MINERAL: Amazonite
LOCATION: Two Point Mine, Teller County, Colorado
Bright Aqua crystals of Amazonite from Teller County. This crystal formation on matrix measures 44 x 35 mm x 18 mm deep. (about 1.5 inches by 1.25 inches) The large crystal in front is 15 mm high by 12 mm in diameter. Well proportioned, bright colors, no damage. Excellent miniature of this popular mineral.
ITEM: 070330 - PRICE: $85 Sold
MINERAL: Amazonite
LOCATION: Two Point Mine, Teller County, Colorado
Bright Aqua crystals of Amazonite for Teller County. This crystal formation on matrix measures 44 x 32 mm x 33 mm deep. (about 1.5 inches by 1 inch by 1.25 inches) The large crystal in front is 25 mm high by 18 mm in diameter. Well proportioned, bright colors, no damage. Excellent miniature of this popular mineral.
ITEM: 070331 - PRICE: $40
MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Khaidarkan Osh Oblast Kyrgyzstan
Bright crystal of silver Stibnite measures 6 cm in length. Double terminated translucent quartz crystal is 13 mm x 8 mm in diameter. It appears to have a small coating of lepidolite near the base. Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. No damage.
ITEM: 070335- PRICE: $70
MINERAL: Barite
LOCATION: Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Fine gem quality golden, transparent Barite crystals on a small bit of matrix. It measures 44x 28 x 14 mm high. Perfect condition, terminations are free of abrasions. Barite forms in many habits, but none more attractive than this crystalline form. Barite is an important commercial mineral used in paint, but we are fortunate that crystals such as these escape their normal fate. Wonderful crystals.
ITEM: - 070333 PRICE: $75
MINERAL: Stibnite
LOCATION: Khaidarkan Osh Oblast Kyrgyzstan
Bright radiating crystals of bright silver Stibnite measures 6 cm by 5 cm x 2 cm . Stibnite is the primary ore of antimony and therefore is sometimes called antimonite. It is used in batteries and in fireworks. This specimen is in excellent condition. Very attractive and very affordable small cabinet of this somewhat rare, but popular mineral. The stibnite is coated with translucent opaque druzy quartz crystals making for an attractive display from this location.
ITEM: 070334 - PRICE: $70
MINERAL: Magnetite
LOCATION: Cerro Huanaquino, Totora, Dept. Potosi, Bolivia
From the Martin Zinn collection and complete with his label, this magnetite on matrix from Cerro Huaniquino is 65 x 40 x 25 mm (about 2.5 inches long) The metallic sheen of the octahedral crystals makes this a very showy example of this popular iron oxide mineral. The largest crystal measures 7 mm in diameter.
ITEM: 070341 - PRICE: $75
MINERAL: Epidote and Quartz
LOCATION: Hong Qui Zheng , Sichuan Province China
Fine clean translucent quartz crystalline mass with bright pistachio colored epidote crystals scattered between the quartz. The specimen is 55 mm x 35 mm x 30 mm ( about 2.4 inches long) The quartz crystals are particularly fine and undamaged. The epidote is bright and clear.
ITEM: 070339 - PRICE: $60
MINERAL: Epidote and Quartz
LOCATION: Hong Qui Zheng , Sichuan Province China
Fine clean translucent and some transparent quartz crystals with bright pistachio colored Epidote crystals scattered between the quartz. The specimen is 60 mm x 45 mm x 30 mm ( about 2.6 inches long) The larger quartz crystals are particularly fine and undamaged. The Epidote is bright and clear.
ITEM: 070340 - PRICE: $100
MINERAL: Amethyst
LOCATION: Las Vigas Region, Veracruz ,Mexico
Miniature of bright purple amethyst twin crystals in matrix. The quartz is all water clear, and shows no damage under 10 x magnification. The two amethyst crystals are virtually a matched pair radiating from a common base. The color is dark purple. They each measure 16 x 4 x 4 mm. Overall the cluster measures 40 x 32 x 20 mm.
ITEM: 070270- PRICE: $225
MINERAL:Dioptase
LOCATION: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
This bright, vibrant, dark green Dioptase miniature is from the Ulrich Bahmann collection of rare Tsumeb material. It is 26 x 22 x 15 mm with crystals to 15 x 6 x 7 mm. Perfect with no damage. Note the photo highlights some fine natural grit that still adhers to the crystals. It reflects in the light of photo booth but is the same color as the crystals when viewed normally.