** Updated January 2nd, 2024 with Our Finest Showroom Specimens **
MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-41 AVAILABLE!
Incredibly
beautiful and brilliant
specimen of crystalline Native Leaf Gold on white Quartz matrix!
The Gold appears as higly lustrous leaves which emerge from white Quartz and
rise upwards to an
impressive height. The color of the Gold is a rich butter-yellow indicating a
small amount of Silver
mixed with the Gold. One of the most aesthetic Golds from a collection of
Oriental Mine specimens.
Locality: Oriental Mine, Alleghany, Alleghany Mining
District, Sierra County, California.
Measures: 8.2 cm by 4.2 cm by 1.4 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made,
labeled display base
Price $18,500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-42 AVAILABLE!
Classic specimen
featuring a large reddish-pink Rhodochrosite rhombs perched atop Fluorite crystals!
This is a wonderful combination piece from the classic locality of Silverton, Colorado.
The largest rhomb
measures 3 cm in width and sits atop several smaller rhombs. Beneath the Rhodos is a
lustrous cluster of
colorless Fluorite octahedrons. They cover the top and front side of the Quartz matrix. In
excellent condition.
From Silverton, Animas District, San Juan County, Colorado.
Measures 6.2 cm by 5.5 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-43 AVAILABLE!
Elegant specimen
featuring curling wires of Native Silver rising from an Acanthite matrix!
This is a gorgeous Silver specimen from the world famous Freiberg District and one that is
every bit as
impressive as the larger specimens at just a fraction of their price. The numerous wires
rise vertically
before twisting and curling near the tips, forming a specimen that is both well balanced
and attractive.
The patina is a rich golden-brown near the base and this changes over to a darker gray as
a very fine
Acanthite evenly covers the upper portions of the wires. This is indicative of a specimen
that is both
original and untampered with since repeated cleaning can remove this fine layer of
Acanthite. Original
classic Silvers are highly sought after by most collectors and much more attractive in my
own opinion.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony,
Germany.
Measures 10 cm by 6.2 cm by 1.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Liebetrau, Brown Mineral Collections
Comes with an engraved display base
Price $18,500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-44 AVAILABLE!
Aesthetic specimen featuring gemmy
green Fluorite octahedrons set atop Quartz matrix!
This is a true stunner! The Quartz surfaces are covered with both Quartz
crystals and a sparkling
drusy which in turn serves as host to the most intense, gemmy green Fluorite
crystals. The largest
Fluorite octahedron measures to 4 cm in size and each crystal has glassy faces
with a rolling luster.
Locality:
Riemvasmaak Fluorite occurrences, Kakamas District, Northern Cape Province,
South Africa.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 11 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-45 AVAILABLE!
Deep red crystals
of Proustite accented by Acanthite snug inside a deep matrix vug!
What an amazing, unique specimen of Silver Sulfide! The Proustite crystals
have been well protected by the
hard matrix vug and still maintain incredible eye catching color. The
Acanthite is darker and more metallic
in appearance, providing the perfect contrast to the reddish Proustite
crystal clusters. The surfaces of the
Proustites are mirror-reflective and the interiors are gemmy. Both are
accented by Calcites inside the vug.
The matrix is pink Rhodochrosite at top and opens in the very back side of
the vug, allowing light through.
Locality: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 9.2 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-47 AVAILABLE!
Stunningly beautiful
combination of Calcite crystals perched atop lavender-purple Fluorites!
Gorgeous specimen, the Calcites at the top are doubly terminated and frosted
with a satiny luster
covering translucent yellow interiors atop the gemmy Fluorite cluster. One of the
prettiest examples
I've seen from the locality in Pakistan. In excellent condition with full
tips and great aesthetics.
Locality: Mekhtar, Loralai District, Balochistan Region, Pakistan.
Measures: 14.7 cm by 15.6 cm by 12 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-48 AVAILABLE!
Superb specimen of iridescent
Covellite blades with Enargite crystals and Quartz on matrix!
Wow, this is both a beauty and a rarity. Anyone who has searched for top quality
Butte Covellites
knows just how difficult they are to locate. This is the best Butte specimen
I've offered in a while
and the lustrous purple blades are a sight to see! They are in excellent shape
and sit atop a matrix
vug that is lined by Quartz points and filled with black Enargite crystals! It's
hard to do much better
than this fine combination specimen. The blades are mostly freestanding and
complete. Very nice!
Locality: Leonard Mine, Butte,
Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 5 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Kay Robertson Collection
Price $4850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-49 AVAILABLE!
Satiny
chatoyant specimen of Malachite ps after Azurite crystals!
This lustrous specimen is from the famous Milpillas locality that produced some
of the finest specimens of
Azurite in the world. This specimen is a different take on that theme in that
the glassy blue Azurite crystals have
completely pseudomorphed to lustrous Malachite. The structure is still apparent
and the specimen is quite attractive.
Locality: Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz
Municipality, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures: 8 cm by 12 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Ex. L. Baria Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-51 NEW!
Lovely specimen featuring gemmy crystals
of purple Adamite on Goethite matrix!
Glassy lustrous and gemmy-translucent, these Adamite crystals display chisel
tips of pinkish-purple
with a border of yellow Adamites. The glassy crystals are in excellent condition
with full terminations
and barely a contact anywhere. They sit nestled inside the concave structure of
the brown matrix.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 6.2 cm by 4.8 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-52 AVAILABLE!
