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MD-112557 - Woodhouseite, Quartz - - Archived Champion Mine (White Mountain Mine), White Mountain, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California, USA small cabinet, 8.1 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm
Sharp woodhouseite crystals to 4 mm or so drape all over the quartz points here, makig nthis both a significantly rich and a beautiful specimen. I have seldom seen such good examples larger than a thumbnail, of this rare species named after the noted mineralogist Woodhouse. The mine is now close dand defunct, and this material is impossible to find easily on the market. As this is a large and somewhat showy piece, I attach value to it beyond just as a representative of the species. 8.1 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm
MD-177596 - Woodhouseite - - Archived Champion Mine (White Mountain Mine), White Mountain, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California, USA large cabinet, 15.2 x 9.1 x 5.0 cm.
15.2 x 9.1 x 5.0 cm. This specimen features a solid carpet of sharp, lustrous crystals running across the display face.
MD-220560 - Woodhouseite - - Archived Champion Mine (White Mountain Mine), White Mountain, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California, USA miniature, 3.8 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm.
3.8 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm. An extremely rich and showy specimen of sparkly, glassy, tan woodhouseite crystals from the Type Locality - the Champion Mine of California. Woodhouseite is a rare sulfate/phosphate. Ex. Earl Calvert Collection (1950s-1960s).
MD-243383 - Woodhouseite - - Archived Champion Mine (White Mountain Mine), White Mountain, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California, USA small cabinet, 5.4 x 4.9 x 3.0 cm.
5.4 x 4.9 x 3.0 cm. Sharp, sparkly, glassy, tan woodhouseite crystals to 4 mm are nicely set in two vugs on quartz-rich matrix from the Type Locality - the Champion Mine of California. Woodhouseite is a rare sulfate/phosphate and this is a fine specimen. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.
MD-43685 - Woodhouseite - - Archived Champion Mine (White Mountain Mine), White Mountain, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California, USA small cabinet, 5.6 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm
A very unusual specimen in many regards! Firstly, it has rather large crystals of this rare species, exceeding the normal size of 5 mm or so by half again. Secondly, it has interesting form in that the Woodhouseite seems to have cast over a previous mineral, leaving interesting forms. Lastly, the old label , dating from before it was a named species in 1937, is fascinating to me! And it shows the piece is nearly 70 years old, or more! Even aside from the history, though, this would be worth the price fo rhte unusual crystal size and richness of the specimen in my opinion. I have seen VERY few good example sof the species for sale, and the mine is long defunct. 5.6 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm
MRZ139 - Woodhouseite on Quartz - $ 850 SOLD Champion Mine, White Mountains, Mono Co., California (TYPE LOCALITY) small cabinet, 8.1 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm ex. Martin Zinn
Sharp woodhouseite crystals to 4 mm or so drape all over the quartz points here, makig nthis both a significantly rich and a beautiful specimen. I have seldom seen such good examples larger than a thumbnail, of this rare species named after the noted mineralogist Woodhouse. The mine is now close dand defunct, and this material is impossible to find easily on the market. As this is a large and somewhat showy piece, I attach value to it beyond just as a representative of the species.
MUN05-57 - Woodhouseite on Woodhouseite cast after ?? - $ 600 SOLD Champion Mine, White Mountains, Mono Co., California (TYPE LOCALITY) miniature, 5.6 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm
A very unusual specimen in many regards! Firstly, it has rather large crystals of this rare species, exceeding the normal size of 5 mm or so by half again. Secondly, it has interesting form in that the Woodhouseite seems to have cast over a previous mineral, leaving interesting forms. Lastly, the old label , dating from before it was a named species in 1937, is fascinating to me! And it shows the piece is nearly 70 years old, or more! Even aside from the history, though, this would be worth the price fo rhte unusual crystal size and richness of the specimen in my opinion. I have seen VERY few good example sof the species for sale, and the mine is long defunct.
RARE08-2-91 - Woodhouseite - $ 6000 SOLD Champion Mine, Laws, White Mts, Mono Co., California (TYPE LOCALITY) cabinet, 15.2 x 9.1 x 5.0 cm
This is the largest, richest specimen of the species I have ever come across and would be considered a significant museum-quality piece by any standard. It features a solid carpet of sharp, lustrous crystals running across the display face. Discovered only in the 1930's , this rare phosphate species was never found in good specimens beyond its original home at this old mine in the mountains of California. The mine is now closed, and specimens of ANY quality are quite rare. I was surprised to see this specimen turn up in an old collection in california, from a gentleman who had self-collected it some 40 years ago when the mine was open. (TYPE LOCALITY) All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||||||||
