The Pegmatite Collection 2015

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The Pegmatite Collection 2015
Welcome to our inaugural auction of Fine Minerals. Many of you may not
be familiar with our auctions or any other auctions and we welcome you to
participate, so here is how to do it:
1) Register to Bid - completely fill out the online form (found at
http://www.lynknight.com/register.asp).
2) Each new bidder will receive an initial bid limit of $10,000. If you need a
higher limit, email us at support@lynknight.com or call 913-338-3779 and
provide us references so we know you are serious.
3) Enter your name and password to view the lots. You can bid absentee, in advance of the live bidding
or bid live.
I suggest bidding early and following the live bidding in case you are out bid. The Knight Live system
is different from the absentee bidding system, but all bids entered in early bidding transfer and take
precedence over later bids. The buyer's premium is 20% added to all invoices. In additiona, Kansas
residents or anyone picking up lots at the Kansas location without a resale certificate will be charged
KS sales tax.
Successful bidders are notified by email and shipment is made ASAP when funds have cleared. We use
the US Post Office and Federal Express as primary delivery vehicles. We cannot offer UPS delivery.
Packing and delivery charges are heavily dependent uponvalue, size and weight. Any shipping fees are
to be paid by the buyer for purchases or returns for any reason. No refunds will be offered unless we
have misrepresented the item by description.
Our goal is to provide quality merchandise honestly represented and intelligently estimated but we are
not mineral experts and in the event of a problem we will consider other expert opinions in a dispute.
Photography credit for all lots goes to Joe Budd, view more of his work at JoeBuddPhotography.com.
Also, I'd like to give special thanks to William Tumler and Nicolas Tweedie for their expert assistance.
~Lyn Knight
P.O. Box 7364 • Overland Park, KS 66207 • www.lynknight.com/minerals
913.338.3779 • 913.338.4754 (Fax) • Email: lyn@lynknight.com
Auction Information
Bidding
In Person, Internet, Fax, E-Mail, Mail
IN PERSON
See lot viewing and sale dates on next page
FAX
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Please use the enclosed bid sheet.
MAIL
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Please use enclosed envelope and bid sheet.
You must be pre-approved before
bidding through Knight Live.
INTERNET
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Online lot viewing and bidding is now available until the
lot closes on the auction floor through Knight Live.
To log on to Knight Live, go to www.lynknight.com.
For proxy bids prior to the start of the sale, click the
U.S. Currency or World Paper Money links at the
top of the page. To bid live or leave proxy bids during
the live auction, click the Live Auction button and
follow the instructions.
EMAIL
bids@lynknight.com
(specify “Auction Bid” under subject )
Please note: 20% Buyers Premium
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Fax, E-Mail and Mail Bids
All bid sheets must be signed and have complete
address, telephone and fax information (if available)
so we can contact you if necessary.
All bids should be in increments as listed in the
Terms and Conditions of the sale. No odd bids,
or they will be lowered to the proper increment.
“Winning” bids are not determined until after live
bidding has ended.
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Faxes should be as clear as possible to avoid mistakes.
If you are faxing and mailing your bids, please indicate
that your bids were sent twice.
We cannot be responsible for errors on your bid
sheet. Please check them carefully.
The current high bid on any lot is displayed on
www.lynknight.com. Internet, mail, faxed and e-mail bids will
be posted on our website from the time they are entered until
the session closes online.
By bidding, you agree to the FULL Terms and Conditions
which are located following the Table of Contents.
Lyn Knight
P.O. Box 7364, Overland Park, KS 66207-0364
913-338-3779 Fax: (913) 338-4754 lyn@lynknight.com
Lyn Knight Auctions
invites you to attend
The Pegmatite Collection +Plus
Fine Minerals Auction
December 15, 2015 - 1:30 pm
Lyn Knight Auction Facility
14148 Sante Fe Trail Dr.
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-338-3779
Lot Viewing Schedule
By appointment only beginning December 1, 2015
Please contact us to schedule an appointment:
lyn@lynknight.com, support@lynknight.com, 913-338-3779
Auction Session : Lyn Knight Auction Facility
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
1:30 pm
*Invoicing for the sale will be sent after the close of the session.
Invoices can also be obtained by logging into your account on the website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BERYLS........................................................................Lots 1-15
Aquamarine ............................................................................1-9
Goshenite ..................................................................................10
Heliodor ....................................................................................11
Morganite ............................................................................12-14
Red Beryl ..................................................................................15
TOURMALINE ................................................................16-201
Tourmaline ........................................................................16-195
Liddicoatite ....................................................................196-200
Schorl ......................................................................................201
APOPHYLLITE ....................................................................202
AUGELITE ............................................................................203
AZURITE ..............................................................................204
BRAZILIANITE....................................................................205
CALCITE........................................................................206-207
CELESTINE ..........................................................................208
CHRYSOBERYL ..................................................................209
DIOPTASE ............................................................................210
FLUORITE ....................................................................211-223
HEMATITE............................................................................224
NEPTUNITE ..........................................................................226
OMIITE ..................................................................................227
PERIDOT ..............................................................................228
PRECIOUS METALS ..........................................................229
Copper ....................................................................................229
QUARTZ ........................................................................231-232
TOPAZ ............................................................................233-235
Terms and Conditions
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11. ACCEPTABLE BIDDING INCREMENTS (Floor increments are at the discretion of Auctioneer.)
