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Calcite (frosted) on Quartz
stock #9.1-258
Rossie Lead Mine, St. Lawrence Co.
New York, United States
4.8 x 4 CM (miniature)
price: $250


From the classic old locality of Rossie that was active from 1830 to 1860. A nicely frosted main crystal with a few smaller on the sides sits on a Quartz matrix. No damage, good clarity and some internal rainbows . This seems to be an untwinned crystal that was less common at Rossie. Calcites from here were used in many crystallographic illustrations and studies in the classic literature. These are rarely available now.

Fluorite (Pink- Orange Octahedral) on Muscovite
stock #9.1-166
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley
Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan
8.4 x 6.7 CM (cabinet)
price: $670


A single modified octahedron (3 CM) of Fluorite set esthetically in a nest of Muscovite blades. The Fluorite has a slight frosting but is very clear internally and the color is especially unusual, being pinkish with an orange hue. At quick glance this can even look like a Scheelite. Overall in good condition, there are some rough areas from muscovite contacts as seen in the photos, they are not distracting. For any Fluorite or Pakistani suite, this is a very desirable addition.

Sphalerite
stock #AC-017
Joplin Field, Tri State District, Jasper County
Missouri, United States
8.6 x 5.4 x 3.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $325


A brilliant and pristine red Sphalerite from the classic Tri State district. Even though this was once easilly available it was not usually as attractive as this piece. The mines have been closed for decades now and is now quite uncommon to find any good USA "ruby jack". A sizable vug of 7.5 Cm across is packed with lusterous sparkling Ruby color crystals that reach 1.1 CM however most are smaller. No damage, great esthetics and all crystals are translucent. There are some saddle shape Dolomites and a sprinkling of Chalcopyrite as well for a nice contrast. The back of the matrix block has a nice display of Sphalerite as well (6 CM across), and would be an excellent piece on its own. Very classy color and great eye appeal as well as being an affordable classic US piece!

Sphalerite (Cleiophane) with Galena
stock #9.1-154
Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mts.
Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
6.7 x 4.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $350


A big (2.9 CM) yellow-green Sphalerite compound crystal sits perfectly on a matrix of galena and some quartz.. Outstanding condition, this is rare older Madan material that is not often available.

Tourmaline (Elbaite) in stacked prisms
stock #8.1-449
Golconda Pegmatite district, Governador Valadares, Doce Valley
Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.9 x 1.6 CM (miniature)
price: $425


A fine zoned green gem crystal with a remarkable and rare termination. This looks like a reversed scepter as the inner termination rises above the base prism. Very sharp and clean, there are some very tiny chips on a few edges but not distracting at all. Pretty much all gem with green color ranging from yellowish to a deeper bottle green color.

Wulfenite
stock #8.1-348
Tuokexun County, Tulufan Prefecture
Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
6 x 4.8 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $600


Rich deep orange color and glassy luster make this a very good eye-catcher. Crystals reach 2.4 CM in with many complete and well positioned. There is damage but in context it is easy to overlook, yet it keeps this from a much higher price point.

Wulfenite
stock #8.1-337
Tuokexun County, Tulufan Prefecture
Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
6.8 x 5.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $600


A very unusual and attractive Wulfenite of exceptional delicacy. This is an unusual habit for this find (and almost all Wulfenite localities) that is a little like some older San Fransisco Mine and Tiger pieces, but not quite. This habit has irregular shaped blades with thin, tapered edges and seem to be complexly recrystallized and so seem very rounded and less geometric. The crystals are insanely thin sometimes thinner than a piece of paper. Consequentially there is edge damage in many areas, and some breakage but many of the larger crystals are relatively good and complete. For this ultra delicate style this is the best condition example I have seen, it is a good piece for the collector who seeks the unusual and can accept some damage.

Wulfenite
stock #8.1-342-(stk)
Tuokexun County, Tulufan Prefecture
Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
4.9 x 4 CM (miniature)
price: $1250


Fantastic bright red-orange color and eye-catching form, this is a very 3- dimensional crystal cluster. There is almost no matrix, just interlocked bright Wulfenite. Some damage can be found but not badly detracting most of the major crystals are quite good and the overall quality is fine. This Wulfenite has unusual geometric outlines on some crystals that show complex parallel inter-growths. Good luster and presentation; a very good value.