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Fine minerals from the Tom Hall Collection

Tom Hall, well known to many collectors and dealers in the 1970s through 1990s, had a long career as a 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.

Cobaltoan Calcite on Calcite
THALL-17
Cobaltoan Calcite on Calcite
$1,250.00
Miniature, 5.2 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
(5 more images)
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Cobaltoan Smithsonite
THALL-15
Cobaltoan Smithsonite
$2,500.00
Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 6.8 x 5.3 cm
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
(6 more images)
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Azurite and Malachite
THALL-13
Azurite and Malachite
$4,500.00
Cabinet, 9.8 x 8.0 x 4.1 cm
Nevada lode, La Sal District, San Juan Co., Utah, USA
(4 more images)
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Baryte (circa mid to late 1800's)
THALL-12
Baryte (circa mid to late 1800's)
$1,500.00
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 4.2 x 3.4 cm
Frizington, Copeland, Cumbria, England
(5 more images)
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Cobaltoan Calcite on Calcite
THALL-11
Cobaltoan Calcite on Calcite
$950.00
Small Cabinet, 8.1 x 4.8 x 4.2 cm
Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
(6 more images)
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Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
THALL-09
Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
$2,000.00
Cabinet, 9.5 x 6.7 x 4.0 cm
Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
(6 more images)
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Fluorite with Quartz
THALL-07
Fluorite with Quartz
$2,250.00
Small Cabinet, 9.2 x 7.3 x 3.2 cm
Riemvasmaak fluorite occurrences, ZF Mgcawu District, Northern Cape, South Africa
(4 more images)
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Vanadinite on Calcite (fluorescent)
THALL-06
Vanadinite on Calcite (fluorescent)
$4,500.00
Cabinet, 11.1 x 9.1 x 5.0 cm
Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
(6 more images)
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Rutile on Hematite
THALL-05
Rutile on Hematite
$1,250.00
Small Cabinet, 5.7 x 5.5 x 2.7 cm
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
(3 more images)
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Rhodochrosite
THALL-04
Rhodochrosite
$1,800.00
Cabinet, 11.3 x 9.3 x 0.7 cm
Capillitas mining district, Andalgala Dept., Catamarca Province, Argentina
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Wulfenite (Ed Over era, circa 1938)
THALL-22
Wulfenite (Ed Over era, circa 1938)
Small Cabinet, 7.1 x 5.4 x 4.8 cm
Red Cloud Mine, Silver Mining District, La Paz Co., Arizona, USA
(5 more images)
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Stibnite
THALL-21
Stibnite
Cabinet, 11.6 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm
Wuning Mine (Wuling Mine), Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiangxi, China
(4 more images)
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Quartz var. Amethyst with Epidote
THALL-20
Quartz var. Amethyst with Epidote
Cabinet, 11.5 x 8.1 x 6.9 cm
Mun. Las Vigas de Ramrez, Veracruz, Mexico
(6 more images)
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Wulfenite (1994 project)
THALL-19
Wulfenite (1994 project)
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
(6 more images)
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Beryl var. Aquamarine and Muscovite
THALL-18
Beryl var. Aquamarine and Muscovite
Small Cabinet, 8.6 x 7.6 x 5.4 cm
nr. Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Pakistan
(3 more images)
SOLD
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Wulfenite (old USA classic)
THALL-16
Wulfenite (old USA classic)
Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm
Defiance Mine, Turquoise Mining District, Dragoon Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
(6 more images)
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Wulfenite (Type Locality !)
THALL-14
Wulfenite (Type Locality !)
Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 6.6 x 3.2 cm
Mezica Mine, Mezica (Miess), Slovenia
(3 more images)
SOLD
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Fluorapophyllite and Stilbite
THALL-10
Fluorapophyllite and Stilbite
Large Cabinet, 14.8 x 7.9 x 4.8 cm
Pashan quarries, Pashan, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
(5 more images)
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Fluorite (fluorescent) on Baryte
THALL-08
Fluorite (fluorescent) on Baryte
Small Cabinet, 6.6 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm
Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spaini
(7 more images)
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Adamite (fluorescent)
THALL-03
Adamite (fluorescent)
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
(6 more images)
SOLD
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Variscite with Wardite (TL) and Crandallite
THALL-02
Variscite with Wardite (TL) and Crandallite
Cabinet, 13.1 x 9.9 x 1.0 cm
Little Green Monster Variscite Mine, Fairfield, Oquirrh Mts, Utah Co., Utah, USA
SOLD
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