http://www.irocks.com/arkenstonenews.html New mineral update galleries form The Arkenstone 7 Oct. 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/TSUMEB_MINERAL_SPECIMENS.html http://www.irocks.com/TSUMEB_MINERAL_SPECIMENS.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/TSUMEB_MINERAL_SPECIMENS.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/TSU1212a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">An update of mixed mineral specimens from Tsumeb, Namibia. We will add to this update page frequently over 2013 as we post a stored hoard of Tsumeb minerals.</td> </tr></table> 27 Sept 2012 23:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/SEPT1201c.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A mixed update of 3 dozen specimens, mostly cute miniatures and thumbnails, from various collections brought out at the Denver show. ALSO POSTED HERE ARE 6 specimens of the very rare species WITTICHENITE! Stay tuned for the resumption of regular updates to the site! We will resume regular updates this fall : the long summer hiatus was due to family travel, and planning for the Dallas Symposium and our future collection acquisitions! Thanks for your patience.</td> </tr></table> 29 June 2012 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/CHINESE_MINERAL_SPECIMENS-2012b.html http://www.irocks.com/CHINESE_MINERAL_SPECIMENS-2012b.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/CHINESE_MINERAL_SPECIMENS-2012b.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/CH1214e.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">An update of selected specimens from mid-2012 finds in China, emphasizing "new classics" from the hot mines of the Inner Mongolia region. (See also our recent article in The Mineralogical Record on this locality.</td> </tr></table> 14 June 2012 15:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Burma_Specimens_Larson_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Burma_Specimens_Larson_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Burma_Specimens_Larson_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/BC03b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Specimens from the Burma minerals suite of collector/dealer "Burma Bill" Larson, via exchange, are now released for sale.</td> </tr></table> 14 June 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2012.html http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2012.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2012.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/gems-202a.JPG" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">50 Gemstones including many hard-to-find rarities, from the large old dealer stock of Herb Obodda.</td> </tr></table> 22 March 2012 12:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Ordway_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Ordway_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Ordway_Mineral_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/ORD44e.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">50 specimens from the noted collection of Al Ordway, in particular from the large and notable California Borate suite which was recently released for sale (most self-collected from the 1960s through 2010). Also included in this update are half a dozen Chrome Lawsonites, which fit in nicely as we were prepping this update: a new find of totally unique, beautiful green crystals of this rare species from Cape Marmari in Greece.</td> </tr></table> 4 March. 2012 18:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-4.html http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-4.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-4.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/TUC1205g.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">MORE NEW SPECIMENS from the Tucson 2012 show - This update features many new rare species finds, a small pocket of tourmaline from Madagascar, and interesting old locality pieces! Included here are very fine examples of the new finds of several rarities: Effenbergerite, Eitelite, Hydroboracite, among others.</td> </tr></table> 28 Feb. 2012 18:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/Diamond-Suite-JB521-18.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">NEW SPECIMENS from the Tucson 2012 show, plus others we held back for the net. A diverse mix of old and new classics, all sizes and price ranges...over 60 new pieces!</td> </tr></table> 2 Nov 2012 12:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection2.html http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection2.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection2.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/HECK243e.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">We are proud to show over 150 OLD MEXICAN SPECIMENS from the "lost" collection of Dr. Richard Heck. His collection encompassed a remarkable breadth of Mexican localities, with emphasis on unusual combinations, and on classic finds. The collection disappeared for nearly 20 years, and was "lost" through the 1990s. I am now honored to release part 2 of the Heck Collection update, featuring another 40 of his pieces representing Mexican locales primarily from the 1960s through mid-1980s.</td> </tr></table> 22 Jan. 2012 15:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2-Gold-Silver.html http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2-Gold-Silver.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2-Gold-Silver.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2012/t/MAR1107a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Over 30 specimens of GOLD and SILVER, many quite unique and interesting, that we had saved up for a shelf at the Tucson Main Show. Here, the internet buyers can have a shot at them first. Enjoy!</td> </tr></table> 6 Jan. 2012 12:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/BORCARITE-CAHNITE.html http://www.irocks.com/BORCARITE-CAHNITE.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/BORCARITE-CAHNITE.