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1201211) Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 200
ex. Norm Woods collection.

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Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/1201211.jpg]

Blue lustrous terminated crystals of azurite to 2.0 cm in size forming a 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm cluster. Micro-chipping is present; the larger "notch" in the one crystal is natural. Ex Norm Woods collection.

1044403) Beryl - Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 7500
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Better in person than as in the photos, this is a large transparent lovely pink glassy tabular morganite crystal set on matrix. Measures 8.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm in size overall. The matrix consists of crystalline white albite and completely coats the back of the morganite crystal. No damage. This is a very fine large crystal. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Mr. Tate's notes said that this specimen was formerly in the collection of noted gem dealer Hermann Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany.

1986811) Cerussite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 4.2 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 1000
ex. David Brandon

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Loose glassy transparent twinned loose crystal grouping of cerussite measuring 4.2 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm in size. Not complete on the bottom. Shows nicely all around and in excellent condition. Superb cerussite specimen. Ex David Brandon collection.

5228012) Chalcopyrite - Camp Bird Mine, Ouray, Sneffels District, Ouray Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 650
ex. Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

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A truly superb grouping of iridescent sharply formed chalcopyrite crystals to 2.3 cm in size. In excellent condition; these are very fine large crystals for the species at this classic locality. Measures 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm in size overall. Ex Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

1042212) Gold - Red Ledge Mine, Washington, Washington District, Nevada Co., California, USA
Size: 5.2 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 2450
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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An excellent loose finely crystallized leafy native gold specimen measuring 5.2 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm in size overall. Shows well all around - no damage. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Rocks & Minerals: 14: 337.

1043590) Leifite with Serandite - Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 950
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Choice combination specimen for these two species consisting of a lustrous tabular orange serandite crystal, this studded with a sparkling colorless "ball" of leifite crystals measuring 2.5 cm in diameter. Complete all around - damage-free. Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record, 21, 284-359.

5228070) Microcline var. Amazonite with Quartz, Albite (Repaired) - Last Chance Pocket, Smoky Hawk Mine, Teller Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 11.0 x 11.0 x 6.5 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 6000
ex. Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

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Gorgeous combination specimen of this Colorado classic! Beautiful bluish-green blocky amazonite crystals to 3.5 cm in size are scattered across a matrix of white albite crystals with glassy translucent smoky quartz crystals to 3.5 cm in size. No damage. Like most of these, this is repaired. Size: 11.0 x 11.0 x 6.5 cm. Ex Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

1201299) Mimetite - Congreso-Leon Mine, Leon Group, San Pedro Corralitos, Mun. de Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 12.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 2500
ex. Norm Woods collection.

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Showy yellow sparkling botryoidal crystallized mimetite covering the front side of a 12.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm matrix. In great condition; fine Mexican classic. Ex Norm Woods collection.

4361309) Mimetite with Quartz - Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England, UK
Size: 8.0 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
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A 8.0 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm quartz matrix is richly scattered on two sides by sparkling green botryoidal crystallized mimetite, or campylite, to 0.5 cm in diameter. Minor damage is present as seen; the largest majority of crystals are in great condition. The base has been lightly shaped by a trim saw and the piece sits perfectly upon this for display. Good British classic.

1042404) Pyromorphite - Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone Co., Idaho, USA
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 5000
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Superb and showy yellowish-green curved barrel-shaped lustrous crystals of pyromorphite to 1.5 cm in size scattered aesthetically over a thin 8.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm matrix. No damage or chipping; the quality is superb. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

5221061) Rhodochrosite - Sunnyside Mine (American Tunnel), Howardsville, Silverton District, San Juan Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 200
ex. Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

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Showy pink almost botryoidal crystallized rhodochrosite covering a 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm matrix. Ex Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

5228011) Rhodochrosite with Quartz - Sunnyside Mine (American Tunnel), Howardsville, Silverton District, San Juan Co., Colorado, USA
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 600
ex. Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

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Gorgeous pink rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite to 1.2 cm are set attractively on a 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm drusy quartz crystal matrix. Shows nicely all around and damage-free. Great color for the species at this locality! Ex Mark & Karen Vendl collection.

1141779) Siderite with Quartz - Medel gorge, Medel Valley, Grischun, Switzerland
Size: 9.0 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1200 Click on any image to enlarge

A wonderful combination specimen with brown lenticular crystals of siderite to almost 2.0 cm in size richly scattered over a 9.0 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm matrix with glassy transparent gemmy quartz crystals to 4.8 cm in length. In great condition; superb example for siderite from an Alpine locality.

1044586) Topaz with Quartz - Dache, Haramosh Mts., Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 5750
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Beautiful glassy gem quality deeply colored sherry topaz crystal measuring 6.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm in size set nicely alongside a smoky quartz crystal. The topaz is perfect; there is some chipping on the smoky quartz crystal where the topaz crystal sets up aside it near the top. Shows nicely all around. The color of the topaz is outstanding making for a beautfiul specimen! Size: 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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