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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-121 SOLD!

Stunning cabinet sized specimen of crystalline Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
This is a large, bush-shaped Gold of classic style for the Eagle's Nest Mine. It is large, elegant
but robust and not fragile.  Eagle's Nest Golds in this size have become increasingly rare both
on the market and from the mine itself. This piece has a huge amount of surface area for the
price, presenting very dramatically. Few Golds of this size maintain fine crystallization throughout
the entire specimen as it presents. This piece, however, is equally fine side to side, top to bottom. 
It looks great from both sides and the choice of a front face is simply arbitrary. This is an older
specimen, mined not more recently than early 2000's and probably long before. Joe Budd Photos.
Locality: Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures: 9.5 cm by 8.5 cm by 1 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $34,500

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-122 AVAILABLE!

Elegant Native Wire Silver specimen of extraordinary length!
This is one of the largest single wires of Native Silver that I've seen from any locality,
much less the Porco Mine in Bolivia. The curls and bends as it climbs to a length of
8 cm from base to tip. It display lustrous surfaces with beautiful striations along its
entire length. To say this is an impressive Silver specimen is an understatement.
Locality: Porco, Agua de Castilla, Porco Municipality, Antonio Quijarro Province, Potosí, Bolivia.
Measures: 10 cm by 2.2 cm by 1.2 in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $9500

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-123 SOLD!

Stunning specimen of glassy emerald-green Dioptase with Calcite crystals!
It's difficult to capture the incredible beauty of this specimen. Dioptase is always
a challenge to photograph but the concave structure of the specimen adds to the
difficulty. The specimen is basically a cast on the backside with a gorgeous display
of intensely reflective, glassy-green Dioptase jewels. Breathtaking and impressive
both, the Dioptase is perfectly accented by white Calcite crystals along the right
edge. Easily one of the finest Dioptase specimens I've seen from the locality.
Locality: Christoph Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia.
Measures: 8.5 cm by 6.5 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Price $8500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-124 SOLD!

Impressive cabinet sized specimen of Molybdenite crystals on Quartz matrix!
A beautiful example of this lustrous gray mineral. The largest blade cluster on the left
measures 6 cm in size. To its right are two smaller bladed clusters. All sit atop a matrix
of opaque white Quartz. In excellent condition overall with a great crystal presentation.
Locality: Babu District, Hezhou, Guangxi, China.
Measures:12.5 cm by 12 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Price $2850

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-125 AVAILABLE!

Large cabinet sized specimen of Desert Glass from the Egyptian Desert!
I've sold many of these translucent yellowish-green Impact Glass specimens
but this is by far the largest and most impressive I've ever offered on the website.
These were formed by a meteorite impact in the Western Desert of Egypt long ago
which shocked and melted the sand to form glassy Tektite specimens, many of
which have formations that resemble the surface of a meteorite. The discovery
of Reidite confirms that it was from an ancient meteorite impact approximately
29 million years ago. Weathering since is probably the reason for the textured
surfaces. This specimen is not only large and exhibits a glowing translucense,
but it also displays a wonderful surface texture and meteoritic appearance!
Locality: Libyan Desert Glass Area, Great Sand Sea, Western Desert, Egypt.
Measures: 15 cm by 15.2 cm by 7.1 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $7500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-126 AVAILABLE!

Rare specimen of Fluorite var. Yttrofluorite on Calcite!
Yttrofluorite is a rare variety of Fluorite containing an appreciable amount of Yttrium (Y) taking the place of
Calcium (Ca) in the structure. Yttrium is a rare-earth element seldom seen in crystallized mineral specimens.
This specimen is from an amazing find in China in 2021 and features purple colored Yttrofluorite micro-xls
covering the surface of the large horizontal Calcite sitting atop smaller Calcites. Purple is not a color that is
commonly seen in Yttrofluorite, making this specimen even rarer. Very aesthetic and in excellent condition.
Locality: Qinglong Mine, Dachang Sb Ore Field, Qinglong County, Qianxinan, Guizhou, China.
Measures:7.5 cm by 10.8 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $1850

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-127 AVAILABLE!

