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Amazing specimen of Silver pseudomorphing after Acanthite crystals!
This is a tremendous Silver pseudo and the first I have seen from the Rayas Mine. The Native Silver has
pseudomorphed the majority of the Acanthite and also appears as small wires atop the crystal surfaces.
The habit of the Acanthites is somewhat hoppered and this has been well preserved by the Native Silver.
Interestingly enough, there is also Calcite present in the center of the specimen and a small purple Fluorite.
From the San Juan de Rayas Mine (Rayas Mine), Guanajuato, Mun. de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5.7 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Ex. Romero, Stoudt Mineral Collections
Price $4500

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

Elongated stalactites of reddish-orange Calcite!
This fine specimen displays at least five terminated stalactites, measuring to
6.5 cm at the center. The tips are complete and well rounded and any incomplete
crystals are limited to the back side where the specimen was trimmed from its host
matrix. The surfaces are slightly matted and the soft luster is subdued and satiny.
From Alzada, Carter County, Montana.
Measures 6.7 cm by 3.8 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Price $895

Rare! Traslucent green octahedrons of Fluorite on white Quartz!
This is the first and only specimen of Fluorite I've seen from this rare locality near Austin in
the great state of Nevada. I know Austin as a famous locality for Silver minerals but this obscure
Fluorite find appeared in the marketplace a couple of decades ago and quickly disappeared. There
are over half a dozen octahedrons of grassy-green Fluorite here, with the largest of these measuring
right at 4.3 cm in size. They also exhibit a bluish-purple fluorescence under UV lighting. Overall the
specimen sits well and is in very good condition with matted surfaces. Only 3 examples on mindat.org.
From a locality near Austin, Iowa Canyon District, Lander Co., Nevada.
Measures 8.5 cm by 6.5 cm by 5.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Trimingham Mineral Collection (Acquired in 1992)
Price $1850

Gorgeous crystals of gemmy golden Calcite on reddish Sphalerite crystal covered matrix!
This is a Tri-State classic, featuring transparent golden Calcites, some with internal phantoming. The crystals
are beautifully striated with a super glassy luster. The terminations are complete with barely a contact anywhere.
From Joplin Field, Tri-State District, Jasper County, Missouri.
Measures 14 cm by 12.3 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. H. A. Ford Mineral Collection with original label
Price $2850

Rare specimen featuring slightly pink rhombs of brilliantly lustrous Calcite in cluster with Sphalerite and Quartz!
This is a difficult locality to collect because very few Calcites appear in the marketplace. This specimen probably
dates back to the 1960's or earlier. The largest rhombs are penetrating and almost appear to be twins. The crystal
in the center measures nearly 7 cm in size! In excellent condition with a wet, almost waxy looking surface luster.
From the Gibraltar Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 9 cm by 6 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $1500

Gorgeous golden Fluorite with color zoning surrounding Sphalerite and Calcite crystals!
A beautiful combination to say the least. This fine Fluorite has a rich, bright golden coloration with
lavender zoning on many of the gemmy cubes. It surrounds a large Sphalerite in the center and hosts
a smaller Sphalerite crystal near the top. The larger Sphalerite is accenting by doubly terminated,
light yellow Calcite crystals. In very good condition overall with only trimming edge contacting.
From the Ozark-Mahoning Mine, Cave-In-Rock Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois.
Measures 9.5 cm by 7.5 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Trimingham Mineral Collection (Acquired in 1968)
Price $2450

Fine specimen featuring Silver ps after Dycrasite!
This specimen caught my eye at the show because it looked so much like a Chlorargyrite
in form, texture, and color. It's actually Silver pseudomorphing Dycrasite crystals and one
of the most unique specimens of this material that I've seen. The display side crystals are
short and flat-topped with a slight texture. These rise upwards from a matrix consisting of
dendritic Silver crystals, imparting the specimen with a two sided personality. There's a really
neat vug near the right side which is completely lined with crystals. This is one of my favorites.
From Príbram, Central Bohemia Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Measures 6.2 cm by 8 cm by 3.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Fred Meissner Mineral Collection
Price $1850

Super fine specimen of crystalline Native Silver with white Calcite!
This specimen is crystalline dendritic form in all its wonder and glory. It's incredibly aesthetic
and the sharp crystal dendrites are some of the best I've seen recently from this classic locality.
From the White Pine Mine, Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Measures 3.5 cm by 4 cm by .8 cm in total size.
Ex. LaBerge Mineral Collection
Price $1500

