*FAMOUS FINDS NOW AVAILABLE*
Amethyst from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico.
Highlighted in the Mineralogical Record, vol. 34, number 6, November/ December 2003 Mexico (Special Issue III) "Famous Mineral Localities".
These
spectacular Amethysts are hand mined under the most primitive and dangerous conditions. Then they are
pack carried by mules down from the mountains near Las Vigas to the city of Vera Cruz where they were acquired. The mere fact
that we are able to see, appreciate, and own one of these gemmy wonders is a feat unto itself. Rarely will you have an opportunity
to own gem quality Amethyst crystals of such high quality and perfection. Every serious collector should have one
of these beauties grace their collection.
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Quartz var. Amethyst
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A very fine Las Vigas Amethyst. Pocket contact
on one crystal other crystals (~9) are undamaged.
Specimen is
1" x 1 1/2 x 2 5/8".
Item Code: ametlv1003 $100.00
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Quartz var. Amethyst
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From the renown mines of Piedra Parada (Las Vigas), Veracruz,
Mexico. Exquisite gem quality Amethyst crystals on a small plate of matrix. With over a half dozen crystals and NO DAMAGE.
Specimen is 1 1/4" x 2" x 2 1/2"
Item Code: ametlv1001 $125.00
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Quartz var. Amethyst
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A choice Las Vigas amethyst! Picture perfect main doubly terminated crystal is over 1
1/2" long and undamaged. Entire specimen is 1 3/4" x 1 5/8 x 2 1/4" and has four other
undamaged smaller amethyst crystals.
Item Code: ametlv1002 $125.00
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Quartz var. Amethyst
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Award winning is the only
way to describe this exquisite Las Vigas Amethyst. At 1" x 1" x 2" this specimen has it all
with over twenty perfect undamaged gem quality beautifully hued crystal points.
Item Code: ametlv1004 $150.00
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Rhodonite
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Exceedingly rare choice RHODONITE crystal cluster!
Flattened Rhodonite crystals, with a laminar habit, some of them doubly terminated, translucent with excellent luster and
intense pink to red color. The specimen is from a find (March 2007) that stands out for its quality and color intensity. Today
the mine is closed, so we believe that no new specimens will be found in the near future.
Mina San Martín, Chiuruco,
Huallanca, Ancash, Peru
Specimen is 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 1 3/4"
Item Code: rhod1002 $175.00
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Prehnite on Epidote
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Prehnite and Epidote crystals have combined to form this spectacular
undamaged specimen from the heart of Africa. This specimen hails from Bendoukou, Sandar District, Kayes Region, Mali. Specimen is 1 1/4" x 2" x 2"
Item Code: preh1001 $175.00
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Fluorapophyllite
From the original well find at Momin
Akhada, Rahuri, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. Featured in the article, Hot Tips, Cool Crystals: Rare
apophyllite crystals come to light in a well by Brinda Gill, in the March 2003 (VOL.33 NUM.3) issue of "Rock and Gem"
magazine. This was a rare and unusual find.
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Fluorapophyllite
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Beautiful transparent green crystals are undamaged.
Specimen is 1 3/8" x 1 5/8" x 2 3/8" with
very little matrix.
Item Code: apop1004 $150.00
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Fluorapophyllite
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Beautiful transparent green crystals are undamaged. Specimen
is 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 2" with some white Stilbite crystals around the base.
Item Code: apop1003 $130.00
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An excellent piece that will display well in any orientation.This
specimen is encrusted with Cuprite crystals and has several small pockets "vugs" of Cuprite crystals as well. Not a frail
piece, this Copper is solid and substantial. Both sides of specimen are depicted in the pictures. Specimen is from
the Itauz Mine, Djezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Specimen is 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 4 1/2".
Item Code: copp 1012 $105.00
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Choice Vivianite crystals from the Conotillo Mine, Potosi, Boliva are no longer available
except in existing dealers stock. These exquisite Vivianites have been mined out. There are still low quality specimens available.
But none with the undamaged deep green transparent crystals you see here.
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Vivianite
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Excellent specimen of Vivianite. Very clean and clear grass green
crystals on matrix. Sharply terminated and no damage. Conotillo Mine, Potosi, Boliva
1 3/8" x 1 3/4" x 2"
Item Code: viv1009 SOLD
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Vivianite
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A very nice group of Vivianite crystals on matrix. Deep grass green
color with sharp undamaged terminations.
Conotillo Mine, Potosi, Boliva
1" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Item Code: viv1007 $125.00
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