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/BOR02a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A shocking find of world-class examples of a complete rarity, which formerly existed only as "grains," but here can be had in collector-quality specimens. As a bonus, as if we needed more to look at them, this beautiful blue borcarite is associated with sharp cahnite crystals - the best of that species found in 100 years. Almost nobody has ever owned good cahnite, and even micros usually sell for $100 and more. NOT MANY ARE AVAILABLE!</td> </tr></table> 6 Jan. 2012 12:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2012_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Fluorite-Orthoclase-Erongo-Namibia-64mm-JB508-01.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A diverse mix of specimens from new to classic, in all sizes, and in a broad range of prices from $500 to over $100,000. Many of these are from our continuing old collection acquisitions or Munich Show purchases, just unpacked.</td> </tr></table> 14 Nov. 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-6.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Rhodochrosite-NChwaning-SouthAfrica-42mm-JB363-06.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A diverse mix of 50 pieces: RARE SPECIES; GOLD; GEM CRYSTALS; and many CLASSICS</td> </tr></table> 7 Nov. 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens-2.html http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens-2.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens-2.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Quartz-Rose-Taquaral-MG-Brazil-20cm-UA101-12.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This update features more specimens from the University of Arizona collections</td> </tr></table> 7 Nov. 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/BASTNAESITE-TRIMOUNS.html http://www.irocks.com/BASTNAESITE-TRIMOUNS.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/BASTNAESITE-TRIMOUNS.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Bastnasite-TrimounsTalcMine-France-18mm-No4-05.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">For sheer quality and beauty, many collectors have long considered the gemmy rare earth crystals from here to be among the best of their species. Some superb thumbnail specimens turned up at the Munich show from an old find here - These were found at the classic old French locality for rare earth species, in the late 1970s, and have until now been hidden away by the collector.</td> </tr></table> 2 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Mexico_Heck_Mineral_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/heck/t/HECK033a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">We are proud to show over 120 OLD MEXICAN SPECIMENS from the "lost" collection of Dr. Richard Heck. His collection encompassed a remarkable breadth of Mexican localities, with emphasis on unusual combinations, and on classic finds. The collection disappeared for nearly 20 years, and was "lost" through the 1990s. I am now honored to release part 1 of the Heck Collection update, featuring over 100 of his pieces representing Mexican locales primarily from the 1960s through mid-1980s.</td> </tr></table> 28 Sept 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_COPPER_RUSSIA.html http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_COPPER_RUSSIA.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_COPPER_RUSSIA.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Copper-RubtsovskiyMine-Russia-3-47mm-09.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Interesting and sharp copper pseudomorphs after copper, in sizes unseen for the replacement from other locales, are the newest surprising find thrown to the market by this remote copper mine. We are told reliably (and a Russian geology publication confirms it), that the mine has only a year or so remaining in the oxide zone which produces such specimens.</td> </tr></table> 28 Sept 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/California_Gold_Mine.html http://www.irocks.com/California_Gold_Mine.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/California_Gold_Mine.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Gold-BrightStar-California-7-40mm-04.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">...from a new locality for specimen gold, crystals with intense color and lustre !</td> </tr></table> 30 July 2011 09:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-5.html http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-5.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-5.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/los-lamentos-in-hand.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A diverse mix of 40 pieces with emphasis on GEM CRYSTALS and US CLASSICS, on pages 10-12 of this expanded update.</td> </tr></table> 17 Apr 2011 06:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/David_Stoudt_Mexican_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/David_Stoudt_Mexican_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/David_Stoudt_Mexican_Mineral_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Stoudt9-20.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This is a teaser update featuring 20 specimens from the Mexican specialist collection of David Stoudt. We purchased over 250 Mexican specimens, many dating to the 1960s-1970s (which he, in turn, had acquired from cherrypicking the dealer stock and private collection of Houston dealers Dalton and Consie Prince). Also here are some specimens from his numerous trips to Argentina. Over 250 More specimens will be delivered to us at the Houston Show on April 30th !</td> </tr></table> 17 Apr 2011 06:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-3.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/DIOPTASE-TSUMEB-NAMIBIA-25MM-RS02-3.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A diverse mix of over 100 pieces dating from the 1800s to 2010 mining, priced $350-$200,000: including a teaser mini-posting of some of the fine thumbnails from the Roland and Kathy Sherman Thumbnail Collection (recently acquired); RARE SPECIES; GOLD; GEM CRYSTALS; and many CLASSICS</td> </tr></table> 31 Mar 2011 06:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/University_of_Arizona_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/UA14d.