click on any image to enlarge

Beautiful large mostly transparent and lustrous cubic crystals of fluorite in a 6.0 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm grouping, these deep blue and purple in color. Set perfectly upon a crystallized matrix of arsenopryite and quartz. Tiny micro-chipping on the upper right hand corner as seen; overall this is in excellent condition damage-wise. Completely crystallized all around, even on the base. Measures 9.5 x 8.0 x 8.0 cm in size overall. Highly attractive cabinet piece from this prolific locality! Ref: Rocks & Minerals: 80(1), 46-57; The Mineralogical Record: 42, 6.

1041923) Fluorite with Quartz - Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 8.5 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 400
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Fine glassy gemmy purple lustrous crystals of fluorite to 2.5 cm on edge forming a cluster with a glassy colorless terminated transparent quartz crystal. Measures 8.5 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm in size overall. No damage. Ref: Rocks & Minerals: 80(1), 46-57; The Mineralogical Record: 42, 6. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1181024) Fluorite with Quartz - Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 11.5 x 11.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 2500 Click on any image to enlarge

Unusual and quite aesthetically arranged grouping of fluorite and quartz crystals. Two colorless quartz crystals, arranged in a parallel grouping, are studded on the terminations by bluish-purple translucent cubic fluorite crystals to 4.0 cm on edge. Complete all around 360 degrees; no damage or chipping. Size: 11.5 x 11.0 x 6.0 cm.

1181010) Malachite after Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 9.5 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 3500 Click on any image to enlarge

A thin 9.5 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm matrix, the front side thickly coated by superb sharply terminated prismatic crystals of azurite, these now replaced by dark green crystalline malachite. A Tsumeb classic - no damage or chipping.

1181019) Silver - Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu Co., Datong Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China
Size: 11.0 x 4.5 x 1.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 7500 Click on any image to enlarge

Aesthetic grouping of native silver wires, both coming from a common base. Measures 11.0 x 4.5 x 1.0 cm. Complete all around and no damage.

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