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Another batch of minerals from Don Zowader's collection with reduced prices!
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DZ1504 - Galena with Quartz & Sphalerite
Nikolai Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
small cabinet - 5.4 x 4.1 x 4.0 cm
$ 250.00 DISCOUNTED 35.00% OFF TO $ 162.50 SOLD
Highly lustrous spinel law twinned galena perched on tetrahedral sphalerite crystals, with some calcite and siderite for contrast.
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![Galena with Quartz & Sphalerite from Nikolai Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1504a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1504a.jpg)
![Galena with Quartz & Sphalerite from Nikolai Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1504b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1504b.jpg)
![Galena with Quartz & Sphalerite from Nikolai Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1504c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1504c.jpg)
![Galena with Quartz & Sphalerite from Nikolai Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1504d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1504d.jpg)
DZ1502 - Calcite
Rudny, Kazakhstan
small cabinet - 6.8 x 5.2 x 4.3 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
A classic yellow calcite from Rudny with highly complex crystal forms based off of the larger rhombic crystal. Preferential natural frosting on some faces, while others have great luster.
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![Calcite from Rudny, Kazakhstan [db_pics/zowater/DZ1502a.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1502a.jpg)
![Calcite from Rudny, Kazakhstan [db_pics/zowater/DZ1502b.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1502b.jpg)
![Calcite from Rudny, Kazakhstan [db_pics/zowater/DZ1502c.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1502c.jpg)
DZ1509 - Pyrrhotite on Dolomite
Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 5.2 x 3.6 x 2.9 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
An unusual twinned crystal perched on a matrix of dolomite. I've never seen an interpenetrant twin such as this before.
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![Pyrrhotite on Dolomite from Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1509a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1509a.jpg)
![Pyrrhotite on Dolomite from Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1509b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1509b.jpg)
![Pyrrhotite on Dolomite from Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1509c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1509c.jpg)
![Pyrrhotite on Dolomite from Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1509d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1509d.jpg)
DZ1501 - Silver
Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
small cabinet - 5.8 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm
$ 2000.00 DISCOUNTED 35.00% OFF TO $ 1300.00 SOLD
A compact mass of highly contorted silver wires with acanthite and a few tiny calcite crystals. The thing I like about this specimen is the natural habit of the wires, as opposed to the silvers that have been to the "hair dressers" like you see so frequently on the market these days.
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![Silver from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1501a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1501a.jpg)
![Silver from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1501b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1501b.jpg)
![Silver from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1501c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1501c.jpg)
![Silver from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1501d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1501d.jpg)
DZ2011 - Rhodonite in Galena
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
miniature - 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
SOLD
A large single rhodonite in galena matrix.
ex Arthur Montgomery collection
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![Rhodonite in Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ2011a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ2011a.jpg)
![Rhodonite in Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ2011b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ2011b.jpg)
![Rhodonite in Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ2011c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ2011c.jpg)
![Rhodonite in Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ2011d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ2011d.jpg)
DZ0711 - Azurite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.4 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
ex Richard A Kosnar Collection
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![Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0711a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0711a.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0711b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0711b.jpg)
![Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0711c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0711c.jpg)
DZ0305 - Stannite & Quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
small cabinet - 6.8 x 5.9 x 3.1 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
A nice group of nearly complete tetrahedrons of stannite perched on a clear quartz crystals. Comes with custom milled & engraved base.
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![Stannite & Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0305a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0305a.jpg)
![Stannite & Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0305b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0305b.jpg)
![Stannite & Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0305c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0305c.jpg)
![Stannite & Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0305d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0305d.jpg)
DZ0901 - Betekhtinite
Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
small cabinet - 6.0 x 5.7 x 2.6
$ 900.00 DISCOUNTED 35.00% OFF TO $ 585.00 SOLD
A surprisingly good example of a rare copper lead sulfosalt.
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![Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/zowater/DZ0901a.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ0901a.jpg)
![Betekhtinite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan [db_pics/zowater/DZ0901b.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ0901b.jpg)
DZ0902 - Chalcocite
Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin USA
miniature - 4.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
$ 500.00 DISCOUNTED 35.00% OFF TO $ 325.00 SOLD
This chalcocite exhibits sharp crystals, nice aesthetics, and an attractive blue to purple patina depending on orientation.
Mined by Casey Jones in the mid 90's.
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![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ0902a.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ0902a.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ0902b.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ0902b.jpg)
![Chalcocite from Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ0902c.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ0902c.jpg)
DZ0903 - Descloizite
Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.1 x 4.5 x 3.9 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
Descloizites are typically thought of as a black mineral. These crystals, however, are light brown on the edges and semi-transluscent. They are accented by tiny dolomites on both the crystals and matrix.
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![Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0903a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0903a.jpg)
![Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0903b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0903b.jpg)
![Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0903c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0903c.jpg)
![Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Namibia [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0903d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0903d.jpg)
DZ0906 - Apophyllite
Poonah, India
small cabinet - 8.1 x 5.7 x 4.0 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
Normally I don't get to excited about an apophyllite from India, however this piece must have been one of the earlier specimens to reach the US market. It was at one time sold by Schortmann's, has been in the Karabachic Collection, and also the Art Montgomergy Collection.
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![Apophyllite from Poonah, India [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0906a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0906a.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Poonah, India [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0906b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0906b.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Poonah, India [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0906c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0906c.jpg)
![Apophyllite from Poonah, India [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ0906d.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ0906d.jpg)
DZ1907 - Silver
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.0 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
Silvers from Batopilas are frequently very thin. This piece is unusual in that is has thicker crystals and better 3D growth. The herringbone textures are well developed, showing great twinning.
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![Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/zowater/DZ1907a.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1907a.jpg)
![Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/zowater/DZ1907b.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1907b.jpg)
DZ1909 - Bournonite
Viboras Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
miniature - 4.8 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
Classic cogwheel twinning. The bottom surface looks a little rough, but on close inspection it is terminated all the way through. The rough texture is likely due to growth inhibition from the pyrite matrix.
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![Bournonite from Viboras Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/zowater/DZ1909a.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1909a.jpg)
![Bournonite from Viboras Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/zowater/DZ1909b.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1909b.jpg)
![Bournonite from Viboras Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/zowater/DZ1909c.jpg]](db_pics/zowater/m/DZ1909c.jpg)
DZ1910 - Skutterudite
Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
small cabinet - 9.3 x 5.2 x 3.8 cm
$ AT-AUCTION
Highly lustrous pyritohedrons of skutterudite on a matrix of massive skutterudite and calcite.
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![Skutterudite from Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1910a.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1910a.jpg)
![Skutterudite from Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1910b.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1910b.jpg)
![Skutterudite from Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco [db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/DZ1910c.jpg]](db_pics/ZowaderUpdates/m/DZ1910c.jpg)
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