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No. Azur-V4082
Azurite -
$6800
For overall aesthetics and quality, this is one of the finest Azurite miniatures that I have handled from Tsumeb. The specimen hosts a pair of dramatic, razor-sharp, highly lustrous, amazingly well formed, textbook, "sword-shaped" Azurite crystals of a deep midnight blue color very tastefully sitting on matrix. The specimen is superb quality, and rarely does one encounter Azurite crystals of this quality from any world locality. Two very minor, forgivable nicks on this piece do not detract from the overall charm and immediate visual impact that this piece presents. Tsumeb is renowned for its world-class Azurite specimens and this piece is no exception.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.7 cm.
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No. Aqua-V4081
Beryl (var: "Aquamarine") -
$5500
Fine quality Aquamarine specimens never go out of style and are always in demand. This specimen is no exception as it is a wonderful GEM quality specimen with crystal blue color and exceptional luster. I would say that the crystal is about 80% water clear, with some highly unusual but distinct hexagonal growth patterns on one of the prism faces! These growth patterns also give the crystal somewhat of a skyscraper appearance where the lines resemble the floors of a tall building. Lastly, the piece has a much more dramatic termination than most Aqua crystals (which usually have a flat basal pinacoid) as it shows both first order (2021) AND second order (1121) prism faces. This crystal was once in the Gene Meieran collection, which is all you need to know about the quality. If it was good enough for Gene, you know it’s a superb Aqua.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Specimen Size: 11.6 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm.
ex - Gene Meieran Collection
ex - Evan Jones Specimen
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No. Spin-V4081
Spinel -
$7500
Burma has produced some amazing Spinel specimens, but few of them reach this size, ESPECIALLY on matrix. I can honestly say that I have never handled such an impressive Spinel from the standpoint of size and aesthetics. This piece features a whopper of Spinel crystal (over 2 inches !) which is complete on all sides and is translucent in areas showing a beautiful red hue aesthetically sitting on contrasting white marble matrix. The piece is very well balanced and also displays beautifully without the aid of a stand or clay! One rarely encounters Spinel crystals of this size from any locality, but to find one like this on matrix is virtually unheard of. Years ago, Spinels were coming out of Burma at a steady pace. Now they seemed to have all but dried up. This is an absolutely gorgeous small cabinet display piece of a well known species that is very difficult to obtain in such large crystals. Please note that this specimen does look better in person than the photos indicate, as it was rather difficult to accurately photograph.
Locality: Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma
Specimen Size: 8.0 x 7.7 x 7.2 cm.
Spinel Crystal: 5.5 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm.!!
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No. Top-V4081
Topaz -
$4200
The Xanda mine is one of the most prolific localities for blue Topaz in the world, and has produced some of the most impressive and memorable specimens with that distinctive preferential etching and larger sized crystals. This specimen is certainly a large Topaz from any locality, not just Brazil, and is in amazingly good condition for the size. The piece has some delicate and graceful hydrothermal etching along the sides of the prism plus the pinacoid, yet has a very well defined, large, selectively etched (041) face displayed prominently at the front of the specimen. There are also some very sharp (un-etched), pyramidal (111) faces at the termination. Overall, this gemmy, baby blue color, sharp, lustrous cabinet size display piece is wonderful Topaz from this most classic of Topaz localities. Rarely do the Topaz crystals from Xanda reach this size without serious etching, which can leave them as nothing more than etched pieces of gem rough, so to find a crystal in this condition is rather rare. A very fine natural blue Topaz specimen that is not priced anywhere near 5 figures.
Locality: Xanda mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Specimen Size: 9.0 x 8.3 x 7.7 cm.
ex - Richard A. Kosnar Collection
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No. Rhodo-V4082
Rhodochrosite -
$3750
What can I say about the Sweet Home mine that has not been said previously? It stands as one of the single most profound localities in the world for its outstanding Rhodochrosite specimens. The mine is now completely closed off and will most likely never produce these amazing specimens ever again. This piece is a very nice Rhodochrosite featuring several sharp, translucent, pink-red color rhombohedra on minor Quartz and sulfide matrix. The three most prominent rhombs are stacked upon one another like a geometric work of art. This piece is really packed with color for the size and is a perfect full-sized miniature. These specimens have been sky-rocketing in value over the last few years, and there is no indication that this trend will stop anytime soon.