Very pretty
plate featuring Smoky Quartz scepters with Quartz rising up atop green Prehnite!
This lovely combination is only the second specimen I've offered and it is in
excellent condition with two
pristine Smoky scepters perched atop colorless Quartz crystals, which are in
turn, sitting atop a base of
green Prehnite. A sprinkling of small white Albite crystals accent the area
between the two scepters.
Locality: Goboboseb Mts,
Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Measures: 7.8 cm by 7.5 cm by 8.2 cm in total size.
Price $4500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-53 AVAILABLE!
Large, gemmy crystals of
Quartz var. Amethyst crystals artistically perched atop sparkling matrix!
A dramatic cabinet sized specimen, the Amethyst crystals are fully
transparent with a gorgeous internal glow.
They sit atop a rocky, druse covered matrix and the visual impact between
the two is stunning. The display is
equally impressive with the Amethyst crystals rising up from a matrix shelf
that juts out to the left side of the
plate. I was immediately attracted to the aesthetics of this specimen and
I'm sure you will be too. No damage.
Locality: Piedra Parada (Piedras Parado), Mun. de Tatatila, Veracruz,
Mexico.
Measures: 10 cm by 12.5 cm by 6.1 cm in total size.
Price $6500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-54 SOLD!
Impressive
plate featuring numerous Benitoite crystals on a bed of white Natrolite!
There are over a dozen Benitoite crystals on this plate with lots of blue gem to
explore
if
you're a stone cutter. I prefer the specimen to remain as is however. The crystals exhibit
a strong satiny luster and measure to 2 cm in size. There are in excellent condition save
for
a couple of small contacts near the trim edge that get lost without the aid of
magnification.
Benitoite plates of this magnitude are few and far between in the marketplace today so
this
represents a rare opportunity if you need a fine small cabinet sized plate for your
collection.
From the Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito County, California.
Measures 7 cm by 8.4 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Steinberg Mineral Collection #605.1
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $8500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-55 AVAILABLE!
Beautiful cluster
of pink Rose Quartz crystals on Quartz and Microcline!
Numerous glassy, gemmy, doubly terminated Rose Quartz crystals formed
against a white crystal
of Microcline which serves as the matrix. This allows for the passage of
light through the pink,
transparent gemmy crystal lengths. In excellent condition with a dazzling
luster and color flash.
Locality: Sapucaia Mine, Sapucaia do Norte, Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 10.5 cm by 7.2 cm in size.
Price $2500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-56 AVAILABLE!
Incredible specimen featuring thick
Aquamarine crystals on Muscovite and Albite!
The Aquamarines are perfectly terminated and jut out in all directions atop the
silvery bladed
Muscovite covered matrix! This is a tremendous Aquamarine specimen from a famous
locale
that just isn't producing the same quality that it once did. This specimen
probably came to market
back around 2002 or 2003 and its aesthetical qualities are excellent. The
crystals are terminated
with flat tips and only the occasional modification. The faces are glassy with
transparent interiors
throughout with better than average color. Contacts are few and invisible among
the dozens of crystals.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit
District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 12.3 cm by 14 cm by 13.7 cm in total size.
Price $14,500
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-57 AVAILABLE!
Tri-State
Classic featuring gorgeous crystals of deep golden Calcite on Chert matrix!
This is one of the finest Tri-State Calcites that I've ever offered. The crystals are
gemmy with
some of the best golden color you'll ever see from this classic mining district. Their
color is more
in line with something you'd see coming from the Elmwood Mine! I love the way three
distinct
crystals habits appear on the same matrix, with the largest crystal in the back being
doubly
terminated. It measures 7.5 cm in length and it as clear as glass near the tips and along
the
upper edge. I can read the label card through the interior of the crystal! In excellent
condition
with no damage to speak of - this specimen is incredibly well preserved considering its
age.
From the Picher Mine, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Measures 9 cm by 11.8 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Farnham Mineral Collection
Price $4850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-58 AVAILABLE!
Impressive
combination of a large unincluded Calcite with Copper included Calcites on
Native Copper!
One of the neatest Copper in Calcite specimens I've seen in years, this specimen
features several
gemmy, non-included Calcite crystals sitting alongside Copper included Calcites
atop the Native Copper
matrix! How this happened is beyond me but it's definitely not common and
something I rarely see.
It's also visually stunning. The large unincluded Calcite measures 5.5 cm
in size.. In excellent condition.
Locality:
Quincy Mine, Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures: 8.2 cm by 7.5 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-59 AVAILABLE!
Fine elongated
crystals of orange Wulfenite with Calcite on Limonite!
Doubly terminated, lustrous, and deeply colored, these Wulfenites are in excellent
condition!
They sit atop a dark brown Limonite matrix, accented by snowy-white Calcite crystals.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 9.9 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-60 AVAILABLE!
Fine specimen of brown Fluorite on
Celestite crystal blades with yellow Calcite!
This specimen is from a find that occurred several years ago and quality
specimen have
since disappeared from the market. I choose this specimen because the Fluorite
cubes are
all in excellent condition with smooth glassy faces and no detracting contacts.
The largest
cube situated to the left measures nearly 4 cm corner to corner. Every one of
the cubes exhibit
a bold phantom just beneath the surface. They sit atop a series of Celestite
blades with Calcite.
From the White Rock Quarry, Clay
Center, Ottawa County, Ohio.
Measures 7 cm by 9.2 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Price $3500
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