An exceptional Beryl var. Morganite! The crystal is huge at 9 cm inches in length and incredibly
gemmy! I can literally see through the crystal to the matrix behind it or hold it crossways and read
through it. The stone that could be cut from this crystal would be enormous! The pink coloration
of this Morganite is the richest I've ever come across and it is so pink that it is easily noticed from
across an entire room. I can't speak highly enough of the specimen but I do want to point out that
there is also a smaller Morganite (top right) on this matrix of Smoky Quartz and Cleavelandite!
Measures 13 cm by 13 cm in total size. From the Nuristan Valley of Afghanistan.
From a Private Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

EXCEPTIONAL! Small cab specimen of Smoky Quartz (main xl white tipped) with Amazonite crystals!
Every now and then I come across a tremendous specimen of this material. This piece would definately
fit that catagory. The aesthetics are incredible, the Amazonite color is very rich, the Smoky points are
dark and terminated... who could ask for anything more in a Smoky/Amazonite specimen?   The main
Smoky xl in the middle is even accented by a milky tip which adds a nice touch to the termination.
From the Smoky Hawk Mine, Florissant, Teller County, Colorado.
Some specifics - measures 7 cm by 8.8 cm with a 4.7 cm Amazonite (left side) and a 6.6 cm Smoky
(middle crystal). Every Smoky is fully terminated but the lighter xl in the very back has a slight
chip on the backside. It's complete unnoticable and on an unimportant xl anyway. As is normal
with these specimens, there is one repair on the right side Amazonite where it was reattached.
I can't stress enough just how colorful and impressive that large Amazonite xl is!

Fully terminated and super gemmy Peridot crystal on white matrix!
From Soppat, Kohistan Province, Pakistan. This is one of the best Peridot
specimens I have ever come across. The main crystal is fully gemmy with
a complete termination and rich color. It measures nearly 4 cm in length!
There is also a second 2.4 cm Peridot crystal on the bottom. Overall, the
specimen measures 5 cm by 5 cm in size. Very aesthetic and flashy!
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Gorgeous cabinet specimen of bright yellow Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico!
Measures 9 cm by 17 cm in total size. Breathtaking is the word for this flashy plate!
From the A. Cooper Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

"The Brazilian Setting Sun"
A gorgeous, museum quality Beryl var. Morganite crystal sitting atop white Cleavelandite with Schorl!
This is the finest Brazilian Morganite I have ever seen perched on matrix! The crystal is absolute perfection,
measuring 8.5 cm in size! I liken this beautiful specimen to a sunset behind snow covered mountain peaks.
With its matrix of Cleavelandite and Shorl accenting, the specimen measures 15 cm by 12.5 cm in size.
From Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The perfect companion to the Afghanistan Morganite above!
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

EXCEPTIONAL!! The finest miniature of Brazilian Helidor on matrix that I've seen!
Heliodor is the yellowish-green variety of Beryl and these crystals lean more towards
the green side. Both are gemmy and perfectly terminated as they emerge from an
Albite crystal! From Mimosa do Sul, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 6 cm by 4 cm in size. Ex. Leithauser Collection.
From the J. Smith Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

SUPERB! Incredible specimen of German Rhodochrosite crystals on matrix!!
This is the finest German Rhodochrosite I've seen in years! The matrix "vug"
is covered with over a dozen fine cherry-red crystals! Measures 4.5 by 5.5 cm.
From Grube Wolf, Herdorf, Westfalen, Siegenland, Germany.
Come with old V. Hoffman label dated 1/14/1922. Ex. Leithauser Collection.
From a private collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

SUPERB!! Huge 5 by 5.5 cm lavender octahedral Fluorite on a matrix of Smoky Quartz points!
This specimen is flawless and incredibly aesthetic! The overall size is 11 cm by 10 cm and I am
told this is the best specimen to come out of a small 1999 find at Cantera Raurita in Pasto Bueno,
Peru. To find a Fluorite crystal of this size and quality on Smoky Quartz makes this incredibly rare!
From the A. Pasto Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

From the Wah Wah Mountains near Delta, Utah. Five semi-gemmy crystals grace this superb specimen!
Measures 7 cm by 7 cm in size with a 1.6 cm crystal at top and a 1.3 cm crystal laying horizontally.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Gorgeous dendritic Gold Crystals on white matrix with limonite from the Slumbering
Hills in Humboldt Co., Nevada. This is some of the most beautiful material I've seen in
recent years. The contrast between the matrix and the fine Gold is incredibly aesthetic
as the piece is framed perfectly by the brown matrix. Measures 2.8 cm by 1.6 cm.
From the Dr. H. Holmes Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Awesome Purple cubes of Fluorite with a misty accent in combination with Galena,
Sphalerite, and golden Siderite. From the Blackdene Mine in Weardale, England.
From the R. S. Carter collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Exceptional Calcite!! These calcites are crystal-clear to white and make for an amazing cluster!
From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa. One of the best and most aesthetic
colorless Calcite specimens I've seen from this famous locale! In excellent condition with
very few ticks to the crystals! On green Duftite matrix, this specimen measures 10.5 cm
by 15 cm in total size. Also comes with a customized, labeled base for display.
From a private collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

