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1043540) Forsterite with Ludwigite inclusions - Sapat Gali, Manshera, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan
Size: 3.5 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 750
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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A superb transparent gemmy green single terminated undamaged forsterite crystal measuring 3.5 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm in size. The crystal is heavily included with black wispy acicular crystals of ludwigite. Complete all around 360 degrees. A neat inclusion specimen for both species - unusual and choice! Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

3901006) Galena - Gyudyurska Mine, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast', Bulgaria
Size: 16.0 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 3000 Click on any image to enlarge

Extremely bright and lustrous mirror-like crystals of sharply formed galena to 3.0 cm in size covering a 16.0 x 12.5 x 5.5 cm matrix. No damage or chipping. The luster is incredible on this! Extremely difficult to photograph properly because of the reflections.

4321053) Galena - Gyudyurska Mine, Zlatograd, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 13.5 x 13.0 x 8.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1400 Click on any image to enlarge

Brilliant lustrous crystals of galena to 4.0 cm in size covering a 13.5 x 13.0 x 8.0 cm matrix. Very clean of damage and chipping. The quality is outstanding with great luster and neat crystal form.

4361140) Galena with Fluorite - Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
Size: 15.0 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 600 Click on any image to enlarge

A lustrous galena crystal measuring 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm in size is set along one edge of a 15.0 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm matrix. The matrix is coated on both sides by gemmy purple fluorite crystals that average 1.0 cm in size, many showing penetration twinning. Light chipping is present to some of the fluorite crystals. Nice old-time combination piece! Ref: Symes & Young, Minerals of Northern England (2008).

4321092) Galena with Quartz - Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 19.0 x 16.0 x 7.0 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 750 Click on any image to enlarge

Many superb lustrous flattened spinel-law twin galena crystals to 4.0 cm in size are scattered throughout a matrix covered by colorless spiky quartz crystals. In great condition - excellent large cabinet example for this type of twinning in galena! Size: 19.0 x 16.0 x 7.0 cm. The base of the matrix has been shaped with a trim saw.

4321028) Galena with Quartz - Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 18.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 2800 Click on any image to enlarge

Superb lustrous flattened spinel-law twin galena crystals to 7.0 cm in size scattered over a 18.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm with crystallized quartz. Shows all around - in excellent condition. Extremely large and well formed crystals for this type of twinning in galena! The matrix has been shaped on the base with a trim saw.

4321091) Galena with Sphalerite - Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 21.0 x 13.0 x 6.0 cm (large cabinet)
Price: $ 1050 Click on any image to enlarge

A 21.0 x 13.0 x 6.0 cm matrix covered by sparkling black sphalerite crystals. Scattered over this are lustrous bright neatly hoppered crystals of galena to 6.0 cm in size. This is in excellent condition damage-wise!

1043681) Hydroxylherderite with Elbaite - Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 7.0 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 850
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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A large translucent glassy thick grayish hydroxylherderite crystal is studded on all sides by prismatic lustrous dark blue elbaite crystals. Complete all around and in excellent condition. Fine large crystal for this species - neat with the association! Size: 7.0 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 13: 19-28. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1042523) Pyrite - Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
Size: 13.0 x 12.5 x 6.5 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 2500
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Superb large brilliant mirror-bright crystals of pyrite to 6.5 cm across are covering a 13.0 x 12.5 x 6.5 cm massive pyrite matrix. In outstanding condition damage-wise. Excellent cabinet sized pyrite specimen! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 28: 37-62. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1043389) Quartz var. Amethyst - Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg area, Brandberg District, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 300
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Neat purple and smoky partly gemmy amethyst crystal on a small amount of matrix. Neat hoppering on some of the crystal faces. Complete all around. Micro-chipping on the termination as seen. Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm. Previous label from the F. John Barlow collection. The specimen will need to removed from the acrylic display base for safe shipping; if you would like the base separately, please tell us. Ref: Rocks & Minerals 81 (6), 442-457. Von Bezing, Namibia, Minerals and Localities (2008). Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1043393) Quartz var. Amethyst - Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg area, Brandberg District, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 6.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (small cabinet)
Price: $ 1200
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Glassy gem quality purple amethyst crystals forming sceptered crystals in a parallel cluster measuring 6.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm in size. Complete all around - no damage. Excellent quality for this locality. Ref: Rocks & Minerals 81 (6), 442-457. Von Bezing, Namibia, Minerals and Localities (2008). Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1043380) Quartz var. Amethyst - Piedra Parada, Mun. de Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico
Size: 10.5 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 1200
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Extremely showy and attractive gem quality purple amethyst crystals to 3.0 cm in length are scattered aesthetically over a greenish epidote-rich 10.5 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm matrix. Shows nicely all around - no damage. The quality is excellent. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 34: 55-67, 91.

1044558) Topaz - Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar
Size: 4.5 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm (miniature)
Price: $ 350
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Water clear glassy gem quality colorless terminated topaz crystal measuring 4.5 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm. Complete all around with very tiny chipping on some of the vertical crystal edges as seen in the photos. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1042808) Vanadinite - Mibladene, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size: 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 1000
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Dark red lustrous tabular crystals of vanadinite to 1.2 cm in size are scattered richly over the top of a 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm matrix. In excellent condition damage-wise! Very showy. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

1042815) Vanadinite - Mibladene, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
Price: $ 1500
ex. Lloyd Tate Collection.

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Brilliant lustrous red tabular crystals of vanadinite to 1.1 cm are covering the top of a 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. In excellent condition damage-wise. Very pretty with great color and luster! Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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