$10 on $1 to $100
$25 on $101 to $350
$50 on $351 to $1,000
$100 on $1,001 to $2,000
$250 on $2,001 to $4,000
$500 on $4,001 to $9,000 $1,000 on $9,001 to $16k $2,000 on $16,001 to $30k
$3,000 on $30,001 to $50k
$5k on $50,001 to $90k
$10k on $90,001 to $150k $15k on $150,001 to 210k
$25k on $210,001 to $400k
$50k on $400,001 to 800k $100k on $800,001 and up
Fine Minerals - Beryl
THE PEGMATITE COLLECTION
TUESDAY, DEC. 15 1:30 PM
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FINE MINERALS
BERYL
AQUAMARINE
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Aquamarine
Jaqueto Mine, Bahia, Brazil
11.5 x 5.5 x 5.6 cm
Sea foam green beryl with multiple color zones.
Aquamarine and Quartz
Ping Wu, Sichuan, China
7 x 5 x 6 cm
Very aesthetic tabular aquamarine and quartz artistically set on
matrix bed of mica.
(4,500-12,000)
4
Aquamarine
Klien Spitzkoppie, Namibia
2 x 1.5 x 6.9 cm
Extremely unique form and quality. A sparkling, tiered column
of four distinct but intergrown crystals, each showing a complex
termination.
(3,500-7,500)
(4,500-12,000)
Aquamarine and Topaz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.2 x 6.7 x 5.5 cm
Aquamarine crystal possessing the highly-sought-after, richest
natural saturation, and found here in rare affiliation and eyecatching pairing (back-to-back) with a single topaz crystal.
(7,500-18,000)
20% Buyer's Premium
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2
5
Fine Minerals - Beryl
Aquamarine
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
1.8 x 1.5 x 4.6 cm
Good example from the locality, with complex termination and
particularly rich color saturation.
(1,000-2,500)
6
Aquamarine
Haramosh Mountains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
2.3 x 2.1 x 8.4 cm
Exemplary baby-blue crystal with complex termination from this
iconic location. Ex. Gene Meieran Collection.
(5,000-12,500)
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Aquamarine
Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
5.5 x 4.1 x 6.9 cm
Stunning color and thin inner curtain of fine phantom
strands. Ex. Gene Meieran Collection.
(15,000-50,000)
Fine Minerals - Beryl
10
8
Aquamarine on Quartz with Garnets
Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
7 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm
Extremely aesthetic aquamarine on matrix.
(4,000-10,000)
9
Aquamarine with Schorl
Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
2.2 x 1.5 x 10.5 cm
Glassy aquamarine with intergrown schorl crystals.
(1,000-3,000)
GOSHENITE
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Goshenite with Tourmaline
Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California
2.8 x 1.3 x 2.1 cm
A watermelon tourmaline is paired with a high-luster gem
goshenite beryl in this early find. Rare combination for this
location. This specimen was mined in the famous 1972 pocket.
Ex. Karla Larson Collection.
(2,500-5,000)
HELIODOR
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Heliodor
Volodarsk-Volynskil, Ukraine
1.5 x 1.5 x 9.1 cm
A wonderful representative of the species from this classic
location.
(5,000-12,000)
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MORGANITE
Fine Minerals - Beryl
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Morganites on Quartz, with Albite
Mawi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
19 x 13 x 9 cm
Two perfect gem morganites nestled in a cluster of quartz
crystals.
(4,000-12,000)
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Morganite
Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
11.4 x 3.4 x 9.5 cm
Deeply etched and lustrous surface on this morganite floater,
which has atypically retained a tabular crystal form.
(4,000-10,000)
Morganite and Aquamarine
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
7.5 x 4.5 x 8 cm
Large, palm-sized beryl with choice color zoning: a pink heart
internally with translucent light blue surrounding it. Faces are
lightly etched.
(8,000-18,000)
RED BERYL
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Red Beryl
Harris Claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Utah
3.3 x 3.1 x 3.5 cm
Exceptional ruby-red beryl perched in rhyolite.
(8,000-16,000)
TOURMALINE
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 12 cm
Stunning gem crystal combination: long purple tourmaline with
dazzling luster has small double-terminated crystal of like color
attached artfully near the top.
(7,500-15,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.6 x 1 x 9.5 cm
One of a kind tourmaline with unique crystallization. From an
old find. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(5,000-10,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1 x 7 cm
Showy combination of 5 elongated, gem crystals with electric
pink tops. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(3,500-7,500)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3 x 2.5 x 4.8 cm
A gem tourmaline with colors that start as green that graduates
to an electric blue termination.
(3,500-7,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 3.2 x 5.2 cm
Completely etched floater. From newer findings at the mine.
(3,200-6,400)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 1.2 x 4.8 cm
Exceptional multi-color crystal with lightly-etched scepter form.
This specimen came from a production that was mined many
decades ago. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(3,200-6,400)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 2 x 5 cm
Very lustrous crystal with outstanding translucency and color
banding.
(3,000-6,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 2 x 4.8 cm
Double-terminated crystal, with etched bottom and zones of
champagne, yellow, pink, and green; noteworthy find for
location.
(2,800-6,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 2 x 4.8 cm
Crystal with gem nodule at base and superb zones of repeating
yellows and greens.
(2,500-5,000)
Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 1.5 x 4.3 cm
A beautiful crystal exhibiting five different color zones.
(1,800-3,600)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.5 x 2 x 3 cm
Great example of a tri-color tourmaline from Brazil.
(1,500-3,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4 x 2.5 x 4 cm
Watermelon crystal with orange core and sea foam 'rind'
(1,500-3,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1 x 3.5 cm
Thinly-etched purple crystal with contrasting sea foam
termination.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 1 x 4 cm
Tabular crystal, with gem nodule at base.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 3.2 cm
Classic scepter form with light blue cap and contrasting staff.
