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The 5th batch of Zowader's Collection.


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DZ5404 - Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite
 Joplin, Missouri, USA
 miniature - 4.2 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm
 $ 50.00 SOLD

Here is a classic from the Tri-State District. This specimen came out at a time when isolated sphalerite crystals were thought to be wurtzite. Its a shame its only sphalerite, because if the old label were correct, it would be worth much more.

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Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Joplin, Missouri, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5404a.jpg] Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Joplin, Missouri, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5404b.jpg]




DZ5405 - Beryl var. Aquamarine
 Jaqueto Mine(?), Minas Gerais, Brazil
 cabinet - 10.1 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

This doubly terminated aquamarine has the classic etched textures known from the Jaqueto Mine. Accompanying labels do not specify Jaqueto, however I am confident of this location.

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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Jaqueto Mine(?), Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/zowater/DZ5405a.jpg] Beryl var. Aquamarine from Jaqueto Mine(?), Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/zowater/DZ5405b.jpg] Beryl var. Aquamarine from Jaqueto Mine(?), Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/zowater/DZ5405c.jpg]




DZ5406 - Galena on Fluorite
 Derbyshire, England, UK
 small cabinet - 5.9 x 4.9 x 3.5 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

Here is an English classic. Slightly flattened galena cube with numerous octahedral and higher order modifications. The galena grows off a matrix of banded fluorite with a small sphalerite crystal on the back. There are also some fluorite cubes intergrown on the front of the galena.

ex R. W. Barstow collection

ex Truro Museum 

ex Phillip Rashleigh collection

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Galena on Fluorite from Derbyshire, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5406a.jpg] Galena on Fluorite from Derbyshire, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5406b.jpg] Galena on Fluorite from Derbyshire, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5406c.jpg] Galena on Fluorite from Derbyshire, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5406d.jpg]




DZ5407 - Beryl var. Aquamarine
 Boca Rica Claim, Sapucaia do Norte, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
 small cabinet - 7.7 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm
 $ 1750.00 SOLD

The Boca Rica Mine is known for some unusual aquamarine habits. The top portion of the crystal has lustrous but interestingly etched surfaces with gem transparency. This grade into an unusual tubular texture which tends to be whiter in color. 

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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Boca Rica Claim, Sapucaia do Norte, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/zowater/DZ5407a.jpg] Beryl var. Aquamarine from Boca Rica Claim, Sapucaia do Norte, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/zowater/DZ5407b.jpg]




DZ5408 - Cubanite with Calcite
 Henderson #2 Quarry, Quebec, Canada
 small cabinet - 6.0 x 5.9 x 2.8 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

This is a great example of an exceptionally rare sulfide. Extremely lustrous, well twinned cubanite crystal in a calcite fracture.

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Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson #2 Quarry, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/zowater/DZ5408a.jpg] Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson #2 Quarry, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/zowater/DZ5408b.jpg] Cubanite with Calcite from Henderson #2 Quarry, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/zowater/DZ5408c.jpg]




DZ5409 - Ilvaite on Calcite
 Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
 small cabinet - 8.8 x 3.1 x 2.7 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

This is a really unusual specimen. The matrix appears to be a calcite coated stalactite accentuated by a 3.5 cm doubly terminated ilvaite crystal.

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Ilvaite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/zowater/DZ5409a.jpg] Ilvaite on Calcite from Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia [db_pics/zowater/DZ5409b.jpg]




DZ5410 - Native Bismuth on Dolomite
 Ore Mountains, Schlema Shaft, Saxony, East Germany
 small cabinet - 9.4 x 6.3 x 4.0 cm
 $ 2800.00 SOLD

Several large Bismuth crystals in a matrix of dolomite, quartz, skutterudite and erythrite.

