** Updated 5/28/2012 with Our Finest Specimens **

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Artistic combination of Orange Creedite with bluish-green Fluorite crystals!
Definately one of the prettiest combinations I've seen of this material. The Creedite crystals
spray outwards from their top cluster and sparkle like crazy in even faint lighting. The Fluorite
surfaces are very lustrous and the crystals appear between the seams and lend support to
the Creedite on both the front and back sides. Although slightly etched, these are some of the
most complete Fluorites you will find in one of these combo specimens. A lovely miniature!
From the Navidad Mine, Abasolo, Rodeo, Mun. de Rodeo, Durango.
Measures 6 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $1500

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Exceptional specimen of gemmy lavender Fluorite over thick Stibnite crystals!
I rarely come across there very popular combo specimens and this is one of the finest
I've ever offered on the website! Many of these have pale Fluorite coverage but these
crystals are very lavender-purple. The Stibnite crystals are thick and solid with most
measuring 1 cm or larger in width. The entire specimen sparkles with color and flash
and has the feel of something solid, not fragile as so many Stibnites are. Almost all
of the Stibnites are terminated with many of the terminations covered by the Fluorite.
From the Qinglong Mine, Qinglong Co., Qianxi'nan Autonomous Pref., Guizhou Prov., China
Measures 7.3 cm by 8.6 cm by 6.8 cm in total size.
Price $3250

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Gorgeous pink Morganite crystal on Lepidolite and Cleavelandite with Quartz!
A beautiful 4.5 cm Morganite snuggled between crystal clusters of pink Lepidolite and white Cleavelandite!
The Morganite is gemmy to translucent with a perfect textbook form and glassy crystal faces. There is
no damage and the Morganite is complete on all sides. The color could best be described as a soft
pastel pink with shades of orange. The Lepidolite clusters are rosy-pink and provide a beautiful contrast.
From Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 11 cm by 18 cm by 10.4 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $10,500

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Impressive specimen featuring lavender cubes of Fluorite with Galena, Barite and Sphalerite!
This is a stunning Elmwood combo with cubes that are nearly completely colorless but for a very
slight lavender coloration. The Fluorites are in excellent condition and featuring numerous, although
tiny inclusions of Bitumen which forms some really neat patterns beneath the surfaces. Some of
these Bitumen inclusions actually form "drips" that extend downward into the Fluorites. Small
crystals of Galena, Fluorite, and Barite cover the large Galena located at the top center.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 9.2 cm by 11 cm by 7.2 cm in total size.
Price $3850

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Fine crystals of Azurite and Malachite ps after Azurite on Malachite!
One of the better crystalline specimens I've seen from Morenci in quite some time.
The Azurite crystals are sharp and lustrous and the Malachite is pristine and very
chatoyant! No damage to speak of and the specimen displays very aesthetically atop the
Malachite matrix with a stacked crystal display. The appearance remind me of Bisbee.
From the Morenci Mine, Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Measures 9.2 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $4850

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Graceful and quite beautiful arrangement of pink Rose Quartz crystals atop Quartz and Microcline!
Also with a small bit of Muscovite, this specimen can be displayed in a number of ways, two of which
are pictured above. I think the first thing one notices about this specimen is the depth of color - not pale
like so many but rich and vibrant and even more so near the periphery crystals! The crystals are distinct
and lustrous, with some scepters present! One interesting thing is that the crystals sit atop a Quartz point
on the backside of the specimen. The front is displayed above because I like the front better but the Quartz
is neat to see. If you're looking for a crystallized Rose Quartz with rich color and form, this is the specimen.
From Alto da Pitorra, Laranjeiras, Galiléia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Measures 6.6 cm by 6.3 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Price $4500

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Very pretty specimen of bi-colored Calcite crystals in cluster!
The crystals are glassy and gemmy with icy clear interiors and reddish-brown
Hemimorphite included tips! In excellent condition, this specimen dates back to the
late 1800's and was formally part of the Carnegie Museum Mineral Collection.
The Stank Mine was an iron (hematite) mine which was active from the 1870's to 1901.
From the Stank Mine, Barrow, SW Region, Cumbria, England.
Measures 6.5 cm by 7.9 cm by 7 cm in total size.
Price $2500

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HUGE, exceptional crystal of Rutile sitting atop matrix!
One of the finest, most impressive Rutiles I've ever seen, this crystal measures an incredible
8.5 cm by 7.7 cm by 6.4 cm in total size! The surfaces are pristine and the structure is nearly
flawless with superb luster and a good amount of red color slipping though in direct lighting.
This is pretty amazing considering the size and density of the crystal. The provenance of this
specimen dates back to W. F. Ferrier (1865-1950), a world reknown mineral collector who
had access to some of the finest collections of his time. This would tend to date the Rutile
to the late 1890's. The crystal is complete on all sides and sits entirely atop a matrix so
there are no contacts on the bottom side. This is truely a museum-calibre centerpiece!
From Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia.
Measures 10 cm by 9 cm by 7.1 cm in total size.
Ex. W. F. Ferrier, Lawrence H. Conklin Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $18,500

