Mineral Specimens with Triphylite

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GEMS-108 - Triphylite - SOLD
Brazil
thumbnail, 7.3 x 5.5 mm ;1.68 carats
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Triphylite from Brazil [db_pics/new09/rlkg108a.JPG]Triphylite from Brazil [db_pics/new09/rlkg108b.JPG]

This stone gets its name from the Greek, words "tria", three, plus "phylon", family, because it was thought to contain three cations (Fe, Li, Mg). There have been crystals of Triphylite found in South Dakota up to 6 feet long !! Most of those crystals are opaque and wouldn't be well suited for cutting gems. Brazil is one of the few places that produces gem quality Triphylite and this stone is a a very good size gem for the material. It is very very slightly included and has a very pleasing almost dichroic appearance as it looks somewhat greenish grey one direction, but shows hints of a brownish orange in another direction. It reminds me of Axinite stones that I have seen from Baha. The stone has an Emerald cut, and would make a great addition to any rare stone collection. Enjoy.

MD-112553 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
thumbnail, 2 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm
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Triphylite from G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/mdpics/MD-112553a.jpg]

A supreb 2 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm triphyllite crystal, complete all around. It has a slightly purpley color to it, and has sharp faces. In prepping this piece, I noted what may be one repair at the contact to the matrix. The repair is, truthfully though, very hard to notice...just being on the safe side. In any case, its a superb example both for the specie sand the locality. An old "FP" tape on the back denotes it was from the Fred Pough Collection 6.5 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm

MD-112567 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
thumbnail, 1.5 x 1 x 0.6 cm
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An exceptionally sharp crystal of this species from an East Coast classic locality, the crystal measuring 1.5 x 1 x 0.6 cm 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm

MD-169882 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
small cabinet, 5.4 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm.
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5.4 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm. Nestled aesthetically in a vug of quartz with minor muscovite, are a few crystals of blue-gray triphylite, to 1.0 cm across. They are SHARP, unusually so for the species! This is a classic East Coast locality, but it’s hard to get good specimens. Triphylite, a rare lithium iron phosphate, is sometimes found in pods within a pegmatite. However, crystals of this quality are extremely hard to find. Originally mis-labeled Newry. Ex. John Sinkankas Collection.

MD-177941 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
thumbnail, 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm.
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2.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm. A superb 1.7 x 1 x 0.7 cm triphylite crystal, complete all around, and translucent. It has a slightly green color to it, and has sharp faces. Ex. Rice Northwest Museum Collection.

MD-202039 - Triphylite - - Archived
Palermo No. 1 Mine (Palermo #1 pegmatite), Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
cabinet, 12.1 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm.
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Triphylite from Palermo No. 1 Mine (Palermo #1 pegmatite), Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/mdpics/MD-202039b.jpg]

12.1 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm. A specimen of massive or vein-filling triphylite with small dark crystals of what is probably vivianite upon its surface. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia Collection.

MD-250943 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
miniature, 4.4 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm.
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4.4 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm. A matrix specimen hosting a very sharp 2.2-cm triphylite crystal, quite good for the species. Historically, this locality was famous for such - but they are now rare. Obtained in 1992 from the Curt Segeler collection. A label on the back of the specimen itself indicates it was found in 1948. Ex. Robert Whitmore and Curt Segeler Collections.

MD-38633 - Triphylite - - Archived
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
small cabinet, 5.5 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm
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A very rich and classic old specimen, with SHARP crystals to almost an inch, on contrasting matrix. For what it is, this is a very important piece and of rare display quality, to boot. 5.5 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm

MRZ151 - Triphylite - SOLD
Chandler iron mine (Chandler's Mill), Landaff, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
miniature, 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm
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Triphylite from Chandler iron mine (Chandler's Mill), Landaff, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/pics/mrz151a.jpg]

An exceptionally sharp crystal of this species from an East Coast classic locality, the crystal measuring 1.5 x 1 x 0.6 cm

PAS-149 - Triphylite - SOLD
Palermo Mines, Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
cabinet, 12.1 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm
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ex.  Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences

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Triphylite from Palermo Mines, Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/pics/pas-149b.jpg]

A specimen of massive or vein-filling triphyllite, with small dark crystals of what is probably vivianite upon its surfce.

RARE08-06 - Triphylite - SOLD
Newry Mine, Oxford Co., Maine, USA
miniature, 5.4 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm
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Triphylite from Newry Mine, Oxford Co., Maine, USA [db_pics/pics/rare08-06c.jpg]

Nestled aesthetically in a vug of quartz with minor muscovite, are a few crystals of blue-gray, triphylite, to 1.0 cm across. They are SHARP, unusually so for the species! This is a classic East Coast locality , but its hard to get good specimens. Triphylite, a rare lithium iron phosphate, is sometimes found in pods within a pegmatite. However, crystals of this quality are extremely hard to find. Ex John Sinkankas specimen, and his card is accompanying the piece still.

RWHIT-15 - Triphylite - $ 750
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
miniature, 4.4 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm
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ex.  Robert Whitmore

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Triphylite from G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/new09mix/rw15d.jpg]

A matrix specimen hosting a VERY SHARP 2.2-cm triphylite crystal, quite good for the species. Historically, this locality was famous for such - but they are now rare. Obtained in 1992 from the Curt Segeler collection. A label on the back of the specimen itself indicates it was found in 1948.

ZR30 - Triphylite - SOLD
Chandler’s Mill Mine, Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
miniature, 5.5 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm
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ex.  Martin Zinn

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Triphylite from Chandler’s Mill Mine, Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA [db_pics/pics/zr30a.jpg]

A very rich and classic old specimen, with SHARP crysatls to almost an INCH, on contrasting matrix. Note the slight blue hue to them...they are not gray, but a dark blue in color. For what it is, this is a very important piece and of rare display quality, to boot.


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