** Updated 4/15/2009 with New Exceptional Specimens! **
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MIN#EM-136 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL!! This plate has it all!
Aquamarines in cluster, Pink Apatite crystals, and Pink Fluorite!
Everything is brought together on an Albite and Muscovite covered matrix. I was amazed
when I saw
this cabinet sized plate because it struck me how the specimen was divided into thirds
with each portion
playing host to a grouping of crystals. The blue Aquamarine crystal cluster catches your
eye first, followed
by the hot pink Apatite cluster to the upper right. The soft pink Fluorite (octahedral
crystals) adds the
finishing touch and was perfectly placed atop the white Albite to the lower right. A
natural art palette!
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 22 cm by 27.7 cm by 8.4 cm in size.
Price $14,500
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MIN#EM-137 NEW!
WOW! Possibly the FINEST Proustite to yet
appear from Morocco!
Proustite from Morocco usually appears as small, isolated crystals with decent red
color on matrix. I've never seen anything that comes close to the size and color of
these large clusters! The specimen is fairly heavy with large crystal balls of Proustite
all
over the matrix - both front and back. One day there may be better specimens found
but right now, this is one of the finest you'll see anywhere. That I can guarantee you.
From the Imiter Mine, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco.
Measures 8.8 cm by 7.2 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Kevin Ward Personal Silver Collection
Price $12,500
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MIN#EM-138 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Amazing plate of phantomed
Amethyst crystals atop Microcline!
This piece is REALLY from Brandberg while most of the other specimens labeled as Brandberg
come from a nearby locality. Brandberg is a protected wildlife preserve, making specimens
rare.
From the Brandberg Park, Brandberg, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 10 cm by 9 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Ex. Charlie Key, Goings Collections
Price $3750
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MIN#EM-139 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CABINET!!
Without a doubt, the largest and most impressive German Fluorite plate I've ever offered!
The crystals are a deep blue and change from blue to darker blue to purple depending on
the
light source. This plate has some of the most intense color change I've seen in a
Fluorite.
There are some scattered bumps and a few cleaves but all are minor and to be expected
on a plate of this size and age. All in all, a VERY impressive piece and a MAJOR Fluorite!
From the Beihilfe Mine (Grube Beihilfe), Halsbrücke, Freiberg
District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Classic specimen measuring a huge 21.5 cm by 25.3 cm in total size!
Ex. Perry Collection - Original hand written label from
German Collection is pictured above
Price $17,500
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MIN#EM-140 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Superb and very gemmy crystal
of Spodumene-Kunzite!
This crystal is from California and is a rare combination of yellowish-green Spodumene
with a pink Kunzite tip and termination! The Kunzite portion measures about 4 cm
downwards from the top of this large 15.5 cm crystal. The Spodumene portion glows
under direct lighting and terminates at the bottom with a complex, matrix influenced
termination. There may also be some etching. Circa 1978, this is a tremendous crystal!
From the Beebe Hole (Mine), Jacumba, San Diego County,
California.
Measures 15.5 cm by 7 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $7500
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MIN#EM-141 NEW!
Glassy, gemmy crystals of
Spinel with Clinohumite!
The largest crystal measures 2.3 cm from tip to tip and
emerges through both sides of the
white marble matrix. The surfaces are extremely glassy and full of gem material!
From Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar, (Burma).
Measures 3.3 cm by 2.2 cm in size.
Price $2250
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MIN#EM-142 NEW!
Incredibly aesthetic specimen of GEM
Aquamarine crystals with Quartz on Microcline!
Both Aquas are crystal clear gemmy with a gorgeous blue coloration and sharp terminations!
From Shigar, near Skardu, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6 cm by 5.9 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#EM-143 NEW!
RARE!! Leaf Native Silver atop matrix from
Tsumeb!
Silver specimens from Tsumeb are incredibly rare but a matrix specimen is a very special
find!
Measures 5.3 cm by 5.8 cm in size. From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Nambia.
Ex. Bill and Carol Smith Collection.
Price $3450
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MIN#EM-144 NEW!
RARE combination plate featuring a
distinct, perfectly formed Molybdenite with Fluorite!
There is a second Molybdenite "flower" to the right of the larger 3.2
cm Moly and the
Fluorite crystals vary in both color (light bluish-violet to green) and habit (cubic to
octahedral).
Fluorite inclusions of small Chalcopyrite crystals with a Smoky Quartz are also present on
the plate.
From Dayu County, Ganzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi province of
China.
Measures 10.2 cm by 15 cm in total size.
Price $2500
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MIN#EM-145 NEW!
WOW! Textbook perfect crystal of
Manganocalcite atop matrix!
A tremendous crystal measuring over 9 cm in size with glassy faces and a glowing pink
color! I've seen many Russian Manganocalcites and this specimen boasts some of the best
color I've come across. It's also pristine with none of the usual chips and scuffs common
to
large Calcite crystals. The matrix appears to be a tan colored Calcite cast with small
Quartz.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Eastern Russia.
Measures 14.2 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Ex. Martin Zinn Mineral Collection
Price $6500
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MIN#EM-146 NEW!
ACANTHITE SEAM! I love large matrix
specimens of Silver and this one fits the bill!
First of all, I want to point out that the matrix surrounding this crystal seam is very
rich and composed
of numerous Silver Sulfide seams. In the open seam itself, you find dozens of Quartz
needles and
Acanthite crystals! Many of the Acanthite crystals are actually draped atop Quartz points
and almost
appear "melted" in places. This is due to the Acanthite pseudomorphing the high
temperature
Argentite and adopting its exact shape. Measuring, this is one rich Silver specimen!
From Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Measures 20 cm by 13 cm by 14 cm in total size.
Price $5500
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MIN#EM-147 NEW!
VERY gemmy crystals of Grossular Garnet on Diopside crystals!
Intensely colored crystals sitting atop the olive-green Diopside crystal covered matrix.
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MIN#EM-148 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL COPPER! Sculptural specimen of
Native Copper crystals with a Malachite coating!
The contract between the Malachite and Copper patina is gorgeous. This is one of my
favorite Coppers
from a large number of fine Copper specimens I've offered recently. The provenance is very
good also.
From the Lake Superior Mining District, Keweenaw Peninsula,
Michigan.
Measures 11.8 cm by 13.3 cm in size and quite heavy too!
Ex. Morganthau, Smith College, Hansen, Gene Meieran Collections
Price $8500
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MIN#EM-149 SOLD!
Classic specimen of Native Wire Silver on Acanthite matrix!
I love the shape of this specimen because it resembles a knarly old tree. I'm a fan of
all fine Silvers but those with a tree-like appearance are always special and very
popular.
This specimen also has a beautiful antique patina.
From the Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.8 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward, Weill Mineral Collections
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MIN#EM-150 NEW!
Gorgeous specimen featuring two Corundum
var. Sapphire crystals on matrix!
From Amboarohy, Ihosy Area, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar.
Measures 5.5 cm by 8 cm in size with the largest Sapphire measuring 2.5 cm!
Price $2850
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