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ex. Dr. Edward David
This is a particularly aesthetic cluster of herk's, with real elegance to it instead of the "jumbliness" we so often get in larger chain clusters of these gem crystals. For that matter, the piece has crystals of a uniform gemminess and clarity , not marred by the usual ugly duckling in the midst of most clusters of several crystals or more. Taken together, these qualities make it a very special piece. Ed loved these, and had over 15 examples in the collection, more than any other variety of quartz. All, like this one, were carefully chosen by somebody who's seen literally hundreds over the years, to be extra special. I should say that, as with generally ALL large herkimer clusters, this piece is multiply repaired (by the collectors, usually). Comes with custom base.
ex. Dr. Edward David ex. Dr. Miguel Romero
Wow...what more can you say than the pics convey? this pyrite is PRISTINE all around front and sides, contacted only on the back out of view. The quartz is pristine and complete all around. It is 3-dimensional, dramatic, and just plain unique in overall combinatorial aesthetics! I love the secondary ntricate faces on the pyrite, and how they reflect light in person to make this appear even more starkly metallic against the contrasting matrix. Gene Schlepp obtained this from the Dr. Miguel Romero Collection in trade. Gene then sold it to Ed with whom it has remained. Yes it is pricey as heck, no question. But its also damned good and stands out from other Peru pyrites like a Sweet Home rhodo in a collection of other red rocks. Previously (mis)labelled as Pasta Bueno, but this has been corrected now.
ex. Dr. Edward David
Dolomite crystals of this quality are rare from any location, and these translucent blades are heavily decorated by minute crystals of iridescent pyrrhotite (and some cubanite) to make them stand out. A very 3-dimensional specimen, overall! Bladed rosettes of lustrous, translucent dolomite to 4.5 cm across, are aesthetically emplaced on a colorless, gemmy, 7.0 cm across, quartz crystal. Usually one sees gemmy green siderite with minor dolomite but this is a superb PRIMARILY-dolomite specimen from one of the world’s deepest gold mines, and a fine source for good specimens as well (though miners bring them out at risk of losing their jobs!)
ex. Marilyn Dodge
A good Japan Law is a nice thing to have anytime, but to find on with good luster and included with Epidote makes this a gem in its own right.
ex. Marilyn Dodge
A doubly-terminated Barite completely and attractively replaced by agate. A petrified Barite, if you will. Cool.
ex. Marilyn Dodge
Good Herderites are hard to find, particularly from Maine. The main crystal is 1.1 cm tall, with excellent luster, good clarity, and very good form. Even all the secondary crystals are excellent on this specimen.
ex. Marilyn Dodge
Superlative Copper from one of the world’s great localities. The Copper is very well-crystallized, led by a sharp euhedral 1 cm , HOLLOW, crystal. These crystals are intergrown with numerous quality quartz crystals. This is a great thumb!
ex. Marilyn Dodge
A flat cousin to the herkimers, this Quartz crystal is gemmy through and through, with very sharp edges and interesting form. There is only a little conchoidal fracture along the bottom edge, which is undoubtedly the attachment point. Interesting and attractive crystal, better in person.
ex. Marilyn Dodge
One set of twins is nice, two is pretty rare, but three is amazing, especially when it is the dramatic appeal you find in a large thumb! Three sets of Japan Law twins set in one tight cluster. The quartz crystals are frosted to gemmy, with an equally frosted to glassy luster. Fortunately, there are only a few dings, but they do little to detract from the specimen. Even better in person. Rare to find these so small, that a thumb can be taken out...
Nice reference specimen
Cute association!
Fine deep green specimen from the type locality, and still the source of the world's best for the species. Very rich example of this species! Note that due to the association this is almost certainly from the find that provided the type specimens, as well.
Old (1936) twinned nailhead Calcite on a matrix of multi-generational quartz sprinkled with Chalcopyrites. An important piece from a classic locality for the serious Calcite collector. The striated faces have good vitreous luster, and only very minor wear in just a few spots.
Gem-clear crystal with superb luster and form. By itself, it is a wonderful specimen, but you include six tiny spessartine garnets and a .5 cm hexagonal book of mica growing attractively out of the quartz, and this becomes a KILLER thumbnail.
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