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This update features 40 specimens from the University of Arizona's collections (UPDATE 1 of 2), plus a few other gold specimens.</td> </tr></table> 31 Mar 2011 06:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Nowakowski_Collection-2011.html http://www.irocks.com/Nowakowski_Collection-2011.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Nowakowski_Collection-2011.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Silver-Germany_Sandra.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This update features 20 specimens, ranging from quartz and calcite to major rare species and rare earth crystals, from 2 private collections. Also featured is a significant, classic small cabinet German silver wire.</td> </tr></table> 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/VALENZUELA_MINERAL_COLLECTION.html http://www.irocks.com/VALENZUELA_MINERAL_COLLECTION.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/VALENZUELA_MINERAL_COLLECTION.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/FV17-05.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A small update of 20 choice specimens from the collection of an Arizona Collector, Frank Valenzuela.</td> </tr></table> 07 Mar 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/PREHNITE_stalactites_from_New_Jersey.html http://www.irocks.com/PREHNITE_stalactites_from_New_Jersey.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/PREHNITE_stalactites_from_New_Jersey.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/PREHNITE-PROSPECTPARKQUARRY-NJ-PREHN20-14CM-2.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A new and large find of classic oldstyle Prehnites from this venerable old US locality!</td> </tr></table> 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2.html http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-2.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/D10170e.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">SIXTY SPECIMENS - New Finds & Old classics from sourcing collection material at the end of 2010, that we held back for the web and did not take to the Tucson show. A diverse mix of pieces dating from the 1700s to 2010 mining, $250-and up.</td> </tr></table> 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Tourmaline_Collection_Pala.html http://www.irocks.com/Tourmaline_Collection_Pala.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Tourmaline_Collection_Pala.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/PT01e.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">The first of two large updates featuring tourmaline crystals from the showcase collection assembled (starting around 1980) by William Larson and Ed Swoboda, for the company showroom of The Collector store in Fallbrook, California. A great diversity of colors and locales are presented here, along with some choice crystals from their own Himalaya Mine. PART 2, another 50 pieces, will post IN MID-MARCH </td> </tr></table> 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/JEREMEJEVITE_ERONGO-2011.html http://www.irocks.com/JEREMEJEVITE_ERONGO-2011.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/JEREMEJEVITE_ERONGO-2011.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/JER1106f.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">2 dozen deep blue, gemmy and bright jeremejevite crystals of unusual style, from a new find.</td> </tr></table> 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/DESPUJOLSITE.html http://www.irocks.com/DESPUJOLSITE.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/DESPUJOLSITE.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/des02b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 17 Jan 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2011.html http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2011.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2011.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Spinel-6.88ct-5.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Here we offer fine colored GEMSTONES of all sizes and colors, chosen carefully from amongst a very few wholesalers and collectors. Also premiering here are the first large cut gems of DEMANTOID from MADAGASCAR, direct from the source.</td> </tr></table> 17 Jan 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Jeffrey_Starr_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Jeffrey_Starr_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Jeffrey_Starr_Mineral_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/stc22b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">15 items culled from a friend's collection, with update text and photos by the owner. Also here is a rare handmade,leatherbound edition of the American Mineral Treasures book.</td> </tr></table> 17 Jan 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Zinn_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Zinn_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Zinn_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/MZTN8b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A choice assortment of 21 rare species thumbnails culled from the large thumbnail collection of Martin Zinn III.</td> </tr></table> 06 Jan 2011 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/2011_Worldwide_Mineral_Specimens-1.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2011/t/Wulfenite-LosLamentos-9cm-3c.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Another very mixed assortment of fine specimens which we wanted to offer to our internet customers before the Tucson Show. With the move to our new facility, we are very much behind in "planned" updates and so this is a really random mix of contemporary and ancient, common and rare, of all sizes and prices designed to have something for all tastes. Look for dozens of older pieces from the American Museum, Roebling (Smithsonian), Hansen, Conklin, and Ordway Collections.We are proud to announce the upgrade of our website photography: Most website photos will now be professional photographs by Joe Budd, which are publication quality</td> </tr></table> 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Denver_Munich_Minerals_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Denver_Munich_Minerals_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Denver_Munich_Minerals_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/1210silver4.