Tim Sherburn Collection of Irish Minerals



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LV223 - Quartz $ 120 (=~ € 110) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60 (=~ € 55) SOLD
Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
miniature - 3.3 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223a.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223b.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223c.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV223d.jpg]

Fine quality, somewhat tabular Quartz crystals in a diverging cluster. From the Soloman's Mine pocket opened in October 1999. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, from Robert Lawson.


LV202 - Millerite on Calcite $ 160 (=~ € 146) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 80 (=~ € 73) SOLD
Sheefry Mine, Co. Mayo, Ireland
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Millerite on Calcite from Sheefry Mine, Co. Mayo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV202a.jpg] Millerite on Calcite from Sheefry Mine, Co. Mayo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV202b.jpg] Millerite on Calcite from Sheefry Mine, Co. Mayo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV202c.jpg]

GGolden metallic needles of Millerite in Calcite along with Chalcpyrite in multiple drusy Quartz lined vugs. Abundant Millerite in many areas of the specimen. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection from Robert Lawson. Found in 1994.


LV242 - Atacamite $ 75 (=~ € 69) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 38 (=~ € 35) SOLD
Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford, Ireland
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 2 cm


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Atacamite from Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV242a.jpg] Atacamite from Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV242b.jpg] Atacamite from Knockmahon, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/LV242c.jpg]

Here's some Irish green - an Atacamite with good medium green color. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, acquired from Peter Briscol in 1998. Comes mounted on a Lucite stand.


SV513 - Sphalerite on Dolomite $ 175 (=~ € 160) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 88 (=~ € 80) SOLD
Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Sphalerite on Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV513a.jpg] Sphalerite on Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV513c.jpg] Sphalerite on Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV513d.jpg] Sphalerite on Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV513e.jpg] Sphalerite on Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV513f.jpg]

Gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals on white Dolomite. These were a very limited occurrence in Panel 18 of the main north orebody. Collected by Stephan Moreton who was lucky to be there at just the right time. Yellow is an uncommon and sought after color for Sphalerite. Small but bright and gemmy crystals. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV524 - Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite $ 350 (=~ € 320) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 175 (=~ € 160) SOLD
Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
small cabinet - 9.2 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite from Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV524a.jpg] Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite from Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV524b.jpg] Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite from Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV524e.jpg] Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite from Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV524f.jpg] Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite from Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV524g.jpg]

Red 'ruby-blende' Sphalerite with Quartz crystals and Dolomite. The Mogul Mine was a large zinc-lead mine that closed in 1982 and was famous for it's Sphalerite and Galena specimens. Comes with a couple old dealer labels including Isis Minerals and Richard Barstow. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV525 - Sphalerite with Galena $ 150 (=~ € 137) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 (=~ € 69) SOLD
Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Sphalerite with Galena from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV525a.jpg] Sphalerite with Galena from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV525b.jpg] Sphalerite with Galena from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV525c.jpg] Sphalerite with Galena from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV525d.jpg]

Gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals to 4-5mm in a vug with Galena and Pyrite. These were a very limited occurrence in Panel 18 of the main north orebody. Collected by Stephan Moreton who was lucky to be there at just the right time.Yellow is an uncommon and sought after color for Sphalerite. Bright and gemmy crystals collected in September 2007. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV501 - Sphalerite with Dolomite $ 220 (=~ € 201) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 110 (=~ € 100) SOLD
Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
small cabinet - 7.2 x 4 x 4 cm


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Sphalerite with Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV501a.jpg] Sphalerite with Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV501b.jpg] Sphalerite with Dolomite from Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV501c.jpg]

Gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals with white Dolomite crystals. These were a very limited occurrence in Panel 18 of the main north orebody. Collected by Stephan Moreton who was lucky to be there at just the right time. Yellow is an uncommon and sought after color for Sphalerite and the gemmy crystals on this piece reach 6mm. High quality bright and gemmy crystals. collected in September 2007. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV507 - Goethite $ 50 (=~ € 46) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 25 (=~ € 23) SOLD
Glandore Mine, Glandore, Co. Cork, Ireland
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Goethite from Glandore Mine, Glandore, Co. Cork, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV507a.jpg] Goethite from Glandore Mine, Glandore, Co. Cork, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV507b.jpg] Goethite from Glandore Mine, Glandore, Co. Cork, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV507c.jpg] Goethite from Glandore Mine, Glandore, Co. Cork, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV507e.jpg]

Shiny black botryoidal formations of Goethite. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, acquired from Steve Moreton in 2008.


SV528 - Calcite $ 120 (=~ € 110) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60 (=~ € 55) SOLD
Tara Mine, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5 cm


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Calcite from Tara Mine, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV528a.jpg] Calcite from Tara Mine, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV528b.jpg] Calcite from Tara Mine, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV528c.jpg] Calcite from Tara Mine, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV528e.jpg]

Transparent scalenohedral Calcite crystals on matrix from the Tara Mine. Crystals to 3cm. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV529 - Analcime on Stilbite $ 120 (=~ € 110) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60 (=~ € 55) SOLD
Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Ireland
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Analcime on Stilbite from Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV529a.jpg] Analcime on Stilbite from Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV529b.jpg] Analcime on Stilbite from Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV529c.jpg] Analcime on Stilbite from Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV529d.jpg]

White Analcime crystals on pink Stilbite. Crystals to 1.7cm. Ex. Charles Noll, Tim Sherburn collections with a few old labels.


SV530 - Chabazite $ 120 (=~ € 110) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60 (=~ € 55) SOLD
Craig's Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
cabinet - 10.5 x 7 x 5 cm


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Chabazite from Craig's Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV530a.jpg] Chabazite from Craig's Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV530b.jpg] Chabazite from Craig's Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV530f.jpg]

Basalt vug lined with brilliant, sparkling white crystals of Chabazite. High quality, undamaged glassy crystals. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV533 - Dundasite $ 140 (=~ € 128) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 70 (=~ € 64) SOLD
Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Dundasite from Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV533a.jpg] Dundasite from Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV533b.jpg] Dundasite from Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV533c.jpg] Dundasite from Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV533d.jpg] Dundasite from Tynagh Mine, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV533e.jpg]

White Dundasite on matrix from the Tynagh Mine. Weakly fluorescent purple white. Comes with 6 old labels including one from Richard Barstow and one from the University of Delaware mineral museum. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV536 - Calcite with Pyrite $ 150 (=~ € 137) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 (=~ € 69) SOLD
K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
cabinet - 13 x 10 x 6 cm


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Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536a.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536c.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536d.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536e.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536f.jpg]

Yellow Calcite crystals intergrown with Pyrite atop Pyrite and small Dolomite crystals. Clean and in excellent condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV454 - Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite $ 180 (=~ € 164) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90 (=~ € 82) SOLD
Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454a.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454b.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454c.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454d.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454e.jpg]

Elongated, gem quality reddish orange Calcite crystals on a matrix coated by Chabazite and Thompsonite. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV455 - Sphalerite $ 125 (=~ € 114) DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 62 (=~ € 57) SOLD
Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.7 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455a.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455b.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455c.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455d.jpg]

Small, gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals scattered across a dark rock matrix. Well separated crystals with high luster giving lots of sparkle to the specimen. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

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