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Beautiful large cabinet sized plate of phantomed Fluorite crystals on Quartz matrix!
The Fluorite crystals completely cover the atop edge of the Quartz point matrix and exhibit a colorful
combination of minty-green with purple phantoms! Each Fluorite is modified octahedral with a series of
steps leading to flattened, tranparent windows. This was one the nicest large cabinet specimens at the show!
From the Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 12 cm by 16.4 cm in size.
Price $6500

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EXCEPTIONAL! Unique specimen of Native Silver wires in Calcitic matrix from Kongsberg!
This specimen fascinates me! I've seen many fine Silvers from Kongsberg in my days but this is the
finest of this variety I've come across from there and I can attest that they are definately not common.
This specimen is original and old, with a handwritten label on the backside which dates to the mid 1800's
The surfaces are incredibly bright and lustrous with a wire arrangement that is very pleasing to the eye.
The white Calcite was picked away here and there to expose the wires and the entire piece takes on
the appearance of a snow covered fir tree. A great companion piece for the more traditional thick wires!
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 8 cm by 2.7 cm in total size.
Price $9500

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EXCEPTIONAL Fluorite crystal perched atop Calcite on matrix!
A lovely, pristine Fluorite octadedron with purple and blue coloration along with modified
corners and dozens of crystal faces. The 4.2 cm Fluorite is both gemmy and lustrous-glassy
and the Calcites upon which it sits are in excellent condition with full terminations. A slight
accenting of white Dolomite completes the picture with Pyrite on the back side of the matrix.
From the Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 5.6 cm by 9.7 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $4850

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Beautifully patinaed specimen of crystalline Native Copper on Copper spinels!
The color of the Copper crystals changes from bright Copper to reddish Copper as you move towards
the bottom. The largest crystals have the deepest patina color and all are sharp with lustrous faces.
I love the way the crystal habits change with each level of growth, mimicking the color change.
From the Centennial Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 6 cm by 6 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Price $3850

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Rare and aesthetic specimen of Native Silver wires emerging from Calcite matrix!
This is a prized locality for Silver collectors and one that is now under water and inaccessible.
The mine itself was actually located on an islet in Lake Superior and as one would expect,
eventually the water came in and flooded the shaft. Authetic Silvers from the Silver Islet
Mine date back to as early as 1868 when ore was first discovered by Thomas MacFarlane
to as late as 1884 when the mine was finally closed after yielding over $3 million in Silver. The
above specimen displays a beautiful antique patina, which is indicative of its age, over strong luster.
From the Silver Islet Mine, Silver Islet, Sibley Township, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 3.8 cm by 1.7 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Graeber Mineral Collection
Price $3500

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EXCEPTIONAL!! Large, well formed crystal of Native Copper sitting atop Native Copper!
The eye appeal of this specimen is tremendous and I dare say it looks even more impressive
in person. The crystal is pristine and complete on all sides. It measures 3.5 cm in size and
comes with a lovely, slightly iridescent antique patina. There are two collection numbers on the
back side suggesting this specimen has been part of at least two collections in years past.
Small Datolite crystals add sparkle to the recesses in the Native Copper at bottom.
From the Pewabic Lode Mine, Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 3.5 cm by 5.7 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Ex. T. F. Cole Mineral Collection
Price $2850

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Lustrous bladed crystals of Azurite on Malachite!
Gorgeous, glassy crystals of Azurite cover this plate from top to bottom with
a small amount of Malachite pseudomorphing present at the very bottom.
The quality of this specimen could have it easily mistaken for a Bisbee piece
but it comes from the early workings at Morenci, making it even rarer!
From the 4160 bench of the Morenci Mine, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Measures 6.2 cm by 8 cm in size.
Price $2450

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Stunning cavern of botryoidal Chalcedony and fine Millerite crystals!
A spectacular example of metallic needles from one of the world’s premier localities.
The Chalcedony lined vug completely protects the lustrous, brassy Millerite needles
and provides a beautiful border for the specimen! The mining locality for this specimen
is now closed making cabinet sized specimens of Millerite very rare in today's market.
From Halls Gap, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Measures 7.2 cm by 11 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $4500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-40 SOLD!

Beautiful two-sided specimen of Azurite and Chalcoalumite!
This amazing specimen is pure Azurite on one side, with sparkling Azurite balls from top to bottom!
If this were the only displayable side, the specimen would be a top rate Bisbee Azurite all by itself.
However, this specimen has a back side which offers a wonderful display of light blue Chalcoalumite
atop the darker blue Azurite! Take your choice of what side you'd like to display or better yet, place
the specimen on a rotating stand and enjoy both. Both sides are in great condition with minimal contacts.
From the Holbrook Extension, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 8 cm by 9.3 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Evan Jones Mineral Collection
Price $3500