(1,500-2,500)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.3 x 3.2 cm
Very few scepters from this find had blue terminations. A great
crystal for any collection.
(1,000-2,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.7 x 1.5 x 3.8 cm
A glassy termination compliments this bright multi-color
specimen.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 2 x 2.5 cm
Highly-distinctive small scepter: pink with green cap above a
blue base; its heavily-etched complex termination is made up of
numerous pyramidal points. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 2.9 cm
A gem crystal with light etchings and extremely rare color for
locality. From newer findings at the mine.
(900-1,800)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1.1 x 3.7 cm
Ex. Stephen Smale. Exceptionally gemmy, green crystal scepter
(pink tail is etched to terminations).
(800-1,600)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
Teal-blue tourmaline with etched termination and rose quartz
points.
(700-1,400)
Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.5 x 4 cm
From older production, with uncommon color zones.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1 x 2.3 cm
Orange and seafoam green make for an eye pleasing contrast in
this crystal. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .4 x 3.2 cm
Beautiful gem scepter with great luster. Ex. Luiz Menezes
Collection.
(400-800)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4 cm
Older find with unique pastel color zoning. Ex. Luiz Menezes
Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x .5 x 3 cm
An electric blue-green color banded crystal. Ex. Luiz Menezes
Collection.
(300-600)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 5.7 cm
Flawless, double-terminated gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy
Melanson Collection.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 6.5 cm
Flawless, double-terminated gem crystal with some etching. Ex.
Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(1,200-2,400)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.8 x .6 x 5.7 cm
Sparkling luster on a double-terminated crystal. Ex. Frank &
Wendy Melanson Collection.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.8 x .5 x 5.3 cm
Translucent raspberry color on tabular gem crystal. Ex. Frank &
Wendy Melanson Collection.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.8 x .6 x 5.2 cm
Unusual etchings on lustrous conjoined crystal. Ex. Frank &
Wendy Melanson Collection.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4.2 cm
Clean gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(600-1,200)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4.2 cm
Double-terminated gem with richer color saturation. Ex. Frank
& Wendy Melanson Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 6 cm
Slender, glassy gem pencil. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson
Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.4 x .6 x 4.6 cm
Glassy bi-color with etched double termination. Ex. Frank &
Wendy Melanson Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 5.5 cm
Slender, glassy gem pencil. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson
Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4 cm
Subtle yellow zones in a gem double terminated crystal. Ex.
Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
1 x .7 x 4.6 cm
Deeply-etched, lustrous floater with sunset colors. Ex. Frank &
Wendy Melanson Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
1 x 1 x 2.3 cm
Peach-colored gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson
Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
1 x 1 x 3.4 cm
A great etched specimen from and iconic find showcasing a
bright yellow termination. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(400-800)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 5 cm
Clean pencil with double termination and light etchings Ex.
Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4.2 cm
Lightly etched gem. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.5 x .6 x 5.1 cm
Rounded and etched termination. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson
Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Chia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 6 cm
Electric-green gem crystal with good clarity and luster.
(1,200-2,400)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Chia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 6.2 cm
Electric-green gem crystal with shocking luster.
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Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm
Bi-color crystal with notable luster and complex termination.
Ex. Sal Avella Collection. From a significant find.
(2,000-4,000)
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Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.4 x 5 cm
Slightly larger bi-color with very appealing form, luster, and
clarity; complex termination. Ex. Sal Avella Collection. From a
significant find.
(2,000-4,000)
(600-1,200)
Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.8 x 1.4 x 4.5 cm
A radiant crystal with intermixing zones of burgundy, green,
and pink.
(2,500-5,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 2 x 3.2 cm
Gem crystal with cats-eye at base. Ex. Sal Avella Collection.
(800-1,600)
Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1 x 4.5 cm
Chatoyant green outer color.
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Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.9 x .9 x 2.5 cm
Facet grade green gem with a hot pink termination.
Tourmaline
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.6 x .6 x 2.5 cm
Gem thumbnail with hot pink cap.
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(200-400)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Largest: 1 x 1 x 4 cm
Choice, 4-crystal scepter lot; this is the best of the best for its
size. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(2,000-4,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 3 x 3 cm
Classic watermelon colors with wonderful contrast.
(1,500-3,000)
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.9 x 1.9 x 8.8 cm
Exceptional crystal with flat termination and appealing electric
pink color.
(4,000-8,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1 x 5.3 cm
Flawless crystal scepter with excellent lines; chatoyant, with a
blue zone. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection.
(2,500-5,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 2 x 3 cm
A lovely rainbow watermelon crystal.
(1,500-3,000)
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3 x 2.5 x 3 cm
Pink and yellow, blue and purple crystal, with a cap of neon
red.
(1,500-3,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 4 cm
Electric pink with good clarity.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.5 x 2.6 cm
Superior termination, with fully saturated color zones.
(1,000-2,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm
Tabular crystal with sharp termination.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1.1 x 8 cm
Unique lightly-etched purple crystal with complex termination.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.3 x 1 x 3.1 cm
Exceptional color and saturation.
(800-1,600)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1.1 x 3.4 cm
Very uncommon scepter specimen with reverse scepter emerging
from top.
(800-1,600)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 3.2 cm
This piece originates from a classic Brazilian find.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.3 x 1.3 x 5.2 cm
Something a little different with a blue core and pink outer
rind.
(500-1,000)
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x .8 x 3.6 cm
Very clean with good color.
(700-1,400)
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm
High luster on hot-pink crystal.
