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1041254) Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 3000 (=~ CAN$ 3021)
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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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.

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 (=~ CAN$ 2014)
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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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.

1044504) Beryl var. Aquamarine with Spessartine, Albite - Shengus, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Size: 7.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1800 (=~ CAN$ 1813)
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Beautiful combination specimen consisting of a pale blue transparent gemmy lustrous aquamarine crystal, this naturally etched and double terminated. Part of the crystal is "jacketed" with white crystals of albite. These are in turn dotted with brilliant orange-red crystals of spessartine averaging 0.15 cm in size. Shows nicely all around 360 degrees. No damage. Size: 7.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

7187001) Calcite - Elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Size: 22.0 x 13.0 x 8.5 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 2500 (=~ CAN$ 2518)
ex. John Irwin

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Showy large grouping of lustrous mostly gemmy amber colored calcite crystals measuring 22.0 x 13.0 x 8.5 cm in size. Shows all around. Cleaving is present to the crystal that is the specimens "base". Outside of this, the piece is in great condition considering its overall large size. Comes with a special-made acrylic base for proper display. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 9: 213-218: American Mineral Treasures (2008); pages 336-347. Ex John Irwin collection.

1041938) Fluorite with Quartz, Pyrite - Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 9.5 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 750 (=~ CAN$ 755)
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Very pretty modified cubic gemmy purple crystals of fluorite to 2.5 cm on edge are scattered over both sides of a quartz and pyrite coated matrix. In excellent condition damage-wise. A showy fluorite specimen. Size: 9.5 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1042721) Spodumene var. Kunzite - Pala District, San Diego Co., California, USA
Size: 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.1 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 3600 (=~ CAN$ 3625)
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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A superb gem quality transparent pinkish-purple loose striated kunzite crystal measuring 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.1 cm in size. Complete all around - this is a floater with no points of attachment. No damage. Very fine, especially for the locality. The specimen comes with a special made acrylic base for display. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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