Locality: Sweet Home mine, near Alma, Park County, Colorado
Specimen Size: 5.2 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm.
Largest Rhodochrosite: 1.8 cm. on edge
ex - Collector's Edge Specimen No. #SH 4125
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No. Kunz-V4082
Spodumene (var: "Kunzite") -
$9500
Even though the Kunzite is very well known to collectors, it is remarkably rare with regard to the number of localities in which fine crystals are found. Afghanistan stands alone as producing the finest Kunzite specimens in the world. This particular crystal is a rather thick and hearty crystal with bright purplish-pink color. For a crystal of this thickness, it is amazingly gemmy and complete all the way around. Honestly, the crystal is more than 90% gem quality and shows a VIBRANT pink color when viewed down the c axis. The crystal is rather lustrous as well, at not at all dull or pitted like many can be. This is a very good quality Kunzite, especially for a cabinet size piece, and would be very difficult to replace considering the prices of specimens these days. This piece came from the recently deaccessioned Pellman Collection and is certainly one of the best Kunzite crystals that I have had the pleasure to offer for sale. The specimen is comes with a custom lucite display base.
Locality: Kunar Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Specimen Size: 10.7 x 6.6 x 3.5 cm.
ex - Norm and Roz Collection
ex - Evan Jones Specimen
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No. Emer-V4082
Beryl (var: "Emerald") -
$13000
Without question, Colombia stands alone as the finest producer of Emerald specimens in the world. When these specimens reach the pinnacle of quality, they are simply breathtaking. This piece is just about as aesthetic as you can get for a Colombian Emerald. The crystal is perfectly centered against a matrix of white Calcite, and displays completely on its own without the aid of a stand or clay, although it does come with a custom lucite base. It is highly gemmy for an Emerald of this size, and not at all cloudy or murky, like so many tend to be. The color is almost electric as it is not a dark green, but a very vibrant green and extremely lively. The crystal itself is perfectly terminated with sharp, lustrous faces on the prism and immediately catches your eye from across the room. All in all, it is an ideal Emerald miniature and a striking display piece with a gorgeous crystal that just dances off the matrix.
Locality: Cosquez mine, Muzo, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Specimen Size: 4.7 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm.
Emerald Crystal: 3.2 cm. long
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No. Cal-V4082
Calcite -
$9500
This is a truly spectacular, old time English Calcite specimen consisting of dozens of sharp, gemmy, translucent/gemmy "dog-tooth" habit scalenohedral crystals with beautiful inclusions of reddish Hematite creating a very eye-catching cabinet size display piece. The crystals are just bursting in all directions and the piece is essentially crystallized all the way around, showing no matrix from the display side. Most of the crystals are pristine and the specimen displays very well from several angles. English Calcites are in the upper echelon when it comes to world-wide classics, and this piece is certainly among the finest I have handled.
Locality: Stank mine, Barrow, Furness, Cumbria (North Lancashire), England
Specimen Size: 12.0 x 9.3 x7.8 cm.
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No. Emer-V4081
Beryl (var: "Emerald") -
$(SOLD)
Nigerian Emeralds are rather difficult to obtain in well crystallized display specimens. This is certainly one of the finest thumbnail specimens of this material that I have ever seen. Typically the Emeralds from Jos are more interesting from the standpoint of crystallography due to the fact that they can have very attractive modified terminations featuring (2021) and (1011) pyramidal modifying faces, and not just simple basal pinacoids like those from Colombia. Also, specimens from Jos tend to have more of a blue overtone than the Colombian pieces, and this piece is no exception. It features a pair of sharp, lustrous, very gemmy, prismatic diverging crystals forming an ideal thumbnail specimen for aesthetics and quality.
Locality: Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
Specimen Size: 2.6 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm.
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No. Des-V4081
Descloizite (Copper-bearing) -
$1250
Berg Aukus is the premier locality for Descloizite specimens. This piece is a very attractive display specimen featuring dozens of incredibly well formed, attractive, chocolate brown, orthorhombic chisel-shaped crystals of Descloizite on matrix. The piece has a light dusting of iron-oxide for a nice color accent. Overall, this cabinet piece is in great condition and is one of the better Descloizites of this habit that I have offered.