(700-1,400)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1.1 x 7 cm
Ex. Bill Larson. Unique coloring on translucent crystal with
pink cap and complex termination.
(500-1,000)
Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.1 x 3.7 cm
Lipstick-pink cap.
(500-1,000)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1 x 4.2 cm
A double terminated crystal with bright green saturated color.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.8 x .4 cm, 3 x 3 x .4 cm
Two super saturated watermelon slices.
(200-400)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.3 x 2.3 x 8.3 cm
From a select group of rarely-available crystals; exemplary for
size, thickness and super-rich color zoning. Ex. Alvaro Lucio
Collection.
(6,500-13,000)
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Tourmaline
Golconda Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5 x 3.2 x 9 cm
A substantial, beautifully dark blue crystal from a rare
tourmaline locality. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection.
(3,500-8,500)
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Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm
A superior crystal from a classic mineral locality. Ex. Andrea
Bartorelli Collection.
(2,500-5,000)
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Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 3 x 6.5 cm
Striking deep-blue indicolite specimen of conjoined crystals. Ex.
Andrea Bartorelli Collection.
(2,000-4,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 2 x 6.7 cm
Another deep-blue indicolite from conjoined crystals, with a
tabular form. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli
Collection.
(2,000-4,000)
Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1 x 3 cm
Distinctive piece composed of multiple graduating crystals, with
a contrasting green cap color flowing from one to the other.
From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmalines
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6 x 6 x 3.5 cm
Gem tourmaline crystals on matrix make for a lovely display.
From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection.
(800-1,600)
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Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.8 x .4 x 7 cm
Unique color and luster in polished slice. From old mine with
little production. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection.
(500-1,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.2 x 5.2 x .3 cm
Polished gem slice. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea
Bartorelli Collection.
(300-600)
Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1 x 5.1 cm
Beautiful, intense coloring and luster in this gem crystal with
light etching.
(1,500-3,000)
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 4.7 cm
Clean gem crystal with strong color and luster (slightly
chatoyant at color change).
(1,500-3,000)
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1 x 4.4 cm
This uncommon heavily etched scepter has rich color and luster.
(1,200-2,400)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
100
Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 8.5 cm
Conjoined gem pencil; exhibits both translucence and opaque
inner core.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline and Quartz
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.8 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
Unusual coloring for tourmaline makes this one unique. A cluster of quartz crystals accompanies for an eye pleasing specimen.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.6 x .6 x 4.9 cm
Glassy green crystal with sharp pyramidal termination.
(500-1,000)
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.8 x .6 x 4.6 cm
Almost water-clear gem crystal.
(500-1,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x .7 x 2.5 cm
Glassy bi-color gem with open c-axis. Ex. Frank & Wendy
Melanson Collection.
(500-1,000)
Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1.2 x 2.9 cm
Bi-color crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.9 x .9 x 3 cm
Translucent, gemmy tri-color. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson
Collection.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5 x 4 x 8 cm
A significant piece: hot-pink gem pencils with blue tips
pierce a quartz crystal and emerge perfectly upright (2 main
tourmaline crystals, with smaller tourmalines appearing on and
throughout the quartz)
(6,000-12,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
108
Tourmaline on Quartz
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 1.5 x 7.5 cm
A model, saturated Morro gem crystal set artfully in a gem
quartz; sharp lines and termination (repaired). Ex. Adalberto
Giazotto Collection.
(4,000-8,000)
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Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.7 x .7 x 3.5 cm
Gem bi-color with saturation.
(300-600)
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Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 3.8 cm
A double terminated specimen from a classic mineral find.
(500-1,000)
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Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 3.6 cm
Clean crystal with some cats-eye.
(300-600)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x .5 x 2.5 cm
Tabular bi-color thumbnail.
(300-600)
Tourmaline
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4 cm
Pink gem scepter with green cap.
(200-400)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Mine, Blue-Green Pocket, Minas Gerais Brazil
5.5 x 2.3 x 8.7 cm
Ex. Daniel Trinchillo. An impossible stacking of blue-green
tourmaline 'pencils' and mini-pencils; there are naturally-healed
contacts on the bottoms of some of the tourmaline crystals
(one professional repair).
(7,500-18,000)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Mine, Pink-Blue Pocket, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.7 x 2.3 x 10.3 cm
Bundle of lustrous, translucent crystals with double terminations
and unique coloring (pale pink and blue); a much larger, more
color-saturated crystal extends off the base of the bundle to one
side (one professional repair).
(7,500-15,000)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Bi-Color Steel Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1.5 x 14 cm
From a famous rare find: two long, separate bi-color crystals
are joined at the base and diverge in a tight V; one arm of the
V is completed by a smaller crystal, and the upper portion of
the V is a very attractive, translucent blue-green, contrasting
beautifully with the lower portion; tiny terminated tourmaline
crystals appear at the base of the V (professionally repaired).
(6,000-30,000)
117
Tourmaline
Pederneira Mine, Cranberry Blue Pocket, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.1 x 3.5 x 7.6 cm
Ex. Daniel Trinchillo. This artful combination of different
crystal forms and species presents a single tourmaline upright
on a quartz matrix covered with purple lepidolites; matrix includes a recumbent quartz crystal with large, well-formed point
(5,000-12,500)
118
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
1.6 x 1.2 x 6.8 cm
Impressive specimen has 4 conjoined tourmalines forming one
crystal at the base, from which a pink scepter tail emerges;
prime example from the "Rocket Pocket".
(4,500-9,000)
119
Tourmaline
Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.1 x 2.4 x 7.6 cm
Noteworthy color zoning and form in crystal from this prized
tourmaline location (from Dilo’s Tunnel).
