| New Gallery 1 - December 8, 2011 |
GALLERY
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#23 / MANGANOCALCITE - $65
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi Prov., Ancash Dept., Pery
9 x 7 x 3.5 cm
A dense coverage of light pink crystals of Manganese rich Calcite crystals cover a matrix rich in crystalized Quartz and Sphalerite. Added to my collection in 1992, this is obviously
from finds of 20+ years ago when impressive specimens like this were much more available than they are on todays market.
Pachapaqui, Bolognesi Prov., Ancash Dept., Pery
9 x 7 x 3.5 cm
A dense coverage of light pink crystals of Manganese rich Calcite crystals cover a matrix rich in crystalized Quartz and Sphalerite. Added to my collection in 1992, this is obviously
from finds of 20+ years ago when impressive specimens like this were much more available than they are on todays market.
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#19 / QUARTZ - $15
Roswell, New Mexico
3.3 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm
This is a most interesting little quartz from a place more often known for "UFO'S" . Got two of these in an exchange back in 1977 and never saw any others since
then, so thats all I know about them. The crystal here is 1.5 cm long and doubly terminated with this sort of salmon coloration that I assume is from Hematite. The
crystal had been encased in what appears to be a marble matrix which was removed to expose this neat little quartz.
Roswell, New Mexico
3.3 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm
This is a most interesting little quartz from a place more often known for "UFO'S" . Got two of these in an exchange back in 1977 and never saw any others since
then, so thats all I know about them. The crystal here is 1.5 cm long and doubly terminated with this sort of salmon coloration that I assume is from Hematite. The
crystal had been encased in what appears to be a marble matrix which was removed to expose this neat little quartz.
#20 / QUARTZ -
Roswell, New Mexico
5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
This is a most interesting little quartz from a place more often known for "UFO'S" . Got two of these in an exchange back in 1977 and never saw any others since
then, so thats all I know about them. This specimen hosts 3 separate groups of these salmon colored (hematite included?) quartz crystals which have been exposed
from the enclosing matrix.
Roswell, New Mexico
5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
This is a most interesting little quartz from a place more often known for "UFO'S" . Got two of these in an exchange back in 1977 and never saw any others since
then, so thats all I know about them. This specimen hosts 3 separate groups of these salmon colored (hematite included?) quartz crystals which have been exposed
from the enclosing matrix.
#45 / QUARTZ w/ Epidote - $90
Hongquizheng, Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China
9.5 x 5 x 5 cm.
Water clear pristine Quartz crystals of the highest quality with olive green epidote. Very choice.
Hongquizheng, Meigu, Sichuan Prov., China
9.5 x 5 x 5 cm.
Water clear pristine Quartz crystals of the highest quality with olive green epidote. Very choice.
#31 / QUARTZ -
Paradon, Coahuila, Mexico
8.5 x 6 x 4 cm
A fenster, or "window" quartz, complete all around and in pristine condition. A very complex crystal group with some clay inclusions and window faces over the entire specimen.
Much better in hand as these fenster crystals can be displayed in numerous positions. Very fine example of this type of quartz.
Paradon, Coahuila, Mexico
8.5 x 6 x 4 cm
A fenster, or "window" quartz, complete all around and in pristine condition. A very complex crystal group with some clay inclusions and window faces over the entire specimen.
Much better in hand as these fenster crystals can be displayed in numerous positions. Very fine example of this type of quartz.
#03 / PREHNITE & EPIDOTE - $45
Djouga, Bufaulabe Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali
3 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm.
A 2.8 diameter ball of lime green Prehnite sits on a 3 cm lomg double terminated Epidote crystal. Excelent small miniature.
Djouga, Bufaulabe Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali
3 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm.
A 2.8 diameter ball of lime green Prehnite sits on a 3 cm lomg double terminated Epidote crystal. Excelent small miniature.
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#07 / CELESTITE - $15
Meckley Quarry, Mandata, Pennsylvania
6.5 x 2 x 3 cm.
A doubly terminated Celestite crystal measuring 2.3 x 1.4 x 1.7 cm on matrix. The crystal is light blue with complex terminations. I self collected this about the early 1980's.
Meckley Quarry, Mandata, Pennsylvania
6.5 x 2 x 3 cm.
A doubly terminated Celestite crystal measuring 2.3 x 1.4 x 1.7 cm on matrix. The crystal is light blue with complex terminations. I self collected this about the early 1980's.
#08 / HUEBNERITE & Quartz - $25
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad Dept., Peru
6 x 3 x 2 cm.
A 1.5 cm Huebnerite plus several other smaller ones are nested among clear quartz crystals on this nice miniature from the finds in
2010.
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad Dept., Peru
6 x 3 x 2 cm.
A 1.5 cm Huebnerite plus several other smaller ones are nested among clear quartz crystals on this nice miniature from the finds in
2010.
#10 / CERUSSITE - $85
Tsumeb, Namibia
3.6 x 4 x 3.2 cm.
A reticulated Cerussite with two twinned snowflake crystals on matrix. These cerussites are particulary gemmy, so much so that it was difficult getting proper pictures because
of the transparency. The underlying matrix can be seen through the crystals. These crystals are slightly smokey, brilliantly lustrous and completely undamaged. No dings or
nicks anywhere. Matrix cerussites from Tsumeb are not very common as most crystals separate from the matrix upon removal during collecting.
Tsumeb, Namibia
3.6 x 4 x 3.2 cm.
A reticulated Cerussite with two twinned snowflake crystals on matrix. These cerussites are particulary gemmy, so much so that it was difficult getting proper pictures because
of the transparency. The underlying matrix can be seen through the crystals. These crystals are slightly smokey, brilliantly lustrous and completely undamaged. No dings or
nicks anywhere. Matrix cerussites from Tsumeb are not very common as most crystals separate from the matrix upon removal during collecting.
#01 / GALENA - $48
Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri
7 x 5 x 5 cm.
A fine old Galena from the early 90's. The larger crystal is 3 cm on edge. Good luster, form and aesthetics.
Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri
7 x 5 x 5 cm.
A fine old Galena from the early 90's. The larger crystal is 3 cm on edge. Good luster, form and aesthetics.
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