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Contents: Michigan free form & nugget copper, Peacock Rock, Fluorite, Malachite polished, Ocean Jasper, Bubble Rock, Lepidolite, Carborundum, Apache Tears, Apatite, shells, shell rings
COPPER from MichiganFreeform pure copper (large), White Pine Mine, Michigan |
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| SMALL, average 1 to 1-1/4" $10 | ||
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| LARGE,
average 2-3"
$20 each unless otherwise marked |
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#R-601-X JUMBO, $35 |
#R-601-Y JUMBO $30 |
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#R-601-BB JUMBO $35 |
| Copper
specimens displayed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC:
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| SOLID
COPPER NUGGETS
Average 36 grams, 1-1/4" diameter $8 each |
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| COPPER LEAVES | ||
#R-603 Average 1" across x 1/16" thick, quantity: 9 for $10 |
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PEACOCK ORE"Chalcopyrite" (from the Greek: “chalko” meaning “copper“ and pyrite (fool’s gold) means “strike fire”)(CuFeS2), it is copper iron sulfide. This lovely iridescent rock is mined in Mexico. The color is caused from the copper tarnishing purple, blue and red. |
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| Sets of 4, average 3/4 to 1" each. $6/set | ||
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| FLUORITE | ||
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#R-625. 2 nuggets of natural cubed fluorite, China. 1 1/4" across. | $6.00 |
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#R-635. Rare Celestite Fluorite, 9" across x 5" deep x 4" high. Excellent cube formation, color and size. | SOLD |
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#R-636 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/8" | $15.00 |
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#R-637 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 1-1/2" | $20.00 |
| Fluorite
specimens displayed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC:
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| FLUORITE
GEM SPECIMENS
New Mexico Fluorite (also called fluorpar) is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2. The beautiful BLUE and GREEN colors of fluorite come from the Blanchard Mine, Portales Tunnel, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico. Some specimens fluoresce under ultra-violet light, a property that takes its name from fluorite. The fluorescence may be due to impurities such as yttrium or organic matter in the crystal lattice. It also exhibits the property of thermoluminescence! |
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#R-637-1 Translucent sea foam green, 3" long x 2-3/8" tall x 1-3/16' wide, polished front with rough back. $28 |
#R-637-2 Translucent green with purple and white, 3-1/2" long x 2-15/16" tall x 1/4" wide, polished front with flat back. $28 |
#R-637-4 Translucent ocean blue with nice crystal spray, 3-7/8" long x 3" tall x 1-1/2" wide, polished front with rough back. $32 |
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#R-637-5 Translucent ocean blue with nice crystal spray, 3-5/8" long x 3" tall x 1/2" wide, polished front with flat back. $32 |
#R-637-7 Translucent ocean blue with nice crystal spray, 2-15/16" long x 2-5/8" tall x 1/2" wide, polished front with flat back. $22 |
#R-637-8 Translucent sea foam green with nice stripes, 3-3/74" long x 2-7/8" tall x 3/4" wide, polished front with rough back. $30 |
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| RASPBERRY
LEPIDOLITE
New Mexico Lepidolite (KLi2Al(Al,Si)3O10(F,OH)2) is a lilac or rose-violet colored phyllosilicate mineral of the mica group that is a secondary source of lithium Lepidolite is an uncommon mica and has only in the past decade become available on the mineral market in large quantities. Lepidolite is an ore of lithium and forms in granitic masses. The typical violet to pink color of lepidolite is characteristic. Like other micas, has a layered structure of lithium aluminum silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. These potassium ion layers produce the perfect cleavage. Single large plates or "books" of lepidolite can have appealing violet color and make attractive mineral specimens. |
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| Polished on one side, a beautiful sparkle! | |||
#R-637-9 Opaque raspberry with sparkle, 3-3/4" long x 2-1/4" tall x 1/4" wide, polished front with flat back. $22 |
#R-637-10 Opaque raspberry with sparkle, 3-3/4" long x 2-3/4" tall x 1/8" wide, polished front with flat back. $22 |
#R-637-11 Opaque raspberry with sparkle, 3-1/2" long x 2-3/4" tall x 3/" wide, polished front with flat back. $22 |
