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CA-2097 - Adamite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Lustrous, sparkling, green-yellow adamite crystals in closely packed radial clusters on limonite matrix from the famous Ojuela Mine. Minor damage in the top right corner, otherwise in great shape overall. Comes with a Kaar Mineral Collection label. Size: 8.2 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm.

  

$75.00

MC-1770 - Azurite
Santa Rosa, Zacatecas, Mexico
A beautiful miniature from the source of Mexico's best azurites featuring highly lustrous, dark royal blue azurite blades. It's complete all around and very aesthetic! Front and back views are shown. Ex. Marty Zinn Collection. Size: 5.7 x 3.1 x 3.6 cm
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$275.00

MB-2070 - Chalcopyrite with Sphalerite and Quartz
Huaron Mines, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
This mining district has been known to produce super chalcopyrite specimens. The one shown here has a superb, very large, well formed undamaged chalcopyrite crystal measuring 2.8 cm in its longest dimension, and perched aesthetically on a matrix of crystallized quartz.  There are several lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 1.2 cm in size on the quartz as well. Ex. Tom Hughes collection. Size: 4.8 x 3.4 x 6.6 cm.

  

$175.00

CA-2069 - Chalcopyrite on Quartz
Huaron Mines, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
Wonderful, sharp, bright, well formed crystals of chalcopyrite to 1 cm scattered over a matrix of transparent, colorless quartz crystals measuring to 1 cm in length. Minor pyrite in association. Ex. Tom Hughes collection. Size: 7.5 x 6.4 x 3.3 cm.

  

$65.00

CC-2074 - Chalcopyrite and Dolomite on Quartz
Suior Mine, Cavnic, Maramures, Romania
Striking plate of bright, lustrous, brassy chalcopyrite crystals to 2 cm across. The crystals are nicely perched on spiky, translucent to transparent, colorless quartz crystals with masses of pearly, cream-colored crystalline dolomite. A beautiful specimen that displays nicely! Size: 9.3 x 9.3 x 3.2 cm.

  

$275.00

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