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OKE-223 Fluorite, Pyrite and Quartz Sui Ko Sau Mine, Hunan Prov., China. Great specimen for those looking to find the unusual. These fluorites are cubes modified by dodecahedrons. They are water clear and the unusual part…they are nucleated on barite balls. So, inside each fluorite is a ball of white opaque barite. Backside of plate is also mineralized. Big fluorite has a couple very ting pin marks on surface. 9.5 x 6 x 3 cm. Very nice and interesting. 60$
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OKE-220 Hemimorphite From small unnamed prospect, Wenshan, Yunnan Prov., China. 14 x 9 x 2.5 cm thick plate of beautiful blue hemimorphite. One area with missing mineralization. A good value on this normally expensive material. 65$
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OKE-222 Azurite and Malachite RESERVED Jiangxi Prov., China. A primary vug and other openings showing deep blue azurite crystals (small) and green malachite crystals. Attractive. Measures 8 x 7 x 5 cm. 45$
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OKE-221 Quartz on Sphalerite Lianshan, Guangdong Prov., China. A wonderful and large piece showing clear tint quartz on sphalerite crystals. The piece measures 11 x 8 x 6 cm. The sphalerites are not in discrete crystals but in more of an intergrown mat. They are nicely translucent. The specimen has no damage and only minimal contact areas along one side of the piece. A very fair price on what is normally costly material…especially in damage free specimens. 175$
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OKE-224 Hubeite and Apophyllite on Quartz and Calcite Daye, Fengjiashan Mine, Huangshi, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. A busy specimen with dark hubeite balls to .7 cm on quartz and calcites. There are also nice tabular apophyllites to 1.4 cm on edge which are transparent through the length of each crystal. Some minor quartz overgrowths. 5.8 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm overall. 60$
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OKE-225 Hubeite and Apophyllite on Quartz and Calcite Daye, Fengjiashan Mine, Huangshi, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. A busy specimen with dark hubeite balls to .6 cm on quartz and calcites. There are also nice tabular apophyllites to 1.6 cm on edge which are transparent through the length of each crystal. Some moderate quartz overgrowths. 5.4 x 4 x 2.9 cm overall. Minor scuffs to calcites on backside of piece. 50$
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OKE-226 Quartz (Included by Graphite) Sichuan Prov., China. This piece is a large attractive cluster of double terminated crystals to 9.3 cm each. Two tiny points missing on base of cluster. The grouping measures 9.3 x 8.5 x 5 cm a great, show specimen. 40$
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OKE-227 Pyrite, Sphalerite, Quartz and Chalcopyrite RESERVED Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. A neat specimen with good, large, high luster twinned chalcopyrites to 2.3 cm each. Edge damage due to extraction and internal damage to the large sphalerite cluster. Still a good specimen with nice twinned chalcos (which is quite unusual). 8.5 x 7 x 5.5 cm. Small ball of galena at front bottom of piece. Pre 2000 specimen which I have seen no more of since. 160$
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OKE-228 Hubeite and Apophyllite on Quartz and Calcite Daye, Fengjiashan Mine, Huangshi, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Large ball of hubeite measuring .9 cm with others on primarily a single large quartz. There are also nice tabular apophyllites to 1.3 cm on edge which are transparent through the length of each crystal. Some moderate quartz overgrowths. 4.5 x 4.3 x 3 cm overall. Small part of a calcite missing on left edge of piece. More aesthetic than most specimens from here. 50$
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OKE-229 Hemimorphite From small unnamed prospect, Wenshan, Yunnan Prov., China. 11.9 x 4.7 x 7 cm plate of beautiful blue (darker than usual and a bit lower in luster than usual) hemimorphite. The specimen is a thin, sheet like dome which is well mineralized on both faces. Several scuffs on one side are distracting while other side is nice with a couple very, very tiny rubs. 120$
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OKE-230 Calcite Huangshaping, Hunan Prov., China. 2.7 cm rhomb of yellow calcite sits up high on a matrix which is coated by similar smaller calcites and minor pyrite (mostly as inclusions). The calcite is transparent but highly included by internal cleavage planes and some pyrite. Piece is mineralized on base, as well.No damage. Interesting and showy. 40$
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OKE-231 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is 5 cm and has no damage. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 85$
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OKE-232 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is 5 cm and has a tiny tip ding and 2 damaged apophyllites. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 50$
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OKE-233 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is 6.4 cm and has some minimal apophyllite damage. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 140$
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OKE-234 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is 3.6 cm and has one apophyllite crystal near the termination which is damaged. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 35$