Locality: Berg Aukus, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 13.5 x 8.2 x 7.3 cm.
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No. Kunz-V4081
Spodumene (var: "Kunzite") ("floater") -
$2750
This is a great classic Brazilian Kunzite specimen showing delightful hydrothermal etching on all sides. The piece is essentially a floater, as I cannot find any point of attachment. It has a lovely pink color and nearly 100% gem quality, although it is very difficult to illustrate this in the photos. The piece has a small etched "hole" in the middle where you can see right through to the other side. Before Afghanistan, these specimens stood as some of the finest for this variety of Spodumene extant, and in many regards, still do.
Locality: Urucum, Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Specimen Size: 10.8 x 4.7 x 4.1 cm.
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No. Aqua-V4083
Beryl (var: "Aquamarine") -
$1750
This is such a rich color Aquamarine crystal it really should be called "Blue Beryl". In addition to the color, the crystal is incredibly gemmy (nearly 95% gem quality) with good luster some attractive pyramidal modifications to the termination. You don’t see many Beryls with this color, from any locality, especially in such fine quality crystals. This piece would make a great addition to any Beryl suite, or a gem crystal collection.
Locality: Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria
Specimen Size: 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm.
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No. Cal-V4081
Calcite with Hematite inclusions -
$1500
Calcite is one of the most abundant species on the planet, but its incredible number of habits, colors and varieties makes it one of the most collector-friendly species as well. Tsumeb Calcites come in a wide range of habits and colors, making them one of the most diverse species from this historic and prolific locality. This highly attractive display specimen comprises dozens of razor sharp, highly lustrous, white/colorless, rhombohedra of Calcite with a wash of reddish colored Hematite inclusions on two sides, creating a stunning two-tone color effect. This specimen is in remarkable condition and displays very well from several angles. It is attached to a black rubber base for easy display if you choose to show the piece from the "white" side or the "red" side or the "red and white" side.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 11.4 x 8.7 x 6.3 cm.
Largest Crystal: 2.5 cm. on edge
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No. FluorQtz-V4081
Quartz on Fluorite -
$2200
Here we have a superb old-time English Quartz and Fluorite specimen from Weardale. This piece features dozens of sharp, white, lustrous, "stubby" Quartz crystals coating very good sized, gemmy, purplish cubic Fluorite crystals. The Quartz crystals seem to have a higher concentration along the edges of the Fluorites and are thinner on the actual Fluorite faces. These pieces are English classics, and seldom seen in such high quality display specimens on the market today. The piece truly looks better in person, and for a cabinet specimen, it is in amazingly good condition.
Locality: Frazers Hush mine, Weardale, Durham, England
Specimen Size: 12.7 x 9.3 x 6.0 cm.
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No. Aqua-V4084
Beryl (var: "Aquamarine") (HISTORIC crystal) -
$4200
Rarely does one find a solitary Russian Aquamarine crystal for sale on the market, let alone a well documented historic crystal like this ! First off, this is not a single crystal, but a pair of crystal in parallel growth giving the appearance of one crystal. The labels that accompany this piece date it back to the mid 19th Century (circa 1850-1860) and to the collection of the great Arthur Montgomery, the well known mineralogist, collector and dealer - not to mention the man responsible for initially supplying the necessary financing to start the Mineralogical Record. Arthur Montgomery donated this specimen in 1974 to the Mineralogical Record benefit auction in Tucson, when the M.R. was in its infancy. The specimen was purchased by Bill Larson at the auction. The specimen comes with the old Pala label with Bill Larson’s handwriting on the back. The specimen is also accompanied by a 3x5 index card detailing the history of the specimen.
Along with all this history is the fact that this is a very good quality Aquamarine specimen. It remarkably glassy and gemmy with superb light blue color and is rather thick for a Russian Aqua. The specimen would be significant without all the historic documentation, but the fact that it is accompanied by all this pedigree makes it a very important antique gem crystal from one of the oldest localities for the material in the world. I cannot say enough about this piece. To me, pieces like this are what collecting minerals is all about.
