New Specimens from the Tom Hall Collection
Tom Hall, well known to many collectors and dealers in the 1970s through 1990s, had a long career as lead violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and got to travel the world for 40 years. In the process, he pursued his passion and interest in mineral collecting. While traveling, he visited and patronized mineral dealers and shows around the world. Many of his specimens date back to the old show circuit of the 1970s and 1980s, with purchases from notable dealers early in their career such as Charlie Key and Herb Obodda. We are proud to present selections from our friend's collection, not shown publicly ever, and hidden away in Chicago for most of the last 20 years. Visit the Gallery
Variscite with Wardite (TL) and Crandallite
The Little Green Monster Mine is famous for its gorgeous nodules of green Variscite, the beauty of which hardly needs description. Old-time (early 1900's, with one well-known collecting spree by Ed Over in 1937), rare, and colorful, these intricate c...
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Rhodochrosite
Quite large, this polished Rhodochrosite slab is classic for Capillitas. Starting as four stalactites with concentric growth, the continued radial growth from these cores merged into one fantastic stalactite. The color is rich and uniform, and the ou...
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Rutile on Hematite
The famous finds at Novo Horizonte produced distinctive bursts of lustrous, golden Rutile needles on Hematite. These Rutiles, up to 2.5 cm exposed, have excellent metallic luster and they grow epitaxially on Hematite, which creates these 'starbursts'...
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Azurite and Malachite
Classic for Utah, these bright blue Azurite clusters, on Malachite, show particularly well. Spherical, these clusters of royal-to-navy blue Azurite have excellent luster and really sparkle in the light. They range up to 2 cm across, and richly popula...
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Beryl var. Aquamarine and Muscovite
Exceptional cluster of Aquamarine on Muscovite from the famous Hunza Valley in Pakistan. The pics tell you everything you need to know about the piece. The Aquas are blessed with a fine, uniform color, great luster and form, excellent terminations, a...
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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!
READ MORETake a Look in The Vault
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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