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Handbook of asbestos textiles

Softcover, published in 1961 by the Asbestos Textile Institute (Philadelphia, PA), this second edition trade paperback is in very good condition with a tight, bright […]

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Cerussite, Mimetite, Mottramite

This superb Tsumeb association specimen features an ice-clear, gemmy/translucent cerussite crystal hosting a delicate scattering of green mottramite and prismatic yellow mimetite. Though small, the […]

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Ettringite

A sharp, single ettringite crystal with rich banana-yellow colour and a brown termination, displaying excellent lustre and perched on a small bit of matrix. This […]

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Smithsonite

This striking specimen features a cluster of champagne to near-colourless smithsonite crystals, crowned by one exceptionally large crystal that dominates the grouping. Hard to see […]

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Smithsonite (var. Cobaltoan)

This miniature specimen features a cluster of sharp, soft pink cobaltoan smithsonite crystals, with the largest reaching 13 mm. The crystals are beautifully associated with […]

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Baryte

This small cabinet specimen features numerous tanslucent, tabular pale-yellow baryte crystals densely covering the surface, with little to no visible matrix. The crystals exhibit sharp […]

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Euxenite -(Y)

A sharp, well formed, euxenite crystal, nearly complete all around. There is a small area of missing material on the side, but it appears complete […]

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Uranophane

This specimen of uranophane hails from the historic Freiberg mining district in Saxony, Germany, a region long celebrated for its diverse and classic mineral occurrences. […]

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I'd rather be looking for rocks - Flat Bill Cap (Embroidery)

Let everyone know what you'd rather be doing with this embroidered flat bill cap. A stylish accessory, made from 100% cotton twill, this breathable and […]

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Quartz

This is an exceptional quartz cluster from Lyndhurst, Ontario, featuring numerous robust, milky-white crystals with excellent form. The specimen is highly aesthetic, with sharp, well-defined […]
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Europe (Italy) - Various Species and Localities

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D. Joyce Minerals ~ Articles & Field Reports

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79 Mine Collecting and Adventures

By D Joyce06/20/2025
By David K. Joyce and Daniel D. Joyce Nestled in Arizona’s Dripping Spring Mountains, the historic 79 Mine has long captivated mineral collectors with its […]
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Amethyst Amygdules at Temporal Gulch, Arizona

By D Joyce05/09/2025
Over the past few months, we’ve spent a fair amount of time tromping around Temporal Gulch, near Patagonia, Arizona. This scenic area lies within open […]
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