Bolivian Minerals Assorted $400 or Less Page -
July 12, 2007

 

Here we have a nice group of less expensive mixed Bolivian specimens (mostly phosphates with a few odds and ends) that simply did not find their way into the previous update.  All the specimens are excellent quality and very affordable. Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

Bolivian Phosphates, etc. - June 2, 2007

 

Although Bolivia is known for its "black" minerals, there are plenty of colorful, rather rare species from various localities.  This part of the update focuses on several phosphate species, and a few other non-phosphates that are indeed colorful and attractive.  This mix is a great representation of the diversity of what Bolivia has to offer in terms of "non-black" minerals. Some of these specimens are from older finds that have not produced similar specimens in as long as ten years in some cases.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

Bolivia produces a wealth of "black" minerals, and despite the fact that some people refer to these specimens as "black uglies", I personally like to refer to my black rocks as "black beauties". Unfortunately they do not get the recognition that they deserve, just because these are non-colorful species.  Collectors should not be deterred from these minerals as they are truly fine display specimens.  Several of the pieces in this section of the update are exemplary in quality.  The Potosiites are the finest crystals of the species in the world, and the Stannites and Andorites are superb as well.  Collectors who appreciate the unique crystallography of many of these species will be delighted to see what we've listed here.  It's time to bring back a love for "black" minerals, as they really give character to a collection, and allow collectors to expand their horizons by obtaining very unique and rare species in fine crystallized examples.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

This section of the update features some very attractive specimens of a few oxides found at various localities in Bolivia.  Again, there are more "black" minerals, but I want to stress that these specimens are very fine quality for the three species listed.  Cassiterites from Bolivia are some of the finest in the world, and the piece in this update is very nice.  There are many unique Ferberite specimens (i.e., twinned crystals, crystals on matrix, crystals with associations, etc.), and these are some of the best of what they are from various finds over the years that I've been stockpiling from Tasna. The Magnetite crystals in this update are as large as I've seen from the mine at Cerro Huañaquino.  Be sure to check out all these "black beauties", and please keep in mind that they are difficult to photograph, so they actually do look better than the photos indicate in most cases.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

This is a page of the recent find of Vivianite from Tomokoni adit in the Cañutillos mine in Bolivia. Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

Gem Topaz Crystals From Pakistan - November 5, 2007 

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I picked up this lot of single Topaz crystals in Munich originally for cutting rough, but it turns out that many of them were simply too nice to cut, so we decided to put together in a quick update.  There are no written descriptions for each crystal, just a size and a price, but the photos are all good representations of the specimens.  Truly, these were not as easy to photograph as I thought they would be, but I think most people are familiar enough with these pieces to know what the color looks like (or should look like).Everything is priced at $300 OR LESS, so they're all very affordable and excellent quality.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

Worldwide Thumbnail Mix Part 2 - November 18, 2007 

Thumbnail Mix (Part 2)

The second half of the previous thumbnail update (see below).  It took me longer than I had hoped to get these posted, but I did save a few of the best for last as some of the better quality and unique pieces are in this installation.  A great mix of specimens from both classic and contemporary localities (from under $100 and up) can be found on three pages.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

Worldwide Thumbnail Mix Part 1 - August, 23 2007 

Thumbnail Mix (Part 1)

This update is filled with various thumbnails (and a few miniatures that could easily be trimmed into thumbnails).  I acquired these specimens a few weeks ago, and wanted to make sure that they were posted before the Denver Show.  A beautiful assortment of specimens from both classic and contemporary localities can be found on three pages.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

 


Over the last few years there have been some truly amazing Spessartine Garnet specimens have been coming out of China.  There is no other modern locality producing such top shelf quality Spessartine crystals on matrix in the world today.  This is a great opportunity to obtain a piece of this truly outstanding  material (which seems to be dwindling in availability) while the prices are still low.  Every piece in this update is unique and was hand-picked over the course of the last few years out of literally thousands upon thousands of specimens.  Please click here to view these pieces.