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">We have been delayed, between the new gallery, travel, and other activities, from posting new updates for awhile. Good pieces accumulate! So, this 120-piece posting contains a mix of classics, gems, trophy minerals, and some great rare species materials. Also look for dozens of old, rare classics in this update from diverse Collections.</td> </tr></table> 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_RUSSIA.html http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_RUSSIA.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/CUPRITE_RUSSIA.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/RCU3b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Increasing quality and better condition from more careful collecting make these new Russian cuprites some of the best of their species, and many show a novel association with silver.</td> </tr></table> 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_Phantoms_Okorusu_Mine.html http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_Phantoms_Okorusu_Mine.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_Phantoms_Okorusu_Mine.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/OKO13a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Only a dozen good specimens are available from a small stash kept back from a unique 2003 find here.</td> </tr></table> 15 Oct 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/HELIODOR_Brazil_Gem_Crystals.html http://www.irocks.com/HELIODOR_Brazil_Gem_Crystals.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/HELIODOR_Brazil_Gem_Crystals.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/HIPP1g.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This old classic locale has produced unique heliodor (golden beryl) crystals of this style, on and off, over the years. These are from a new pocket found summer of 2010, and are particularly lustrous and intensely colored.</td> </tr></table> 28 Sep 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_South_Africa-2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_South_Africa-2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Fluorite_South_Africa-2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/GRF107a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A small lot of a dozen specimens very carefully cherrypicked in 2007-2008 from the peak of production at this mine, by a foreman with exceptional taste.</td> </tr></table> 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Tanzanite_Merelani_Mine-2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Tanzanite_Merelani_Mine-2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Tanzanite_Merelani_Mine-2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/JBtanz-2-A-32mm_3585.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A small lot of 15 specimens from the Merelani Mine selected from finds over summer of 2010, including a rare PYRITE, AXINITE-Mg, and a dozen choice tanzanites of different sizes and colors, from $250 on up.</td> </tr></table> 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/rlkg130a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted, a selection of 125 rare cut gems, mostly from the old dealer stock of a friend in the gem trade. MANY unusual colelctor stones here!</td> </tr></table> 20 May 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Minerals_of_Northern_England_Greenbank_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Minerals_of_Northern_England_Greenbank_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Minerals_of_Northern_England_Greenbank_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/BookCover-64.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">THE LINDSAY GREENBANK COLLECTION: Classic Minerals of Northern EnglandThis update includes the first half of the specimens to be posted, with another 60-70 to follow this summer.</td> </tr></table> 14 Apr 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/lewadny.html http://www.irocks.com/lewadny.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/lewadny.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/lth55d.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted: A very diverse mix of classics, all selected with an eye to aesthetics and condition. Specializing in thumbnails and miniatures, and priced from $75-2750.</td> </tr></table> 25 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/argyll_diamond.html http://www.irocks.com/argyll_diamond.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/argyll_diamond.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/arg01b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Sharp, floater octohedrons from the Argyll Mine at approx. $300/carat.</td> </tr></table> 25 Mar 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Tucson3_Minerals_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Tucson3_Minerals_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Tucson3_Minerals_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/tuc1030a.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">MIXED MINERALS from TUCSON shows: 70 specimens, including NEW FINDS and OLD CLASSICS!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Kleinite.html http://www.irocks.com/Kleinite.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Kleinite.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/klein06c.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Large specimens of KLEINITE, a very rare mercury halide</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Demantoid_Garnet_Topazolite_Garnet_Madagascar_Garnet.html http://www.irocks.com/Demantoid_Garnet_Topazolite_Garnet_Madagascar_Garnet.