Aquamarine Beryl with hollow tubes
stock #18.1-427
Padre Paraiso, Jequitinhonha Valley
Minas Gerais,
Brazil
4.1 x 1.2 x 1 CM (miniature)
price: $440
A complete and unusual Beryl crystal with glassy faces, sharp termination and a central hollow tube running inside the crystal. There are several other tubes parallel to the main one as well but the central tube is the largest opening in the middle of the termination. From finds made about 25 years ago at Padre Paraíso, this is in perfect undamaged condition. This is certainly clear enough to be gem facet grade but the internal tubes are not always desirable unless making an exotic type cut. This has saved this from cutting and a very nice specimen for those who appreciate the unusual!
Chalcocite - Cornish classic
stock #13.1-258
Levant Mine, Trewellard, St Just,
Cornwall,
England
4.7 x 3.1 x 2.7 CM (miniature)
price: $570
Chalcocite twin crystals on a matrix that includes some Copper. The Chalcocite are twinned on the (010) and (020) and these are pseudo orthorhombic. From the Levant Mine which was one of the more prolific sources of Chalcocite, this has the characteristic dark and rather dull patina that is noted on many of the very old specimens. A classic that is probably well over 100 years old, the mine began in 1793. The earlier mining was concentrated on Copper minerals like this but later was more focused on Tin extraction.
Datolite on Prehnite with Calcite
stock #tmp 7732
Lane Quarry, Westfield, Hampden Co.
Massachusetts,
United States
4.9 x 2.7 x 3.2 CM (miniature)
price: $220
A Northeast USA classic locale, the Lane Quarry has been long known as a source of fine Datolite crystals. Before the finds at Dalnegorsk some of those were perhaps the world’s largest and best. While this is not a huge crystal, it is still a very nice one from anyplace. It sits at just over 2 CM long, it is sharp, glassy, gemmy and nicely perched on a Prehnite matrix. Some orange Calcites add sparkle and color. An attractive piece from a locale not often seen on the market. The lower termination of the crystal grades to a light champagne color and is actually gem grade.
Veszelyite
stock #24.1-453
Palabanda Quarries, Mfouati, Mfouati District
Bouenza Department,
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
6.4 x 3.8 x 3.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $340
Crystals of Veszelyite with differing color and habit cover some faces and vugs on this Congo specimen. The discovery of good Veszelyite in Palabanda made big mineral news. The specie is quite rare worldwide and all previous locales have been non-productive for decades. This is relatively affordable, a sizable specimen with small but fine crystals and vivid color.
Wulfenite - a modern American classic
stock #10.1-269
Rowley Mine, (Reliance Mine), Theba, Painted Rock District
Arizona,
United States
4.3 x 4.1 x 2.8 CM (miniature)
price: $1850
A killer miniature of bright orange freestanding Wulfenite crystals on matrix. From the last mining at the Rowley mine a few years ago this condition and quality were not common and are now very rare to find at reasonable prices if at all. In outstanding condition as seen, the luster, transparency and sharpness of the crystals is outstanding and this piece shows why this locale is considered one of the greatest wulfenite finds in the world.
Strontianite - classic Austrian
stock #23.FC-062
Oberdorf an der Laming, Laming valley, Bruck an der Mur
Styria,
Austria
4 x 4 x 2.6 CM (miniature)
price: $1950
Exceptional Austrian Strontianite of top quality. From the famed Eric Asselborn and Valentine Sicher collections, this is in perfect condition with super well-defined freestanding crystals. From the renowned locality of Oberdorf in the state of Styria came the best ever Strontianites (like this one) which are considered the best of the specie. True collector treasures of this level are only available from older collections. In most cases larger specimens or larger crystals are far less sharp and perfect, for the size this is as fine as any. Displays super well from any angle.
A complex multi-specie specimen from the famed Yaogangxian mine. Just to list the crystalized species on this specimen will take a very large label. On this piece we see Bournonite, Stannite, Sphalerite, Arsenopyrite, Quartz, Muscovite and Chalcopyrite. There are likely others as well. The main feature however are the Bournonite crystals with complex forms and dark metallic luster. A very compact example of the remarkable mineralization from this amazing locale.
Barite (Baryte) epitaxialy zoned
stock #8.1-245
Jinkouhe District, Leshan Prefecture
Sichuan Province,
China
8.2 x 5.5 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $300
A cluster of perfectly formed Barites with some faces showing a milky frosting and others being glass-clear and fully transparent. The Barites are resting on sparkling Quartz crystals and are free of any damage. This is from a major find at Jinkouhe (Sichuan, China) a bit over 16 years ago. Very fine esthetics and a good addition to any Barite suite.
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