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OKE-235 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is 7.9 cm and has no damage except for a small quartz at the base which is broken. This is a exceptional piece composed of two big crystals of amethyst and a smaller one. The hubeite also is more substantial with one ball measuring .5 cm. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 325$
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OKE-236 Quartz (Included by Graphite) Sichuan Prov., China. This piece is a large attractive cluster of double terminated crystals to 3.7 cm each. This one is a damage free floater. The grouping measures 11 x 7 x 5.5 cm. Nice specimen. 40$
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OKE-237 Quartz (Included by Graphite) Sichuan Prov., China. This piece is a large attractive cluster of double terminated crystals to 8.5 cm each. This one is a floater with on crystal on the base having a contact mark and one small crystal being clipped off. The grouping measures 11 x 6 x 5.5 cm. A great, showy specimen. 45$
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OKE-238 Quartz (Included by Graphite) Sichuan Prov., China. This piece is a large attractive cluster of double terminated crystals to 8.5 cm each. There are two broken crystals. The grouping measures 11 x 7.5 x 6 cm. A great, showy specimen. 65$
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OKE-239 Mimetite Pingtouling, Liannan, Guangdong Prov., China. This material made it’s splash on the market and is done. The supplies with dealers is dwindling fast so grab one up while you can. This specimen measures 5.2 x 4.3 x 3.5 overall and has bright yellow/ orange, translucent crystals to .7 cm each. Nice example 40$
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OKE-240 Cinnabar on Dolomite and Quartz Cha Tien Feng Huang, Hunan Prov., China. This sixling of cinnabar measures 1.3 cm and stands up nicely off the matrix of dolomite and clear quartz. The piece is a floater with no points of attachment…no damage either. An outstanding and aesthetic example. 3.3 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm. 95$
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OKE-241 Inestite, Hubeite, Calcite, Feldspar and Quartz Feng Jai Shan, Da Ye, Hubie Prov., China. A 1.6 cm spray of pink, translucent inestite on a mix of minerals. 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm. Back is rough, display face in good condition. Nice and inexpensive example. 30$
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OKE-254 Quartz with Graphite Inclusions Jinkouke, Ebian County, Sichuan Prov., China. I think this is the most aesthetic quartz specimen from China which I have ever owned. Although there was once a good deal of this material available on the mineral market specimens of this quality have never been common. This piece is very much like a snow flake in form. The quartz points, to 9 cm each, are mostly single terminated points radiating from a central spot. The cluster measures 9.8 x 8 x 6 cm. There are two small chips off crystals which are not obvious otherwise damage free. An exceptional display piece. 250$
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OKE-259 Quartz with Graphite Inclusions Jinkouke, Ebian County, Sichuan Prov., China. I think this is one of the most aesthetic quartz specimen from China which I have ever owned. Although there was once a good deal of this material available on the mineral market specimens of this quality have never been common. The quartz points, to 12 cm each, are mostly single terminated points radiating from a central spot. The largest crystal is a fine double terminated crystal. The cluster measures 12 x 8.8 x 7 cm. One regrown surface where there was once a crystal. You will have to search hard to find it and it in no way distracts from the aesthetics of the specimen. An exceptional display piece. 160$
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OKE-263 Scepter Quartz Leshan, Sichuan Prov., China. Rare, black stemmed scepter measuring 6.4 cm. Lots of interesting inclusions including a couple tiny dolomite rhombs and a graphite ball. Very minor tip rub visible with magnification. Outstanding double terminated floater. 100$
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OKE-265 Scepter Quartz Leshan, Sichuan Prov., China. Rare, black stemmed scepter measuring 3.2 cm. Very dark specimen. Outstanding double terminated floater with one small tip ding. 40$
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OKE-266 Scepter Quartz Leshan, Sichuan Prov., China. Rare, black stemmed scepter measuring 4.1 cm. Lots of interesting inclusions including a tiny dolomite rhomb and a graphite. Very minor tip ding. Outstanding double terminated floater. 55$
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OKE-244 Dumbbell Scepter Quartz Leshan, Sichuan Prov., China. A dumbbell scepter measuring 8.2 cm. Great form composed of parallel growth crystals. Two tip dings (one large) which do not show when displayed properly. Attractive high luster specimen. 90$
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OKE-255 Mimetite Pingtouling, Liannan, Guangdong Prov., China. The top surface of this piece is fully crystallized with mimetite crystals to .7 cm in length. Most of these are scepters with bright yellow stems and orange yellow caps. They are of the highest luster and not damaged. There is also mineralization on other sides of the piece but I would consider this top surface more displayable than the others. Entire piece is 5.8 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm. An attractive specimen with lots of interesting crystals. 95$