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 $4500

Impressive specimen featuring Cerussite crystals on Barite!
Glassy crystals of translucent Cerussite with sharp reflective faces and a golden coloration.
There are at least a dozen crystals here, measuring to 3.2 cm in size, with some hoppering
along the edges. They sit atop a matrix of pinkish Barite blades with burnt orange accenting.
Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 9 cm by 7 cm by 3.6 cm in total size.
Price $2450

Fine radial clusters of Pseudomalachite with Dioptase on tan matrix!
These fine clusters are lustrous and reflect the light along the length of their radial
structures, creating an intense rolling flash. The color of the Pseudomalachite is an
Emerald-green and there is translucency along the edges of each cluster. In excellent
condition with some small crystals of Dioptase and Quartz scattered about the matrix.
From the Harquahala Mine, Harquahala Mts., near Salome, La Paz County, Arizona.
Measures 5.3 cm by 9.3 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Jack Parnau, Trimingham Mineral Collections
Price $785

Aesthetic specimen featuring Native Copper crystals sitting atop matrix!
This is a borderline large cabinet sized specimen and it is incredibly attractive in both form and color!
The specimen is very crystalline and the majority of the surfaces are reddish in color, indicating the
presence of micro-Cuprite. I love the way the Native Copper climbs the matrix and rises upwards above
it near the center point. The overall visual impact is striking and very sculptural. The fine coating of
Cuprite also means the color will remain constant and remain reddish-brown. This is a specimen that
could actually be displayed from either side. If you turn the specimen around, you have the appearance
of Native Copper crystals perched atop matrix. I prefer the side shown in the photograph however.
From the N. W. Extension, Morenci Mine, Copper Mtn Dist., Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona.
Measures 16.4 cm by 13.8 cm by 6.2 cm in total size.
Price $1850

Scarce specimen of lustrous Allargentum crystals on sparkling matrix!
Allargentum is a Silver-Antimony mineral which isn't seen as often as I would like.
This specimen features lustrous, distinct crystals which show well against the drusy-like
matrix. Some of the crystal faces appear "etched" but I think this is only matrix influence.
From Hartenstein, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.1 cm by 5.4 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Price $985

Very rare combination featuring Argentite ps. after Galena with Realgar and Xanthoconite crystals on Barite!
Xanthoconite is a rare Silver Arsenic Sulfide (Ag₃AsS₃). These rare specimens came to market years ago and
only a few good ones were available at that time. They've long since disappeared and I haven't seen one in
almost a decade. The Xanthoconite can be seen scattered about atop the Barite blades near the Argentite
which has completely pseudomorphed and taken on the habit of the Galena cubes. Red Proustite crystals
are also present on this unique Silver specimen, displaying a close association with the Xanthoconite.
From the Alte Hoffnung Gottes Mine, Kleinvoigtsberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $3500

Glowing scepter crystal of Quartz var. Citrine perched atop a dark Smoky Quartz point!
This perfectly formed and boldly phantomed scepter crystal is a gorgeous example of Halluluah Junction
Citrine. Very aesthetic and in excellent condition with a rich, vibrant color and glassy, lustrous faces.
The interiors are completely gemmy to the point that you can read through the scepter like orange glass.
From Hallelujah Junction pit, Red Rock, Lassen County, California.
Measures 6.6 cm by 2.8 cm by 2.4 cm in total size.
Price $1850

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Gorgeous specimen featuring gem golden Calcite crystals with Quartz var. Amethyst!
A wonderful combination piece which displays a cluster of golden Calcites with some of the sharpest,
most distinct phantoms I've seen in a long time. A sparkling micro-crystalline coating of Hematite sprays
outlines the earlier terminations which are now visible through the gemmy, glassy Calcite exteriors. This
cluster sits alongside a gemmy purple cluster of Amethyst crystals which display some of their own internal
phantoming. There are also two additional isolated Amethyst crystals atop the Calcites. In excellent condition.
From Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai region, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Measures 9 cm by 11 cm by 7.2 cm in total size.
Price $5500

