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MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Hunan China
Bright radiating crystals of bright silver Stibnite measures 10.8 cm in length, (about 4 inches.) Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. These specimens from China are excellent.
ITEM: 070180 - PRICE: $25
MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Hunan China
Bright radiating crystals of bright silver Stibnite measure 9 x 3 cm (about 3.5 inches in length). Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. These specimens from China are excellent.
ITEM: 070181 - PRICE: $25
MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Hunan China
Bright radiating crystals of bright silver Stibnite measure 9 x 3 cm (about 3.5 inches in length). Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. These specimens from China are excellent.
ITEM: 070182 - PRICE: $25 Sold
MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Hunan China
Bright radiating crystals of bright silver Stibnite measures 9.5 cm (about 3.5 inches in length). Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. These specimens from China are excellent.
ITEM: 070183 - PRICE: $25
MINERAL: Amethyst
LOCATION: Vera Cruz Mexico
Very showy amethyst single terminated crystal in light matrix. Crystal is dark purple a the apex, a bit lighter at the base. The crystal measures 15 x 5 mm and is well formed and terminated. The overall specimen is 5 x 4 x 4 cm. A second small very light amethyst crystal is visible on the rear of the specimen. This specimen shows off the desirable purple color of the amethyst against the lighter matrix and will make an excellent show peice at a most reasonable price.
ITEM:070200 - PRICE: $40
MINERAL: Orpiment
LOCATION: Elbrusskiy Mine Caucus Mts Russia
Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. Crystals of orpiment are extremely rare as it usually forms masses and crusts. This very fine specimen from Russia measures 60 x 55 x 25 mm and consists of a bright crystalline mass of oripment on matrix. The color is mostly dark orange. Individual crystals are less than 1 mm, mostly radiating from small balls of crystalline material. Very showy piece of this beautiful mineral.
ITEM: 070213 - PRICE: $240
MINERAL: Poldervaartite
LOCATION: N’ Chawing #2 Mine, Kalahari Dist, SA
Poldervaartite is a type-locality mineral from the Kalahari manganese mines. It was first found and reported in 1993, which makes it a relatively new mineral in the mineral world. It is a rich deep rose color which is quite attractive. The specimen is from #2 mine. It measurs 45 x 55 x25 mm. The crystalline druze on matrix is about 25 x 40 mm in size and shows the typical vitreous luster. This is a very rare, unusual, and attractive specimen. I don’t know of any being found recently. This is the only one we have, and we are unlikely to receive any more. One of a kind.
ITEM: 070214- PRICE: $375 (Sold)
MINERAL: Orpiment
LOCATION:Elbrusskiy Mine Caucus Mts Russia
Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. Crystals of orpiment are extremely rare as it usually forms masses and crusts. This specimen from Russia measures 48 x 35 x 20 mm and consists of a bright crystalline mass of oripment on matrix. The color is mostly dark orange. Individual crystals are less than 1 mm, mostly radiating from small balls of crystalline material.
ITEM: 070216 - PRICE: $96
MINERAL: Orpiment
LOCATION: Elbrusskiy Mine Caucus Mts Russia
Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. Crystals of orpiment are extremely rare as it usually forms masses and crusts. This specimen from Russia measures 56 x 43 x 40 mm and consists of a bright crystalline mass of oripment on matrix. The color is mostly dark orange. Individual crystals are less than 1 mm, mostly radiating from small balls of crystalline material.
ITEM: 070217- PRICE: $152
MINERAL: Almandine
LOCATION: Dassu Valley, Iskardu Pakistan
This small cabinet size Almandine specimen is bright dark red with multiple crystals in matrix. The specimen is 38 x 20 x 15 mm. The garnets themselves are just the top 5 mm of coating on the base matrix. The specimen is mounted on a clear plexiglass plate ready for display. Excellent addition to a collection showing off the spectacular color and luster of these highly prized gemstones.
