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M115b
This is a Folding loupe which magnifies your gems or minerals to 10 times
their actual size. This eye loupe is travel size -- perfect for carrying to
tradeshows and markets. |
10X - Eye Loupe
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$5.50 |
M119b
This is a compact and easy to carry folding, magnifier loupe with three 5X
lenses which is great for 5X, 10X, or 15X magnification with a slide of the
lens. The powerful 5X glass lens provides true total 15X magnification.
Unlimited uses in home, office, home, jewelry, etc. It is made of heavy
durable black plastic. |
15X - Eye Loupe
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$7.00 |
M118b
This is a compact and easy to carry magnifier loupe with two lenses, a 12mm/20x
magnification and an 18mm/10x magnification. It is made of chrome-plated
metal with glass lenses. Comes complete in a handy storage case. |
10X - 20X Eye Loupe
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$12.00 |
M120b
This is a compact hand held and easy to carry microscope with a battery
powered LED lamp. It has an
adjustable 16x eye lens for viewing. We really like this scope for
an easy to use up close look of small crystals and things. The microscope comes complete in a handy storage
or carrying case.
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16X Microscope w/ LED
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$26.00 |
M100b This is
a Spanish Pyrite specimen from Navajun Mine, Piritas De Navajus S.L.,
Spain. This cool specimen has a nice quality Pyrite cube with one cube in
matrix. The large cube measures almost 3/4" x 3/4" x
3/4". It rests in
matrix measuring 2 3/8" x almost 2 1/4" x nearly 1 1/2" overall.
Very cool!
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Pyrite, or Iron Pyrite, is an Iron sulfide with isometric Crystals that
usually appear as cubes. It is brittle and can break or powder easily.
Its metallic luster and brass yellow hue have earned it the nickname of "fool's
gold" due to many miners mistaken it for the real thing. Ironically,
small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in Pyrite. It is
the most common of the sulfide minerals and is usually found with other sulfides
or oxides in Quartz veins, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks.
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Spanish Pyrite
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$25.00 |
M101c
Here is a different and very nice specimen of Chalcopyrite
on Fluorite from Morocco. It has a gorgeous appearance with
the sparkly tiny Chalcopyrite gold colored crystals complemented by the
pinkish druzy Quartz on the nearly clear Fluorite matrix; all with unmatched character. It measures
over 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x nearly 1 7/8" and makes a unique addition to any
collection.
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Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that crystallizes in
the tetragonal system. Chalcopyrite has a brassy to golden yellow color,
which often resembles Gold. However, its physical properties such as
streak and tenacity are very different from Gold and can easily
distinguish it. Chalcopyrite is a beautiful mineral, with good crystals
being fairly common. Chalcopyrite is rarely found in association with
native copper.
Fluorite, also referred to as fluor-spar, is a mineral composed of Calcium
Fluoride. It is a widely occurring mineral found world wide and is often
found with metallic minerals such as Galena, Sphalerite, Barite, Quartz
and Calcite. Fluorite may fluoresce strongly in ultraviolet light
which may be due to the presence of some impurities such as Yttrium.
Blue is the most common color but red, purple, green, yellow and white are
also frequent. It can be used in high performance telescopes, camera
lens, enamels and in the making of opalescent glass.
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Chalcopyrite - Fluorite
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$20.00 |
M102c
This is a different mineral for the avid mineral collector. Here
is a nice Aragonite specimen with Copper Brown crystal clusters mixed in
with lighter tan ones. It measures 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" x
nearly 2" and has a natural sparkly appearance. This is an unique mineral
with interesting design and character. The specimen is from Serfou, Morocco.
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Aragonite is a Carbonate mineral that can occur in conjunction with
Calcium Carbonates. Aragonite differs from Calcite in the formation
of the Crystal shapes which can be in lattice, crystal, columnar or fibrous
in many different designs, shapes and sizes. Aragonite will form in
mollusk shells, oceans and salt water caves as inorganic precipitates called
marine cements and speleotherms. Ammolite is a form of Aragonite with
impurities that make it iridescent and valuable as a gemstone.
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Aragonite
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$150.00 |
M103c
Here is a very nice Green and Watermelon Tourmaline in Quartz specimen from Brazil.
The Watermelon Tourmaline is harder to find and identified as shown by the Pink color in the center
in the linked pictures below. This interesting specimen measures almost
7 3/4" x nearly 4" x almost 4
1/2" and has many, many sparkly
dark Green colored crystals. The two longest Tourmaline crystals
each measures approximately 2 1/8" long. Very nice.
