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Q-171 Hubeite on Quartz with Apophyllite and Inesite $50
Fengjiashan
Mine, Hubei Province, China
(type locality)
3.5 x 3 x 2 cm.
The outstanding feature of this aesthetic mineral specimen is the rare Silicate mineral Hubeite. Hubeite is only found at one location in the world, the Fengjiashan Mine in western China. This specimen is comprised of many fan-like clusters of Hubeite measuring up to 7 millimeters in size. Also present on this spectacular specimen are dozens of water clear crystals of Apophyllite and a 1 cm. crystal of the mineral Inesite. Most Inesite crystals found at this mine are only a few millimeters long, making the one present on this specimen quite large. The largest Inesite crystals found at this location only measured 1.5 cm. This outstanding specimen is a testament to the diversity and quality of minerals that can be found in China.
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F-150 Feldspar var. Orthoclase with Muscovite $45
Tawara, Gifu Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan
7.5 x 3 x 4 cm.
When one thinks of Japanese minerals, one often overlooks the fact that some excellent pegmatite minerals can be found there. This column-like twinned Orthoclase crystal fluoresces pink on some of its faces while, at the same time, adjoining crystal faces show a crimson-red fluorescence when illuminated by SWUV light. These fine examples of Orthoclase are from a find that was made over 30 years ago and no specimens of note have been found at this location since. A must-have specimen for any Feldspar or pegmatite mineral collector.
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F-151 Feldspar
var. Orthoclase with Opal var. Hyalite $80
(baveno twin)
Tawara, Gifu Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan
6.9 x 2 x 2 cm.
When one thinks of Japanese minerals, one often overlooks the fact that some excellent pegmatite minerals can be found there. This specimen is a testament to that. This columnar Baveno-twinned Orthoclase crystal is well-formed with a modified termination and features a drape of the variety of Opal, Hyalite which fluoresces a bright apple-green when illuminated by SWUV light. The Orthoclase crystal itself also fluoresces crimson-red when illuminated by SWUV light. Also present on this specimen is a 1.1 centimeter Smoky Quartz crystal. These fine examples of Orthoclase are from a find that was made over 30 years ago and no specimens of note have been found at this location since. A must-have specimen for any Feldspar or pegmatite mineral collector.
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H-040 Hydroxylherderite with Cookeite $45
Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.2 x 3.5 x 2 cm.
This Hydroxylherderite crystal is from a new find made earlier this year. This good-sized twinned crystal has patches of the mineral Cookeite on both its front and back which gives this specimen a nice luster. This ochre-colored Hydroxylherderite specimen would be a great addition to any pegmatite collector's mineral cabinet.
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H-041 Hydroxylherderite $30
Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
This Hydroxylherderite crystal is from a new find made earlier this year. Scattered here and there on this twinned Hydroxylherderite are isolated crystals of the mineral Cookeite on both its front and rear crystal faces which compliment this earthy-colored mineral specimen. This Hydroxylherderite specimen would be a great addition to any pegmatite collector's mineral cabinet.
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H-042 Hydroxylherderite $35
Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.1 x 2.7 x .5 cm.
This Hydroxylherderite crystal is from a new find made earlier this year. Scattered here and there on this twinned Hydroxylherderite are isolated crystals of the mineral Cookeite on both its front and rear crystal faces which compliment this earthy, brick-colored mineral specimen. This Hydroxylherderite specimen would be a great addition to any pegmatite collector's mineral cabinet.
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M-026 Malachite on Barite $30
Thasos Island, Kavála Prefecture, Macedonia, Greece
3 x 4 x .9 cm.
This is not your typical Greek mineral specimen. This Barite crystal is draped with a carpet of light green crystals of Malachite. A good locality piece for a good price.
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M-027 Malachite $30
Thasos Island, Kavála Prefecture, Macedonia, Greece
5 x 3 x 1.5 cm.
