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This is one of the finer specimens of this mineral combination I have seen in recent years. Lustrous, deep blue-black crystals of anatase, to.75 cm, are aesthetically arranged on a transparent, gem crystal of colorless quartz, which measures 4 cm, in length. There is a minor ding on the back side of the termination, but, it is hidden when the specimen is viewed properly. 4.3 x 2 x 1.9 cm
Even rarer than a papagoite inclusion is the related copper species AJOITE. Here we have an UNPOLISHED natural DOUBLY-terminated crystal that displays about the richest zone of concentrated ajoite inclusion you can ask for, and the most ajoite I have ever seen in one spot on one crystal. Truly an exceptional miniature by ANY standard for the collector of all things quartz, copper, south african, etc etc. 4.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm
A striking combination piece with most major minerals from the locality well-represented. Each contrasts nicely with the colors of the other, and each is lustrous as well. The overall effect on this large specimen is to create a really impressive combination specimen , quite uncommon for this now-defunct locality. 10.7 x 9.5 x 4.1 cm
When I think of the Wah Wah Mountains, my mind immediately thinks of red beryls, however, this quartz specimen is extremely interesting too! No doubt, the inclusions (clay?) give it a glow and some color, but I particularly like the hopper crystal growth, which gives the specimen the appearance of a cathedral. 9.3 x 4.3 x 3.3 cm
A frosted, light emerald-green fluorite crystal combined with a gemmmy, shimmering and mirrorlike muscovite crystal, form a V-shape which frames a well developed , colorless and transparent quartz crystal. VERY DRAMATIC AND 3-DIMENSIONAL! In addition, there is a minor schorl peeking out from behind the muscovite. Complete on the front and sides, contacted diagonally along the back face of the quartz and fluorite. The fluorite and muscovite crystals each measure 3 cm and the quartz is 6 cm tall. The combination of mineral species and aesthetics really stand out in this specimen! 6 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm
Mined in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s in a skarn on the island of Seriphos, Greece, these included quartz crystals are among the most unusual and beautiful of their kind. This particular specimen is on MATRIX (very rare!) and features bunches of smaller crystals to 3 cm tall along with one crystal that is nearly 6 cm tall. This particularly aesthetic specimen has rich deep green inclusions of the calcium –iron silicate hedenbergite. An added bonus is that the included color grades from dark to light green towards the terminations. This is a very high quality specimen of its type, unusual for both color saturation AND matrix association as well as overall quality per se. 8 x 5.9 x 4.7 cm
A dramatic piece with a super SHARP , WATER CLEAR , fat selenite crysatl perched atop matrix. Its perfection is really breathtaking, and that is not an exaggeration. I remember seeing Marty walk out of a room he got to before I did, in teh late 90s, with this piece. I loved it then and all the more so now, as it remains exceptional for the locality and really is a fine specimen by any standard as well. 6.5 x 4.9 x 4.5 cm
Sitting on drusy white quartz is a lustrous, well formed, doubly terminated, transparent, crystal of gypsum which is 7 cm in length. It is doubly-terminated and stands out very nicely from the matrix, making it an exceptional example for the locality! I mean, whoever bought a selenite specimen from Ouray for the SELENITE itself, before?! Normally its just associated with a more desirable mineral but here it IS the focal point. There is minor edge bruising, but it is insignificant. 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.1 cm
I couldn't believe it when I saw this in the collection! It is the largest fine Hopkinton piece I have ever seen; and beyond that is pristine AND has killer color AND has the most desirable exaggerated sceptre tip! 10.1 x 3.5 x 3 cm
This is a most unusually shaped quartz "crystal" that is sometimes referred to as polyhedral agate, perhaps a better description. There are several theories as to what formed them, one being that it is a filled-in cast of what is thought to be a pseudomorph of something or other; and the other that they are agate fillings from between large quartz xls, thus the almost regular forms.. I've never really heard a truly convincing explanation, though, of whow these weird things form. Many were collected in the 70,s I know, and most were cut for slabs. Or at least cut in half to show the beautiful agate inside. I have NEVER seen for sale, because of these reasons, an intact and uncut example. This is a rare INTACT polyhedral quartz specimen, though! On top of that, it is strangely colored. The orange to salmon color appears to permeate the specimen in places where it has been broken (a few little nips on edges, is all). 10.9 x 7.8 x 4.5 cm
Here we have glowing, deep red, translucent rhodochrosite perched amongst quartz! This is a CLASSIC and very rare specimen from the most important rhodo find of the mine and of Peru in general to most folks's mind. These were found just once, in 1980. The best piece now resides in the Smithsonian but the dealer with the lot stopped through Dallas on the way and sold a few selected specimens to the locals in the club here (including Marty). Thus, this is DEFINATELY, by knowing when and where it came from, one of those cherrypicked, top-pick specimens. It has the best color and gemminess of the pocket, superb balanced aesthetics, and is truly MORE IMPRESSIVE in person. The crystals measure to 2 cm on edge and there are two of them, intergrown and superficially looking like one larger crystal, even . To this day, 25 years later, this pocket remains the standard against which ALL other Peruvian rhodos are set and against which sharp Colorado rhombs have to live up to as well. 9.4 x 7.2 x 5.3 cm
I still vividly remember the large Japan Law Twin, smoky quartz crystal that the late Dick Jones owned which was from the same deposit as this one. It was shown in the MR back in the early 1980’s. This miniature twin, while not in the same size category as Jones’, is ONLY the second one I have seen from this deposit. It is gemmy, lustrous, and almost pristine. It is basically a floater, in fact, complete all around and crystallized even at its bottom point. These smoky twins are so rare, I never expected to even hold one in person, much less own one. 3.7 x 3.6 x 0.5 cm
This wonderful and colorful specimen features the total replacement of fluorite by quartz var. chalcedony. The replaced crystal is hollow, reminiscent of those from Cornwall, England. The crystal measures 4 cm across. This is a very significant specimen for its sharpness. 5.6 x 4.3 x 2.2 cm
A colorless, and transparent, upright, 4 cm crystal of WATER CLEAR gypsum sits on chalcedony matrix adjacent to white, hollow quartz casts after Anhydrite . The combination of shapes, clarity and species in an aesthetic manner make for a fine specimen. It is just mesmerizing to look at this assemblage, and though it is pricey, it is also very unique. 6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2 cm
A riveting and very unusual cluster from a small find in CHina, of several years ago. This is the best of them that I have seen, and it features a 3-D, complete rosette perched on a knob of matrix. Nice! 6.4 x 5.8 x 5.6 cm All Content and Design ©1996-2012 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comMineral Specimens by species; or by specimen id. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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