Fluorite - Cathage corner habit
stock #15.1-031
Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County
Tennessee,
United States
5.6 x 4.2 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $340
Spring 2017
A perfect complete Carthage corner habit Fluorite crystal showing the pyramidal etched growth that is so desirable from the Elmwood mine. A pale-purple hue is seen from some angles but the interior is flawlessly clear and colorless. Naturally etched from the corner section of a large perfect cube this rare habit is best at the Elmwood in Carthage, Tennessee.
Fluorite on Quartz and Muscovite
stock #6.2-849
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang County, Chenzhou Pref.
Hunan Province,
China
3.9 x 2.7 x 2.3 CM (small miniature/ large thumbnail (toenail))
price: $210
Spring 2017
A small bit of perfection, this is a transparent pale-blue cube with purple core phantom perched on a small matrix of Quartz. Classic Yaogangxian Fluorite from finds of 2003 vintage. The condition is flawless. The Fluorite is sharp and more transparent than the photos show. This could be trimmed to thumbnail size for competition but we like it as is. Choice.
Hyalite (opal) - gem clear
stock #A7-071-(526)
Tarcal, Eperjes- Tokaj Mountains
Borosod-Abauj-Zemplen Co.,
Hungary
3.5 x 2.9 x 2 CM (miniature)
price: $110
Spring 2017
A glass clear bubbly mass of Hyalite Opal perched on matrix. Vivid fluorescence, undamaged and esthetic. It is possible to easily see bubbles inside the Hyalite. Even prettier in person.
Tetrahedrite - highly lustrous crystals
stock #AX-19-308
Casapalca Mine, Casapalca, Huarochiri Province
Lima Department,
Peru
6.8 x 6.1 x 2.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $480
Spring 2017
Metallic and bright lustrous these very sharp crystals are sprinkled with a few small Quartz and Pyrite crystals. Individual tetrahedrons up to 2.7 CM are jumbled in a complex arrangement on this matrix plate. In fine condition overall for this delicate mineral, only one crystal has an edge bruise, all others are perfect, complete and pristine. Really hard to find this level of quality at any price.
Adamite
stock #9.1-376
Mina Ojuela, Mapimi
Durango,
Mexico
5.7 x 3 x 1.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $280
Spring 2017
Bright green color botryoidal Adamite from the great Ojuela Mine. In fine condition and with vivid SW fluorescence, Adamites in this form are classics. An attractive older specimen of better quality than newer finds.
Thomsonite-Ca - fine spheroidal habit
stock #AX 6-067
Shakur Quarry - Nasik District
Maharashtra,
India
9.3 x 8 x 7.5 CM (cabinet)
price: $1950
Spring 2017
A killer cabinet sized Thomsonite with perfect spheres of radial crystals stacked like scoops of ice cream. One of the best pieces (and my favorite) from a small find about 4 years ago. Looks great from all sides, the orange color is uncommon for Thomsonite as well. A great addition to any Indian mineral or Zeolite suite there is no damage at all. Choice!
SOLD Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
stock #SOLD 16.1-292
Tsumeb
Otjikoto Region,
Namibia
4.4 x 4 x 1.9 CM (miniature)
price: $360
Spring 2017
One of the colorful and desirable minerals from Tsumeb, a nice specimen of bright red Chalcotrichite. The specimen vug has several tufts of red hair crystals and a mass of Calcite that is bright red colored by included Chalcotrichite. The cavity in this specimen is also lined with tiny Dolomite crystals and provides a good protection for the delicate crystals inside.
Quartz var. Amethyst on Prehnite
stock #16.1-770
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg area,
Erongo Region,
Namibia
9.9 x 7.5 x 3.6 CM (cabinet)
price: $170
Spring 2017
A single slender dark purple Amethyst (7.3 CM long)rises from a small cleft in a pale green Prehnite layer. A nice example of a typical habit Goboboseb specimen. Some zoning in the Quartz and in very good condition.
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