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The Tourmaline mineral group is chemically one of the most
complicated groups of Silicate minerals. Its composition varies widely
with Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Lithium, Aluminum, Boron and other
elements. It has a wide variety of colors including black, blue-black,
brown, yellow, red, green, pink and is rarely colorless. This mineral is
found in igneous rocks, like Granite Pegmatite, and metamorphic rocks such
as Schist and Marble.
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Green Tourmaline
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M104b Here is a
very nice Dugway Geode specimen from an unknown location in Utah. It
measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8" x 1 5/8" and is a lovely pale grey color
with some lighter areas inside. This pretty Geode fluoresces a nice
green color in the crystal cavity with a very cool design under short wave
UV light. This pretty Dugway Geode is a beautiful work of nature.
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Geodes are geological rock formations which occur in sedimentary and
certain volcanic rocks. They are essentially rock cavities or vugs with
internal Crystal formations or concentric banding. The exterior is generally
Limestone while the interior contains Quartz Crystals and/or Chalcedony deposits.
If the Geode is completely filled with Crystal, being solid all the way through,
it is then called a nodule.
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$35.00 |
M105c This is
a great find!! Here is an extra nice quality specimen of
Labradorite. It measures almost 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x
nearly 2 1/2"
thick and has a good polish on the face. This specimen has a super color
mix with a highly iridescent shine that can be seen as it's turned in the
light. This would make a great gift for
the "hard to buy for" person.
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Labradorite is a Feldspar mineral that occurs in large Crystal masses
in anorthosite and shows an iridescence or "play of colors." Gemstone
varieties of Labradorite exhibiting a high degree of iridescence are Spectrolite,
Moonstone and Sunstone. High quality samples with good iridescent qualities
are desired for jewelry.
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Labradorite
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$70.00 |
M106b
This is a very nice specimen of unpolished Botryoidal Malachite
in matrix from
Africa. It measures 6 5/8" x nearly 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" and has
a natural sparkly botryoidal appearance of various dark green colors
showing on the different sides. There is what appears to be Azurite
in an area or two. This is a natural specimen just as
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Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral that often forms botryoidal,
fibrous or stalagmitic masses. It is often the result of the weathering
of Copper Ores and is commonly found with Azurite, Goethite and Calcite.
It is typically associated with Copper deposits including Limestone which
is the source of the Carbonate. Malachite is found in many regions world
wide and is usually shaded green in color.
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Malachite
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M107b Here
is a very nice Hemimorphite mineral specimen from Wenshan, Yunnan Province
in China. It measures 4 1/8" x 3" x
almost 1 3/4" with pretty pale aqua blue colored bubbly looking crystals mixed in with a grey colored matrix. Make it an addition to your
collection today.
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Hemimorphite is
a sorosilicate mineral that is chiefly associated with Smithsonite.
It commonly forms crystalline crusts and layers and also massive, granular,
rounded aggregates or finely shaped clusters of crystals. It may fluorescence
a strong green in UV short wave light and weak pink in UV long wave light.
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$225.00 |
M108b
Here is something different for the mineral collector. This is a
larger, very unique and beautiful Crystal Quartz cluster that is man-made
or laboratory grown. A cluster this size takes approximately two
years to form. The spectacular piece measures 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
x nearly 2 3/8" and has a natural colorless to White color. It has lovely
crystals in different formations including barnacles, cathedrals, lasers,
manifests, and tabular sections. This stunning material has an
interesting shape and lots of sparkly character that pictures don't give
justice to the real beauty. Simply amazing!!
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Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental
crust. It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals.
Although Quartz is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction
between types of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals
visible to the unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals
are only visible under high magnification. There are many forms of Quartz
including Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of
mineral impurities or heat treatments.
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Crystal Quartz
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$85.00 |
M109vc
Here is a very nice interesting specimen of Azurite from the LaSal
Valley area in Utah. It has a pretty dark blue color that sparkles
from every direction. It measures over 1 1/2" long x over 1
3/8" x 7/8" and has a natural texture and finish. This fantastic
material doesn't photograph well to properly show it's character but makes
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Azurite is a mineral belonging to the Carbonate group of minerals.
It is commonly found with Malachite, Goethite and Calcite. It is typically
associated with Copper deposits including Limestone which is the source of
the Carbonate. |
Azurite
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M111b
Here is something very different; a nice specimen of Titanium
coated Kyanite. In an interesting fusion of science and
nature using a process called magnetron ionization, a brilliant iridescent
titanium coating covers the lovely Kyanite producing a spectacular piece.
Each shiny multi-colored specimen measures approximately 2 3/8" x 1 1/8" x 1/2" thick.