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Rare specimen featuring a large, gemmy, golden Barite crystal on Chalcopyrite matrix!
This is something of an oddity because I've never seen a golden Barite from this locality, especially
one with gemminess. Some brownish Barite specimens were found at this mine a couple years ago but
nothing of this quality and color that I know of. The Barite at top is very glassy and lustrous with good
transparency. It measures 3.6 cm in size and sits atop a matrix of coated Chalcopyrite crystals. No damage.
From Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane mining area, Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 4.6 cm by 5.3 cm by 3.9 cm in total size.
Price $1500

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Large gemmy Topaz crystal with smaller Topaz crystals on Feldspar!
This is a beautiful specimen featuring a colorless Topaz measuring 5.3 cm in size.
It displays a gemmy transparent top half with a tremendous internal brilliance. Several
smaller gemmy Topaz crystals can be seen above the main crystal. In excellent condition
with the bottom of the largest Topaz terminating into the host Feldspar matrix. Very nice!
From Dassu, Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Area of Pakistan.
Measures 11.1 cm by 5.5 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Webb Mineral Collection
Price $1500

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Aesthetic combination of Golden Fluorite cubes with two crystal clusters of pinkish-white Barite blades!
I found two of these beautiful combo plates (the other appears in the first showroom) and both exhibited
the really neat Barite clusters. The Barite is covered ever so slightly by a pinkish Hematite accenting and
the Fluorite cubes are pure golden and transparent with a strong rolling surface luster. In excellent condition.
From Aouli, Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 10.8 cm by 7.3 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.
Price $1500

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Aesthetic specimen featuring a pristine Calcite perched atop Siderite stalactites over Quartz!
This is a beautiful combination Calcite. It sits high atop Siderite crystal stalactites which have
grown around Quartz crystals on a matrix of Sphalerite. There also appears to be Pyrite along
the back edge. The Calcite is lustrous and translucent, measuring nearly 7 cm in width. A few
smaller Calcite crystals are situated around the base and the specimen is in excellent condition.
From the Turt Mine, Turt, Negresti-Oas, Oas Mts, Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania.
Measures 6.7 cm by 7.1 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $985

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Lovely specimen featuring a colorless Fluorite sitting atop yellow Quartz crystals!
This is a specimen that is both attractive and interesting since both the Fluorite and
Quartz crystals display modification. The Quartz is yellowish in color, with stepped,
lustrous crystals faces. The Fluorites are transparent and crystal-clear with complete
faces on all sides. Even the back side is complete with just a hint of etching. Very nice!
From the Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.
Measures 7 cm by 3.8 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Price $895

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Scarce specimen featuring two Golden Calcites tucked between layers of limestone matrix!
The Calcites are aesthetically situated between the matrix layers with Dolomite crystal accents
around the periphery and atop the matrix. The Calcites are both in excellent condition with a
good amount of transparent gemminess and a glowing coloration. The faces have a slight texture
with a rolling luster. Very nice piece! This locality is quite famous for its Herkimer Diamond Mines
but Calcite specimens are pretty rare. Mindat.org only has two examples of Calcite for the locale.
From Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer County, New York.
Measures 9.7 cm by 5.3 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.
Price $1500

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Lustrous crystalline balls of yellowish-green Siderite atop Smoky Quartz points!
This is a flashy old French classic featuring super sparkle and brilliance atop the nearly
pristine Siderite clusters. The crystalline balls are mostly yellow with just a slight hint of
green. They climb the transparent gemmy Smoky crystal points which cover the matrix
beneath. I don't see many of these classics in the marketplace. In excellent condition.
From Laguépie, Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées, France.
Measures 8 cm by 7.6 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Gilles Emringer Collection
Price $1500

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Spectacular cabinet plate featuring a large complex Calcite crystal with Pyrite on Marcasite clusters!
A wonderful old classic Calcite from the classic American mining locality of Galena, Illinois! I rarely find
specimens from Galena and Calcite are quite rare. This specimen dates back to the early 1900s and there
are only two specimens of Calcite shown on for the locality on Mindat.org. This specimen is much better
than either one of those. The Calcite is complex in form and large sized at 6 cm in size. It is translucent
with a silky luster and displays multiple steps which are accented by a sprinkling of Pyrite and Marcasite
crystals. Hosting the large Calcite is a matrix consisting of bronze and golden colored Marcasite crystals in
Cluster. The specimen has a beautiful look and is one of the more unique Calcite specimens from the show!
From Galena, Galena District, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Measures 11 cm by 14 cm by 5.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Charles M. Noll Mineral Collection
Price $2850

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