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OKE-257 Fluorite and Dolomite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Beautiful damage free floater of blue fluorites mixed with some minor cream colored dolomites. The fluorites reach a respectable 2.4 cm each on edge and form a cluster measuring 9 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm. They have lightly frosted surfaces, are gemmy and have light purple phantoms. A highly desirable specimen from this prolific mine. 550$
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OKE-261 Scheelite, Quartz and Muscovite Near Hu Ya, Xue Bao Diang Mountains, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China. An attractive scheelite specimen with some nice clear double terminated quartz crystals. The scheelite grouping measures 3.3 cm across and is heavily frosted (they do retain good crystal form). The piece is a matrix specimen which has not been cut or modified. It measures 7 x 5.5 x 3.2 cm. A nice, small displayable example. 95$
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OKE-258 Scheelite and Fluorite Near Hu Ya, Xue Bao Diang Mountains, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China. A beautiful, partially gemmy, orange scheelite on matrix with fluorite. The scheelite measures 3.5 cm on edge and is fluorescent (as is all this material). The fluorites are flat lying, intergrown cubes modified by octahedrons. The form matts on two sides of the scheelite. The piece has been sawn down to the perfect size which is 8.5 x 8 cm. It is approx 3.5 cm thick and very displayable. Excellent matrix specimen. A bargain at…320$
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OKE-242 Aquamarine, Quartz and Muscovite Huya Mine, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China. 11.1 x 9.6 cm plate of aquas, clear quartz and large muscovite blades. Largest aqua measures 3 cm. This is an older specimen which is composed of aquas of complex tabular form with sharp edges and light blue color. A fine, large, damage free specimen which displays great. 200$
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OKE-243 Aquamarine and Muscovite (2007 Specimen) Xue Bao Ding Mine, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China. A fantastic plate of large aquas (to 4.7 cm) on muscovite. This beautiful specimen has the majority of its aquas standing on edge well off the matrix. These medium blue crystals have some slightly etched faces, and others that are high in luster with scalloped stepped growths. One crystal on edge is clipped off but otherwise a perfect specimen. This is an old price which is now a bargain. 385$
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OKE-245 Malachite Shilu, Yangchun/ Chuncheng, Guangdong Prov., China. A nice little malachite pseudo after azurite. Unusual to see a full replacement from China. The ball is 2.8 cm in diameter and free from damage. Nice and unusual specimen. 60$
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OKE-247 Hematite Le Chang, Guangdong Prov., China. Nice example of this material measuring 4.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm. High luster and complex, thick tabular crystals. One small crystal is damaged but difficult to detect. 20$
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OKE-248 Hematite Le Chang, Guangdong Prov., China. A fine example of this material measuring 6.8 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm. High luster and complex, thick tabular crystals. One minor area of contact. Better than normal specimen. 100$
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OKE-250 Spessartine on Quartz with Hyalite Opal Tongbei, Area, Yunxiao County, Fujian Prov., China. This is a really nice plate of beautifully formed, gemmy garnets on feldspar with fillings of highly fluorescent hyalite opal. The plate displays great and measures 7.5 x 6 cm. There is no damage and the piece id well covered but not coated with intergrown crystals. The crystals show proper separation so you can appreciate their form. Great price at 70$
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OKE- 249 Fluorite and Quartz (minor pyrite and calcite overgrowths and inclusions) Shangbao Pyrite Mine, Leiyang City, Hunan Prov., China. Here is a very old (mid-1990s) piece that is seldom seen any more. Nice blue cubes with complex surfaces and some white fluorite, second generation, overgrowths. Also minor pyrite and calcite overgrowths which add interest to this unusual specimen. Big white quartz points have purple cores. Some of the fluorites have white faces from fluorite coatings. 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm with fluorites to 2.3 cm on edge. Zero damage on this complex and interesting piece. 450$
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OKE-253 Barite Xikuangshan Stibnite Mine, Lengshuijiang City, Central Hunan Prov., China. Once common these big thick barites are now uncommon in good specimens. This one is exceptional for a cabinet sized piece. These crystals are transparent to translucent and have nice phantoms. Only damage is a chip to one crystal’s side. 9 x 5 x 6.2 cm. Looks perfect from its frontal view and very good from all others, as well. Displays great with no assistance. A very fine old specimen. 230$