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Demantoid_Garnet_Topazolite_Garnet_Madagascar_Garnet.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new2010/t/dem36y.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted, a selection of 46 specimens from this major find of 2009, along with text excerpted from Dr. Federico Pezzotta's Tucson lecture on the locality. ALL SPECIMENS WERE HAND-SELECTED FOR ME AT THE MINES, AND ARE (UNLIKE MOST) GENERALLY PRISTINE AND FREE OF DAMAGE!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Shattuckite_Kaokoveld.html http://www.irocks.com/Shattuckite_Kaokoveld.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Shattuckite_Kaokoveld.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/erongoberylbicolor1.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Including pieces from the Charlie Key collection.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Tucson2_Minerals_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Tucson2_Minerals_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Tucson2_Minerals_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/0224-05b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">40 specimens, including SILVERS, GEM CRYSTALS, & MANY RARE SPECIES from OLD EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS !</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/rosasite_Ojuela_Mine.html http://www.irocks.com/rosasite_Ojuela_Mine.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/rosasite_Ojuela_Mine.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/rosa13ctn.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted, a selection of 20 top specimens from a small pocket found in January 2010, of thick , velvety blue rosasite. Some exist as minute inclusions in sparkling small calcite crystals, the result very attractive.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Champion_Mine_Copper_Tucson_Minerals_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Champion_Mine_Copper_Tucson_Minerals_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Champion_Mine_Copper_Tucson_Minerals_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/C0902C.JPG" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Old Material, Collected prior to the 1960s</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Tucson_Minerals_2010.html http://www.irocks.com/Tucson_Minerals_2010.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Tucson_Minerals_2010.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/tuc1010b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">50 specimens, including new finds and old classics, now posted here!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Mimetite_Ojuela_Mine_Wulfenite.html http://www.irocks.com/Mimetite_Ojuela_Mine_Wulfenite.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Mimetite_Ojuela_Mine_Wulfenite.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/greenmimtn1.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted, a selection of approx. 40 top specimens from small pockets found in 2008 and 2009, of beautiful, uniquely deep green mimetite for this classic locality. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON, these are vibrant, thick, velvety layers of mimetite crystals, many with wulfenite association. Also here are a few deep blue rosasites from a fall 2009 pocket.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Sacco_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Sacco_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Thumbnail_Specimens_Sacco_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/tz03atn.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Right before the Tucson show, I was lucky enough to purchase two lots of fine locality specimens (mostly thumbnails of high quality): one group from the Maine locality suite of collector Jim Mann; and the second an assortment from the Kalahari and Namibian collections of Desmond Sacco.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Dioptase_Kaokoveld_Namibia.html http://www.irocks.com/Dioptase_Kaokoveld_Namibia.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Dioptase_Kaokoveld_Namibia.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/tz11dtn.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Erongo_Aquamarine_Erongo_Namibia_Beryls_update3.html http://www.irocks.com/Erongo_Aquamarine_Erongo_Namibia_Beryls_update3.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Erongo_Aquamarine_Erongo_Namibia_Beryls_update3.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/aqu06atn.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">from a recent pocket of intense blue AQUAMARINE from NAMIBIA, with feldspar and schorl associations!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Olmiite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/Olmiite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Olmiite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/tnolmiitede03b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A new pocket found in the fall of 2009, of uniquely isolated, sharp, squarish crystals of this beautiful rare species.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Ettringite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mine_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/Ettringite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mine_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Ettringite_Kalahari_N%27Chwaning_Mine_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/Ettringite-Kalahari-Namibia-7cm.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Kagem_Emerald_Mine_Emerald_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/Kagem_Emerald_Mine_Emerald_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Kagem_Emerald_Mine_Emerald_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/Emerald-Zambia-33mm_0885.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Smithsonite_79Mine_Cuprian_Smithsonite_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/Smithsonite_79Mine_Cuprian_Smithsonite_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Smithsonite_79Mine_Cuprian_Smithsonite_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/cuprian_smithsonite-tn.