Locality: Adun-Cholon Range, Nertschinsk Mines, Buriatia Republic, Transbaikalia, Eastern Siberia Region, Russia
Specimen Size: 8.7 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm.
ex - Arthur Montgomery Collection
ex - Bill Larson/Pala Properties International Specimen
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No. Tourm-V4082
Elbaite on Quartz -
$7000 NET
These specimens are true U.S. classics, and some of the most highly sought after Tourmalines in the world. This particular specimen is a rare matrix specimen, due to the fact that it is not repaired. The majority of Himalaya Tourmalines, including many single crystals off matrix, have at least one repair, so this specimen is already ahead of the curve in that regard. It features a lovely, lustrous, gemmy, thick, pure pink color crystal of Elbaite aesthetically sitting at a 45 degree angle on an equant, "stubby", sharp, lustrous, gemmy Smoky Quartz crystal. Now the termination of the Quartz looks like it is damaged, but part of it is actually terminated, while a small area has a minor bruise, but the termination is not missing by any means. The piece displays very well without the aid of a stand or clay, but it does come with a custom lucite base for better display. The Himalaya mine will always stand as one of the great U.S. and worldwide Tourmaline localities, and matrix specimens will always be in demand.
Locality: Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego County, California
Specimen Size: 10.5 x 10.2 x 7.8 cm.
Tourmaline Crystal: 6.3 cm.
ex - Kris Corpi Collection
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No. Will-V4081
Willemite -
$3500
When they are at their best, Tsumeb Willemites can be awe-inspiring. This specimen consists of excellent quality, GEM/gemmy, rich aqua blue color botryoidal aggregates of Willemite which are associated with minor green Bayldonite. This piece has such a great coverage of Willemite, and the color catches one’s attention in a heartbeat. You do not see many Willemites like this on the market from any locality, and they are certainly a staple in any Tsumeb collection. Last but not least, this beauty comes with a custom lucite base for easy display.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 6.3 x 3.3 x 2.6 cm.
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No. Cu-V4081
Copper -
$3200
When it comes to Copper, you cannot deny the appeal of Michigan specimens. This area has produced some of the finest and most famous Copper specimens in the world. This exceptionally bright specimen hosts a very nice modified dodecahedron of Copper with relatively sharp faces which are accompanied by a few branching "arms" of Copper. Please note that one of the "arms" appears to be repaired, but I cannot tell for sure, just wanted to give everybody a heads up. This specimen comes with a lucite base that is custom made to display the specimen.
Locality: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Specimen Size: 6.2 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm.
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No. Tourm-V4081
Elbaite with Lepidolite on Microcline -
$9000
These specimens are true U.S. classics, and some of the most highly sought after Tourmalines in the world. This piece is a very impressive Tourmaline from the world famous Himalaya mine showing beautiful multicolor pink and green zoning. The upper portion of this large, fine quality crystal has a very good termination and actually has a light straw yellow color zone that is distinct "cat’s eye" quality gem material. The prism faces of the crystal have excellent luster and are not dull or frosted whatsoever. The crystal is associated with small purple color crystal clusters of Lepidolite which are sandwiched between the Tourmaline and a grey Microcline crystal section. The piece has only one repair, which is more than forgivable for a Himalaya Tourmaline specimen. The specimen comes with a custom lucite display base to show it off in all it’s glory. A fantastic display specimen from one of the most prolific localities for Tourmaline in the United States, or the world for that matter.
Locality: Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego County, California
Specimen Size: 14.8 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm.
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No. Aqua-V4082
Beryl (var: "Aquamarine") -
$9500
Pakistan has provided collectors with some outstanding matrix Aquamarine specimens over the years, and this piece is certainly one of the finest quality matrix specimens that I have offered for sale. It features a wondrous GEM quality crystal of Aquamarine with an alluring baby blue color and remarkably sharp, lustrous faces. The crystal is aesthetically flaring off partially etched, off-white color, blocky Microcline crystal matrix. This is such a dramatic specimen with undeniable appeal and sheer external beauty, it has all the qualities of a top-shelf matrix Pakistani Aquamarine specimen. The specimen comes with a custom lucite base which displays the piece beautifully.
Locality: Gilgit, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Specimen Size: 8.2 x 5.2 x 3.9 cm.
