England and Ireland Mineral Specimens
Mineral specimens from the United Kingdom represent some of the most sought
after material in the mineral collector's world Many of the materials from
this region of the world are considered classics. In today's mineral
collecting market these specimens are becoming more difficult to get. Most
reach the market thought the redistribution of older collections. We are
proud to have a good selection of minerals in stock from the U. K.
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OKF-376 Dolomite on Hematite RESERVED Beckermet Mine, Cumberland, England. Ex Nancy Collins collection. The entire piece measures 8.1 x 5.5 cm it is approximately 2.7 cm in thickness. It is a somewhat dome shaped piece with groupings of dolomite to 2 cm in diameter. There is minor quartz on the backside of the specimen. It is a very displayable piece in a very fair price. $145
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OKF-159 Calcite Cumberland, England. RESERVED Ex. Dr. Jerome Ulinski collection. On this plate like specimen we have double terminated water clear calcites to 3.5 cm each. They formed on hematite so the underside of the piece has casts of that mineral. The cluster measures 6.5 x 4.8 x 3 cm. There is zero damage to the specimen which is a classic European piece. Mirror-like luster and highly displayable. $195
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OKF-157 Quartz Newlandside Quarry, Stanhope, Weardale, Durham, England. Ex. Dr. Chamberlain Collection. This 6.3 x 4.5 cm plate of crystals is approximately 2 cm thick and fully mineralized on its display face damage free crystals grade across the specimen from quite to gray to iridescent tan. The backside of the piece has minor crystallizations well. $65
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OKF-130 Hematite and Quartz Cumberland, England. Ex. Nancy Collins Collection. A classic specimen measuring 6.2 x 4 x 1.8 cm. A perfect mix of high luster quartz points and thin and hematite blades. Two spots on the front have a couple blades missing, otherwise damage free. A very desirable European classic. 160$
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OKE-0003 Witherite on Alstonite RESERVED Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6258. Prev. Dr. George Robinson Collection #1358. Prev. Hamilton College specimen # 6.192. Wonderful provenance to this outstanding small cabinet specimen. 6 tags included which document this fine provenance. It is composed of a single, 2.6 cm pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystal which is white in color, with a medium luster and has a nice translucence. The witherite is firmly embedded on a thin plate of limestone which is coated by a gray druze of alstonite. It is immaculate in form and has some minor gray, micro alstonite overgrowths on one side and the back of the crystal. The specimen sits well for display. The dimensions of this fine specimen are 7.7 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm. It is damage free, well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from a now classic location. A great specimen with an outstanding history. 525$
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OKE-0004 Witherite RESERVED Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6257. Prev. Dr. George Robinson Collection #694. Prev. John Sinkankas collection # JS W11. Wonderful provenance to this outstanding small cabinet specimen. Not only did it once reside in the collection of the now famous John Sinkankas, it is an outstanding specimen from a now classic European location. 6 tags included documenting this fine provenance. It is composed of single and double terminated, pseudohexagonal, twinned witherite crystals to over 4 cm each which are intergrown and sit nicely on a thin calcite druze matrix. The crystals are white in color, with a medium luster and have a nice translucence. The largest crystal is a double terminated crystal which sits within a grouping of other crystals making for a very aesthetic display. This crystal has a slightly rounded termination, probably from decades of handling. There are minor micro calcite overgrowths in a few places on the specimen which appear gray in color in the photographs. The specimen sits well for display and is a looker from every side. The dimensions of this fine specimen are 6 x 5.8 x 5.1 cm. The piece sits upright on its own and displays great. This piece fluoresces a nice even yellow in S.W. U.V. It is well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from a classic location. This is an important specimen which most dealers would have added several thousand more to the price. Not a piece for everyone, but certainly a desirable specimen for the discriminating collector. 2,500$
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OKE-0005 Witherite Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England. (Type Locality) Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #4118. This specimen is more unusual in form than the traditional witherite twin crystals. It is composed of diverging sprays of witherite molds which are more elongated than normal. They are white in color, with a low luster and little translucence. This piece fluoresces a reddish orange in S.W. U.V. and is phosphorescent, as well. The dimensions of this atypical specimen are 7 x 5.5 x 3.1 cm. There are a couple tiny chips only noticeable with magnification. An unusual example of this rare carbonate mineral from a great, classic, European location. Not very aesthetic but very desirable for its rarity. 295$
