Selected Specimens

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M688 - Copper $ 150
 Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688a.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688b.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688c.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688d.jpg] Copper from Quincy Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M688.mp4]

Well formed, quality Copper crystals with a rich patina. Crystals on the right 'arm' are particularly sharp.

K913 - Azurite $ 120
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm


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Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K913a.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K913b.jpg] Azurite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/K913c.jpg]

Undamaged single crystal of Azurite that exhibits areas of bright 'electric' blue color. A floater, complete all around crystal from the watercourse pocket. Undamaged and perfect.

M765 - Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite $ 450
 Huaron, Peru
cabinet - 10 x 10 x 6 cm


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Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765a.jpg] Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765b.jpg] Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765c.jpg] Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765d.jpg] Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765e.jpg] Pyrite, quartz on Sphalerite from Huaron, Peru [db_pics/pics/M765f.jpg]

Clusters of Pyrite cubes and Quartz crystals atop a matrix of solid crystalline Sphalerite. Aesthetic large specimen from the Tom Ellis collection.

M767 - Halloysite in Quartz $ 650
 Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia
cabinet - 11.5 x 10 x 6.5 cm


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Halloysite in Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia [db_pics/pics/M767a.jpg] Halloysite in Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia [db_pics/pics/M767b.jpg] Halloysite in Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia [db_pics/pics/M767c.jpg] Halloysite in Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia [db_pics/pics/M767d.jpg] Halloysite in Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia [db_pics/pics/M767e.jpg]

Cluster of diverging Quartz crystals. The yellow tips are caused by inclusions of Halloysite.

M768 - Brazilianite with Quartz $ 600
 Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 4 cm


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Brazilianite with Quartz from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/M768a.jpg] Brazilianite with Quartz from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/M768b.jpg] Brazilianite with Quartz from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/M768c.jpg] Brazilianite with Quartz from Corrego Frio, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/M768e.jpg]

Large single crystal from the original finds in Brazil with attached Quartz crystals. Large, glassy faces on the front with mostly cleavages and contacts on the backside.

M785 - Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite $ 350
 Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm


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Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785a.jpg] Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785b.jpg] Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785c.jpg] Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785e.jpg] Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785f.jpg] Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/M785g.jpg]

Fine quality single Arsenopyrite crystal with another smaller crystal sticking out the front face. Well terminated bright crystals with the backside covered by wafer-like Calcite crystals. 

M784 - Acanthite $ 200
 Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/M784a.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/M784b.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/M784c.jpg] Acanthite from Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco [db_pics/pics/M784d.jpg]

Serpent-like cluster of interconnected octahedral Acanthite crystals. Complete all around and undamaged.

M483 - Copper $ 450
 Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 13 x 8 x 3.5 cm


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Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483a.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483b.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483c.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483d.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483e.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M483f.jpg]

Large, heavy mass of Copper crystals. Individual crystals reach 1.5cm in size.

M761 - Prehnite after Anhydrite $ 240
 Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 2.5 cm


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Prehnite after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/M761a.jpg] Prehnite after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/M761b.jpg] Prehnite after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/M761c.jpg] Prehnite after Anhydrite from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/M761e.jpg]

Translucent apple green Prehnite cast that formed over a flat, tabular Anhydrite that then dissolved away leaving this hollow cast. Botryoidal, translucent Prehnite forms over the front and back with the shape of the former Anhyrite easily seen when looking up from the opening in the bottom. A wonderful example from long ago, and not as jumbled as some larger pieces are - this is a nice distinct cast of a single large crystal.

M598 - Rhodochrosite with Fluorite $ 600
 Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, San Juan Co. Colorado, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, San Juan Co. Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M598a.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, San Juan Co. Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M598b.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, San Juan Co. Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M598c.jpg] Rhodochrosite with Fluorite from Sunnyside Mine, Silverton, San Juan Co. Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/M598d.jpg]

Pale blueish green Fluorite crystals with pink Rhodochrosite from a classic Colorado locality, on a Quartz and sulfide rich matrix.

M511 - Copper $ 400
 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
cabinet - 15 x 9 x 7.5 cm


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Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M511a.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M511b.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M511c.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M511d.jpg] Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M511e.jpg]

Large hackly mass of Copper from the famous Copper mining area of Michigan. Weighs about 2.5 pounds. The nice thing about this piece, besides it's size, is that alot of the weight is towards the bottom and it stands up on it's own perfectly for display and is very stable.

M832 - Chalcoalumite $ 220
 Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Chalcoalumite from Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M832a.jpg] Chalcoalumite from Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M832b.jpg] Chalcoalumite from Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M832c.jpg] Chalcoalumite from Grandview Mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M832d.jpg]

Bright Robin's egg blue Chalcoalumite covering matrix. These specimens are very hard to come by now as the locality is now part of a national park. This old copper mine began operation in 1892, stopped operation around 1907, and became a part of the national park in 1940. The specimen is likely over 100 years old! From an old collection and comes mounted in a plastic box.

M862 - Ilvaite $ 350
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
small cabinet - 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M862a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M862b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M862c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M862d.jpg]

Cluster of thick, glossy black Ilvaite crystals with a few small green Quartz crystals attached. Complete all around.

M870 - Ilvaite $ 350
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M870a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M870b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M870c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M870d.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M870e.jpg]

Cluster of thick, glossy black Ilvaite crystals with typical chisel-shaped termination. There are a few small green Quartz crystals and Hedenbergite attached. Complete all around.

M872 - Ilvaite $ 650
 Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4.5 cm


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Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M872a.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M872b.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M872c.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M872d.jpg] Ilvaite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China [db_pics/pics/M872e.jpg]

Cluster of thick, glossy black Ilvaite crystals with wide chisel-shaped terminations. Complete all around.
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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
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
157 158 159 160

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