(4,500-12,500)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
120
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Cranberry-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da
Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3 x 3 x 8 cm
Sizeable, double-terminated crystal with pink cap; rich color
saturation and luster throughout.
(2,500-5,000)
121
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Pink-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1 x 8.5 cm
Very clean and lustrous crystal. Double terminated from the
"Pink and Blue Pocket". One professional repair.
(1,800-3,600)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.9 x .9 x 6.8 cm
Tiered 5-crystal gem spray; double-terminated, blue crystals with
green caps.
(1,500-3,000)
123
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Violet Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x .8 x 8 cm
Clean, purple pencil; excellent gem crystal.
(1,500-3,000)
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124
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 4.7 cm
Fine facet-grade gem crystal.
(1,500-3,000)
125
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4 cm
Beautiful gem indicolite with double-terminated quartz resting
on termination.
(1,000-2,000)
126
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Burkhard's Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 5.7 cm
This specimen represents an iconic find from the Pederneira
Mine from Burkhard's Pocket.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 6.5 cm
Gem indicolite crystal growing on a node of double-terminated
tabular quartz.
(1,000-2,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
128
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Dilo's Tunnel, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 3.5 cm
Classic Pederneira watermelon, from Dilo's Tunnel, with albite
at the base.
(1,000-2,000)
129
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Dilo's Tunnel, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2 x 1.5 x 3 cm
A rich cherry core with a distinctive termination. From Dilo’s
Tunnel.
(800-1,600)
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
.7 x .7 x 8 cm
Lustrous, bi-color gem pencil with great refraction.
(700-1,400)
131
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Rocket Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x .5 x 6 cm
A gem pencil with fine luster and a very sharp termination.
From the "Rocket Pocket".
(600-1,200)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
132
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, 18% Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce
Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.6 x .6 x 5.7 cm
Stunning color from a superior find from the "18% Pocket".
(500-1,000)
133
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Cranberry-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da
Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.7 x .7 x 4 cm
Purple is a highly sought after color for tourmaline, and this
gem crystal is one for any size collection.
(400-800)
134
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Burkhard's Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 4 cm
Rich pink core, blue 'rind' and cap (repaired).
(300-600)
135
Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Sharon Stone Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1 x 1 x 3 cm
Watermelon pink core, blue termination.
(300-600)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Pederneira Claim, Grandon Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira,
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.6 x 1.4 x 2.6 cm
A sharply terminated crystal with gem internals. From the
"Grandon Pocket".
(300-600)
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Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.5 x 2.1 x 11.7 cm
Very clean and large tourmaline specimen. A significant find
with stunning color zones, ranging from purple to blue to
green. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection.
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
138
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
8 x 4 x 6.5 cm
Ex. Bill Larson. Truly impressive pairing of pristine
crystals: a gemmy rainbow tourmaline crystal with
uncommon luster is perched dramatically on an elegant
quartz point.
(12,000-24,000)
139
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
2.5 x 1.5 x 7.2 cm
This remarkable and exotic specimen features dendrite
inclusions, a very uncommon occurrence for tourmaline.
Ex. Bill Larson Collection.
(10,000-20,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
140
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Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.5 x 2 x 9 cm
Large, lustrous, tabular crystal; even coloring of rich
blue-green, with remarkable clarity for a large crystal; stellar
example of prime-quality indicolite production from this mine.
Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection.
(7,500-15,000)
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Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
1.5 x 1.3 x 8.1 cm
Rare, highly-desirable gem tourmaline with complex
termination and beautiful coloring.
(10,000-20,000)
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.5 x 7 x 9.8 cm
A small cabinet specimen associated with green tourmalines on
a clear quartz crystal. Bright purple lepidolite inclusions in the
quartz. Ex. Pete Heckscher Collection.
(3,000-6,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
143
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.1 x 1 x 5.3 cm,1.5 x 1.5 x 6.6 cm
Ex. Ian Bruce. Two classic, blue-green gem crystals.
(1,300-2,600)
144
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.5 x 2 x 5 cm
Gem pastel crystal growing through similar cluster.
(450-900)
145
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.8 x .8 x 3 cm
Sea foam-blue, facet-rough.
(400-800)
146
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.6 x .5 x 3.1 cm
Highly refractive crystal.
(400-800)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
147
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
.6 x .4 x 3.7 cm
Sharp, vibrant green.
(400-800)
148
Tourmaline
Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
1.6 x 1.6 x 3.2 cm
Terminated indicolite with double-terminated gem quartz.
(150-300)
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Tourmaline
Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.3 x 2 x 5 cm
Large rainbow, blue-cap crystal from famous 'blue-cap' find, an
iconic Brazilian piece (some very minor lepidolites). Ex. Luiz
Menezes Collection.
(7,500-15,000)
150
Tourmaline
Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm
From seldom-seen older production, an attractively-zoned crystal
with a matching sidecar.
(1,000-2,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.2 x 4.3 cm
Another older find: double-terminated, with richer saturation and
matched sidecar crystal.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x .8 x 4 cm
Beautiful tabular indicolite. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.4 x 1.4 x 3.4 cm
From the mine's original find. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection.
(600-1,200)
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Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.5 x 11 cm
Exemplary, single long gem crystal from a mine difficult for
collectors to source. Ex. Keith Proctor Collection.
(7,500-15,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
155
Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x .7 x 8.2 cm
A fine example of beautiful alternating color zones. Tabular
shape and excellent clarity. This one is from the "Light Post
Pocket".