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OKE-0006 Witherite on Alstonite RESERVED Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6266. Prev. Hamilton College specimen. Good provenance to this outstanding toenail sized specimen. There is also another (third) collection number of unknown origin. I suspect this is a very old specimen. It is composed of a single, pseudohexagonal, twin 3.4 cm witherite crystal which is white in color, with a medium luster and has an outstanding translucence. This piece fluoresces orange in S.W. U.V. The witherite crystal dominates a tiny piece of matrix composed of micro alstonite crystals. There is no damage to this fine piece and it is very aesthetic for a witherite. The specimen sits well for display. The dimensions of this fine specimen are 3.4 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm. It is well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from a now classic location. A great, small witherite specimen. 250$
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OKE-0010 Barite pseudo. after Witherite RESERVED Treloar Vein, Haggs Mine, Nestberry, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England. (Type Locality for witherite) Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #465. Here is a fine matrix piece from the famous Sir Arthur Russell pocket, circ. 1930. This specimen is more unusual in form from the traditional witherite twin crystals. It is composed of blocky pseudohexagonal crystals that are interlocked with each other on an unknown rock matrix which have been replaced by white barite. These are truly ugly crystals! They are white in color, with a low luster and little translucence. The dimensions of this atypical specimen is 5.5 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm. It is damage free. This piece fluoresces orange in S.W. U.V. An unusual example of this rare carbonate mineral from a great, classic, European location. Not very aesthetic but very desirable for its rarity and atypical form. 395$
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OKE-0012 Witherite with minor Alstonite RESERVED Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #5490. Prev. Lehigh University specimen. Very attractive piece which contrasts these fine crystals well. Witherites to 2.5 cm are on a rock matrix with very minor alstonite. Sawn flat on back of piece. The pseudohexagonal twinned crystals are medium in luster, very translucent and have great form. There is no damage to this fine piece and it is very aesthetic for a witherite. The specimen sits perfectly for display. The dimensions of this fine specimen are 5.8 x 4.6 x 3 cm. The aesthetics of this piece are certainly good. Desirable as a fine specimen from a classic location. 325$
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OKE-393 Cuprite Wheal Gorland, Cornwall, England. Ex. Art Edwards Collection, Prev. Dept of Mineralogy, British Museum (Natural History). If you collect Cornish minerals this one might be for your collection. 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm mound of tiny crystals climb to a stalactite like point. Damage free specimen which views nicely from all sides. Choice piece. 980$
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OKD-830 Fluorite Twins Newlandside Quarry, Stanhope, Weardale, Durham, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This 6.4 x 3.5 x 3 cm specimen sits up perfectly for display. It is composed of a coating of deep gray quartz partially coated by purple twinned fluorites to .5 cm on edge. The largest fluorite has an unusual surface growth pattern (slightly stepped up in form). An older, damage free specimen not from the present day diggings. Nice. 50$
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OKD-252 Calcite pseudo after Aragonite on Dolomite Johnby Quarry, near Penrith, Cumbria, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. White calcite has almost entirely pseudomorphed a 2.3 cm aragonite crystal. Smaller clear aragonites are not pseudomorphed. This attractive damage free specimen measures 4 x 4 cm and is approx. 1.5 cm thick. A great example of rather rare material. 65$
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OKD-211 Chabazite and Prehnite Bishopton, Scotland. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Ward’s, 1976. An attractive combination of translucent to transparent white chabasite on light green prehnite. Zero damage to this fine 6 x 4 x 2 cm piece. It sits beautifully on edge for display. A fine and desirable specimen. 125$
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OKD-178 Fluorite on Sphalerite Fall Hill Quarry, Ashover, Derbyshire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This cluster is a beautiful miniature measuring 4 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm. It is composed of gem clear fluorite cubes to 1 cm each on edge that look frosted…they are not, they are included just below the surface by tiny (micro) pyrite crystals which have created beautiful phantoms. The sphalerites are nicely formed and stick out in high relief from the fluorites in several places. They reach over a cm each and have a medium metallic luster. Contact on several edges. No damage to any crystals. A displayable and desirable specimen which is better in person. 90$
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OKD-695 Cerussite Twin Roughten Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This specimen has a .8 cm reticulated cerussite twin in a seam like opening. The entire piece measures 8 x 6 cm. 45$
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OKD-697 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. 4.5 cm partial calcite which has nicely formed analcime crystals to 1 cm each along its edges. Minor marcasite. 30$
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OKD-698 Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Large gray/ white calcites to 4 cm with smaller white complex second generation calcites on their surfaces. Piece measures 5.4 x 3.5 x 3 cm. 20$
