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ST860 - Rhodochrosite on Quartz $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 462) La Mina Buena Tierra, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Quartz crystal cluster from Santa Eulalia, Mexico. The Quartz crystals reach 3cm in length and are coated by a layer of pink Rhodochrosite.
ST810 - Chlorargyrite $ 400 (=~ AUS$ 528) Broken Hill, NSW, Australia miniature - 4.5 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Coral-like growth of solid waxy, greenish Chloragyrite atop a small amount of matrix.
ST903 - Kermesite, Valentinite $ 350 (=~ AUS$ 462) Lac Nicolet Antimony mine, Québec, Canada small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Cherry-red acicular crystals of Kermesite and yellow Valentinite crystals on matrix. This historic antimony mine in Quebec is one of the world's classic Kermesite localities. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased from Rod Tyson in 1996.
ST853 - Cavansite on Stilbite $ 275 (=~ AUS$ 363) Wagholi Quarry, Pune Dist., Maharashtra State, India miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rounded clusters of electric blue Cavansite on Stilbite. The Cavansite clusters reach 1.5cm in diameter. The Stilbite occur as both tiny drusy crystals and larger white individual crystals. Undamaged.
ST859 - Heulandite, Stilbite $ 150 (=~ AUS$ 198) Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India small cabinet - 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large pearly white bow-tie clusters of Heulandite attached to a section of Quartz stalactite. The Heulandite crystals are superb with high luster and reach 5cm in size and have small clusters of attached Stiblite. Highly aesthetic example with great balance and form, undamaged.
ST884 - Heulandite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 396) Rat's Nest Claim, Custer Co., Idaho, USA small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pink Heulandite on white Mordenite from the recent (approx. 20 year old) Rat's Nest claim in Idaho. This is a particularly aesthetic example from this find, which has produced oustanding (best ever?) North American Heulandite. Individual crystals reach 3.5cm and are undamaged. Ex. Lanny Ream.
ST942 - Chalcopyrite and Siderite $ 5000 (=~ AUS$ 6600) Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang Co., Bijie, Guizhou, China cabinet - 15 x 10 x 4.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Brassy, metallic Chalcopyrite crystals on translucent Siderite crystals from a limited find at the Kaiwu Mine in China. These were a one time find back in 2012 or 2013 and make stunning specimens due to the contrast in color and form between the Chalcopyrite and Siderite. The Chalcopyrite is bright and metallic with a slightly reddish irridescent surface coloration. The Siderite are translucent brown and lenticular in habit. There are also small white Dolomite crystals in areas. Fifteen cm! This is a large, museum sized specimen, which was unusual for the find, that is amazingly free of any damage (most were smaller and had some damage). This association hasn't been found since.
ST941 - Azurite $ 2800 (=~ AUS$ 3696) Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China cabinet - 11.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large, intergrown rosettes of Azurite crystals from early production at the Shilu Mine in China. This is an old Al Ordway specimen and comes with his old label. Al was one of most famous California field collectors and a really fine mineral dealer. A complete all around undamaged floater with no points of attachment. Most of this find were singles with subpar luster and some damage. This is a very 3-dimensional piece composed of multiple intergrown rosettes. Better in person!
ST922 - Wulfenite $ 3500 (=~ AUS$ 4620) Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico cabinet - 13 x 8 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 'The Sand Dune'...Lustrous orange Wulfenite crystals on matrix from Los Lamentos, Mexico. The Wulfenite have the best color for the locality and good luster and are nearly pristine with just minor edge chipping on some. The matrix is artistic, aesthetic, and unique. Drusy Calcite is studded with Wulfenite of the highest quality and color for the locality. A really neat feature is the wavy 'sand dune' like appearance of one side. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.
ST924 - Bournonite $ 2000 (=~ AUS$ 2640) Viboras Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia small cabinet - 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shiny metallic crystals of Bournonite from the Viboras Mine in Bolivia. The crystals are pristine and have bright silvery coloration, much more so than photos indicate - even better in person! The large cluster on top is 4.5cm wide and the intergrown pair of crystals below reach 3cm in size. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.
ST948 - Tourmaline with Topaz $ 1450 (=~ AUS$ 1914) Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Two interconnected crystals of Topaz bisected by a single Tourmaline crystal with a touch of Albite at the base. Both of the Topaz crystals are glassy and translucent to transparent. The Tourmaline is Elbaite due to the presence of a thin green zone at the termination and provides a stark contrast between the two golden Topaz crystals. All the crystals are pristine and come together to form an aesthetic display piece. Comes mounted on a Lucite stand.
ST952 - Arsenopyrite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2376) Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.8 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bold and dramatic bow-tie cluster of Arsenopyrite crystals from the Panasqueira Mines in Portugal. An exceptional example of a fairly common mineral, the cluster is complete all around and undamaged with bright, silvery metallic luster. Comes with a Lucite display stand. Ex. George Holloway specimen.
ST935 - Apophyllite with Stilbite $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3300) Rahuri, Ahmadnagar Dist., Maharashtra, India small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Glassy apple-green crystals of Apophyllite in an absurdly aesthetic bow-tie cluster. This specimen is the epitome of natural art. The cluster of Apophyllite crystals are perched dramatically atop peach colored Stilbite crystals. In the world of Apophyllite specimens, one in thousand is a bow-tie formation. Of those few, 99 percent have damage of some kind. Do the math, this is a special and rare specimen. Comes with a custom Lucite display stand.
ST936 - Cuprian Adamite, Rosasite, Smithsonite, Malachite on Calcite casts $ 4000 (=~ AUS$ 5280) Christiana Mine, Laurion, Attica, Greece small cabinet - 8.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() One of a kind specimen composed of casts of scalenohedral Calcite crystals that are coated with Cuprian Adamite, Rosasite, Malachite, and colorless Smithsonite. This specimen has the desired qualities of being aesthetic, colorful, mineralogically interesting, and rare. There are a couple old collection numbers affixed to the bottom. Rare and unusual!!!
ST937 - Olivenite, Conichalcite on Goethite after Calcite $ 2500 (=~ AUS$ 3300) Christiana Mine, Laurion, Attica, Greece small cabinet - 9 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rare specimen of Goethite after scalenohedral Calcite crystals that are coated with radial sprays of fibrous Olivenite and bright green Conichalcite. There are additional minerals present, and the old label notes the possible presence of Attikaite. This specimen has the desired qualities of being aesthetic, colorful, mineralogically interesting, and rare. There are a couple old collection numbers affixed to the bottom. Unique and unusual!!!
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