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Old classic specimen of Chalcedony over multi-colored Smithsonite!
This specimen dates to the late 1890's or early 1900's from the early workings of the Kelly Mine
when it was being exploited for its Silver and Zinc ore. Beneath the translucent Chalcedony coating,
zones of Cadmium Smithsonite can be seen and this is much rarer than the more common Kelly Mine
green which was the main reason the Sherwin William Paint Company purchased the nearby Graphic Mine
in 1904. Seems they had found a use for all those green Zinc Carbonate rocks discarded by the Silver miners.
From the Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro Co., New Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 7.7 cm in size.
Ex. Col. J. H. Pratt, Paul Tucker Mineral Collections
Comes with the original Ward's Natural Science mineral label
Listed Price $1500

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Dramatic crystal sprays of Orpiment with Picropharmacolite on matrix!
The crystals shoot out in all directions from the matrix and each is complete with an undamaged
termination. No damage to speak of, only a few very minor bumps here and there which do not
detract. The white needle cluster are Picropharmacolite, a rare hydrated, calcium arsenate.
From the Shimen Mine, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 6.5 cm by 4 cm in size.
Listed Price $485

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Lustrous pyramidal crystal clusters of Acanthite with Native Silver wires!
An amazing combination featuring stacked Acanthite ps. after Argentite (Silver Sulfide) crystals with Native
Silver wires throughout! Obviously the Sulfur component was removed at some point during the development
of this specimen, allowing for the Native Silver growth. Specimens like this always amaze me. They are both
beautiful and extremely interesting in a geological as well as an historical sense. This specimen is a classic
rarity from a major Silver mining district which has faded into the past. Fortunately, great specimens survive
for all collectors to enjoy. I might point out that this specimen is very heavy and nearly solid Silver mineral!
From the Foster Mine, Glen Lake, Coleman Township, near Cobalt, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 8.4 cm by 7 cm by 7.8 cm in total size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand
Listed Price $9500

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Breathtaking cabinet plate of purple Fluorite with spectacular blades of white Barite!
This specimen undoubtedly is from the incredible Berbes finds in the early 2000's. Most
of these dried up and disappeared from the market in recent years but then I discovered
this fine plate in Tucson and was amazed at the incredible aesthetics and overall condition
of the large upright Barite blades! The cream-colored blades are intact and undamaged
and that's a very rare thing to find. The Fluorite is a gemmy light purple and very glassy!
From La Cabaña, Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain.
Measures 10.5 cm by 9.6 cm by 5.9 cm in total size.
Listed Price $1850

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Lovely cluster of Quartz crystals with Ajoite inclusions!
The majority of the blue Ajoite appears as a phantom just beneath the surface of the largest vertical
Quartz point. A brown coating of Hematite and possible some Native Copper accents the fibrous blue
Ajoite inclusions on mainly the right sides of each crystal. Ajoite is a VERY RARE copper-related silicate!
From the Messina mine, Messina District, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Measures 8 cm by 9.2 cm by 6.2 cm in total size.
Listed Price $1500

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Superb combination featuring Analcime crystals atop Native Copper crystals!
I don't come along fine specimens like this very often and the combination of Analcime
with Native Copper is pretty scarce, especially in this quality.
From the Phoenix Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 7.7 cm by 7 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Schlichter Mineral Collection
Listed Price $1850

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Stunning large plate of golden Fluorite cubes with raspberry accents and undertones!
A beautiful plate, especially when given a direct light! The color is rich and the undertones really
bring out the deeper golden hues. There are a few scattered areas of etching which created small
pockets in some of the Fluorite cubes. These are where another mineral dissolved, probably Calcite or
Strontianite, and left an open recess as evidence of its former presence. These add character to the
specimen in my opinion and create an additional contrast element for the eye to capture.
From the Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 16.3 cm by 20.8 cm by 9 cm in total size.
Listed Price $2850

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Wonderful specimen of Lazulite crystals in Quartz from Georgia!
I rarely come across specimens of Lazulite from this scarce locality and this is the finest
example I've ever offered! The large 1.8 cm crystal in the center is perfectly doubly terminated!
From Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia.
Measures 2.3 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Howard Belsky Mineral Collection
Listed Price $850

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Fine specimen of semi-crystalline Native Gold perched atop white Quartz!
An attractive TN with a great deal of luster and stark contrast between the Gold and Quartz.
From the Harvard Mine, Jamestown, California.
Measures 1.5 cm by 1.1 cm in size.
Listed Price $345

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Glossy crystals of yellowish-green Pyromorphite snug inside a matrix seam!
The matrix has provided good protection because the crystals are nearly pristine.
Smaller Pyros cover the remainder of the matrix and part of the back side as well.
From the San Andrés Mine, Espiel (Villaviciosa de Córdoba), Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain.
Measures 5.5 cm by 5,5 cm in size.
Ex. Korpi Mineral Collection
Listed Price $985

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Exceptional large crystals of yellowish-orange Wulfenite on matrix with Bisbeeite!
The blades are clustered together and elongated with the largest measures 7 cm in
width!! Smaller blades are scattered about the foreground with Bisbeeite coatings.
Very few contacts along the tips of the Wulfenite and no real detractions.
Classic specimen from the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 8.5 cm in size.
Ex. Rolf Wein Mineral Collection
Listed Price $2500