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OKD-699 Analcime, Calcite and Marcasite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Both yellow and white analcime crystals are growing on a flat 4.5 partial calcite crystal. On these are tiny metallic marcasite crystals. The topper is a fully formed yellow/ white analcime crystal (1.2 cm) which sits up high off the other crystals. Damage free. 4.7 x 2 x 2 cm. 40$
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OKD-700 Analcime and Marcasite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Transparent and white analcime crystals with marcasite inclusions and crystals on their surfaces. The largest crystal is 1.2 cm and piece measures. Damage free. 3.8 x 3.3 x 3 cm. Attractive specimen. 45$
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OKD-701 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Crystals of clear high luster analcime to 1.5 cm and smaller double terminated calcites on these. The analcime also form molds over what where probably once laumontite. 4.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm. Damage free. Clean, almost floater cluster. 40$
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OKD-702 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Clear analcime crystals on a large twinned calcite of a light yellow color. Damage to the top of calcite and some contacts. 8.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm overall. 25$
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OKD-703 Calcite and Goethite Coronation Lode, Geever Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Mix of big blades of goethite to 5 cm and tiny stalactites within them. Calcites are very tiny (to a millimeter) and sprinkled all over the specimen. Back of piece has a good deal of druze quartz. Damage free. Famous location and desirable specimen. 60$
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OKD-704 Analcime, Calcite and Marcasite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm piece with clear, high luster analcime crystals of two generations. Large, flat calcite has a cleavage missing. 20$
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OKD-705 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Clear analcime crystals to 1.8 cm each and tiny calcites form this fine specimen. An almost floater grouping with lots of aesthetics both front and back. 5 x 3.5 x 2 cm and damage free. 50$
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OKD-706 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Big complex, white calcites mixed with matrix and dotted with tiny clear/ white analcime crystals. No damage accept it's matrix contact on the back. 20$
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OKD-707 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Dozens of clear analcime crystals on a partial white calcite. 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm specimen. Nice for...20$
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OKD-708 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Nice, damage free matrix specimen with clear analcime crystals to 1.3 cm and small double terminated calcites. Views great from all sides. One minor crystal contact. 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm. 35$
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OKD-709 Analcime, Calcite and Marcasite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Analcime crystals which range from clear to light pink in color coat the front of a calcite crystal (which is not visible from the front or sides). Damage to back of calcite but it is not visible from the front or sides. 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm. Beautiful domed form. 45$
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OKD-710 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Large, 3.7 cm clear/ white calcite with marcasite inclusions. On this nice double terminated crystal are smaller, clear, high luster analcime crystals primarily in a stack on one side. 3.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 cm overall. No damage. 60$
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OKD-711 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Damage free, floater cluster of crystals with nice aesthetics. 3 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm 40$
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OKD-712 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Bunches of clear analcime crystals are crunched into half of a large white calcite. Odd, yet interesting form to this unusual specimen. No damage 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm overall. 35$
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OKD-713 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Clear analcimes to 1.2 cm and lots of tiny calcites compose this 4 x 3.2 x 1 cm plate. Tint mold of analcime after laumountite. 40$
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OKD-714 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A sharp 4.5 x 3.5 cm plate of crystals to 2 cm each. Nicely mineralized on both sides of piece. Only a couple of tiny contacts onthe edges, otherwise a floater. A fine example of this classic material. 50$
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OKD-715 Analcime and Calcite Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Probably the best example of this material I have. 5 x 3 x 2 cm with beautifully formed crystals to 1.5 cm. The tiniest of matrix contacts otherwise a floater. Good clean crystals. Views well from any angle. 60$
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