Incredible crystalline ball cluster of Calcites on Pyrite covered matrix with other Calcites!
This is the first Calcite from Hungary of this size that I've seen and it is a complete crystalline ball, measuring
8.7 cm by 8.5 cm in size sitting atop a Pyrite accented matrix and other larger Calcite crystals near the base.
The Calcite crystals that form the ball and cover the bottom are all incredibly shiny surfaced with a glassy
luster over translucent to transparent interiors. Pyrite crystals and orangish Hematite accenting add color to
the otherwise colorless Calcites. In excellent condition with no detractions and great eye appeal & aesthetics!
From Károlytáró, Gyöngyösoroszi, Mátra Mts, Heves Co., Hungary.
Measures 13.7 cm by 10.3 cm by 8.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Barnett Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $2850

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-128 SOLD!

Spectacular combination of yellow Barite tabs perched atop Fluorite cubes on matrix!
Wow! This specimen speaks for itself. From the Ross Lillie collection, this amazing Barite on Fluorite
would probably have to rate as the best I've seen in this size range. The Barite is pristine with a deep
yellow coloration and numerous tabs surrounding the main tab which measures 3.4 cm in size. They sit
atop a matrix which is covered by gemmy lavender Fluorite cubes for a presentation that is stunning.
From the Denton Mine, Harris Creek Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois.
Measures 7 cm by 6.5 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Ross Lillie Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $2450

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-129 AVAILABLE!

Stunning large cabinet plate of Quartz var. Prase Quartz crystals in cluster!
A beautifully arranged Quartz crystal cluster with glassy green faces and olive green interiors.
All but one crystal along the bottom edge are terminated. The green coloration is the result of
inclusions of Actinolite or possibly Hedenbergite. This is the finest plate of Prase Quartz from the show.
Locality: Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 7.7 cm by 18.6 cm by 10 cm in size.
Price $4500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-130 AVAILABLE!

Classic specimen featuring Quartz var. Amethyst crystals perched atop brown dogtooth Calcites!
These specimens are old material, mined decades ago in the 1960s -1970s. Rarely do Amethyst on Calcite
specimens appear in the marketplace these days and this specimen is from an older collection. The Amethyst
crystal cluster measures 8 cm in size and is composed of gemmy, glassy, perfectly terminated crystals. The
tips of the brown Calcites are all complete and the surfaces are super lustrous atop the sparkling matrix.
From Cerro De La Concordia, Piedra Parada (Piedras Parado), Mun. de Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico.
Measures 9.3 cm by 8.3 cm by 7 cm in total size.
Ex. J. R. Jelks Mineral Collection
Price $2500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-131 AVAILABLE!

Gorgeous plate featuring glassy crystals of Barite sitting atop crystals of bright orange Orpiment in cluster!
I'm not finding as much of this material as I did in years past and this specimen is the first Barite on Orpiment
combo I can remember offering on the website! It is exceptional in terms of balance, color, and surface flash.
It's also very clean with very little contacting on the crystals and that tends to be a problem with many Orpiments.
From Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada.
Measures 8.6 cm by 11.8 cm by 6.3 cm in total size.
Price $4500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-132 AVAILABLE!

Exceptional combination of Beryl var. Aquamarine perched atop Cassiterite!
Also with Muscovite, this is a superb Aquamarine combo and the aesthetics are incredible.
The largest Aqua crystal measures nearly 7 cm in size and displays a lovely blue coloration
along with glassy surfaces and a gemmy, transparent interior. It is accompanied by several
smaller Aquamarines and fine Muscovite blades along the left edge. The Aquamarine sits
aesthetically atop a super lustrous, black Cassiterite crystal measuring 3.6 cm in size. The
combo is in excellent condition with the only contact being along the bottom separation zone.
From Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $5500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-133 SOLD!

Gorgeous cluster of Raspberry Fluorite crystals sitting atop white matrix!
The crystals are fully translucent to nearly transparent in spots and the color is rich and
consistant throughout. The crystals are dipyramidal in habit with lustrous satiny faces
and a glowing raspberry-purple color with some darker patches. In excellent condition.
Locality: Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 11.5 cm by 10 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-134 AVAILABLE!

