MineralMan999 PhenakiteJos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria2.7cm x 1.7cm x 1.64cm10.33 grams DescriptionInteresting Notes: A magnificent and unique example of gem phenakite from Nigeria This specimen consists of an extremely complex single crystal of GEM clear phenakite Let me start by saying that this specimen is WAY better than the pics show Although it was difficult to capture in the pics, this crystal is in fantastic condition and displays magnificently in person The crystal has brilliant, glassy l...uster and flawless gem clarity throughout The complex form, combined with the pristine gem clarity and pure colorlessness makes for a particularly bright and fiery gem crystal This showy gem is complete, in magnificent condition and displays gorgeously all around These specimens came from one small find in 2009 that produced just a small number of these highly complex gem crystals that are unlike phenakite specimens from any other worldwide locale Almost immediately these specimens were snatched up by collectors and they have been scarcely seen since This is utterly unique material It is nearly impossible to capture these specimens in pictures compared to how they present in person Rare material The pics hardly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
Here is a rare, gem topaz with blue zoning in the center of the crystal from Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria. The crystal developed as a floater and crystallized all over with the exception of a couple small rough spots. A nice piece with no reserve. This material normally sells for around 1.50 per gram, so this is a great opportunity to get this at an unbeatable price well below market value The dimensions are 4 by 2.7 by 1.85 cm and weighs 55.6 grams, or 278 carats.I also have many other i...tems up for auction as well starting as low as 0.01 I can offer combined shipping with any other pieces to save money on the total shipping cost.
Here is a beautiful facet grade emerald crystal from Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria. This piece has great transparency and excellent pyramidal modifying terminated faces which are slightly etched, and not just the simple basal pinacoids like those from Colombia. These are considerably more rare than their Colombian cousins and are considered more interesting from a crystallographic standpoint. Very clean piece and in great shape overall The dimensions are 12 by 3.1 by 3 mm and weighs .975 c...arats.
MineralMan999 Beryl var. Emerald on CalciteCoscuez Mine (Cosquez Mine), Muzo Municipality, Boyacá Department, Colombia4cm x 3.75cm x 3.1cm DescriptionInteresting Notes: (Note: We just made some major acquisitions of some very exciting specimens - be sure to stay tuned for many more exciting listings coming soon) An absolutely extraordinary example of gem emerald and calcite from Colombia Let me start off by saying that this specimen is exceptional in person and way better than the pics show Thi...s specimen hosts a group of stunningly brilliant, razor-sharp, emerald crystals that exhibit fine gemmy clarity and a vibrant, light green color that is a wonder to behold in person The calcite crystals are present as sharp, intergrown rhombs of grayish-white color that also exhibit exceptional luster in person This specimen is completely natural and unrepaired and the emerald crystals are complete and pristine all around This is an exceptional specimen in every regard and displays stunningly in person Don't miss out on this showy and valuable gem crystal The pics hardly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
MineralMan999 RhodochrositeKalahari manganese field, Northern Cape, South Africa2.3cm x 1.1cm x .85cmEx. R.D. Mushlitz Collection DescriptionInteresting Notes:An outstanding, gem crystal of cherry red rhodochrosite from this classic South African locale This specimen exhibits razor-sharp faces with glassy luster, gem clarity, andchoice red color The crystal exhibits a lively internal fire and flash in person This specimen is complete and in fantastic condition allaround This specimen is from ...the collection or R.D. Mushlitz and retains its original display label as wellThe pics hardly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th EXCITING NEWS We are excited to announce our largest collection acquisition to date - the incredible 28, 000 specimen collection of noted Eastcoast collector ChetLemanski We are so very proud and honored to be handling this important collection, jointly purchased with Rob Lavinsky of the ArkenstoneChet has been a lifelong collector of mineral specimens and has contributed greatly to the hobby of mineral collecting and mineralogy. Chet isan administrator for www.mindat.org and the namesake of the mineral Lemanskiite. Chet began building this vast collection in the mid 1960's andcontinued right up until recent years. The collection consisted mainly of three segments - a vast general collection of worldwide specimens, a largeand important Franklin suite, and an impressive fluorescent display. The general collection is remarkably comprehensive with specimens fromfamous and obscure localities alike, specimens of historic and scientific import, "rare uglies" and aesthetic masterpieces - all ranging in sizefrom micro to huge, museum-sized specimens Within the general collection are several noteworthy, species specific suites offluorite, willemite, cassiterite, pyrite and prehnite - each impressive in size and scope The collection was also rich in diversity, representing over 3, 000 species with most of the noteworthy rarities including