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OKE-251 Quartz on Fluorite Xianghauling Cassiterite Mine, Linwu County, Chenzhou District, Hunan Prov., China. This is an old and very unusual specimen which may just be a one-on-a-kind. The cluster measures 8.8 x 5 x 5.5 cm and is composed of light white, transparent (gemmy), octahedrons of fluorite up to 2,2 cm on edge. This very rare color and form is partially coated by “pop corn” quartz. There is great crystal separation and the crystals also stand out in relief quite nicely. I have never seen another specimen from this mine (or any others) quite like this. This specimen is damage free and displays nicely from several views. A very unique piece which should find a home quickly with a collector who looks for the unusual and attractive. Only 325$
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OKE-267 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. 4.4 x 3.4 x 2.2 cm high luster crystal with good form and termination. Front views nicely with only a couple minor tick makes. Back side is very nice but has two more noticeable dings. Great price is a reflection of my having a good a good inventory of these specimens at this time. 180$
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OKE-268 Bournonite, Calcite and Quartz Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. 2.9 x 2.7 x 2 cm high luster, double terminated crystal with superior complex form and outstanding terminations. Front views and sides are excellent with small brown clusters of bladed calcites. Only damage is a large contact area on back which is not viewable except directly from back. Piece sits upright on basil termination or on its side or on the contact area as base. However you choose to display it is is an exceptional specimen of this uncommon mineral. Fits in a thumbnail case. It displays as a damage fee, competition level TN specimen. Very low price for a piece of this quality. 300$
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OKE-269 Stannite, Arsenopyrite and Quartz Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. A good representative specimen with small wads of stannite tucked in tight alongside a damage free, clear quartz crystal and high luster arsenos. 5 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm. 30$
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OKE-270 Azurite Ball Chengmenshan, Jiangxi Prov., China. I will begin by saying that these are among some of the finest azurite specimens I have ever seen from any location. They are highly aesthetic and composed of large crystals. I found a total of nine of these beauties at this year’s Tucson show and grabbed them all up. There were a couple others which had noticeable damage which I passed on. They are likely from an old find which did produce a few nice balls like this. They were certainly few and far between then. Now they are nearly impossible to find. This ball is well formed measuring 8 x 6.9 x 5.8 cm and is the top deep blue color that one expects in a top azurite (and which is nearly impossible to photograph well). The crystals are blocky and radiate out in fan like patterns with single crystals averaging about .5 to a cm on single edges. Minor touch marks to a few crystals but not at all distracting to the appearance of this fine piece. A free floater which is displayable from any angle and quite amazing. A exceptional, aesthetic and rare specimen at this level of quality. 1,100$
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OKE-271 Azurite Ball Chengmenshan, Jiangxi Prov., China. I will begin by saying that these are among some of the finest azurite specimens I have ever seen from any location. They are highly aesthetic and composed of large crystals. I found a total of nine of these beauties at this year’s Tucson show and grabbed them all up. There were a couple others which had noticeable damage which I passed on. They are likely from an old find which did produce a few nice balls like this. They were certainly few and far between then. Now they are nearly impossible to find. This ball is well formed measuring 8.2 x 7 x 5.7 cm and is the deep blue color that one expects in a top azurite (and which is nearly impossible to photograph well). The crystals are blocky and radiate out in fan like patterns with single crystals to a cm on single edges. Some areas have small contacts to crystals but not at all distracting to the appearance of this fine piece. The base on this one is flat and not mineralized so it is not a true floater but displays with nice views from every side and angle. A great example of difficult to get material. 400$
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OKE-272 Azurite Ball Chengmenshan, Jiangxi Prov., China. I will begin by saying that these are among some of the finest azurite specimens I have ever seen from any location. They are highly aesthetic and composed of large crystals. I found a total of nine of these beauties at this year’s Tucson show and grabbed them all up. There were a couple others which had noticeable damage which I passed on. They are likely from an old find which did produce a few nice balls like this. They were certainly few and far between then. Now they are nearly impossible to find. This ball is well formed measuring 7 x 7 x 5 cm and is the deep blue color that one expects in a top azurite (and which is nearly impossible to photograph well). The crystals are blocky and radiate out in fan like patterns with single crystals to 1.3 cm on single edges. Some areas have small contacts to crystals but not at all distracting to the appearance of this fine piece. A little very minor malachite pseudomorphing. This one is a fully crystallized floater which is not perfectly round (more flattened in appearance. A great example of difficult to get material with large crystals and excellent aesthetics from all views, including beneath! 700$
