Fluellite with Wavellite
stock #15.1-1098-(SM4424)
Willard mine, Willard District. Pershing County
Nevada,
United States
7 x 4.6 x 3.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $275
Pre Holiday 2017
A quite rare mineral not often seen for sale in esthetic specimens, this is a fine and rich specimen of Fluellite. The crystals are sharp, transparent and well formed colorless although a few have a slight yellow tinge. Balls of greenish Wavellite are present and a few other small needle crystals probably Minyulite but not verified. the crystals are in fine condition being protected in the central vug of this specimen.
Beryl - highly etched gem crystal
stock #17.1-296
Hohenstein Massif, Omaruru District
Erongo Region,
Namibia
8.8 x 2.6 x 2.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $1500
Pre Holiday 2017
A very odd, beautiful and choice gem Beryl that reminds of the famed Ukrainian Heliodor, yet this is an Erongo specimen. In fine condition, all sides of this crystal are stepped and etched with complex, faceted faces. Close to 100 percent facetable gem grade transparency and 44 grams of green to yellowish color, like a midpoint between Aquamarine and Heliodor. We recently (2017) obtained this in Namibia where it was the best and largest of a single pocket. So far there seems to be no more. Doubly terminated (crudely) and in our experience, unique.
Smithsonite- Cobaltoan
stock #17.1-329
Tsumeb
Otjikoto Region,
Namibia
3.2 x 1.6 x 1.8 CM (small miniature/ large thumbnail (toenail))
price: $360
Pre Holiday 2017
The rare intense color most desired for a fine Cobaltoan Smithsonite. Well crystallized and in perfect condition this is a classic Tsumeb specimen with first rate esthetics. Rich purple-pink hue and 360 degree display ability give this thumbnail top marks. Choice and better in person.
A superb, specimen from a classic locality, Ex Harvard University , Dr L.C. Wyman and Doug Ervin collections. Perfect and sharp textbook form Sphalerite crystal 3.3 CM across is perched estheticly on matrix. Complete on all sides this has excellent display impact. Classic Tri-state specimen that turns a black mineral into a striking presentation.
Mimetite
stock #A-26-007
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Sanjiang
Guangdong Province,
China
3.3 x 2.9 x 2.2 CM (small miniature/ large thumbnail (toenail))
price: $550
Pre Holiday 2017
A well formed cluster of undamaged Mimetite crystals on matrix from the famed finds in 2003-4 at Pingtouling. Since the mine collapsed some years ago these specimen have become highly desirable and much appreciated. This is a choice and undamaged toenail or small miniature with excellent orange yellow color and perfect form. A modern classic.
SOLD Fluorite - zoned, classic yellow-purple
stock #SOLD AX-29-058
Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County
Illinois,
United States
6.1 x 4.9 x 4.1 CM (cabinet)
price: $0
Pre Holiday 2017
An American classic, sharp Fluorite with excellent color and form from the Minerva #1. Complex cubic stepping and hoppers on several faces and a few Chalcopyrite crystals add a nice accent. The Fluorite cubes are very sharp, in fine condition, colorful and translucent to transparent. Looks great from several angles and with backlighting is really dramatic. The photos here are NOT backlit so it looks as it will in a typical display without special lighting. Sadly such quality Illinois Fluorites are fast becoming rare and expensive. No damage except on the underside where it was attached, this is choice and clean on all display faces.
Amethyst phantom with Apophyllite crystals
stock #17.1-086
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg area,
Erongo Region,
Namibia
6 x 1.9 x 1.4 CM (cabinet)
price: $750
Pre Holiday 2017
A fine and unusual Brandburg type amethyst crystal in perfect condition, with the very rare addition of Apophyllite crystals on some faces. Classic and esthetic, this is the best example I have seen of this uncommon association. The Apophyllite is gem clear and sharp, most are doubly terminated and all are very lustrous. In the Quartz, movable internal bubbles (enhydro) are a nice bonus. The Goboboseb region has produced lots of Amethysts but the quality, esthetics, condition and the Apophyllites make this one stand out from the crowd. Choice.
Erythrite - accicular form clusters
stock #17.1-681
Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province
Draa-Tafilalet Region,
Morocco
5.3 x 3.4 x 2 CM (cabinet)
price: $1100
Pre Holiday 2017
A superb, delicate and bright mass of slender crystals of Erythrite in exceptional condition. Sharp elongate crystals in radiating masses and loose sprays are densely packed on matrix. Not at all typical esthetics, this is a striking, attractive specimen. The worlds best Erythrite used to come from Bou Azzer, now rare to see in this quality level. Choice.
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