Barite on Galena and Pyrite
stock #12.1-008
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca district
Huanzala,
Peru
12 x 6.7 CM (cabinet)
price: $330
From the William Pinch collection, a fine, undamaged and attractive Barite from the now classic finds at Huanzala. Dozens of delicate glassy Barites to 2 CM across densely cover the sulfide matrix. No damage, several of the Barite blades are dusted with sparkling pyrites. A choice specimen that is also affordable.
A fine, undamaged and esthetic specimen featuring a 4.2 CM gem crystal of glasslike yellow-green Brazilianite. Aside from simply enjoying a beautiful mineral, this is a good time for collectors to obtain a fine Brazilianite. Before the recent finds at Linopolis, these were very rare, expensive and highly sought after. They will certainly become rare again, and above average specimens will appreciate well.
SOLD Microcline (Amazonite) deep green
stock #SOLD 10.1-289
Lake George area, Teller County
Colorado,
United States
10 x 6.8 x 5.1 CM (cabinet)
price: $440
Most Colorado Amazonites are light blue but the very best have a very deep blue-green color. This specimen has that most desirable top color. The crystals reach to 3.5 CM and are clustered in an attractive grouping.
Epidote and Quartz
stock #10.1-336
Green Monster Mountain, Prince of Wales Island, Prince of Wales -outer K
Alaska,
United States
4.2 x 3.5 CM (miniature)
price: $185
A small but very pretty Alaskan Epidote. The largest crystal is 3.2 CM long, glassy bright and decorated with quartz crystals. There is contacting on the perimeter and rear of the specimen but the main crystals are sharp and undamaged. A nice, affordable example of an American classic.are
Cassiterite (gemmy)
stock #10.1-320
Ximeng County, Pu'er Prefecture
Yunnan,
China
5.8 x 3.5 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $260
Glass like gemmy Cassiterites up to 1.8 CM set on a contrasting matrix. It has become hard to find good Ximeng Cassiterites, they are distinctive and desirable, with higher luster than most any other locations. This is a good example that really shines in good light.
HOLD Rhodochrosite
stock #HOLD 8-PUR-820
Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province
Lima Department,
Peru
11.7 x 9 CM (cabinet)
price: $340
A big pink Rhodocrosite with sharp rhombs up to almost 2 CM. The main crystals are all in fine condition, there is some minimal outer edge damage that does not affect the display of the piece. Presents well from many angles, a really good quality affordable Peruvian specimen!
Brochantite (exceptional accicular crystals)
stock #10.1-260
Milpillas Mine, near Nacozari, Cuitaca, Municipio de Cananea
Sonora,
Mexico
6.6 x 4.6 x3.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $1400
An extraordinary, delicate, electric green brochantite from what may be the best discovery ever of the species. In person the color is an intense emerald green deeper than can be rendered on most computer monitors. Perfect condition, strong esthetics and intense color make this piece stand out in any display. There have been only a few small pockets of Brochantite over the past few years at Milpillas which is far better known for incredible azurites. There have been very few fine specimens in these finds, and none recently. Without a doubt these will be regarded as some of the best of the specie ever seen, and are a fine affordable investment. This specimen can be shipped with special arrangements but it is far safer to deliver in person at a major show or by other arrangement.
Erythrite (fine crystals)
stock #12.1-003
Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province
Souss- Massa- Draa Region,
Morocco
5.3 x 3 CM (small cabinet/ large miniature)
price: $730
From the Wm. Pinch Collection, a superb small specimen. Bright lustrous, undamaged Erythrite crystals to 1.3 CM in size on contrasting matrix. The sharp dark purple-magenta colored prisms are gemmy and perfectly terminated. Really fine Bou Azzer Erythrites are the best ever found for the species, and far less expensive than lesser specimens from the old classic locations. A great value.