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Native Bismuth on Dolomite from Ore Mountains, Schlema Shaft, Saxony, East Germany [db_pics/zowater/DZ5410a.jpg] Native Bismuth on Dolomite from Ore Mountains, Schlema Shaft, Saxony, East Germany [db_pics/zowater/DZ5410b.jpg] Native Bismuth on Dolomite from Ore Mountains, Schlema Shaft, Saxony, East Germany [db_pics/zowater/DZ5410c.jpg]




DZ5802 - Witherite
 Fallowfield Mine, Northumberland, England, UK
 miniature - 5.0 x 4.5 x 4.1 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

A classic English witherite consisting of numerous, elongate, parallel growth crystals averaging 3.0 x 1.0 cm. 

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Witherite from Fallowfield Mine, Northumberland, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5802a.jpg] Witherite from Fallowfield Mine, Northumberland, England, UK [db_pics/zowater/DZ5802b.jpg]




DZ5803 - Sphalerite
 Emperius Mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado, USA
 small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

This sphalerite and chalcopyrite specimen looks to be the edge of a vein, growing into open space. However, there is no wall rock matrix present.

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Sphalerite from Emperius Mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5803a.jpg] Sphalerite from Emperius Mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5803b.jpg] Sphalerite from Emperius Mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5803c.jpg]




DZ5804 - Spodumene var. Kunzite
 Kunar Province, Afghanistan
 cabinet - 13.0 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

Large doubly terminated kunzite crystal with consistant pink color throughout. As is normal, the intensity of the color is much stronger when viewed down the c-axis.

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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Kunar Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/zowater/DZ5804a.jpg] Spodumene var. Kunzite from Kunar Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/zowater/DZ5804b.jpg]




DZ5805 - Wulfenite
 Defiance Mine, Cochise County, Arizona USA
 small cabinet - 7.8 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

An Arizona classic. Isolated wulfenite crystals with almost a christmas tree like habit growing out of a base consisting of smaller wulfenite crystals. The largest crystals are 4.5 cm tall.

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Wulfenite from Defiance Mine, Cochise County, Arizona USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5805a.jpg] Wulfenite from Defiance Mine, Cochise County, Arizona USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5805b.jpg] Wulfenite from Defiance Mine, Cochise County, Arizona USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5805c.jpg]




DZ5806 - Variscite
 Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah, USA
 small cabinet - 6.7 x 5.6 x 3.8 cm
 $ 220.00 DISCOUNTED 30.00% OFF TO $ 154.00 SOLD

A complete variscite nodule which has been polished on one surface to show the great green color.

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Variscite from Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5806a.jpg] Variscite from Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5806b.jpg] Variscite from Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5806c.jpg] Variscite from Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5806d.jpg]




DZ5807 - Smithsonite
 Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
 small cabinet - 8.0 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

A nice group of cobaltoan smithsonites with a pale pink color. Some of the crystals are doubly terminated.

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Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/zowater/DZ5807a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/zowater/DZ5807b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/zowater/DZ5807c.jpg]




DZ5808 - Topaz
 Zhong Shang County, Guangxi Province, China
 miniature - 5.0 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
 $ AT-AUCTION

This topaz is a true floater. The smooth prism faces are contrasted greatly by the multi-faceted pyramidal terminations.

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Topaz from Zhong Shang County, Guangxi Province, China [db_pics/zowater/DZ5808a.jpg] Topaz from Zhong Shang County, Guangxi Province, China [db_pics/zowater/DZ5808b.jpg] Topaz from Zhong Shang County, Guangxi Province, China [db_pics/zowater/DZ5808c.jpg]




DZ5810 - Spodumene var. Kunzite
 Pala Chief Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA
 small cabinet - 8.0 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm
 $ 850.00 DISCOUNTED 30.00% OFF TO $ 595.00 SOLD

A California classic. This floater kunzite crystal has great color and an unusual shape.

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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Pala Chief Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5810a.jpg] Spodumene var. Kunzite from Pala Chief Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/zowater/DZ5810b.jpg]


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