(3,000-6,000)
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Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.2 x 1.2 x 5.8 cm
Arkenstone tag; beautiful, saturated green gem crystal with
complex pink termination.
(2,500-5,000)
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Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm
Pleasing color contrast into intense green pyramidal termination.
(1,000-2,000)
158
Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.8 x .8 x 4 cm
Gem purple crystal with sidecar.
(800-1,600)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
159
Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.8 x 1.4 x 4.2 cm
Purple crystal with hot pink cap and perpendicular sidecar.
(700-1,400)
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Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 5 cm
A colorful pencil from a hard to come by locality.
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(400-800)
Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.6 x 5 x 3 cm
Neat tabby gem with distinct green cap.
Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 4 cm
Thin gem crystal.
(300-600)
(300-600)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
.5 x .5 x 3.1 cm
Tabular gem crystal.
(300-600)
Tourmaline on Morganite
Dara-i-Pech Pegmatite Field, Chapa Dara, Kunar Prov.,
Nuristan, Afghanistan
4 x 2.5 x 6 cm
With attractive form and association, a golden tourmaline
perched on a richly-colored morganite crystal.
(1,200-2,400)
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Tourmaline
Kunar Province, Afghanistan
1.5 x 1.2 x 6.6 cm
From a famous find of indicolites: 3 intensely-lustrous gem
crystals growing together, with 3 terminations tiered in an
aesthetic skyscraper arrangement. Ex. Herb Obodda.
(4,000-8,000)
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Tourmaline
Kunar Province, Afghanistan
1.5 x 2 x 7.5 cm
A double terminated crystal showing incredible root beer color.
(3,000-6,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
SPECTACULAR CABINET PIECE
167
Tourmaline on Matrix
Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
12.7 x 16 x 16.2 cm
A stunning, 'large-cabinet'-sized display piece: two lustrous rainbow tourmalines with well-defined color bands
stand above and contrast sharply with a lavender and white matrix (one repair).
(35,000-75,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
168
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Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
2.5 x 2.5 x 12 cm
Amazing, large 'cotton-candy' tri-color with distinct,
soft pink and blue zones and a richer pink cap, and with
numerous matching sidecars stacked in a spray arrangement;
beautiful form and coloring.
(18,000-36,000)
Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
1.5 x 1.5 x 10.5 cm
Exquisite crystal with outstandingly clean lines and
faces from an important find. Saturation and luster are
amazing. Ex. Kevin Dixon.
(9,000-18,000)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
170
Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
1.5 x 1 x 10.5 cm
From a historic find: paired gem crystals combine fully-saturated
color and rich luster with clear zones and distinctive purplepink caps. Ex. Kevin Dixon.
(7,000-14,000)
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Tourmaline with Quartz
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
4.5 x 5 x 5.5 cm
Classic material: tourmaline crystal is sharply terminated in
hot pink, with a large clean face. An aesthetic quartz crystal
appears at bottom.
(3,500-7,000)
172
Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
1.5 x 1.2 x 7 cm
A specimen with electric glowing color.
(2,000-4,000)
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Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
1 x 1 x 7.5 cm
Very fine crystal for the location, with striking lime-green zone
beneath a gem tip.
(1,500-3,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
174
Tourmaline
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
4 x 4 x 4.5 cm
Thick, 2-crystal composition with one crystal growing like
a chimney out of a larger, matching crystal. Pink bands at
terminations cap dark-green bases.
(1,200-2,400)
175
Tourmaline
Fugong, Yunnan Province, China
1.8 x 1.8 x 3 cm
Chinese crystal with pleasing symmetry and large termination
face.
(800-1,600)
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Tourmaline
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
1.5 x 1.5 x 6.5 cm
Choice crystal specimen with fine structure and strong luster;
deep cherry-pink shaft contrasts nicely with golden-green cap.
(4,800-10,000)
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Tourmaline
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
1.3 x 1.3 x 5.7 cm
Select-quality Nigerian tourmaline with exemplary color banding
and luster. Ex. Bill Larson Collection.
(2,000-4,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
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Tourmaline
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
.8 x .6 x 4 cm
Pink gem pink crystal.
Tourmaline
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
.5 x .6 x 3.6 cm
Hot pink crystal.
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(800-1,600)
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(400-800)
Tourmaline
Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
.5 x .6 x 3.6 cm
Saturated gem crystal.
(400-800)
Tourmaline
Kaituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, Democratic Republic
of Congo
.6 x .6 x 2.8 cm
Neat thumbnail.
(400-800)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
182
Tourmaline
Otijua Mine, Karibib, Namibia
5 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm
Ex. Bill Larson. A prestigious specimen that has appeared in
"The Mineralogical Record". One larger and one smaller doubleterminated crystal rest separately on a quartz that's also doubleterminated. Tourmalines from this location are only rarely found
in this wonderful color quality.
(5,000-10,000)
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Tourmaline
Karibib, Erongo, Namibia
.5 x .5 x 5.6 cm
Translucent gem pencil with clear zone.
(500-1,000)
Tourmaline
Karibib, Erongo, Namibia
.4 x .4 x 5.5 cm
Translucent gem pencil with clear zone.
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(500-1,000)
Tourmaline
Karibib, Erongo, Namibia
.8 x .6 x 2.5 cm
Appears black, but when backlit shows a slight violet color.
Ex. Christopher Nohl.
(100-200)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
186
Tourmaline
Harchoo Niral, near Astor Diamer District, G-B, Pakistan
2 x 1 x 4.5 cm
Pink and yellow bi-color seldom seen from this location. Ex.
Dudley Blauwet Collection.