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No. Per-V4081
Forsterite (var: "Peridot") -
$6500
Peridot is not known to form superb quality crystals from many worldwide localities, despite the fact that is a very well known gem mineral. It was not very long ago that Pakistan began to produce some of the finest quality gem Peridot crystals extant. This specimen is certainly one of the largest complete Peridot crystals that I have encountered from Pakistan. The crystal has superb textbook "chisel" or "wedge"-shaped form with rather sharp faces. The color is a gorgeous lime green and the crystal absolutely glows when backlit. For the size, it is a very impressive crystal and a wonderful display specimen of a mineral that is not often found in large complete crystals like this one. The crystal comes with its very own custom lucite base for display.
Locality: Soppat (Suppat), Manshera, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan
Specimen Size: 6.5 x 6.5 x 5.7 cm.
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No. Pyro-V4081
Pyromorphite -
$1400
A great English Pyromorphite display specimen showing lustrous yellow-green prismatic crystals and crystal "sprays" sitting atop beautifully contrasting white Barite and dark orange-brown colored Limonite matrix. English Pyromorphites are becoming exceedingly difficult to obtain these days, and the best specimen truly stand up very well against specimens from Bunker Hill, Les Farges, or even Daoping.
Locality: Mexico Mine, Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England
Specimen Size: 7.5 x 5.8 x 5.7 cm.
Largest Crystal: 1.3 cm.
ex - Cal Graeber Specimen
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No. Magn-V4081
Manganite -
$9500
From the premier locality for Manganite, this piece is a very sculptural and eye-catching display specimen with excellent quality, relatively large, sharp, lustrous, black crystals of Manganite jutting out of a massive Manganite matrix, and resembling something you might expect to see in an M. C. Escher painting. The piece is actually very attractive when displayed properly, so it makes good sense that the piece is accompanied by its own custom made lucite display stand. Ilfeld Manganites are some of my favorite of all European classics, and this locality is long defunct, so it will never produce these pieces again.
Locality: Ilfeld, Nordhausen, Harz Mountains, Thuringia, Germany
Specimen Size: 8.2 x 7.5 x 4.3 cm.
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No. Wulf-V4081
Wulfenite -
$2400
Tsumeb has produced a wide variety of Wulfenites with a good diversity of colors and habits. This specimen is a lovely cabinet display piece covered with thin, tabular, light yellow-green color, "window pane" habit crystals of Wulfenite delicately sitting on gossan matrix. The crystals are rather lustrous with excellent gemminess and really sparkle in the light. The piece displays very well, and the majority of the Wulfenite crystals are absolutely pristine. Lastly, this piece is a bit fragile, so specimen arrangements may have to be made to deliver it safely to whomever decides to purchase it. A great overall Wulfenite from this most classic of localities
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 10.3 x 7.7 x 6.0 cm.
Largest Crystal: 1.1 cm.
ex - Prosper Williamms Collection
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No. Cu-V4082
Copper -
$3450
This specimen is certainly one of the most peculiar and attractive Arizona Copper specimens that I have handled. It has an almost organic, plant-like appearance which comprises several hundred tiny, sharp cubic Copper crystals which have grown into "pseudo-rosette" formations and are all linked together forming a gorgeous overall display specimen that resembles fire coral or a similar kind of aquatic plant life. This specimen is from the Charlie Freed collection and came with a small hand-written label establishing that it was from the "Irish Mag Shaft, Bisbee". The specimen is accompanied by a very attractive lucite display base that allows the piece to be exhibited admirably. This is the only Copper specimen from this mine that I have ever hand to opportunity to offer for sale, and from the research I gathered, they seem to be rather difficult to obtain, especially in cabinet size specimens such as this. Enjoy.
Locality: Irish Mag Mine, Warren District, Mule Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona
Specimen Size: 14.7 x 9.0 x 5.7 cm.
ex - Charlie Freed Collection
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No. Azur-V4081
Azurite -
$4500
Tsumeb stands as one of the most important localities for Azurite specimens extant. A few of the characteristics of a top Tsumeb Azurite are sharpness, luster and gemminess and this piece has all three. This tabular crystal group features a few fine quality rather sharp, lustrous, GEMMY intense royal blue color crystals of Azurite forming a very pleasing overall specimen. The piece is crystallized on the front and reverse sides, and shows the ELECTRIC BLUE color along the edges when backlit. You can count all the localities in the world that produce Azurite of this quality on one hand. These pieces are not nearly as available as they were 10-20 years ago, and superb specimens such as this, allow mineral lovers around the world to see how magnificent this species can truly be.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 6.7 x 6.3 x 2.2 cm.