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Wulfenite_Kaokoveld.html http://www.irocks.com/Wulfenite_Kaokoveld.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Wulfenite_Kaokoveld.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/WOK04BTN.JPG" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top"></td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gold_Crystals_Gold_Nuggets.html http://www.irocks.com/Gold_Crystals_Gold_Nuggets.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gold_Crystals_Gold_Nuggets.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/cat01c.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A small update of 22 mostly heavy, aesthetic gold nuggets as well as a few surprising large crystals from many different locations.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gibbsite_Aluminum_Minerals.html http://www.irocks.com/Gibbsite_Aluminum_Minerals.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gibbsite_Aluminum_Minerals.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/fiu05b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This past summer I was offered a small lot of approximately 50 specimens of unusual, lightweight, alunimum-rich gibbsite specimens from China. I picked the best dozen and a half, presented here</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems.html http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Gemstones_Rare_Gems.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/new09/t/rlkg004b.JPG" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Now posted, a selection of over 100 rare cut gems, mostly from the old dealer stock of a friend in the gem trade for some 50 years. MANY unusual items here!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Radioactive_Minerals_Collection_Pribram_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Radioactive_Minerals_Collection_Pribram_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td valign="top">...with a core suite specializing in the rare uranium Mineralogy of Pribram, Czech Republic. Offered for sale, on behalf of the owner, as a collection only.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/romero.html http://www.irocks.com/romero.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/romero.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/aztec_sun-legrandite.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">In this gallery, we have posted extensive information about this seminal collection, as well as specimens for sale which have been put away, since 2008, for this update.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dcruz%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dcruz%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dcruz%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/tg02bs.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">In October, a small pocket of these unusually etched, cityscape-like, intensely colored tourmalines was found at the old Cruzeiro Mine. I am told by several sources that very few pieces came out, perhaps only half a dozen. Only 4 were available at the Munich Show, of which I picked up these three.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Celestite_Wessels_Mine_Celestine.html http://www.irocks.com/Celestite_Wessels_Mine_Celestine.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Celestite_Wessels_Mine_Celestine.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/cz01as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Celestite is a rare species from the Kalahari Manganese Fields, and these are the best we have yet seen come out, over several decades.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Phenakite_Crystal_Specimens_Nigeria_Phenacite.html http://www.irocks.com/Phenakite_Crystal_Specimens_Nigeria_Phenacite.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Phenakite_Crystal_Specimens_Nigeria_Phenacite.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/ph0913cs.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Selections from a small new pocket discovered in August, 2009 of gem-quality PHENAKITE crystals from JOS PLATEAU, NIGERI</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Mineral_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Mineral_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Mineral_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/sd347cs.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">The long-delayed third and final installment in our posting of the expansive San Diego county collection assembled between the late 1970s and 2005 by William Larson and Ed Swoboda, for the company showroom of The Collector store in Fallbrook, California. 70 NEW SPECIMENS added!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Creedite_Mexico_Mineral_Specimens.html http://www.irocks.com/Creedite_Mexico_Mineral_Specimens.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Creedite_Mexico_Mineral_Specimens.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/cr53as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">over 50 specimens, a wide variety from $100-up, now posted</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Robert_Whitmore_Mineral_Collection_East_Coast_Classics_and_Worldwide_Minerals.html http://www.irocks.com/Robert_Whitmore_Mineral_Collection_East_Coast_Classics_and_Worldwide_Minerals.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Robert_Whitmore_Mineral_Collection_East_Coast_Classics_and_Worldwide_Minerals.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/rwad48s.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Bob Whitmore is one of the most prominent East Coast field collectors of his generation, specializing in North-East United States classics for 50 years. He also maintained small worldwide and broader US Classics collections built through trade and occasional purchase. 46 specimens from the collection, now posted!