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OKE-273 Azurite Ball Chengmenshan, Jiangxi Prov., China. I will begin by saying that these are among some of the finest azurite specimens I have ever seen from any location. They are highly aesthetic and composed of large crystals. I found a total of nine of these beauties at this year’s Tucson show and grabbed them all up. There were a couple others which had noticeable damage which I passed on. They are likely from an old find which did produce a few nice balls like this. They were certainly few and far between then. Now they are nearly impossible to find. This ball is well formed measuring 5.5 x 4 x 4.2 cm and is the deep blue color that one expects in a top azurite (and which is nearly impossible to photograph well). The crystals are blocky and radiate out in fan like patterns with single crystals to a cm on single edges. Some areas have small contacts to crystals but not at all distracting to the appearance of this fine piece. The back on this piece is poorly mineralized so it is not a true floater but displays with nice views from every side and angle except the back. A great example of difficult to get material. 375$
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OKE-274 Azurite Ball Chengmenshan, Jiangxi Prov., China. I will begin by saying that these are among some of the finest azurite specimens I have ever seen from any location. They are highly aesthetic and composed of large crystals. I found a total of nine of these beauties at this year’s Tucson show and grabbed them all up. There were a couple others which had noticeable damage which I passed on. They are likely from an old find which did produce a few nice balls like this. They were certainly few and far between then. Now they are nearly impossible to find. This ball is well formed measuring 6.2 x 6 x 5 cm and is the deep blue color that one expects in a top azurite (and which is nearly impossible to photograph well). The crystals are blocky and radiate out in fan like patterns with single crystals to 1.3 cm on single edges. Some areas have small contacts to crystals but not at all distracting to the appearance of this fine piece. The base is poorly mineralized but all other sides including the back view great. A very aesthetic example of this tough to find material. 400$
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OKE-275 Calcite Twin Huangshaping, Hunan Prov., China. A nice twin crystal which measures approx. 3.5 cm and stands up high on the matrix of other well formed calcites. Great transparency with minor pyrite inclusions in all the crystals. Very light yellow tint to the primary crystals and white color to the tiny crystals coating the matrix rock. Edge damage apparent on backside but none on fronts, sides or to any of the primary crystals. Actually, in excellent condition overall. 6.5 x 6 x 5 cm. 80$
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OKE-276 Fluorite and Dolomite on Quartz Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. 10 cm long specimen with an interesting mix. Groupings of dolomites and fluorite cubes to 1.2 cm on edge coat the primary display face of this piece. Much of tha backside is also mineralized but this is predominantly quartz. Lots going on here. A couple tiny dings but still very displayable and attractive. 28$
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OKE-277 Prehnite and Quartz Hongxi Mine, Sichuan Prov., China. This is a fine, displayable miniature which has nice light green prehnite balls to 1.7 cm each on clear quartz. Quartz on one edge is broken otherwise perfect. 6.2 x 4 x 3 cm. Displayable and certainly affordable at… 30$
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OKE-278 Prehnite and Quartz Hongxi Mine, Sichuan Prov., China. This is a fine, displayable miniature which has nice light green prehnite balls to 2 cm each on clear quartz. 5.8 x 4.8 x 3 cm. No damage. Displayable and certainly affordable at… 40$
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OKE-279 Stibnite Wuling, Jiangxi Prov., China. Beautiful, high luster, group of superbly terminated stibnite crystals with fine aesthetics. Mounted on acrylic plate. 8 cm high. Zero damage and great price…45$
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OKE-280 Stibnite Wuling, Jiangxi Prov., China. Beautiful, high luster, diverging spray of superbly terminated stibnite crystals with fine aesthetics. Mounted on acrylic plate. 6.7 cm high. Ding on one side and small missing crystal on other…30$
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OKE-281 Stibnite Wuling, Jiangxi Prov., China. Beautiful, high luster, diverging spray of superbly terminated stibnite crystals with fine aesthetics. Mounted on acrylic plate. 4.7 cm high. A couple small missing crystals on back…40$
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OKE-282 Stibnite Wuling, Jiangxi Prov., China. Beautiful, high luster, diverging spray of superbly terminated stibnite crystals with fine aesthetics. Mounted on acrylic plate. 7 cm high. Zero damage, aesthetic from any view and great price…45$
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OKE-283 Bournonite and Muscovite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Beautiful floater crystal of bournonite with coatings of muscovite. This is a high quality, aesthetic floater with some crystal regrowth on the backside. It is always rare to find these specimens free of damage so this alone makes this piece desirable. Deeply striated, highest luster, and nice complexities makes this a fine display specimen. 3.1 x 2.2 x 2 cm. They don’t get much more attractive than this. 350$
