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CT413 - Natrolite $ 350 SOLD
 Poona, India
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm


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Natrolite from Poona, India [db_pics/pics/CT413a.jpg] Natrolite from Poona, India [db_pics/pics/CT413b.jpg] Natrolite from Poona, India [db_pics/pics/CT413c.jpg] Natrolite from Poona, India [db_pics/pics/CT413f.jpg]

Dense radial spray of colorless Natrolite crystals. Individual crystals reach 5mm in thickness and sparkle across the terminations as you turn it in hand. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection that comes with a couple old labels, a Roberts Minerals label and a Cliff Kruger collection label. Old specimen in great condition.

CT458 - Pyrargyrite $ 280 SOLD
 Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm


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Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT458a.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT458b.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT458c.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT458d.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT458e.jpg]

Cluster of diverging Pyrargyrite crystals. Largest crystal is 9mm thick. These are sometimes refered to as 'ruby silver' due to the silver content of the mineral and the deep red coloration.

CT459 - Pyrargyrite $ 350 SOLD
 Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm


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Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT459a.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT459b.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT459c.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT459d.jpg]

Cluster of diverging Pyrargyrite crystals. Largest crystal is 9mm thick. The crystals are translucent red when backlit. These are sometimes refered to as 'ruby silver' due to the silver content of the mineral and the deep red coloration. Undamaged and well crystallized all around.

CT525 - Thompsonite $ 125 SOLD
 Amudika River, near Mirny, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2.3 x 3 cm


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Thompsonite from Amudika River, near Mirny, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/CT525a.jpg] Thompsonite from Amudika River, near Mirny, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/CT525b.jpg] Thompsonite from Amudika River, near Mirny, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/CT525c.jpg] Thompsonite from Amudika River, near Mirny, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia [db_pics/pics/CT525d.jpg]

Beautiful spherical crystal cluster of Thompsonite. Complete all around and undamaged. Neat locality. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 1992.

CT505 - Hemimorphite $ 225
 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4.7 x 3 cm


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Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT505a.jpg] Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT505b.jpg] Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT505c.jpg] Hemimorphite from 79 Mine, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT505.mp4]

Vug completely filled by radial masses of light blue Hemimorphite crystals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection. Undamaged.

CT502 - Hydromagnesite $ 125 SOLD
 Soghan, Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran
small cabinet - 5.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 cm


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Hydromagnesite from Soghan, Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran [db_pics/pics/CT502a.jpg] Hydromagnesite from Soghan, Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran [db_pics/pics/CT502b.jpg] Hydromagnesite from Soghan, Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran [db_pics/pics/CT502c.jpg] Hydromagnesite from Soghan, Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran [db_pics/pics/CT502d.jpg]

Long, glassy Hydromagnesite crystals, divering out near the termination end. Comes with an old Al McGuinness label.

CT401 - Spinel with Pargasite $ 280 SOLD
 Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4 x 1.3 cm


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Spinel with Pargasite from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT401a.jpg] Spinel with Pargasite from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT401b.jpg] Spinel with Pargasite from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT401c.jpg] Spinel with Pargasite from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT401d.jpg]

Well formed, translucent octahedrons of blue Spinel to 4mm in size associated with brown Pargasite crystals. Sawcut on back. Collected by Chuck Trantham and Al McGuinness in 1986. Chuck's label indicates locality as 'Locality 2, Twin Lakes area, Fresno Co., California, USA'.

CT510 - Heulandite on Quartz $ 220
 Prospect Park, New Jersey, USA
miniature - 4 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm


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Heulandite on Quartz from Prospect Park, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT510a.jpg] Heulandite on Quartz from Prospect Park, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT510b.jpg] Heulandite on Quartz from Prospect Park, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT510c.jpg] Heulandite on Quartz from Prospect Park, New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT510d.jpg]

Large, fine quality Heulandite crystal atop drusy Quartz crystals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection. Old label indicates it was purchased by Chuck from Frazier's minerals in 1991 and was formerly in the collection of Paul Patchick (#1102). Complete and undamaged.

CT545 - Bornite $ 300 SOLD
 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Bornite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT545a.jpg] Bornite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT545b.jpg] Bornite from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT545c.jpg]

Large single Bornite crystal with attached Pyrite crystals. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in June 1976.

CT534 - Chalcophanite $ 250 SOLD
 Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 6.3 x 5.5 x 4 cm


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Chalcophanite from Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT534a.jpg] Chalcophanite from Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT534c.jpg] Chalcophanite from Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT534e.jpg] Chalcophanite from Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT534f.jpg]

Specimen of Chalcophanite, a rare zinc iron manganese oxide mineral, from Sterling Hill. The specimen is solid Chalcophanite with vugs lined or filled with stalactitic-like formations of Chacophanite. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection and comes with old Frank Edwards and Trinity Minerals labels.

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