relevant analytical dataThis collection, almost unprecedented in size, is simply too much for any one dealer to handle. After the great success of our joint venture withthe Kay Robertson collection we were excited to partner once again with fellow dealer Rob Lavinsky of The Arkenstone. We have acquired severalthousand specimens from this collection in the split, as well as the vast majority of the incredible Franklin collection We will be listing specimensfrom this extraordinary collection throughout the upcoming weeks and months (and beyond) Specimens from the collection will be exclusively availableonly through our auctions on eBay and through fellow dealer Rob Lavinsky of The Arkenstone So stay tuned - you do not want to miss out on thisincredible opportunity The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineralspecimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add newspecimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed.For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
Very Good condition LP in a very good sleeve with light wear, but no booklet of liner notes. Postage in the 50 United States is 3.85 by media mail in a high quality LP mailer purchased from ebay user threerb .Outside the US by global shipping.00006
m MineralMan999 Pink AlbiteKhyber Agency, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 3.2cm x 3cm x 2.1cm DescriptionInteresting Notes: An extraordinary example of this rare and unique material from a one time find in Pakisan This material was found in 2013 and was initially thought to be a different species (reedmergnerite) due to its unique color and remarkable quality Shortly after the find, a small group of the very finest examples were stashed away and this is one of those exceptional specimens This parti...cular specimen is, for its size, one of the finest examples I have seen of this incredible material This specimen exhibits gorgeous purplish-magenta color that is unlike anything else seen in this species before The crystals are complete and in magnificent condition all around, with razor-sharp details and brilliant, glassy luster with gemmy clarity The color is just about as good as it gets for this rare material - it is truly remarkable material that is unlike anything I have ever seen in this species This is AMAZING material and this specimen is a truly extraordinary example of this rare material There was only a small amount of this material found and it was so quickly snatched up by collectors that some collectors never even got to see it This is one of the finest examples of this unique material that I have seen - don't miss out The pics hardly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
MineralMan999 Catapleiite with EpididymiteMont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallee-du-Richelieu RCM, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada3.2cm x 3cm x 2.3cmEx. Charlie Key DescriptionInteresting Notes: An extraordinary example of catapleiite and gem epididymite from Mont Saint-Hilaire This specimen came from a unique, one time find that produced this unusual and characteristic pairing This specimen consists of a robust, complex, barrel shaped crystal of yellowish catapleiite that hosts a blocky, gem crystal of epidi...dymite protruding from its core The terminations of the catapleiite crystal are lustrous and oddly convex - almost making it appear as though they were pushed out by the epididymite crystal erupting from the core The catapleiite crystal is doubly terminated and shows the protruding gem epididymite on both ends as well This is a very fine example of this rare and unusual material These amazing specimens are next to impossible to obtain - don't miss out on this unique and valuable MSH rarity ly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED ALL AUCTIONS END THURSDAY, JULY 25th The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
MineralMan999 Precious OpalQueretaro, Mexico4.5cm x 2.8cm x 2cm DescriptionInteresting Notes: An absolutely AMAZING example of precious opal from Mexico Let me start off by saying that this specimen is WAY better than these pictures show - this specimen is one of the most attrative and fiery examples of Mexican opal I have ever seen In person, even in minimal lighting, this specimen is just LOADED with intense, rainbow colored fire The opal itself is thick, deep, and gem clear - allowing one to ...see what appears to be an other-worldly underwater scene within (this was impossible to capture in the pics but is immediately apparent in person) This is a valuable specimen or the exceptional gem rough alone, however it is truly a remarkable specimen in person The opal itself has a slightly blue hue with gem clarity and the rhyolite matrix has a reddish hue, which in itself is a gorgeous pairing in person and provides a gorgeous backdrop for the exceptional rainbow fire within Extraordinary material The pics hardly do it justice Must be seen in person to be fully appreciatedGood luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay STAY TUNED MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, JULY 11th The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST 1, NO RESERVE.Click here to see More INCREDIBLE MineralsBidding for auctions starts at JUST 1, NO RESERVEWe accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please askSpecimens ship weeklyHigh bidder pays shippingFull Money Back Guarantee (less shipping)We combine shippingAdd Mineralman999 to My Favorite SellersINTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.
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