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Mineral Specimens from Japan
Mineral specimens from Japan tend to be very difficult to obtain on today's market. When found they are always expensive if in quality specimens. We seldom have Japanese specimens to offer but when we do they go very quickly. Especially, classics such as their stibnites or rhodochrosites. They usually come from our purchase of older collections.
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OKH-774 Arsenic Japan. Ex. Paul and Dawne Dunning Collection. I am unsure of the exact location but anyone well versed in Japanese minerals will likely track it down given the rarity of the species and unique form of the specimen. The ball of dull silver colored crystals measures 1.1 cm in diameter and is a full formed floater. Dated 1985. Excellent form to the crystals composing the specimen, unusual find for sure. $90
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OKF-519 Apatite and Pyrite Ashio, Shimotsuke, Japan. Ex Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A gem clear apatite with minor pyrite as inclusions and one on surface of one face. The crystal measures 1.3 cm across and has a minimal basil contact on the edge of the tabular crystal. One face is slightly frosted while the others are clear. One crystal of the pyrite peers out of the base of one face while the others are inclusions which congregate near the base of the specimen. A really nice crystal from Japan. 150$
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OKF-517 Danburite Toroku Mine, Iwato Mura Nishiuski- Gun, Hiyazaki, Prefecture, Japan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain. A gemmy, clear crystal measuring 2.5 cm long with internal flaws and veils. The termination is steep and complex. Lightly striated on three sides and the fourth has a large amount of surface growth features. A fine single crystal form country know to value their minerals and keep them at home. A rare find! 180$
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OKF-515 Apatite on Pyrite Ashio, Shiotsuke, Japan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. It is so tough to find any Japanese specimens on today’s mineral market. This one is a cute .7 cm gemmy clear apatite (fluorapatite?) which sits up on edge and high above a massive pyrite matrix. Very rare and attractive. This won’t be here long so act fast. 100$