(600-1,200)
187
Topaz on Tourmaline
Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan
2.5 x 1.2 x 3.5 cm
Dark crystal with purple gem cap; one face covered in topaz
crystals around a centered, main topaz. Ex. Dudley Blauwet
Collection.
(1,500-3,000)
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Tourmaline on Sapphire
Near Passara, Uva Prov., Sri Lanka
1.5 x 1.1 x 4.3 cm
Rarely-seen association, with a blue tourmaline displayed on a
yellow sapphire crystal. Ex. Cal Graeber Collection.
(3,000-6,000)
189
Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.8 x .8 x 5.8 cm
Clean, attractive crystal with vibrant color zones.
(1,000-2,000)
Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
190
Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.8 x .8 x 5.5 cm
A spectacular California tourmaline crystal.
(1,000-2,000)
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Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.7 x .5 x 4.2 cm
Tabular form and gem clean stone.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.6 x .6 x 4.2 cm
This pencil has rich saturation, and the clarity is excellent.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.5 x .5 x 5.5 cm
California gem pencil.
(400-800)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
.5 x .5 x 5.2 cm
California gem pencil.
(400-800)
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LIDDICOATITE
Tourmaline
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego,
USA
2.5 x .5 x 3 cm
Colorful pair of polished gem slices. One natural and one
treated. Both from the same crystal origin, making for a great
example of before and after treatment.
(400-800)
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Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite
Estatoby, Sahatana Valley, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
1.8 x 1.9 x 9.2 cm
A multi-colored specimen with alternating color zones with
shocking vibrant color (professionally repaired).
(5,000-12,500)
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Fine Minerals - Tourmaline
197
Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite
Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
1 x .8 x 6.2 cm
This high caliber, unblemished purple/pink gem crystal has
intense luster.
(3,000-6,000)
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Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite
Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov.,
Madagascar
.5 x .5 x 3.5 cm
A fine cluster of uniquely color zoned liddicoatites.
(400-800)
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199
Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite
Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
1 x .6 x 3 cm
Cluster of double terminated liddicoatites with interesting color
zones.
(300-600)
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Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite
Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
1 x .5 x 2.7 cm
Two diverging crystals joined at base.
(300-600)
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Fine Minerals - Apophyllite, Augelite, Azurite, Brazilianite
SCHORL
Tourmaline with Aquamarine and Schorl
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
5 x 3.5 x 5 cm
In an eye-catching association, terminated crystals of light-blue
aquamarine grow at different angles on the crystal face (and
base) of a schorl tourmaline.
(1,000-2,000)
AUGELITE
203
AZURITE
APOPHYLLITE
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Apophyllite on Chalcedony
Maharashtra, India
6.4 x 6 x 11.4 cm
Aesthetic cluster of apophyllite on chalcedony (with a calcite
core) that resembles an ice-cream cone.
(2,500-7,500)
Augelite with Quartz
Tamboras, Mundo Nuevo Huamachuco, La Libertad, Peru
6.3 x 4 x 2.5 cm
Very showy cluster of gemmy green augelite crystals topped
with numerous excellent quartz crystals, many of them Japanlaw.
(2,500-10,000)
Azurite with Malachite
Copper Mtn. Mine, Morenci, Arizona, USA
6.7 x 4.4 x 2.6 cm
Uncommon older specimen; striking bright-blue cluster of
well-defined crystals, with a basal spray of malachite.
(3,000-7,500)
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Fine Minerals - Calcite, Celestine, Chrysoberyl
BRAZILIANITE
205
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Brazilianite on Albite
Marcel Telivio Mine, near Linopolis, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
9.5 x 7.6 x 5 cm
Sparse matrix of albite dominated by yellow
brazilianite in pristine gem crystals of great luster,
color and clarity.
(8,000-22,000)
CALCITE
207
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Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite
Conco Mine, North Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois
7.3 x 5.8 x 4.6 cm
Fine display of these minerals on matrix; additionally, the
calcite features beautiful marcasite inclusions.
(1,500-4,500)
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Calcite Twins
Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
9.6 x 7.5 x 4 cm
Very nice matrix plate presenting lustrous calcites twinned in
the butterfly pattern of Japan-law quartz.
(1,500-3,500)
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CELESTINE
Fine Minerals - Dioptase, Fluorite
209
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Celestine
Sakoany Deposit, Katsepy Commune, Mitsinjo Dist., Boeny
Region, Mahajanga Prov., Madagascar
3.9 x 4.1 x 6.3 cm
Exceptionally rare occurrence of pristine gem celestine crystals
emerging from celestine matrix.
(2,500-5,000)
CHRYSOBERYL
Chrysoberyl
Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil
3 x 2.8 x 2.9 cm
This complete chrysoberyl crystal is a perfect sixling, with
sharp edges and rich color.
(3,500-7,500)
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DIOPTASE
210
Dioptase on Calcite
Tsumeb, Namibia
5.2 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm
Very desirable example in 'small-cabinet' size: larger brightgreen dioptase crystals appear on calcite matrix with a thin
topping of druzy calcite in places.
(6,500-12,500)
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FLUORITE
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Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region,
Namibia
16 x 14 x 7 cm
An elegant crystal plate from this mine's famed snake-eye
pocket, densely composed of gemmy translucent cubes of
uniform size and color.
(8,000-24,000)
Fluorite on Quartz
PiaoTang Mine, Ganzhou, Dayu, Jiangxi Province,
China
16.4 x 9.5 x 9.2 cm
Outstanding visual appeal in a symmetrical
composition of different mineral form and color: a
cluster of gemmy light-green fluorites is centered
atop an impressive ring of very sharp, clear to
milky quartz crystals.