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No. Rhodo-V4081
Rhodochrosite on Quartz -
$600 (SOLD)
This is a real cute full size thumbnail specimen of Rhodochrosite on Quartz featuring a pair of sharp, lustrous, gemmy, reddish-pink color rhombohedra which are aesthetically wedged between a pair of colorless, gemmy, sharp, prismatic Quartz crystals. The specimen originally came from Collector's Edge, and
their label is included with the specimen. This is a stunner of a thumbnail from the Sweet Home, and for all intents and purposes, we will never see these specimens again.
Locality: Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home mine, near Alma, Park County, Colorado
Specimen Size: 3.1 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm.
Largest Rhodochrosite: 1.0 cm. on edge
ex - Collector's Edge Specimen No. #SH 0000
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No. Diop-V4081
Dioptase -
$(POR)
Simply put, this is one of the finest Tsumeb Dioptase specimens that I have ever offered for sale. The piece itself has tremendous visual impact and grabs one's attention immediately. The piece is highlighted by a rather large, sharp, translucent/gemmy, INTENSE emerald green color trigonal crystal that is protruding from the front of the specimen like a Nordic dragon on the mast of an old sailing vessel. The rest of the specimen includes several more Dioptase crystals of excellent quality with high luster and rich color which are intermixed by accenting patches of wonderfully contrasting white Calcite. Although Tsumeb produced a plethora of Dioptase in its day, the one problem that I have always found with many of the specimens is that crystals are rarely isolated on the specimens, but rather form as clusters of intergrown crystals. This specimen however, has such a large, alluring crystal that completely stands out from the others, it truly separates itself from hundreds of others. If you're in the market for a superb Tsumeb Dioptase display specimen, this piece has all the qualities of a top piece.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 8.1 x 3.6 x 3.7 cm.
Largest Dioptase Crystal: 2.5 cm. (!)
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No. Smith-V4081
Smithsonite (var: "Cobaltoan Smithsonite") -
$4500
Smithsonite is found in a wide arrange of colors from Tsumeb alone. Some of the most highly sought after specimens are the pink "Cobaltoan" variety of the species. This piece is such a pretty specimen because it is so well-balanced and displays beautifully. It has a full coverage on the display side of gemmy, sharp, baby-pink color modified rhombohedra of Smithsonite on dense sulfide matrix. The specimen is in amazingly good condition as nearly 99% of the crystals on the display side are undamaged. This is a great Tsumeb Smithsonite and an alluring small cabinet specimen of this classic material.
Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Specimen Size: 9.1 x 6.7 x 5.2 cm.
Largest Crystal: 7 mm.
ex - Rob Smith Collection
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No. Morg-V4081
Beryl (var: "Morganite") -
$7500
When it comes to Morganite, Afghanistan is among the leaders for producing the finest specimens extant. This beauty is a very impressive Morganite crystal showing a lovely baby pink color and wonderful gem quality sections. The piece has superb textbook tabular hexagonal form with some modifying 1011 and 1121 faces along the pinacoid. On the back of the crystal is an attractive "snowball" of white Albite (var: "Cleavelandite") and due to the fact that the Morganite crystal is so gemmy, the Cleavelandite shows all the way through to the front. It's a very impressive Morganite specimen, and would a very colorful addition to any collection as this color is rarely seen in the mineral world.
Locality: Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Specimen Size: 9.2 x 5.6 x 5.1 cm.
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No. Bourn-V4081
Bournonite -
$8500
What an amazing Bournonite specimen this is ! It's not even an English, German, Bolivian or Peruvian piece, but rather a superb specimen from France! This cabinet size specimen is just gorgeous. It hosts several impressive, classic, tabular, "cogwheel"-shaped, gun metal color crystals aesthetically sitting atop dark orange brown Sphalerite crystals on matrix. The crystals are so distinct, that they honestly look like somebody actually SCULPTED these gorgeous geometric shapes. The overall visual appeal combined with the fact that it is one of the finest quality specimens from Gard that I have ever seen make it a world class Bournonite. I was told that this specimen was actually mined during the early 1990s when the mine was reopened.
Locality: Les Malines Mine, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Rousillon, France
Specimen Size: 10.3 x 5.8 x 5.7 cm.
Largest Crystal: 5.2 cm. across
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