EXCEPTIONAL! Large cabinet specimen of Blue Barite crystals on Yellow Calcite!
The largest plate of Colorado Blue Calcite that I've ever seen! Almost every crystal is terminated
and complete and the color contrast between the Barite and the Calcite matrix is gorgeous!!
From a locality near Stoneham in Weld County, Colorado. Measures 22 cm by 20 cm in total size.
From the D. Sehu Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

A Fluorite and Calcite lover's dream come true!
Awesome and dramatic double terminated golden Calcites with a flowing
cluster of dark purple Fluorites across the top! From the Annabel-Lee Mine
in Hardin Co., IL, this unique and beautiful specimen measures 8" by 6.25".
From the Dr. H. Nishido Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Another dendritic Gold Crystals on white matrix with limonite from the Slumbering
Hills in Humboldt Co., Nevada. This is some of the most beautiful material I've seen in
recent years. The contrast between the matrix and the fine Gold is incredibly aesthetic
as the piece is framed perfectly by the brown matrix. Measures 3.6 cm by 2.5 cm.
From the A. Chan Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

From the Adelaide Mine in Dundas, Tasmania, Australia...
A superb cabinet specimen of fiery orange-red Crocoite on matrix.
Beautiful specimen measuring 4.75" by 3.5" in size and crystals everywhere!
From the M. Ragusky collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

The best plate of tabular Chinese Aquamarine I've ever seen!
Take a look at the Aqua cluster! This specimen features light blue Beryl, Calcite,
and Muscovite with a very aesthetic arrangement. Measures 4.75 by 6" in size!
From the Bao Feng Wu Mine in the Sichuan Prov. of China.
From the J. Webster Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Another Colorado RARITY!! Crystalline Gold Wires on Quartz matrix from Leadville!
This historic specimen is from the Little Jonny (Ibex) Mine, Idaho Park, Leadville, Lake County,
Colorado! How often do you find a Gold specimen from circa early 1900 Leadville? A very aesthetic
wire Gold measuring 3.6 cm by 2.5 cm in total size. A dream specimen for any Colorado collection!
From a Private Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

EXCEPTIONAL SILVER!! Thick, twirling wires of Silver atop Sulfide matrix with Quartz!
This is the rarest Silver that I own! This incredibly aesthetic specimen is from the old Silver
mines of California Gulch, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado! It measures 5 cm by 5.7 in
total size. The town of Leadville was actually built on Silver and Gold ore but in later days
became known for its Lead and Molybdenite. This specimen originates from the late 1800's
when Silver mining was all the rage. An amazing old timer that is as beautiful as it is historical.
Ex. Davidson, Raabe Collections.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

SUPERB! Rare specimen of ruby-red Proustite crystals with wire Gold on Pyrite and Galena matrix!
This is a Colorado Proustite specimen!! From the 1200' Level of the Smuggler-Union Mine, Marshall Basin
(elevation 12,600 ft) above Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado. This historic specimen is circa 1913!
Colorado Proustites are incredibly rare and specimens with this color richness are even rarer.
Measures 4.7 cm by 2.7 cm in size.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Incredible specimen of a large Apatite crystal atop a terminated Orthoclase with Mica.
Measures 4" by 3". A classic specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Perfect light blue tabular terminations of Celestite.
This natural work of art measures 2.75" tall and is from Rockwood, Michigan.
From the J. Webster collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Incredible Schorl Tourmaline which terminates through a double terminated Quartz crystal!
The closeup shows the fragile spikes growing through the Quartz. From Minas Gerais, Brazil.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Gorgeous gemmy Sulfur crystals with double terminations on Aragonite.
Measures 3.75" by 3.5". From the Racalniuto Mine in Sicily, Italy.
From the James Johnson Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Fantastic and large cluster of terminated Amazonite crystals!
This is one of the best cabinet size Amazonite specimens I've
come across. The terminations are sharp and complete and
the crystals bold and full of good color. Toss in a Smoky Quartz
and you have a multi-thousand dollar specimen. The main crystal
measures 9.5 cm tall with a 9 cm crystal laying across the top!
The entire specimen measures 10.5 cm by 11 cm by 8 cm in size.
From Lake George, Colorado.
From the Kevin Ward Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Long terminated blades of the RARE mineral Legrandite!
This exceptional specimen is from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
The glowing yellow blades measure nearly 2 cm in length! Overall, this
specimen measures a small cabinet 4 cm deep by 9 cm across. The crystals
are protected inside a geode-like Hematite pocket. Very attractive piece!
From the W. Logan Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

Fantastic combination of dark red Spessartine Garnet, Schorl, Muscovite and Albite!
A beautiful mix of minerals from Shingus, Gilgit, Pakistan. The Garnet at top measures
1 1/4 inches and leans against a black Schorl Tourmaline on both the top and bottom.
The Muscovite books are sharp and terminated as are the attached Albite crystals!
This cabinet specimen measures 11 cm by 7.5 cm in size!
Formally of the F. J. Barlow Collection.
From the M. Weill Collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

A scorpian-shaped crystalized Gold specimen on just a bit of Quartz.
Measuring 3.3 cm by 2.2 cm. It's from the Angels Camp in California.
From the J. Webster collection. Photography by Kevin Ward

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