Selected Specimens

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CT425 - Chlorite after Garnet $ 220
 Oldman Ranch, Wyoming, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.2 cm


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Chlorite after Garnet from Oldman Ranch, Wyoming, USA [db_pics/pics/CT425a.jpg] Chlorite after Garnet from Oldman Ranch, Wyoming, USA [db_pics/pics/CT425b.jpg] Chlorite after Garnet from Oldman Ranch, Wyoming, USA [db_pics/pics/CT425c.jpg] Chlorite after Garnet from Oldman Ranch, Wyoming, USA [db_pics/pics/CT425d.jpg]

Large, complete dodecahedral crystal of Chlorite after Garnet. There is an indentation on the back face, otherwise it has perfect flat faces all around. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired from Dyck's Minerals in 1987.

CT404 - Natrolite $ 275
 Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 5.2 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404c.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404d.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404e.jpg]

Single well terminated Natrolite crystal. Transparent crystal with some small crystals and coatings on two sides. Undamaged and even has a nice phantom about 1cm down from the termination. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites.

CT405 - Natrolite $ 275
 Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
miniature - 4.6 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405c.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405d.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405e.jpg]

Single well terminated Natrolite crystal. Transparent and undamaged. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites.

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.

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.

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.

CT512 - Achtaragdite $ 120
 Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm


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Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512a.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512b.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512c.jpg] Achtaragdite from Akhtaragda River mouth, Vilyui River Basin, Mirninsky District, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia [db_pics/pics/CT512d.jpg]

Achtaragdite is a rare pseudomorph of a hydrogrossular-chlorite-carbonate mineral after what is believed to be Helvite. This is a little understood psuedo likely found many decades ago at the type locality for Grossular garnet in Siberia. It is a fine example with a well formed tetrahedron of the form of the former Helvite crystal. 

CT462 - Vaugnatite $ 150
 Copper King Mine, Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Vaugnatite from Copper King Mine, Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT462a.jpg] Vaugnatite from Copper King Mine, Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT462b.jpg] Vaugnatite from Copper King Mine, Red Mountain, Mendocino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT462c.jpg]

Glassy, colorless/white orthorhombic crystals of vuagnatite, a rare silicate mineral, on matrix. Collected by Chuck Trantham in 1982 and valued at that time at $100.
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
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
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146

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