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Stunning large cabinet specimen of multi-colored Fluorite cubes on Albite with Smoky Quartz!
These Fluorites are amazing!! Under direct lighting, they exhibit a mix of colors one wouldn't
expect to see in a Colorado Fluorite. Blues, greens, yellows, and violet pop out in the photograph
and highlight every portion of the large cubes. I can't remember seeing another Colorado specimen
that displayed the same mix of colors. The Fluorites are also quite large, measuring around 7 cm
each, and are complete on all faces with some rehealed on the backside against the matrix.
From the Dreamtime Claim, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 12 cm by 15 cm by 17 cm in size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Listed Price $6500

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Stunning specimen of iridescent Native Silver leaves and crystals with Calcite!
A gorgeous and very colorful specimen from this old, classic locality.
There may be a slight Bornite coating responsible for the color.
From the Dolores Mine, Chanarcillo, near Copiapo, Atacama Province, Chile.
Measures 2.5 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Ex. Willard J. Perkin Collection
Ex. Minette Collection
Listed Price $1500

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Fine specimen of crystalline Native Gold sitting atop white Quartz!
This specimen is nearly completely crystalline with Gold crystals from one side to the
other! It's miniature in size and sits perfectly for display all on its own. Under a 10x loupe,
the crystals are an incredible sight and the reflective surfaces are a lustrous, rich yellow.
From the Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures 3.2 cm by 6.7 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Listed Price $6500

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Beautiful cabinet plate of patterned bluish-green Smithsonite!
I love the look of this specimen! The color is a wonderful sea-green and the patterning in
the lower right corner really gives the specimen some character! There's also a very nice
variance from darker hues to lighter hues along the Smithsonite surfaces. The surface
is what a painter would call "eggshell" with a slight luster over a delicate texture. This
is easily one of the best large plates I've seen from the Kelly Mine in recent years.
From the Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 12 cm by 15.3 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Listed Price $4500

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Beautiful specimen of transparent yellow Wulfenite blades with orange Mimetite!
This lovely is a San Franciso Mine specimen of course, and it is in excellent condition
for the locale! One or two blades have the usual chips but the vast majority of the crystals
are complete and terminated. The dark orange Mimetite appears as accenting clusters.
This locality is famous for these combos but began as a Gold-Silver-Molybdenum Mine.
From the San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, Cucurpe, Mun. de Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Listed Price $985

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EXCEPTIONAL! Large crystals of reddish-brown accented Hemimorphite in a matrix vug!
Hemimorphite isn't a mineral that usually excites me but this specimen is a killer small cab!
The Hemimorphite crystals are glassy, terminated, and very reflective. The top and back sides
are accented by reddish-brown to orange Iron Oxide and the largest crystals measure 4 cm in
length! I can't recall seeing a more impressive Hemimorphite. I know this is the finest small cab.
From Santa Eulalia, Mun. de Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 8.9 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Listed Price $1250

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"The Copper Cactus"
First we had a Copper Scorpian and now a Copper Cactus! You could build a unique looking
collection with these Native Copper specimens! This specimen is also composed of elongated
crystals, with the largest having the added bonus of green Epidote and Quartz along the top
left side. Overall, this is a very impressive old timer from Michigan with great crystal form!
From the Centennial Mine, Centennial, Kearsarge Lode, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 7.1 cm by 3 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Comes with an acrylic base
Listed Price $7500

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Fine yellow crystals of Native Sulfur perched atop blades of Barite in ball clusters!
Two large crystal balls sit atop a third crystal ball cluster in the middle. The Barite crystals are
lustrous and in excellent condition with few contacts and the Sulfur crystals have nestled
themselves between and atop many of the blades. A scarce combination in a unique format!
From the Machów mine, Tarnobrzeg, Podkarpackie, Poland.
Measures 9 cm by 14.7 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Listed Price $2500

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Gorgeous large cabinet plate of raspberry-purple Fluorite cubes clustered atop Sphalerite with Barite!
A darker coloration accents the edges of each gemmy cube and the surfaces are very lustrous. A very
slight drusy can be seen just to the right of the small Barite cluster and atop many of the cubes near
the specimen center. This adds a really nice sparkle to an already very attractive Fluorite plate.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 14 cm by 19.8 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Listed Price $3500

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Exceptional, museum quality large cabinet plate of lustrous Sphalerite clusters with Barite on Dolostone!
No doubt about it! This is easily the finest Elmwood Sphalerite plate I have ever seen or offered on the website.
Usually large plates of Sphalerite are either dull or damaged but this specimen is completely pristine! The crystal
clusters are super reflective and lustrous and the specimen is as close to perfect as you can find. The plate is
very well proportioned and balanced with one side being more Sphalerite and the other more Barite clusters.
I could see this plate standing alone or being the centerpiece of a fine Elmwood collection.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 24 cm by 33 cm in size with a 9.5 cm Sphalerite cluster at top left.
Ex. Charlie Key Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Listed Price $12,500

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