Selected Specimens

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CT248 - Mimetite on Cerussite $ 150
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248aa.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248b.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248d.jpg]

Glassy Cerussite crystal partially coated by yellow Mimetite (old label says Beaverite) on a Mottramite coated matrix.

CT147 - Enargite $ 75
 Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147a.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147b.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147c.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147d.jpg]

Well terminated Enargite crystals to 7mm wide. Thumbnail sized specimen of a Butte and USA classic.

CT421 - Stibnite and Calcite $ 120
 Mexico
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.2 x 1 cm


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Stibnite and Calcite from Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT421a.jpg] Stibnite and Calcite from Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT421b.jpg] Stibnite and Calcite from Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT421c.jpg] Stibnite and Calcite from Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT421d.jpg]

Double-terminated Calcite crystal with attached and included Stibnite. The Calcite would be fairly transparent if not for all the Stibnite inclusions. Old specimen from the Chuck trantham collection. The label only indicates a locality of 'Mexico' and that is was acquired in 1997.

CT427 - Wulfenite $ 120
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexcio
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexcio [db_pics/pics/CT427a.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexcio [db_pics/pics/CT427b.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexcio [db_pics/pics/CT427c.jpg] Wulfenite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexcio [db_pics/pics/CT427d.jpg]

Calcite crystal lined vug filled with chunky orange Wulfenite crystals to 8mm. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired in 1976.

CT432 - Marcasite $ 160
 Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France
miniature - 3.8 x 3.6 x 3 cm


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Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France [db_pics/pics/CT432a.jpg] Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France [db_pics/pics/CT432b.jpg] Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France [db_pics/pics/CT432c.jpg] Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France [db_pics/pics/CT432d.jpg] Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, Escalles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France [db_pics/pics/CT432e.jpg]

Pristine cluster of golden metallic Marcasite crystals on matrix. The crystal group is 3cm wide with individual twinned crystals to 1cm in size. I understand these were found between the mid 1970s and the mid 1980s and collecting here is now prohibited because the site is now a natural reserve. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired from Al McGuinness with label.

CT431 - Anglesite $ 200
 Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco
miniature - 3.2 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm


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Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT431a.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT431b.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT431c.jpg] Anglesite from Touissit Mine, Oujda, Morocco [db_pics/pics/CT431d.jpg]

Complete, well terminated single Anglesite crystal in remarkably great condition considering it's age and the brittleness of these crystals. I found one micro chip on one edge, otherwise it's pristine all around. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT493 - Pyrite $ 120
 Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 2.8 cm


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Pyrite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT493a.jpg] Pyrite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT493b.jpg] Pyrite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT493c.jpg] Pyrite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT493e.jpg] Pyrite from Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy [db_pics/pics/CT493f.jpg]

Large brassy Pyrite crystal, 2.8cm on edge, with additional attached crystals. Complete and nicely striated with the exception of one corner which is contacted from matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT484 - Manganotantatlite $ 280
 Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484a.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484b.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484c.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484d.jpg] Manganotantatlite from Alto do Giz pegmatite, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT484e.jpg]

Well terminated single crystal showing good red coloration on the sides.

CT480 - Thomsonite $ 180
 Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Thomsonite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT480a.jpg] Thomsonite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT480b.jpg] Thomsonite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT480c.jpg] Thomsonite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT480d.jpg] Thomsonite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co, Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT480e.jpg]

Dense, translucent crystal groups of Thomsonite on matrix. Collected by Chuck Trantham in 1969 and significant enough to have been kept in his personal collection.

CT451 - Fluorite $ 650
 Berbes, Asturias, Spain
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm


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Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451a.jpg] Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451b.jpg] Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451c.jpg] Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451d.jpg] Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451e.jpg] Fluorite from Berbes, Asturias, Spain [db_pics/pics/CT451f.jpg]

Cluster of pink/purple color zoned Fluorite crystals. Excellent luster and transparency.

CT453 - Tourmaline with Lepidolite $ 3800
 Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
cabinet - 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453a.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453b.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453d.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453f.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453j.jpg] Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Pederniera Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT453k.jpg]

Double-terminated cluster of 'Indicolite' with deep blue color. One end shows cat's-eye growth and has an attached cluster of Lepidolite. Complete and undamaged. Weighs 76.3 grams.

CT460 - Ruby $ 350
 Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm


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Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/CT460a.jpg] Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/CT460b.jpg] Ruby from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/CT460c.jpg]

Uncommon (for Mogok) tabular Ruby crystal, translucent with good color.

CT346 - Quartz with Calcite $ 150
 Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3 cm


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Quartz with Calcite from Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT346a.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT346b.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT346c.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT346d.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Bog Mine, American Fork Mining District, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/CT346e.jpg]

Skeletal Quartz crystals and scalenohedral yellow Calcite crystals from an obscure former mine in the Wasatch Mountains. The Quartz cluster is complete and undamaged. Rare old specimen from the Chuck Trantham collection.

CT336 - Azurite, Malachte after Azurite $ 300
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Azurite, Malachte after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT336a.jpg] Azurite, Malachte after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT336b.jpg] Azurite, Malachte after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT336c.jpg] Azurite, Malachte after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT336d.jpg]

Sharp crystals of blue Azurite intermixed with green crystals of Malachite after Azurite psuedomorphs on a light matrix with additional yellow/green mineralization. Undamaged crystals with psuedomorphs that reach 2.2cm, some of which are double-terminated.

CT415 - Joaquinite with Neptunite $ 150
 Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm


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Joaquinite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT415a.jpg] Joaquinite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT415b.jpg] Joaquinite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT415e.jpg] Joaquinite with Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT415f.jpg]

Schist matrix covered by dozens of small tan crystals of Joaquinite, and likely many more present under the areas of white Natrolite. There are also a few black Neptunite crystals in association.
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142

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