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OKI-724 Scheelite and Quartz near Hu Ya, Xue Bao Diang Mountains, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China. A 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.3 cm grouping of several large scheelites with numerous water clear quartz crystals on their surfaces. The scheelites vary in translucence with a few areas appearing gemmy. The octahedrons are unusually steep and the luster is good. There is a ding to the front central octahedron but it is not distracting given that it is in a poor position. Base and back have matrix contact. Sits and displays nicely. A nice example of what have to be viewed as the worlds best scheelites. 280$
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OKI-725 Morganite Sao Geraldo de Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This specimen is the remains of half a tabular beryl crystal which has been extensively etched. It is very light in color an is a gemmy floater measuring 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm. A prize for anyone who enjoys etched crystals. No damage, sits nicely for display. 275$
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OKI-726 Morganite Sao Geraldo de Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This specimen is the remains of half a tabular beryl crystal which has been extensively etched. It is very light in color an is a gemmy floater measuring 8.8 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm. A prize for anyone who enjoys etched crystals. No damage, sits nicely for display. 225$
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OKI-727 Azurite and Malachite Liufengshan Mine, Guichi District, Chizhou, Auhui Prov., China. Literally tons of azurite and malachite have been shipped from China to collectors here in the states. The azurite “balls” are certainly spectacular but the rest is normally lacking in most regards. This specimen is an exception! Supper high luster and nice crystal form make it a real Bisbee look a like. The azurite crystals sit together in a cluster within the malachite in an aesthetic display. They are to over a cm each, translucent and of fine luster. Measuring in at 7.4 x 6 x 4 cm, this small cabinet piece is a real looker. Minor mineralization on back of specimen, as well. A couple edge crystals looked to have had contacts but appear to be etched or regrown so I would have to describe this specimen as damage free. Totally outstanding for a Chinese azurite. 950$
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OKI-728 Quartz Scepter Palermo Mine, North Groton, New Hampshire. Ex. Ernie and Vera Schlichter Collection. This famous field collector (Ernie S.) probably collected this fine example himself. New England specimens from this famous mine are rare, and scepters of quartz especially so. The specimen measures 4.4 x 3.1 x 3 cm and is composed of a milky stem capped by a double terminated cap. The cap is clear and slightly smoky. The stem is also terminated. Minor wax on stem from mounting. Aesthetic and rare. 385$
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OKI-730 Quartz RESERVED Kidder Lane, Southborough, Massachusetts. Ex. Ernie and Vera Schlichter Collection. A fine New England quartz specimen measuring 6.3 x 5.7 x 4 cm. The quartz crystals on the top are largest, to 1.3 cm each, and have wisps of purple throughout. The quartz are well formed and high in luster. There is no damage and the piece displays very nicely. There is a small wedge of Styrofoam mounted on the back to assist the specimen in standing up. I’ve left it in place as it doesn’t show and does prop the specimen up nicely. An uncommon locality specimen in superb condition and form. 350$
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OKI-731 Almandine Pearl Lake, New Hampshire. Ex. Ernie and Vera Schlichter Collection. Another fine New England specimen seldom seen on today’s market. This miniature measuring 3.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 cm is composed of numerous well formed garnets to 1.3 cm each in mica schist. Most stand out of the matrix nicely and are in good condition. One tiny ding and one partial crystal. Outstanding condition for crystals broken out of a solid matrix. Deep red color and minor translucence. Sawed base. A very fine and rare piece. 145$
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OKI-732 Magnetite Brookline, New Hampshire. Ex. Ernie and Vera Schlichter Collection. An excellent miniature…the first I’ve ever seen in matrix. This classic New England specimen is a large single crystal which is not really complete…some edges are missing…but overall in good condition. The crystal is big measuring 2.2 cm on edge and is locked in matrix. Overall the specimen measures 4 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm. The crystal is of nice luster and has the stepped surface features expected of magnetites from this locale. Very nice. 190$
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OKI-709 Calcite De Chang Mine, Sichuan Prov., China. This year, 2010, I was able to find 3 of these specimens in aesthetic, undamaged examples. They are obviously stalactitic formations of yellowish, cream colored calcites in magnificent groupings. The form is amazing and the luster the highest I have seen for specimens from this locale. This one is composed of spiky crystals to 3.5 cm each. There is only one small crystal contact on one end so this specimen takes on the appearance of a floater. 10.5 x 4 x 4 cm. Zero damage! Really nice piece. 90$
