What companies produce the mineral lepridocite or offer lepridocite for sale?

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Request for Question Clarification by larre-ga on 02 May 2004 18:07 PDT

Are you referring to the iron oxide rust mineral Lepidocrocite?

Lepidocrocite  Fe3+O(OH)  
Orthorhombic 
H = 5 
Density 3.8 - 4.0; 
Not Magnetic 
Color: Red, red-brown, yellow-brown 
Streak: Dull orange 

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Clarification of Question by gaskid-ga on 03 May 2004 08:42 PDT

Yes, the correct spelling is Lepidocrocite.  What companies process
(produce) it?  What companies sell it?

Hello gaskid-ga,


There are a few purveyors on the web of lepidocrocite-containing
minerals.  I have listed them below.

Before rating this answer, please let me know if  you need any
additional information.  Just post a Request for Clarification, and
I'll be happy to assist your further.

Cheers,

pafalafa-ga

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Lepidocrocite gemstones and cabichons for sale 

http://www.minerals-n-more.com/LepidoC_Loose.html

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http://www.minerals-n-more.com/LepidoC_Info.html

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http://www.roughandtumble.com/jewelry/

for example:

Lepidocrocite 
Finely facetted 
cushion cut 
16 mm x 19mm 
item #lepcc1 
Regular $333.99 
special $225.99 

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http://evans-lambert.com/Hoardfiles/M630.htm
amethyst with lepidocrocite inclusions

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3226&item=2234455614&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

[for example]

Fun Lepidocrocite in Quartz cluster  
Also known as "Harlequin Quartz"  Lepidocrocite in Quartz has a
vibrant red hue with bright internal "glitter"  of purple and orange. 
A special cluster for crystal healers and collectors.  Origin is
Madagascar.

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http://www.mwweb.com/multifacet/gemstones/lep.htm

Quartz with Lepidocrocite 
20.55 ct.
23mm x 20mm
Item: Lep2055
Price: $103

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http://www.wrightsrockshop.com/gallery/gallery17/gallery_17.htm

Lepidocrocite in Quartz - Madagascar. 1 7/8" x 1 1/4".
Good lepidocrocite. Lepidocrocite also included in quartz.
Rare in this form.
$97.50



http://www.wrightsrockshop.com/gallery/gallery1/gallery_1.html

. Lepidocrocite with Copper in Quartz. - S.Africa. 1 3/4" x 7/8".
Rare. Very large crystal
for its type. Sceptered.
$95.00

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http://www.namibiaminerals.com/?Task=system&CategoryID=1468&sCatName=Brandberg


M345   6 x 2,5 x 2,5 cm    $30.00 (RESRVED DS)
Brandberg with lepidocrocite 
[Note from pafalafa-ga:  check out the pretty stunning photo!]


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http://www.exquisitecrystals.com/ExquisitePrices.htm

Combination of Amethyst, Cacoxenite, Goethite, Lepidocrocite, Clear
Quartz, Rutile and Smokey Quartz.

$10, $15, 20

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That's it.

As I said earlier, just let me know if you need any additional information.



pafalafa-ga



search strategy:  Searched Google, Froogle, and Google Catalogs for lepidocrocite

http://www.minerals-n-more.com/LepidoC_Loose.htm