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SV467 - Senegalite on Turquoise $ 175 (=~ AUS$ 231) Mount Kouroudiako, Faleme River Basin, Senegal miniature - 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bright yellow crystals of Senegalite on layers of vivid blue Turquoise. Senegalite is a rare phosphate mineral and this is the Type locality for the species. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection. Erich's old label indicates he purchased it in 2008 for $155.
SV492 - Pyromorphite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 396) Daoping Mine, Guanxi, China small cabinet - 6 x 5.2 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pyromorphite specimen composed of nothing but Pyromorphite crystals. The Pyromorphite forms a large central opening lined with fine, deep green crystals.
SV499 - Londonite with Tourmaline $ 450 (=~ AUS$ 594) Antsongombato, Antsentsindrano, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A 1.5cm crystal of yellow Londonite on matrix with red Tourmaline. Londonite is the cesium-dominant analogue of Rhodizite. The Londonite is sharp and lustrous and translucent with small areas of transparency. Ex. Dr. David London (namesake for the species) and analyzed by David London.
SV494 - Pyromorphite $ 1800 (=~ AUS$ 2376) Friedrichssegen Mine, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany miniature - 5 x 3 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large single compound crystal of Pyromorphite from the Friedrichssegen Mine in Germany. The specimen has the classic form and color for the mine. There are two missing crystals in the lower center area, otherwise in pristine condition all around. Comes with an old Gene Schlepp label.
SV483 - Wulfenite $ 125 (=~ AUS$ 165) Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Transparent orange Wulfenite crystals from Los Lamentos. This is the old style with thin, transparent crystals. There are a few very nice transparent 'window pane' crystals on this specimen. Better than photos.
SV459 - Copper with Prehnite $ 750 (=~ AUS$ 990) Osceola Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA cabinet - 9.5 x 8.5 x 7.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Massive Calcite, Prehnite and Copper with a crystallized vug of the same species. There is a large 4cm Copper crystal in the vug as well as a mass of Prehnite that rises up and contains 2 well formed Copper crystals to 2.5cm wide.
SV512 - Langite Mountain Mine, Alhillies, County Cork, Ireland small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Blue to blue-green Langite covering the front surface of specimen. The Langite is more green at the bottom and a more intense teal blue with better crystals at the top. Langite is a rare copper sulfate, some of the best of which are found in Ireland. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
SV514 - Gold $ 1500 (=~ AUS$ 1980) St. Patricks Pocket, Lecanvey Prospect, Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo, Ireland miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abundant Gold and black sulfides in an open pocket of vuggy Quartz. Mined in April 2007 from the 'B' vein of the Lecanvey prospect. The mountain where this was found, Croagh Patrick, is famous as Ireland's holy mountain, where it's patron saint, Patrick, is said to have fasted and prayed. St. Patrick's pocket was a small area of porous quartz where sulfide (likely pyrite) had long ago oxidised and washed out, leaving the Gold. This is considered an exceptionally rich specimen from the find. The Gold is approximately 85% gold and 15% silver. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
SV518 - Langite Tankardstown Mine, Bunmahon, County Waterford, Ireland small cabinet - 9 x 5 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Blue to blue-green Langite covering the front surface of specimen. The Langite is an intense teal blue with lots of crystals. Langite is a rare copper sulfate, some of the best of which are found in Ireland. Ex. Jim Knight, Tim Sherburn collections.
SV524 - Sphalerite, Quartz, Dolomite Mogul Mine, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, Ireland small cabinet - 9.2 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
SV501 - Sphalerite with Dolomite Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co. Tipperary, Ireland small cabinet - 7.2 x 4 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
SV531 - Smithsonite with Fluorite $ 300 (=~ AUS$ 396) Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Vuggy specimen of bright yellow cadmium Smithsonite and purple Fluorite. Botryoidal, satiny Smithsonite is present in open vugs all around the specimen. The Sheshodonnell East Mine is a small former zinc mine that was worked in about 1862-63 (per MINDAT). The miners were lookng for the sphalerite and the smithsonite was placed in the dumps, and collected about 100 years later. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
SV451 - Apophyllite, Gyrolite, Mesolite Scottstown Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antim, Ireland small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 1.7 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Chunky white Apophyllite crystals to 1.8cm wide on Gyrolite and Mesolite. Collected in July 1999. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
SV463 - Calcite Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cluster of large, scalenohedral white Calcite crystals. Complete all around with good luster. Comes with an old Richard Barstow label indicating it was collected by Barstow in May 1980. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
SV540 - Chabazite Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Glassy, large white Chabazite rhombs over matrix. The crystals are translucent to transparent and reach 1.2cm in size. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.
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