Fine specimen displaying blocky Azurite crystals perched atop Azurite and Malachite layered matrix!
This is an interesting specimen which displays two distinctively different periods of Azurite placement.
The earlier of the two was of a lighter blue color and appears as layers of flattened semi-crystalline
structure. This formed the foundation for the second period of Azurite formation which consists of
well formed crystals of a darker nature. The crystals are sharp with well defined edges and corners
and are covered with a shiny luster. They measure to 1 cm in size and are in excellent condition.
From Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco.
Measures 8 cm by 9.2 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Ben de Wit Mineral Collection
Price $2450

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-135 AVAILABLE!

Spectacular Native Silver wires and Acanthite atop matrix with Calcite crystals!
Probably the finest specimen I've ever seen or offered from the Highland Bell Mine in British Columbia,
Canada. The asethetics are off the chart and the association of white Calcite crystals, perched atop and
penetrated by wires of Native Silver as they are suspended in the air along the upper left edge reminds
one of a Kongsberg Silver specimen. Dark gray Acanthite crystals are nestled between the numerous
wires and the entire specimen displays a beautiful golden patina. Stepping back, it becomes obvious that
this specimen is part of a Calcite seam which opened up and provided space for the Native Silver wires
and Acanthites to develop. This would make a fine addition to any Canadian or Silver specimen cabinet.
From Highland Bell Mine, Beaverdell, Greenwood Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada.
Measures 6.5 cm by 6.6 cm by 3.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Liebetrau Mineral Collection
Price $9500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-136 AVAILABLE!

Gemmy ruby-red crystals of Proustite perched atop Acanthite with Calcite atop Siderite matrix!
This is an eye catcher of a specimen from the classic German locality. The Proustite crystals are
super red and gem. They sit atop a concave vug which is lined by gray Acanthite crystals. On the
peripheries are small white Calcites and the entire matrix appears to be coated by tan Siderite.
Locality: Himmelsfürst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Freiberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany.
Measures: 5.5 cm by 6.7 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $4850

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-137 AVAILABLE!

Beautiful plate of large Titanite crystals with white Adularia!
An impressive cabinet specimen, this plate is covered with numerous large, twinned
crystals of Titanite, a green Titanium-rich silicate. The crystals are sharp and glassy
as illustrated in the above photo. They cover the matrix from top to bottom with the
largest measuring 2 cm in size. Small white Adularia crystals can be seen scattered about.
Locality: Tormiq Valley, Haramosh Mts., Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Measures: 13.5 cm by 11.5 cn by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $2450

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-138 SOLD!

Impressive and quite large specimen featuring a thick Native Gold crystals in cluster!
This lustrous Gold displays at least 4 distinct crystals to 3.2 cm in total length. All features sharp terminations with
the spinel twin crystal along the bottom having the most angular faces atop a dendritic structure to the flatterned portion
below. The entire crystal cluster weighs 22 grams and the flatterned structure makes it one of the largest I've seen.
Locality: Kilometer 88, Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolívar Province, Venezuela.
Measures: 3.5 cm by 3.1 cm by .7 cm in total size.
Ex. Jahfrey Gold Collection
Price $4850

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-139 AVAILABLE!

Gorgeous combination of Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite with Quartz and Muscovite!
This spectacular combination specimen is breathtaking, featuring a perfect horizontal and doubly
terminated 4 cm Aquamarine crystal laying atop Albite and Muscovite as a perfectly terminated Quartz
point rises vertically in the background. Mineral presentations don't get much better than this. The Aqua
is gemmy with a sky-blue coloration which contrasts beautifully with the silver Muscovite and white Albite
which surround it on all sides. In excellent condition with no contacting or detractions. A fine centerpiece.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 11.5 cm by 8.5 cm by 8.8 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $9500

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-140 AVAILABLE!

Large cabinet centerpiece of Galena, Sphalerite, and Chalcopyrite crystals on Quartz points!
This very impressive specimen is from Creede, Colorado and is easily the largest I have ever offered from that
classic mining locality. The Sphalerite crystal are glossy and lustrous and make up the majority of the surface.
Frosty Galena cubes are scattered about as are the golden and iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. My favorite
thing about this specimen (other than the size) is the two layered appearance. It's very 3-dimensional and displays
like a museum piece. I had a custom, labeled acrylic base constructed for the specimen so it could easily be one.
Locality: Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures: 19.2 cm by 26.2 cm by 19.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $4500

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