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The Obodda Collection

We are so proud to have obtained the large collection of Herb Obodda, lifelong dealer and friend. His collection of several thousand specimens contains large suites from his two favorite collecting interests: antique European classics; and minerals of Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he was the first dealer to export specimens to the West. For more on Herb, please see the Mineralogical Record bio or read the article written by John White that appeared in the July-August 2008 issue of The Mineralogical Record (volume 39). 

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Fluorite
SM21-121
Fluorite
Berbes mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Cabinet
10.6 x 8.1 x 5.5 cm
$1,200.00
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Lazurite ps. after Mica
RC21-59
Lazurite ps. after Mica
Sar-e-Sang Lapis Mine, Badakshan Prov., Afghanistan
Small Cabinet
5.6 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
$3,000.00
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Bastnaesite
RC21-52
Bastnaesite
Zagi Mountain, Kafoor Dheri, near Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Small Cabinet
6.0 x 3.9 x 2.7 cm
$8,500.00
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Quartz var. Faden
SM21-087
Quartz var. Faden
Tole, Wana, South Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Small Cabinet
8.7 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm
$1,200.00
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Native Arsenic with Stibnite and Calcite
UTR21-70
Native Arsenic with Stibnite and Calcite
Kusa Mine, Bau Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Cabinet
12.3 x 8.7 x 4.8 cm
$9,500.00
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Sodalite var. Hackmanite
SM20-464
Sodalite var. Hackmanite
Pitawak Mine, Kokscha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Small Cabinet
6.9 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm
$6,000.00
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Fluorite with Tourmaline inclusions
SM20-447
Fluorite with Tourmaline inclusions
Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Miniature
5.4 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm
$6,500.00
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Hambergite (twinned)
UTR20-12
Hambergite (twinned)
Stak Nala, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Miniature
4.0 x 3.7 x 1.2 cm
$1,200.00
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Smoky Quartz with Albite, Schorl and Spessartine
SM20-376
Smoky Quartz with Albite, Schorl and Spessartine
Shengus, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Cabinet
11.5 x 8.1 x 6.7 cm
$1,950.00
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Spodumene var. Kunzite
SM20-354
Spodumene var. Kunzite
Laghman, Afghanistan
Small Cabinet
7.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm
$2,250.00
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Spodumene var. Kunzite
SM20-266
Spodumene var. Kunzite
Urucum Claim, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet
8.8 x 4.6 x 1.1 cm
$2,500.00
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Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite
SM20-158
Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite
Dassu, Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet
6.0 x 4.1 x 3.7 cm
$2,000.00
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Chloritoid
JWL19-11
Chloritoid
Dara-i-Pech pegmatite field, Chapa Dara District, Konar Province, Afghanistan
Miniature
3.8 x 2.9 x 1.0 cm
$6,000.00
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Beryl var. Aquamarine with Microcline
1K-29
Beryl var. Aquamarine with Microcline
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet
5.8 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
$2,250.00
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Tantalite on Muscovite with Schorl
MIX18D-30
Tantalite on Muscovite with Schorl
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Miniature
5.4 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
$4,500.00
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Acanthite
TUC18-49
Acanthite
830 m Level, Pohla, Schwarzenberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Small Cabinet
5.6 x 4.1 x 2.0 cm
$6,500.00
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Polybasite and Acanthite
TUC18-50
Polybasite and Acanthite
Grube Himmelfahrt, Freiberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Miniature
4.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm
$6,500.00
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Stephanite (dated 1889)
TUC18-38
Stephanite (dated 1889)
Freiberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Miniature
3.8 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm
$7,500.00
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Calcite
TUC18-28
Calcite
Maximillian Mine, Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
Small Cabinet
6.1 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm
$1,200.00
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Winchite
TUC18-15
Winchite
Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Miniature
3.1 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm
$750.00 $562.50
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Anglesite
GEM17-07
Anglesite
Touissit Mine,South of Ouijda, Atlas Mtns., Morocco
Small Cabinet
9.0 x 6.2 x 1.5 cm
$12,000.00
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Axinite var. Ferroan
JB17-1894
Axinite var. Ferroan
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Western-Siberian Region, Russia
Small Cabinet
9.6 x 8.0 x 4.5 cm
$15,000.00
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Titanite (twinned)
OB17A-103
Titanite (twinned)
Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Miniature
4.1 x 3.3 x 2.8 cm
$1,800.00
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Fluorite with Quartz (fluorescent)
OB17A-107
Fluorite with Quartz (fluorescent)
Allenheads Mine, East Allendale, North Pennines, Northumberland, England, UK
Miniature
4.1 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm
$350.00
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Jun 17, 2022

Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism

We just received notice that Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism will be pulled from the Elsevier publication list due to plagiarism in the main introduction of the text. Intellectual scholarship demands integrity, both of which I hold in the utmost respect. I assisted with photos for the books, and related captions for those photos, and in appreciation of this assistance, I was listed as one of the authors on the publication for this narrow scope of contribution. The portions of the text under scrutiny for plagiarism are from the main text of the book, which were outside the scope of my contribution.

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Rare Earth: Santa Barbara

Far more than a dazzling display of gems and minerals, Rare Earth tells the story of how we can value the natural world in a new light.  Copper may be worth a few dollars per pound, but a beautiful piece in its (remarkable) natural form is worth far more than that.  The question is why? We humans inherently assign value to beautiful things above and beyond their utility. It’s why we value impressive minerals like these higher than their price as a mere commodity. Whether it’s a mineral, a tree, or an ecosystem, viewing nature purely in terms of “price per pound” undervalues the resource and deep down, we know it. The minerals and crystals you see here are treasures in their own right, worthy of being displayed (and valued) like any other fine art.

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Rare Earth: The Art and Science of Chinese Stones

Collecting rocks and stone carvings has been popular in China for thousands of years. This tradition is rooted in the philosophical and spiritual inspiration drawn from the artistic beauty of natural stones, such as jade. Unusually-shaped stones called “Scholars rocks” or “Philosopher’s Stones” carved by natural processes have also been long valued in China. Seen as embodiments of the dynamic transformational processes of nature, these stones were also admired for their resemblance to mountains or caves, particularly the magical peaks and subterranean paradises believed to be inhabited by immortal beings.

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Jan 24, 2022

Legal Nuggets: Fragile Minerals and the TSA

We have all come across a superb specimen, attractively priced, but have nonetheless refrained because there was no easy way to get it home damage-free. What if, however, you do decide to take that specimen home with you on a plane? And what if you carefully wrap it and loosely seal it in a box, with the intent of treating it as carry-on luggage? Of course, from the moment you embark on this course, your mind is dwelling on one thought, and one thought alone—those folks you will encounter at the airport with the badges and patches that say “Transportation Security Administration” or “TSA.”

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New Year, New Website Update!

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The Bement Collection of Minerals

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