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Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite - $40 Reduced
to $36 Baxter Springs, Tri-State District, Cherokee County, Kansas 13.1 x 8.1 x 4.9 cm (5.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A large opaque, crystalline sphalerite
chunk with a sparkly, iridescent surface. The sparkle is
provides by a plethora of small chalcopyrite crystals. Typical for the
locality. No damage.
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| 12056: |
Galena - $20 Reduced
to $18 Joplin Field, Tri-State District, Jasper County, Missouri 9.7 x 8.2 x 4.5 cm (3.8 x 3.2 x 1.8 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order Galena crystals rise from a quartz bed on
a chert matrix. The galena crystals are a bit rough, and the price
reflect this. Minor fluorite also present on this heavy (about one
kilogram) specimen.
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Quartz (variety Tiger's Eye) - $15 Reduced
to $13 South Africa 21.8 x 5.4 x 0.4 cm (8.6 x 2.1 x 0.2 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A
large slab of tiger's eye with golden brown color and good silky
luster. Tiger's eye chatoyancy is caused by parallel intergrowth of
chalcedony and amphibole layers. The slab has been sawn and given an
initial polish; further polishing would really make this piece glow.
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Sphalerite and Fluorite - $20 Reduced
to $16 Cave in Rock, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin County, Illinois 10.3 x 7.0 x 5.3 cm (4.1 x 2.8 x 2.1 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A roughly crystalline, mostly opaque
sphalerite base hosts several
light purple fluorite crystals. Much of the sphalerite surface has a
resinous luster. The largest fluorite crystal (second picture) measures
1 cm along the edge. Between the sphalerite base and matrix is a layer
of waxy yellow fluorite crystals.
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| 12092: |
Sphalerite and
Chalcopyrite - $100 Reduced
to $90 Baxter Springs, Tri-State District, Cherokee County, Kansas 10.2 x 8.6 x 5.8 cm (4.0 x 3.4 x 2.3 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A large sphalerite cluster, sprinkled
with chalcopyrites, sits at the top of a cherty matrix. The sphalerite
cluster measures 6.9 cm across, and has a pleasing resinous luster. The
bright chalcopyrites are arranged in a roughly parallel manner, and
reach about 4 mm. The matrix could be trimmed if desired, although it
makes a nice pedestal when displayed with a stand. A small cleaved area
along the edge of the sphalerite cluster does not detract; otherwise no
damage. A fine example that displays well.
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| 12096: |
Hematite - $22 Reduced
to $15 Cumbria, England 7.0 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm (2.8 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A lustrous, curved 'kidney ore' hematite
from a fifty-year old collection. No damage. Sits as shown for display
without a stand.
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Fluorite - $20 Reduced
to $14 Cave in Rock, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin County, Illinois 9.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm (3.7 x 2.6 x 2.2 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A group of deep purple fluorite cubes on
matrix, accented with a bit of calcite. The largest complete crystals
edge is 3.2 cm. Some scattered damage and edgewear is noted.
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| 12151: |
Beryl (variety Aquamarine)
and Muscovite - $200 Reduced
to $180 Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province, China 13.5 x 11.0 x 3.8 cm (5.3 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A large (~725 grams), tabular aquamarine
crystal from the famous Chinese locality. Delicate blue color, with
notable translucency along the edges. One face if flat, while the other
has a large etched cavity, as if the beryl hasn't brushed its teeth.
Minor muscovite also present. A neat specimen that displays nicely. No
damage.
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| 12226: |
Tourmaline - $45 Reduced
to $40 Minas Gerais, Brazil 10.6 x 4.4 x 3.1 cm (4.2 x 1.7 x 1.2 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A good-sized and terminated tourmaline
crystal. Weighs 236 grams. Lustrous and jet-black, with hints of
dark blue in thinner places. The ragged appearance is partly natural
and partly damage; hence the price.
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Sylvite - $75 Reduced
to $67 Eddy County, New Mexico 14.7 x 7.1 x 6.5 cm (5.8 x 2.8 x 2.6 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A large, translucent to opaque brick of
intergrown sylvite crystals. The largest distinct crystal measures 2 cm
across (last picture). Previous dealer label with a $250 price tag.
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| 12382: |
Fluorite and Calcite - $75 Reduced
to $67 Rosiclare, Rosiclare Subdistrict, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin County, Illinois 11.4 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm (4.5 x 4.4 x 4.4 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A cluster of large deep purple fluorite
cubes accented with partial coating of tiny calcite crystals. The
largest fluorite crystal measures 9.5 cm along the edge. Blue, yellow,
and colorless zones can be seen with backlighting. Some edge wear and
corner cleaves noted, and the back is broken where the specimen was
removed from matrix. Sits for display at several angles. This specimen
is notable for the size of the individual crystals.
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| 12494: |
Fluorite, Calcite,
Chalcopyrite, and Sphalerite - $300 Reduced
to $270 Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee 17.4 x 11.8 x 8.3 cm (6.9 x 4.6 x 3.3 inches) Specimen status: Available Click here to order A rich covering of fluorite cubes on
matrix. The fluorites have yellow cores with purple edges, and
reach 2.8 cm along the edge. Accented with a few small clusters of
orange calcites, tiny, scattered chalcopyrites, and minor sphalerite
(on the back side). A rich specimen that displays nicely. A few very
small rubs and cleaves are noted with a 10x lens, bit otherwise free of
damage.
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