Gypsum (selenite) with Paratacamite
stock #21.1-180
Rudna mine, Lubin, Legnica
Lower Silesian Voivodeship,
Poland
8.7 x 6.5 x 3.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $640
New Year 22
A very esthetic and unusual specimen from the remarkable finds at the Rudna Mine. A radiating spray of sharp, transparent bladed crystals of Gypsum are on a green matrix that has been determined to be in part Paratacamite. In excellent condition, many of the blades show fishtail terminations indicating that most are twinned. A fine example from recent discoveries, this can be shipped but we can also deliver to any of the major mineral shows that we attend.
A well crystalized cluster of Gypsum (Selenite) with rich green inclusions and encrustations of the rare mineral Herbertsmithite. This find has produced what are certainly the most esthetic examples of this specie as Herbertsmithite is not usually a "display" grade mineral. Recently Herbersmithite was found to have unique properties of changeable magnetism and with quantum spin properties. This was picked up in some of the popular media and somewhat exaggerated as news, even being called a "new form of matter". There was a brief period where tiny crumbs were being sold for high prices. Despite the inaccurate hype this is a remarkable mineral and on this specimen it is actually attractive.
Celestite on Sulphur
stock #AX-10-1016
Machow Mine, Tarnobrzeg
Podkarpackie,
Poland
9.3 x 6.6 x 4.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $330
Post Tucson 2015
Bright and gemmy Celestite (Celestine) crystals are in radial sprays on vivid Sulphur crystals. In fine condition, the matrix is an open pocket that has protected the delicate crystals inside. Similar to old specimens from Sicily, the luster and sparkle of this specimen is equal to those.