When Greek Malachite is mentioned one immediately thinks of the great specimens that the mines of Laurium have produced in the past. This Malachite is from a less famous locality, that in my opinion has Malachite that rivals the best that the mines of Laurim have produced. Scattered on a matrix of reddish-brown Limonite are a multitude of needle-like crystals of Malachite. The contrast of the vivid sparkling green Malachite on its dark matrix makes for a pleasing contrast of colors and a very aesthetic mineral specimen.
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Q-176 Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions $235
Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Greece
7 x 4.5 x 4 cm.
After Laurium, the small island of Serifos (where iron has been mined since Roman times) is probably the most renowned mineral locality in Greece, especially for these world-class specimens of Quartz heavily included by the mineral Hedenbergite. These crystals are thought to have grown in irregular cavities encompassing the fibrous Hedenbergite which had formed earlier, filling the cavities. These included Quartz specimens were first brought to market in quantity at the 1988 Tucson Mineral Show, & only occasional small lots have trickled out into the mineral market afterwards. This specimen was found recently in the “Broken Leg pocket” and has a more bluish color than previous finds. Although several minor crystals have been detached from this cluster, which in no way detracts from the overall aesthetics of this piece, this specimen displays well. Specimens of these amazing crystals are hard to come by these days.
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Q-174 Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions $240
Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Greece
6.2 x 4.5 x 2 cm.
After Laurium, the small island of Serifos (where iron has been mined since Roman times) is probably the most renowned mineral locality in Greece, especially for these world-class specimens of Quartz heavily included by the mineral Hedenbergite. These crystals are thought to have grown in irregular cavities encompassing the fibrous Hedenbergite which had formed earlier, filling the cavities. These included Quartz specimens were first brought to market in quantity at the 1988 Tucson Mineral Show, & only occasional small lots have trickled out into the mineral market afterwards. This specimen was found recently in the “Broken Leg pocket” and has a more bluish color than previous finds. Specimens of these amazing crystals are hard to come by these days.
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Q-173 Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions $185
Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Greece
7.2 x 1.5 x .9 cm.
After Laurium, the small island of Serifos (where iron has been mined since Roman times) is probably the most renowned mineral locality in Greece, especially for these world-class specimens of Quartz heavily included by the mineral Hedenbergite. These crystals are thought to have grown in irregular cavities encompassing the fibrous Hedenbergite which had formed earlier, filling the cavities. These included Quartz specimens were first brought to market in quantity at the 1988 Tucson Mineral Show, & only occasional small lots have trickled out into the mineral market afterwards. This Quartz specimen was found recently in the “Broken Leg Pocket”. Specimens of these amazing crystals are hard to come by these days.
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Q-175 Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions $170
Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Greece
5.8 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm.
After Laurium, the small island of Serifos (where iron has been mined since Roman times) is probably the most renowned mineral locality in Greece, especially for these world-class specimens of Quartz heavily included by the mineral Hedenbergite. These crystals are thought to have grown in irregular cavities encompassing the fibrous Hedenbergite which had formed earlier, filling the cavities. These included Quartz specimens were first brought to market in quantity at the 1988 Tucson Mineral Show, & only occasional small lots have trickled out into the mineral market afterwards. This Quartz specimen was found recently in the “Broken Leg Pocket”. Specimens of these amazing crystals are hard to come by these days.
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Q-177 Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions $70
Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Greece
6 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
After Laurium, the small island of Serifos (where iron has been mined since Roman times) is probably the most renowned mineral locality in Greece, especially for these world-class specimens of Quartz heavily included by the mineral Hedenbergite. These crystals are thought to have grown in irregular cavities encompassing the fibrous Hedenbergite which had formed earlier, filling the cavities. These included Quartz specimens were first brought to market in quantity at the 1988 Tucson Mineral Show, & only occasional small lots have trickled out into the mineral market afterwards. Although several minor crystals have been detached from this cluster, which in no way detracts from the overall aesthetics of this piece, this specimen displays well. Specimens of these amazing crystals are hard to come by these days.
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