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Updated 11/18/2007 with New Exceptional Specimens!

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MIN#EM-76 NEW!

GORGEOUS!! Gemmy green Beryl var. Emerald crystal sitting atop dark Calcite crystals!
Emeralds with deep color are always in demand but Emeralds with deep color on dark Calcite
are the cream of the crop! This Emerald crystal measures 1.7 cm with a perfect termination!
From the Coscuez Mine, Muzo, Boyaca Department, Colombia.
Measures 4.8 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Ex. Schorsch Mineral Collection.
Price $15,000

 

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MIN#EM-77 SOLD!

Lustrous crystals of deep orange Scheelite on Muscovite with Quartz at top!
Gorgeous, glassy crystals of translucent Scheelite are tough to find these days.
The crystals in this cluster are exceptional with a brilliant orange color.
From Ping Wu, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 7.2 cm by 8.6 cm in size.

Price $2850

 

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MIN#EM-78 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL! Large cabinet specimen of Azurite rosettes on Malachite!
This is an incredible specimen from La Sal, San Juan County, Utah! The Azurite
crystals are sharp and lustrous as they scatter atop the Malachite matrix. Many of
the rosettes sit aesthetically along the top matrix edge. Measures 10.5 cm by 19.5 cm.
Azurite on Malachite specimens from Utah are scarce and this is the largest I've seen!
Price $4500

 

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MIN#EM-79 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Large cabinet plate of GEMMY golden Calcite crystals atop purple Fluorite!
The gemmy glow coming through the tip of each Calcite is awesome! Every termination is complete.
From the Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 22 cm by 14.5 cm by 14 cm in size.

Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $4500

 

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MIN#EM-80 NEW!

Finely crystallized specimen of Native Silver with a reddish Sphalerite and Calcite at top!
What a cute specimen! The rubyjack Sphalerite crystal can be easily seen on the right
side of the specimen and the Calcite at top sits atop a small Silver wire! Actually, the
entire specimen is composed of dendritic Silver "feathers" and crystals. Very sweet!
From Chanarcillo, Copiapo Province, Atacama Region of Chile.
Measures 4 cm by 4.6 cm in size.

Kevin Ward Personal Silver Collection
Price $3500

 

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MIN#EM-81 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL and HUGE!! Large gemmy octahedral crystals of Fluorite atop Galena!
These large crystals vary in color from mint green to an icy transparent! The largest Fluorite
measures 7.5 cm in size! There are also snowy-white Calcite accents between some of the
Fluorites and between the bottom Fluorite crystals and large Galenas which make up the matrix.
From Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 21 cm by 26.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.

Price $4850

 

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MIN#EM-82 NEW!

Glossy crystal clusters of Azurite sitting atop matrix!
Exceptional specimen with two balls of Azurite instead of the usual one!
From La Sal Mountains, San Juan County, Utah.
Measures 6.8 cm by 5.5 cm in size.

Price $1200

 

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MIN#EM-84 NEW!

Large cabinet sized specimen of very vibrant blue Azurite with Malachite!
This was one of the first mineral specimens in my own personal collection. I sold it years
ago and was very happy to find it again last year. A little bit of trimming and cleaning
and here it is again on the website. I was always impressed with the sparkle and color
of this thick specimen of solid Azurite. I also love the fact that it has its own crystal
filled vugs and seams, showing the geology of the Bisbee locality. It isn't perfect and does
have some scattered contacts and incomplete crystals but I think it's a special piece.
The photo above says it all I think. It just displays beautifully - better than most.
From the Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 18.4 cm by 16 cm by 15.5 cm in size.

Ex. Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $8500

 

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MIN#EM-85 SOLD!

VERY RARE!! Wow, this is a matrix Rhodochrosite on Quartz from the Climax Mine!
Anyone who knows Colorado minerals and Rhodochrosite knows just how rare matrix
Climax pieces are - especially one that has large crystals. I've seen two on the past
ten years of looking for one so I was thrilled to find this specimen. True, the Rhodos
aren't Sweet Home quality but they are very good for Colorado and display some
excellent color with glassy surfaces. The rhomb in the front has flaking and measures
4 cm while the smaller rhomb in back is complete and measures 2.5 cm in size. The
outer faces appear to be included with a Quartz drusy which is common for Climax.
I'm being very picky here considering the specimen's rarity but I want to be accurate.
From the Climax Mine, Fremont Pass, Lake County, Colorado.
Measures 5.5 cm by 7.5 cm in size.

Ex. Richard Holmes Collection
Price $3250

 

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MIN#EM-86 NEW!

VERY RARE!! A very rare specimen of Luanheite on matrix!
Luanheite is a rare Amalgam of Native Silver and Mercury. It is usually found
in sheets and this is the first I've seen on matrix which makes it even more special
in my opinion. This specimen has been analysed and contains mostly Luanheite
with a lesser amount of Eugenite (another rare Ag-Hg Amalgam). For more info
on Luanheite, a good read about this rare Silver mineral can be found at this link!
From the Privol'noye Deposit, Central Yakutia, Russia.
Measures 10.6 cm by 5.3 cm in size.

Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $8500

 

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MIN#EM-87 SOLD!

EXCEPTIONAL! Beautiful cluster of glassy Calcites with yellow phantoming!
Calcites from China aren't rare these days but specimens of this quality definately
are! Look at how sharp and perfect the crystal faces are! The "starburst" yellow
phantoms inside each crystal are incredible. I must admit, this specimen impresses me.
From Hongyang, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 10.6 cm by 14.5 cm in size.

Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $3250

 

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MIN#EM-88 NEW!

Superbly crystallized specimen of Native Silver on matrix!
This specimen is literally covered with Silver crystals and cubes!
It's one of the best specimens of Silver crystals that I have seen
from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Measures 5.3 cm by 6 cm.

Price $2450

 

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MIN#EM-90 NEW!

Hall of Fame Specimen!

Incredible Cuprite on Native Copper wires!
The Cuprites are bright red in light and climb numerous wires of Copper! A classic
Copper combo specimen! I can't begin to describe the color, luster and flash of this
14 cm by 9 cm piece! From the Chino Mine in Santa Rita, Grants Co., New Mexico.
Formally in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History.
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand.
Price $8500

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