Adamite and Calcite
stock #8.AE-631
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
9.4 x 4.4 (cabinet)
price: $250
Unusual and attractive esthetics! A well-crystallized Adamite cluster rises from a matrix of gossan that holds a sparkling Calcite vug. Good contrast and overall appeal, the color of the Adamite is a rich lemon-green. Some unidentified micro crystals are on the reverse side as a bonus.
Spinel (large twinned crystal)
stock #8 DK-155
Luc Yen
Yen Bai Province,
Vietnam
5.1 x 4.2 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $680
Sharp. lustrous and with deep purple-red color, this is a fine Spinel with strong form. Gemmy with glass-like surfaces, the transparency is above average for such a large crystal. The faces alternate from a melted or rounded form to sharp prismatic. The crystal shows well "spinel twinning" and is exceptionally sharp for its size. No damage, displays well.
Brilliant, deep emerald green Dioptase sparkles on a contrasting multicolored matrix. There are several different micro crystals covering the specimen. A very pretty yet affordable miniature from this classic locale. No damage, fantastic color.
A fine, bright and glassy Apatite CaF sits esthetically in a nest of Muscovite. From the high elevation locality of Xuebaoding best known for great Scheelites, these are now very hard to find in such good condition. The main crystal is over 2 CM across (this is large for the locality) and has excellent pink-violet color. Strongly fluorescent and gemmy, a very attractive example.
