Fluorapatite and Dolomite w. minor Geothite
stock #9.1-009
Dache, (Dassu), Haramoush Mts.
Gilgit, Northern Areas,
Pakistan
6.1 x 2.9 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $475
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
A cluster of delicate pink Fluorapatites in fadden-like chains are the base for a few well placed Dolomite crystals. In exceptional condition, the apatites are lusterous, glassy, gemmy and pristine. The architecture of the specimen is esthetic and eyecatching. A dusting of micro sized Geothite rossettes adds a futher interest. A great example of an Alpine cleft crystals, this was a small find as is typical of alpine discoveries, and only produced a few good pieces. This is one of the best I saw.
Pyromorphite
stock #9.1-171
Les Farges, Correze
,
France
8.3 x 4.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $950
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
Attractive and well defined, this is classic style pyromorphite from Les Farges. Fine, sharp and distinctive,the largest crystals on this reach 1.8 CM. Color ranges from a reddish-orange thru olive-green and mustard yellow. The crystals are arranged on slender fingers of Geothite which is specific of older Les Farges pieces. There are a couple of broken crystals but all the main, prominent pyros are perfect. The minor damage also keeps this from being a very expensive piece, yet it can be hidden by choice of display angle. Esthetic and affordable for what is often a costly form of Pyromorphite!
Rhodochrosite (Gemmy)
stock #9.1-170
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province
Lima Department,
Peru
5.6 x 4.2 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $600
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
Bright red rhodos are well placed on contrasting matrix. Ex William Pinch Specimen with label. Gemmy and attractive, a fine and esthetic miniature from the famous Peruvian finds of the early 1980's. No noticable damage by naked eye, this is a very very nice miniature!
Purple Adamite with Lotharmeyerite
stock #7 FE- 130
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi,
Durango,
Mexico
6.4 x 4.8 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $750
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
Rich, deep color purple Adamite is super rare and highly desirable. From the one time find of 1981, This specimen has several fine, sharp glass-like crystals to 1.2 CM long aranged in clusters on a contrasting matrix. Micro crystals of the rare mineral Lotharmeyerite are also scattered about on all sides. In excellent condition damage wise, this is a fine example of one of the "holy grail" species that will not break the bank.
Rose Quartz
stock #8-DK-080
Pitorra Claim, Laranjeiras, Galileia, Doce Valley
Minas Gerais,
Brazil
5 x 4.1 CM (miniature)
price: $280
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
Rose quartz crystalized in a cluster with micro sprays of Eosphorite. Nice color and arrangement. Rose Quartz in crystals is only known from a few places and is very rare in general.
Cubic Magnetite with Sphalerite, talc etc.
stock #9.1-083
ZCA Mine number 4, Balmat, Balmat-Edwards District, St. Lawrence, Co.
New York,
United States
6.4 x 4.3 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $250
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
The best USA magnetites are these unique cubic crystals. Good ones are not common. This example has lusterous and fine crystals that reach 1.4 CM. Displayable from several sides, one face has a contrasting Talc that sets off the dark Magnetite well. Far better than average condition, but with damage at the outer edges and contacts/chipping can be seen. Since the magnetite here is exceptionally fragile, this degree of damage is actually very minimal, and the piece is a fine example of a rare form and a classic occurance. Ex. Ernie Schlicter, 1970's vintage.
Spessartine Garnet (Floater with complex crystal form)
stock #8DK-031
Navegadora Mine, Penha do Norte, Conseheiro Pena, Doce Valley
Minas Gerais,
Brazil
5.6 x 4 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $380
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
From the famous find of more than 20 years ago, this is a very good example of deep blood-red Spessartine. It is fully crystallized on all sides ("floater") and shows incredible geometric growth steps of several types. This one is as close to perfect as I have seen, some areas of chipping can be found with magnification but not easilly seen by naked eye. Very good value!
Quartz v. Amethyst with Epidote
stock #7AE-265
Piedras Parado, Las Vigas
Veracruz,
Mexico
5.5 x 5.4 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $140
Esthetics! Nov. 2009
Las Vigas Amethyst is some of the finest and most attractive known. These are modern classics. The location has been intermitantly prolific, which helps make these more affordable compared to most other locales. This one is an attractive older piece with the main crystal being a scepter 3.8 CM tall. Sharp and undamaged, this has good color and sits well.