You will receive one (1) specimen similar to those in the photos. Very cool! Another photo
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Kyanite is a typically blue Silicate mineral that is commonly found
in Aluminum rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. It
is used primarily in refractory and ceramic products including porcelain plumbing
fixtures and dinnerware. It is also used in electrical insulators and
abrasives. It is definitely a collector's mineral. |
Titanium Kyanite
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M112c
Here is something very different; a nice specimen of Titanium
coated Kyanite. In an interesting fusion of science and
nature using a process called magnetron ionization, a brilliant iridescent
titanium coating covers the lovely Kyanite producing a spectacular piece.
This shiny multi-colored specimen measures 4 3/4" x 1 5/8" wide x
3/4" thick. Very cool!
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Kyanite is a typically blue Silicate mineral that is commonly found
in Aluminum rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. It
is used primarily in refractory and ceramic products including porcelain plumbing
fixtures and dinnerware. It is also used in electrical insulators and
abrasives. It is definitely a collector's mineral. |
Titanium Kyanite
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M113b This is a nice quality and beautiful specimen of
polished Malachite with Azurite from Zaire, Africa. The overall size
of specimen is 2 1/4" x almost 1 7/8" x nearly 1 1/4" thick. The
Malachite is highly polished on all sides and has a pretty variety of
green colors. Very nice!
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Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral that often forms botryoidal,
fibrous or stalagmitic masses. It is often the result of the
weathering of Copper Ores and is commonly found with Azurite, Goethite and
Calcite. It is typically associated with Copper deposits including
Limestone which is the source of the Carbonate. Malachite is found
in many regions world wide and is usually shaded green in color.
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M114c This is a beautiful specimen of Purple or
Grape Chalcedony from the Mamuju area of Sulawesi Barat Province of Indonesia.
The lovely botryoidal cluster of tiny purple grapes is also known as
Manakarra Stone or Grape Agate. It has numerous pretty purple colored "grapes" with lighter
ones in different areas and is all natural. The beautiful Grape
Chalcedony measures 4 3/8" x 2 1/2" x nearly 2 1/8". Simply, just
amazing!
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Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine
intergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite. Chalcedony has a waxy
luster, and may be semitransparent or translucent. It can assume a wide
range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray,
grayish-blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to nearly black.
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M116b
Here is an excellent quality Tourmalated Smokey Quartz Crystal
from Brazil. This very unique piece has numerous embedded Black
Tourmaline with pristine Black color. The beautiful Smokey Quartz Crystal measures almost 2
1/2" x nearly 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" with some interesting inclusions in the light. It has not been
polished and weighs nearly 1/2 pound. The crystal does have a
noticeable ding on an edge and reflected in our price. Just gorgeous!!
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Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental
crust. It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals.
Although Quartz is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction
between types of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals
visible to the unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals
are only visible under high magnification. There are many forms of Quartz
including Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of
mineral impurities or heat treatments.
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Tourmalated Quartz Crystal
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M117c
Here is an above average quality specimen of Hemimorphite Crystals
setting on a dark Rust base of Limonite. It measures 6 1/2" x
nearly 4 3/4" x almost 3 5/8" with a natural rough appearance and many differently shaped translucent
Grey and Clear Crystals. A different mineral for the different collector.
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Hemimorphite is a mineral that has been mined with Zinc and Lead ores
and is associated with Smithsonite. Some specimens will show a strong
green fluorescence in short wave UV light and weak light pink fluorescence
in long wave UV light. This mineral can be found world wide.
Limonite is an ore consisting of a
mixture of hydrated Iron Oxide-Hydroxide of varying composition of minerals
such as Goethite, Lepidocrocite, or Jarosite. It has been mined with
Hematite as an Ore for the production of Iron. Limonite is heavy and has a
yellow-brown color. It is often used as the pigment ochre in many paints.
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Hemimorphite-Limonite
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M121b Here is a gorgeous larger specimen of Vanadinite on
matrix. It measures 9" x over 3 1/2" x 3" and weighs nearly 6lbs. This
piece has many bright Red and burnt Orange colored hexagonal Vanadinite
crystals of all sizes. This is a beautiful work of nature and is
absolutely stunning. This mineral is from Morocco.
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Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the Apatite group of Phosphate
minerals. It is one of the main industrial Ores of the metal Vanadium and
a minor source of Lead. Vanadinite is relatively uncommon and is
associated with Galena, Wulfenite, Limonite and Barite. It is usually
bright red or orange-red in color although it may sometimes be brown,
red-brown, grey, yellow or colorless. |
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K300
This is a Mineral Collection Kit. Enclosed is 18 different identified specimens.
They are, Amazonite, quartz, agate, alabaster, fossiliferous limestone, fluorite,
gold ore, marble, pyrite, calcite, jasper, obsidian, pumice, copper ore, lava,
Selenite, Lepidolite and variscite. The kit comes with a write up about
sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Each specimen comes in its
own bag. This is a great learning item for kids. |
Mineral Collection Kit
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