Nuevo Mundo Imports
Quality Mineral Specimens
Here you will get a representative sample of our most recent offerings. Please inquire if you are interested in keystone pricing for larger quantities, or if you have specific needs (lapidary, discriminating collectors, etc.). Overall dimensions are approximate to the nearest 0.25". Click on any stock number for a link to a gallery with alternate photos of the piece.
Druzy chrysocolla with malachite
Locality: Lily mine, Pisco, Ica, Peru
This large mass of powder-blue chrysocolla has been coated by clear, sparkling quartz druse. In a small pocket, a tuft of malachite has grown over the quartz. Oposite side also features a good deal of drusy chrysocolla. 3" x 2.5" x 1.25" overall.
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$
80.00
Druzy malachite and chrysocolla
Locality: Lily Mine, Pisco, Ica, Peru
A charming little specimen containing several tufts of malachite over a bed of powder-blue chrysocolla. The quartz druse that covers most of this piece has come off a small section, allowing one to see the botyroidal form of the underlying malachite. Measures 1.5" x 1.5" x 1" overall.
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A charming little specimen containing several tufts of malachite over a bed of powder-blue chrysocolla. The quartz druse that covers most of this piece has come off a small section, allowing one to see the botyroidal form of the underlying malachite. Measures 1.5" x 1.5" x 1" overall.
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$
17.00
Chrysocolla and malachite with selenite
Locality: Lily Mine, Pisco, Ica, Peru
This nice piece features a thick layer of malachite sandwiched between two fine layers of chrysocolla. All of this is topped by a number of clear, aesthetic selenite crystals to 0.75". there is slight damage to a couple of the selenite crystals. 2.25" x 1" x 1" overall.
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This nice piece features a thick layer of malachite sandwiched between two fine layers of chrysocolla. All of this is topped by a number of clear, aesthetic selenite crystals to 0.75". there is slight damage to a couple of the selenite crystals. 2.25" x 1" x 1" overall.
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$
17.00
'Gem Silica' Chalcedony specimens
"Gem Silica" is a cryptocrystalline quartz colored by chrysocolla and sometimes other copper minerals. It is a popular gemstone that is currently produced only in very low volume. We recently brought back a number of fine specimens of this material, which are sometimes sprinkled with selenite crystals.
Chalcedony with chrysocolla and selenite
Locality: Lily Mine, Pisco, Ica, Peru
This aesthetic, interesting 'floater' massof chalcedony is quite green, and associated selenite crystals and powder blue chrysocolla masses make this a very attractive and complex specimen. No apparent contact points to other quartz bodies. Approximately 2.5" x 1.5" x 1.25". Weight: 38.7 g
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This aesthetic, interesting 'floater' massof chalcedony is quite green, and associated selenite crystals and powder blue chrysocolla masses make this a very attractive and complex specimen. No apparent contact points to other quartz bodies. Approximately 2.5" x 1.5" x 1.25". Weight: 38.7 g
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$
30.00
Peruvian Pyrite
For many years, Peruvian mines have been supplying the world with an astounding diversity of pyrite crystal forms. The Huanzala mine is the most ubiquitous of these, though many artesianal mines have sprung up in southern Peru in recent years.
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Locality: Racracancha, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
This fantastic, impressive crystal is notable for more than just its size. All faces of this beauty show extensive recrystallization. Small pyritohedriform crystals to about 0.25" cover the surface of this large cubic crystal, measuring over 3" on edge. Patches of the original surface showing heavy striation are conserved in places. Contact damage towards the base extends to two corners of the main display face. 3.25" x 3.25" x 2.75" overall.
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This fantastic, impressive crystal is notable for more than just its size. All faces of this beauty show extensive recrystallization. Small pyritohedriform crystals to about 0.25" cover the surface of this large cubic crystal, measuring over 3" on edge. Patches of the original surface showing heavy striation are conserved in places. Contact damage towards the base extends to two corners of the main display face. 3.25" x 3.25" x 2.75" overall.
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$
95.00
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Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Dos de Mayo, Huánuco, Peru
An elegant cluster of octahedral quartz crystals to 1.5" on edge rises from a bed of fine quartz points. Large octahedral crystals to over 1.5" also grace the back of this piece. Overall dimensions are 4.5" x 4" x 4".
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An elegant cluster of octahedral quartz crystals to 1.5" on edge rises from a bed of fine quartz points. Large octahedral crystals to over 1.5" also grace the back of this piece. Overall dimensions are 4.5" x 4" x 4".
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$
120.00
Octahedral Pyrite plaque
Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Dos de Mayo, Huánuco, Peru
This plate of crystals are almost as perfectly octahedral as any that have come out of the Huanzala mine. Only very slight pyritohedral modifications can be observed at the tips. A nice piece with many large crystals, to 1.5" on edge. slight damage to a few of the crystals can be noted in the photos.
3.25" x 3" x 2" overall.
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This plate of crystals are almost as perfectly octahedral as any that have come out of the Huanzala mine. Only very slight pyritohedral modifications can be observed at the tips. A nice piece with many large crystals, to 1.5" on edge. slight damage to a few of the crystals can be noted in the photos.
3.25" x 3" x 2" overall.
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$
65.00