   


Here we have a great selection of three trimorphs of Titanium Oxide from the new "Alpine-type" cleft deposits in Pakistan.  These pieces are truly "Alpine" quality and rival famous finds throughout Europe.  It is nearly impossible to obtain crystals of any of these species from the Alps, as they are highly sought after, and command a premium price in Europe (that is, when they are even found), so the opportunity for collectors in other countries is minimal to purchase superb representations of these minerals for their collections.  In some cases, these recent finds from Pakistan rival and even surpass previous finds in the Alps in terms of size and quality. The new Brookites are especially fine for the species, and it appears that the locality that produced these specimens (along with the Anatase specimens) has quickly dried up, so do not miss out on this chance to snag some great quality minerals for a fraction of what they would cost from the Alps.   Please click here to view these pieces.

This page has a variety of beautiful Aquamarines and other Beryls.  A wonderful mix of top quality gem crystals, to the bizarre and unusual with bi-color (Aquamarine and Morganite in the same crystals) specimens and pieces that don't look like Beryls at all.  Please click here to view these pieces.

This page features a mix of very attractive Spodumenes, ranging from pink and purple Kunzite to green and even yellow Spodumene specimens as well.  Every piece has been hand-picked over the last year or so and all of them are completely different from one another.  A great mix that even includes a beautiful matrix specimen of excellent quality.  Please click here to view these pieces.

Everybody knows how diverse the spectacular Tourmaline specimens from this part of the world can be.  This area has got to be the world leader for yielding such a large number of superb gem Tourmalines with a wide variety of colors.  We've got a great mix, including one of the most vivid Paprok Tourmalines I've ever seen.  Please click here to view these pieces.

Everything here is either a one-of-a-kind piece, or truly didn't fit in with the other categories.  You've got a great mix of color and rarity with these specimens. Please click here to view these pieces.

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Here is one of our best new finds from Tucson.  We have three pages of beautiful, superb quality Pentagonite specimens.  These are undoubtedly some of the finest Pentagonite specimens from any locality in the world.  There is an assortment matrix specimens with single and multiple aggregates, along with fine single aggregates off matrix, and a great combination specimen with Cavansite!  These are also much more fairly priced than comparable (and even inferior) specimens we have seen from other dealers.  Please click here to view these pieces.

A page of matrix Pezzottaite specimens!!  Pezzottaite is a newly discovery Beryl species from Madagascar.  Please click here to view these pieces.

A page of rare mineral from Madagascar, including; Rhodizite, Londonite, Strüverite, Liddicoatite, Behierite, and Schiavinatoite.  Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

A nice mix of well known, classic, and attractive display specimens from various worldwide localities. Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

This page has many thumbnail/toenail sized, eye-catching Spessartine specimens from Idaho, associated with Smoky Quartz, Albite, Microcline, and Zinnwaldite.  All of the specimens were collected by Richard Kosnar in 1979.  Please click here  to view these pieces.

A page of new and very attractive Chinese Azurite and Malachite specimens. Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

A nice mix of common, classic, and attractive display specimens from various worldwide localities. Please click here to view these pieces.

There are some fine new specimens from the various localities around the world that produce secondary ore minerals. There are specimens from Africa (Tsumeb & Morocco) plus specimens from Arizona. Please click here if you wish to view these pieces.

The Leigh Price Collection is now ready for viewing. Come see the pieces that didn't make it to the shows. Click here to view these pieces.

A great selection of minerals from all over Europe, some specimens dating over 100 years. Just click here to take a look at all these great pieces from well-known and obscure localities.

With all the specimens that I have for sale, not everything can be easily fitted into these "suites" that I like to put together, so this is a page of world-wide minerals. There are specimens from the United States, Asia, Africa etc. Please click here and have fun looking at the world-wide mix.