Azurite on Malachite
This is a large, very sparkly display specimen of azurite from the most classic era at this mine, around the turn of the 1900s. It has tight clusters of brilliantly sparkling crystals that are in the shape of balls coating the surface. There is some...
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Beryl Var. Aquamarine
An incredible large specimen weighing about 9 pounds with intense sea foam BLUE color. This is the classic color of really old Brazilian aquas, recovered in the 1920s-1950s primarily. Many of them were cut for gems and lapidary carving. Much of the b...
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Calcite Var. Manganoan
Exquisitely emplaced on its matrix is a single, stark, extended rhombohedral crystal of manganocalcite measuring 9.2 cm across. The crystal is pristine and the piece displays from all sides! It has good luster and translucence along with a light pink...
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Vanadinite
A sharp, and rather large, vanadinite crystal from this classic US locale! It is intensely colored, and very dramatically hoppered in its growth. Ex Evan Jones collection. Try to find a more impressive Arizona vanadinite thumbnail! I think you would...
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Quartz With Hematite
This near-floater is doubly-terminated, with the largest crystal having multiple basal terminations. The glassy and translucent crystal is included with hematite which has given the specimen an INCREDIBLE fiery orange color. Pics speak for themselves...
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Cuprian Smithsonite
On a matrix of silicified, white, limestone, is emplaced a crust of very lustrous, translucent, bright apple green, botryoids of cupro-smithsonite, to 1.2 cm across. The high luster and glowing color make this specimen elegant.
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Much like the minerals we treasure and collect, the Arkenstone comes from humble beginnings and a small start, but we're thrilled to see how the industry has grown over the 30 years we've been operating!
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The Vault is where we keep our very significant, admittedly pricier, specimens for viewing. These minerals often find homes with collectors who not only enjoy the beauty of fine minerals, but who treat their collections as valuable investments.
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