#R-637-12 Opaque raspberry with sparkle, 3-1/8" long x 2-3/4" tall x 3/8" wide, polished front with flat back. $20 |
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#R-638-1 Medium Lepidolite specimen has lovely flat lavender shimmery surfaces; 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" x 1 1/2". $18 |
#R-638-2 Small Lepidolite specimen also has a nice flat lavender surface that reflects beautifully; 2" x 1 1/4" x 1 3/8". $12 |
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| MALACHITE
One side polished to a gorgeous emerald green sheen |
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#R-648
1 7/8" x 1 1/4". |
$11.00 |
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#R-649
1-1/4 x 1-1/8" |
$7.00 |
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1-5/8" x 1" |
$7.00 |
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1-1/4 x 1-1/4" |
$7.00 |
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1-5/8 x 7/8" |
$7.00 |
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#R-650-F
2-1/2 x 7/8" |
$11.00 |
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#R-650-G
1-3/4 x 1-1/8" |
$12.00 |
| Here's
a superb specimen of botryoidal Malachite on display at the Smithsonian
Museum in Washington DC:
Did you know? That if you sand or drill malachite, it gives off a poisonous dust? True! |
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| OCEAN JASPER | ||
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#R-651. Ocean jasper, 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1/8" thick. | $70.00 |
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#R-652. Ocean jasper, 5" x 3" x 1/8". | $70.00 |
| BUBBLE ROCK | ||
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#R-675. Bubble Rock! - the rock that grows! (Utah) Immersing it in vinegar causes a white crystal formation to grow. Hardens upon contact with air. We tried it - it's cool! Crystal very hard and stays stuck to rock for a permanent display. Averages 2" across. Great science project! | $8.00 |
CARBORUNDUM(silicium carbide) This manmade abrasive displays a lovely sparkly iridescence. It happens when quartz sand and carbon, with the absence of oxygen, is exposed to 2200 degrees C where it transforms quartz into a gas that penetrates the carbon and produces this abrasive rock used for cutting or just collecting!
None for sale at this time. |
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| APACHE
TEARS
Made of obsidian, a natural glass formed during volcanic eruptions. If you are given one by a friend, it is bad luck to give it away. Here's the Apache Native-American Legend:"One day a party of Apache Indians was ambushed by an enemy tribe. The Apaches fought bravely but were greatly outnumbered and were driven to the top of a very high mountain. Their arrows were gone, and they could fight no longer. Refusing to be taken captive, they leaped, as one, from the cliffs to the rocks below. The Apache women, grief-stricken over the death of their brave warriors, shed torrents of tears. The tears became petrified and turned to stone. " Apache tears are actually small pieces of obsidian or volcanic glass. When held in the palm of your hand, the stone appears to be black. When held to the light, you can see through the stone. |
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#R-682. Two unpolished Apache Tears, 3/4" across each; Nevada. $6/set |
#R-683. Two polished Apache Tears, 1" across each. $8/set |
We have at least 100 tumbled or natural, loose Apache tears, we can sell as bulk, please inquire! | |
| APACHE
TEARS in MATRIX (mother stone which is natural PERLITE)
SMALL 2 to 4 ounces (average 1-1/2 to 2" diameter) $12 each |
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| MEDIUM
APACHE TEARS in natural PERLITE MATRIX
4 to 6 ounces (average 2" to 2-1/2" diameter) $16 each |
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| LARGE
APACHE TEARS in natural PERLITE Matrix
8 to 15 ounces (average 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 2 +) $24 each |
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APATITE from Brazil |
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#R-691. Apatite specimen, 2-7/8" long x 2-1/2" tall x 1-1/8" wide. | $12.00 |
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#R-691-1. Apatite specimen, 2-3/8" long x 1-1/2" tall x 2" wide. | $12.00 |
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#R-691-2. Apatite specimen, 2-1/4" long x 1-1/2" tall x 2-1/2" wide. | $12.00 |
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#R-691-3. Small specimen of Apatite is 2-3/4" long x 1-1/8" tall" x 1-" wide. Lovely teal color. | $10.00 |
SHELL RINGS |
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#R-692. Four shell rings carved from Florida shells, various sizes, heart design, rope design, fan shell design, bird design. | $6.00/set of 4. Great deal! |
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