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Ed_David_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/Ed_David_Collection.html <table><tr> <td valign="top">Selections from the 1000 specimens I obtained from the famous collection of Dr. Ed David of New Jersey - recently updated!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/John_White_Mineral_Collection_Rare_Species.html http://www.irocks.com/John_White_Mineral_Collection_Rare_Species.html <table><tr> <td valign="top">John White lived in Seattle, Washington, and spent decades building an extensive collection of minerals including large suites of rarities and locality pieces. A HUGE MIX OF VERY UNUSUAL SPECIMENS IN THIS UPDATE: MOST PRICED BELOW $500!</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Collection.html http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Collection.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/San_Diego_California_Collection.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/pala01as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A long-delayed second installment in the update of the expansive San Diego county collection assembled between the late 1970s and 2005 by William Larson and Ed Swoboda, for the company showroom of The Collector store in Fallbrook, California.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DSAPAP%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DSAPAP%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DSAPAP%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/ld03ds.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A small stash of 10 fine apatite specimens put away when they came out, in mid-2007. Although the mine has continued to produce since then, this particular style and habit has not been seen come out in some time now.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dbab%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dbab%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3Dbab%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/bab14as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Amazing, high quality babingtonites from this locality, of literally unprecedented size and richness, have redefined what the collector can own for this species. When they first came out 2 years ago, they were very high priced, in line with babingtonite specimens from historic Connecticut and Massachusetts locales. However more have been mined since and prices have come down a bit. I recently obtained a large lot of nicer quality pieces at a VERY low price that I am trying to pass on, here...</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DHERDER%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DHERDER%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/s_present.php%3Fmode%3Dpresent%26srch_available%3Don%26srch_on_hold%3Don%26srch_sold%3Don%26srch_when%3Dnow%26srch_time%3D%26srch_sidp%3DHERDER%26srch_name%3D%26srch_mineral%3D%26srch_locality%3D%26srch_description%3D%26srch_size%3D%26srch_price_min%3D%26srch_price_max%3D%26srch_excoll%3D%26search%3DSearch.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/xyz01ds.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Good purple herderites on matrix have been a thing of distant memory since the famous finds in this valley in the late 1970s. A friend in Brazil sent these up to me, from a recent find - 3 nice matrix pieces, all priced (I think, surprisingly) reasonably at under $2000. The miners down there perhaps haven't seen any in decades to judge value from, so the prices I paid were also very reasonable.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/Vanadinite_Mineral_Specimens_from_Morocco.html http://www.irocks.com/Vanadinite_Mineral_Specimens_from_Morocco.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/Vanadinite_Mineral_Specimens_from_Morocco.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/v0949as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A surprising pocket of Vanadinite from a new mine near the old ACF Mine workings, with robust geometric, cogwheel-like and flowery crystal habits - we bought the entire pocket (approix. 400 good pieces and another 500 lesser) and cherrypicked out many of the best specimens for update. In person, these are very much more robust, and show unusual forms, compared to most previous finds in this area.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/davidite.html http://www.irocks.com/davidite.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/davidite.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/dav03as.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">From the drawer of a museum where they have sat for 30-plus years, the rumoured HUGE davidite crystals found in the 1970s in Zambia...</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/CHINA_FLUORITE_Collection_Yaogangxian_Shangbao.html http://www.irocks.com/CHINA_FLUORITE_Collection_Yaogangxian_Shangbao.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/CHINA_FLUORITE_Collection_Yaogangxian_Shangbao.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../tns/t/cflo06ysms.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">This update represents picks from dozens of pockets over a decade, thus, and not any one find. For the new Shangbao pieces, a premium should be attached to those specimens on the good dolomite crystals, which makes this find stand out.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/gamini08.html http://www.irocks.com/gamini08.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/gamini08.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../gamini/t/art02b.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">A selection of about a dozen mixed specimens (priced $2000-$35,000) chosen for their aesthetics to be painted by internationally known wildlife artist Gamini Ratnavira. Original paintings are included.</td> </tr></table> 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CDT http://www.irocks.com/academy.html http://www.irocks.com/academy.html <table><tr> <td><a href=http://www.irocks.com/academy.html><img src="http://www.irocks.com/db_pics/../academy/t/pac125d.jpg" border=2></a></td> <td valign="top">Over 200 specimens from this treasure trove of antique specimens!</td> </tr></table>