(15,000-25,000)
Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region,
Namibia
9 x 7.1 x 6 cm
Sizeable, uncustomary fluorite with attractive colors and unique
zoning, including a slight color shift.
(3,500-9,500)
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Fine Minerals - Fluorite
Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region,
Namibia
15.4 x 10.2 x 7.5 cm
Ex. H. Malzahn. Large, gemmy cluster of green fluorite cubes
displays very attractive uniformity of crystal size and color;
the color is translucent at the edges of the cluster and richly
saturated towards the cluster center (repaired).
(2,000-7,500)
Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region,
Namibia
7.2 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm
Ex. H. Malzahn. Nicely-delineated fluorite cluster on matrix,
with bi-color (purple and yellow) crystals.
(1,000-2,500)
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Fluorite
Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
11.2 x 8.5 x 6 cm
Another larger but more lustrous fluorite, also displaying rich
grape coloring and sharp lines.
(2,500-7,500)
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Fluorite with Calcite
Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co, Illinois, USA
5.7 x 5 x 4 cm
Individual dogteeth calcite crystals occur randomly on frosty
blue fluorite.
(1,200-3,600)
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Fine Minerals - Fluorite, Hematite
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Fluorite with Barite
Mahoning Mine #1, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co.,
Illinois, USA
3.9 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm
Evocative specimen has snowy barites drifted across ice-blue
fluorite crystal with dark core.
(1,000-3,500)
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Fluorite with Calcite
Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
5.7 x 4.7 x 5.6 cm
Bright gem fluorite cube with top yellow color (thin clear
zone around edges) and dogteeth calcite crystals appearing
dramatically on several faces.
(1,500-3,500)
Fluorite
Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co, Illinois, USA
9 x 7.5 x 5.1 cm
Large fluorite with well-defined, grape-colored crystals (crystal
core has yellow zone).
(1,500-3,500)
Fluorite
Mahoning Mine #1, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co.,
Illinois, USA
4.1 x 3.2 x 3.1 cm
Clean piece with rich purple color and zoning.
(1,000-2,500)
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Fine Minerals - Hematite, Neptunite, Olmiite, Peridot
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Fluorite
Dolomite Products Quarry, Penfield, New York, USA
11 x 6.6 x 6 cm
A scarce specimen from this location featuring a lightly-colored
fluorite crystal set in a bed of smaller crystals and perched
atop a hardrock matrix.
(2,500-7,500)
Fluorite with Sphalerite
Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
9 x 6.4 x 6.8 cm
Very nice example of the beautiful crystal colors that
distinguish this classic mine.
(1,500-7,500)
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HEMATITE
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Hematite Rosette on Quartz
Jinlong Hill, China
8 x 6 x 11 cm
An inimitable specimen that highlights a hematite rosette
hung like a beehive from the tip of a quartz point (in a
cluster of quartz sprays with hematite inclusions).
(7,500-22,000)
Fine Minerals - Precious Metals
225
Hematite
Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
8.5 x 6 x 8.3 cm
Uncommonly huge single crystal, with complex termination and
shiny, mirrored faces.
(3,500-8,500)
NEPTUNITE
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OLMIITE
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Olmiite and Calcite
N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari, South Africa
6.6 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm
Cabinet-sized exemplar of olmiite species, portraying its
beautiful color, lively sparkle, and unique form.
(4,500-12,500)
PERIDOT
226
Neptunite on Natrolite
Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
9.4 x 7.2 x 3.7 cm
Nice presentation plate contrasts many sharp neptunite crystals
with natrolite matrix.
(1,000-3,500)
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Peridot with Ludwigite
Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
2.2 x 2 x 3.1 cm
Richly-colored, gem peridot crystal with complex termination
and some ludwigite inclusions.
(1,000-3,500)
Fine Minerals - Prehnite, Quartz
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PRECIOUS METALS
COPPER
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Copper
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
7 x 1.5 x 26.8 cm
Impressive, lengthy, tree-like presentation of numerous tabular copper crystals.
(15,000-50,000)
PREHNITE
230
Fine Minerals - Topaz
Prehnite and Epidote
Sandare, Nioro du Sahel Circle, Kayes Region, Mali
6.5 x 2.7 x 4.5 cm
Extraordinary specimen presents a frosty green prehnite ball
against a dark epidote cluster.
(2,500-7,500)
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QUARTZ
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Strawberry Quartz
Uruachic Chiliverlaui, Mexico
8.5 x 7.2 x 12.3 cm
Ex. Frederick H. Pough. A rare specimen indeed, with vibrant
color and large, uncommonly glassy natural crystal faces. The
quartz tip is comprised of many teeth like points.
(5,000-15,000)
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Quartz and Tourmaline Enhydro
Aracui, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.8 x 3.2 x 9.8 cm
A standout, one-of-a-kind specimen: the quartz scepter contains
a tourmaline crystal which itself contains a water bubble (tourmaline also appears on the scepter).
(5,000-15,000)
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TOPAZ
Fine Minerals - Topaz
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Pink Topaz
Katlang, Mardan Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
1 x .8 x 9.3 cm
A rare gem 'pencil' crystal, exceptionally large for the species
and location, with remarkable luster and color.
(7,500-25,000)
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Topaz on Albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan
6.8 x 4.4 x 6.2 cm
Large gem crystal with classic champagne color.
(3,500-10,000)
Topaz on Albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan
10.5 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm
Large champagne-colored topaz set at dramatic angle on smaller
matrix of albite and mica.
(3,500-8,500)
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