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OKE-284 Bournonite, Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Beautiful and large floater crystal of bournonite with minor coatings of muscovite and rhodochrosite. This is a high quality, aesthetic floater with two small chips chip which are on the back of the piece. One fluorite also has a cleave but neither of this things are distracting with the crystal positioned correctly. Seldom are these specimens this aesthetic. The rhodos are not impressive being complete but light tan in color. The fluorites are purple with mild phantoms. Deeply striated, highest luster and nice complexities to both terminations makes this a fine display specimen. 4.1 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm. They don’t get much more attractive than this. 400$
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OKE-285 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Beautiful floater crystal of bournonite with coatings of myscovite. This is a high quality, aesthetic floater with total crystal regrowth on the base. There are several small dings here and there but this is still a fine display specimen of exceptional size. Deeply striated, highest luster, and nice complexities makes this a fine specimen. 6 x 4.8 x 2.3 cm thick. They don’t get much more attractive than this. 250$
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OKE-286 Bournonite, Quartz and Pyrite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Big, highly complex matrix bournonite. This is a high quality piece with what is really one very large, highly dissected crystal of high luster. Most parts of the crystal are double terminated. There is no real damage but there are two small contacts neat the edges on the backside of the piece. Bottom is a mix of contacts and crystalline surfaces. 6 x 5.9 x 4 cm. They don’t get much more attractive than this. 350$
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OKE-287 Hubeite and Apophyllite Daye, Fengjiashan Mine, Huangshi, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. A specimen with dark hubeite balls to .4 cm on apophyllite. There is a second generation of druzy hubeite (lighter brown) and clear, complex apophyllites. 5.3 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm overall. Damage free and attractive. 50$
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OKE-288 Epidote on Quartz Ping Wu Mine, Sichuan Prov., China. A pair of nicely formed clear quartz which has several translucent epidote blades placed central to the piece. 7 x 4 x 3.5 Attractive, damage free piece. 30$
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OKE-289 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is a pair of crystals with the largest measuring 4.5 cm and has some minimal apophyllite damage at the base of specimen on backside associated with crystal removal. I feel safe calling it damage free. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. 160$
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OKE-290 Apophyllite and Hubeite on Amethyst Daye, Fengjiashan, Hubei Prov., China. Great material from back in 2002 which has not reappeared in specimens of this quality. I had a few put away and now they need homes. The color of the amethyst is a pleasing pinkish purple and the apophyllites are clear to white and sprinkled with fine light brown hubeites. This specimen is damage free. A great value on an old specimen which is exceedingly difficult to find today. An excellent specimen. 130$
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OKE-291 Calcite RESERVED Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 7.5 cm piece with a nest twin cap crystal measuring 2.1 cm. Great piece! 180$
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OKE-292 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 4 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 3.5 cm. Great piece! 50$
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OKE-293 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 6 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 2.4 cm. Great piece! 130$
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OKE-294 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 5.6 cm piece with a huge cap crystal measuring 5.1 cm. Great piece! 200$
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OKE-295 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 7.8 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 2.2 cm. Back view is poor due to a large cleave. Great piece! 180$
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OKE-296 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 5.6 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 3.2 cm. This one also has a 3.5 cm nest twin on its backside. Great piece! 160$
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OKE-297 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 5.2 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 2.8 cm. Great piece! 160$
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OKE-298 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 5.4 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 2.6 cm. Great piece! 140$
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OKE-299 Calcite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. A 4.4 cm piece with a cap crystal measuring 2 cm. Great piece! 60$
