| GALLERY 4 |
| click on pic to enlarge |
| click on pic to enlarge |
| click on pic to enlarge |
| click on pic to enlarge |
#03 / CUPRITE - $375
Tsumeb, Namibia
8.5 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm.
A fine, undamaged plate of Cuprite crystals on underlying matrix with crystals to a cm on edge. The lighting has accentuated the red
color a bit, but the red color is definitely there. Tsumeb cuprites of this caliber are very uncommon on the market and this one
would be a fine addition to a Tsumeb collection.
Tsumeb, Namibia
8.5 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm.
A fine, undamaged plate of Cuprite crystals on underlying matrix with crystals to a cm on edge. The lighting has accentuated the red
color a bit, but the red color is definitely there. Tsumeb cuprites of this caliber are very uncommon on the market and this one
would be a fine addition to a Tsumeb collection.
| click on pic to enlarge |
#09 / SPHALERITE - $95
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee
9 x 6 x 4 cm.
A choice cabinet specimen of brilliant, undamaged, large Sphalerite crystals from this very famous, closed mine complex.
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee
9 x 6 x 4 cm.
A choice cabinet specimen of brilliant, undamaged, large Sphalerite crystals from this very famous, closed mine complex.
#07 / BERYL - $120
Xuebaoding Mtn., Pingwu Co., Sichuan Prov., China
7 x 5 x 3 cm.
A group of about a half dozen very lustrous, gemmy Beryl crystals with associated Muscovite blades. No damage except
around the periphery where it separated from other crystals. Very nice piece.
Xuebaoding Mtn., Pingwu Co., Sichuan Prov., China
7 x 5 x 3 cm.
A group of about a half dozen very lustrous, gemmy Beryl crystals with associated Muscovite blades. No damage except
around the periphery where it separated from other crystals. Very nice piece.
#11 / SPHALERITE - $60
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi Prov., Ancash Dept., Peru
8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm.
By far, one of the nicest Sphalerite specimens I've had from Peru. This beauty has very bright (better than the
pics), undamaged crystals nicely distributed over contrasting white Quartz cover matrix. Very Choice.
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi Prov., Ancash Dept., Peru
8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm.
By far, one of the nicest Sphalerite specimens I've had from Peru. This beauty has very bright (better than the
pics), undamaged crystals nicely distributed over contrasting white Quartz cover matrix. Very Choice.
#10 / STILBITE - $18
Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, New Jersey
4.5 x 4 x 5 cm.
An aesthetic 3 cm Stilbite crystal tops this excellent miniature from the old Paterson, NJ locale. Small Laumontites also present.
Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, New Jersey
4.5 x 4 x 5 cm.
An aesthetic 3 cm Stilbite crystal tops this excellent miniature from the old Paterson, NJ locale. Small Laumontites also present.
GALLERY
#03 / RHODOCHROSITE - $60
El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Mexico
9.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
A Mexican Rhodo from finds about 30 years ago. Nice coverage of undamaged rhombs from this famous locale.
El Potosi Mine, Santa Eulalia, Mexico
9.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
A Mexican Rhodo from finds about 30 years ago. Nice coverage of undamaged rhombs from this famous locale.
| click on pic to enlarge |
#05 / CALCITE - $20
Chihuahua, Mexico
6 x 8 x 5 cm.
A neat branching growth of calcite crystals from the mid 1970's.
Chihuahua, Mexico
6 x 8 x 5 cm.
A neat branching growth of calcite crystals from the mid 1970's.
| click on pic to enlarge |
| click on pic to enlarge |
#08/ BARITE - $55
Xikuangshan Mine, Lengshuijiang, China
7 x 7.5 x 5 cm.
A cabinet size Barite group on matrix with crystals to about 2 cm. Very minor edge wear in a couple spots. Very nice luster
and form.
Xikuangshan Mine, Lengshuijiang, China
7 x 7.5 x 5 cm.
A cabinet size Barite group on matrix with crystals to about 2 cm. Very minor edge wear in a couple spots. Very nice luster
and form.
| click on pic to enlarge |
#37 / CALCITE - $25
Leiping, Guiyang, Hunan Prov., China
5.6 x 4 x 3.8 cm
This specimen features a sharp, lustrous double terminated crystal on a dark matrix. The Calcites are lightly tinted a red color from hematite. This is an older
specimen acquired in 2000 and probably mined in 1999 or earlier.
Leiping, Guiyang, Hunan Prov., China
5.6 x 4 x 3.8 cm
This specimen features a sharp, lustrous double terminated crystal on a dark matrix. The Calcites are lightly tinted a red color from hematite. This is an older
specimen acquired in 2000 and probably mined in 1999 or earlier.
#06 / ANDRADITE - $50
Sandare, Sage, Cercle do Nioro, Kayes Region, Mali
5.6 x 4 x 3.8 cm
This is a very three dimensional group of intergrown garnet crystals on a thin slab of matrix. It is complete all around and the pics show the group from all sides.
The crystals are clean and sharp as can be seen and it displays very well. Choice.
Sandare, Sage, Cercle do Nioro, Kayes Region, Mali
5.6 x 4 x 3.8 cm
This is a very three dimensional group of intergrown garnet crystals on a thin slab of matrix. It is complete all around and the pics show the group from all sides.
The crystals are clean and sharp as can be seen and it displays very well. Choice.
| click on pic to enlarge |