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OKI-710 Calcite De Chang Mine, Sichuan Prov., China. This year, 2010, I was able to find 3 of these specimens in aesthetic, undamaged examples. They are obviously stalactitic formations of yellowish, cream colored calcites in magnificent groupings. The form is amazing and the luster the highest I have seen for specimens from this locale. This one is atypical having a triple terminated ball like crystal on its end which tapers down through the length of the stem. 14.4 cm long. The end is 4 x 3 cm. Nice! 100$
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OKI-733 Vanadinite Upper Moulouya District, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Milbaden, Kkenifra Prov., Morocco, Africa. This is the nicest piece I found at Tucson this year. Quite uncommon to find these top grade crystals on the darker matrix. Together this makes this what I consider a specimen of the highest aesthetics. Some might say the lighter colored barite matrix is more aesthetic but I will let the specimen pics speak for themselves. The crystals on this fine piece are up to 1.2 cm in diameter. Exceptionally high luster. They are the brightest red you can find for this species from anywhere and they are translucent to gemmy. The highest quality I have ever seen. The piece is 6.4 x 4 x 2.7 cm. Zero damage. Largest crystals are perfectly positioned high on the piece and just to the right of center. They really draw your eye to them. Well worth the investment if you look for top quality examples in your collection. 850$
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OKI-734 Vanadinite and Barite Upper Moulouya District, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Milbaden, Kkenifra Prov., Morocco, Africa. This piece has cherry red vanadinites to 1 cm each (most are smaller) all over white blades of barite. The crystals sit up lightly, high up off the matrix. The specimen measures 8 x 4.8 x 3.8 cm overall. No damage to the vanadinites but a view blades of barite are clipped (it should probably sit on this side anyways). The specimen only has contact on one edge so it displays well from almost any direction. Very attractive, bright, colorful and aesthetic specimen. 275$
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OKI-735 Vanadinite Upper Moulouya District, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Milbaden, Kkenifra Prov., Morocco, Africa. This large plate of crystals is heavily mineralized by well formed crystals to 1.1 cm, many of which are a cm or better. The plate measures 9 x 9 cm and is varies from 2 to 3 cm thick. This piece is spotless! No damage which on a specimen this large is nothing short of a miracle. I thought I was going to go blind trying to find one of these big specimen without damage. The color is red with a slight brownish cast. Very attractive and what a thrill to see hundreds and hundreds of crystals and no damage what-so-ever. Great piece. 650$
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OKI-736 Vanadinite Upper Moulouya District, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Milbaden, Kkenifra Prov., Morocco, Africa. This floater has big thick crystals to 1.8 cm each. Large red, translucent crystals with no damage. Brownish coatings, mostly isolated to backside leave a fine frontal view and allow this specimen to be had a very reasonable price. 95$
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OKI-737 Vanadinite Upper Moulouya District, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Milbaden, Kkenifra Prov., Morocco, Africa. An impressive piece composed of big thick crystals to 1.5 cm in diameter, the best of which sit up high on the specimen. The crystals are a rich red color and very translucent and gemmy in areas. Front face is a killer…the back is cool too but totally coated with brown accessory. One tiny missing crystal and rub on top of piece (not visible in frontal view). Given the overall quality this minor issue is of little note. It is an exceptional piece with the qualities which everyone seems to want: bright luster, fantastic form, great crystal balance and very clean. Tough to find them this nice for less than 1,000$ This one is 950$
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OKI-537 Spinel Luc Yan, Vietnam A really large TN cluster with crystals to 2 cm each on edge and overall measurements of 3.4 x 3.1 x 2.9. It is damage free and does fit in a perky box. Reddish brown in color and mild translucence. An exceptional example floater highgraded from a lot of about 100 crystals several years ago. One of only two specimen I felt worthy of a high end Thumbnail collection. 280$
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OKI-538 Spinel Luc Yan, Vietnam A really large TN single crystal measuring 3.3 x 3 x 2.5. The crystal is a somewhat tabular octahedron with a single edge contact from matrix. It has a tiny tip rub and does fit in a perky box. Nice red color and mild translucence. Gemmy in small areas. An exceptional example highgraded from a lot of about 100 crystals several years ago. One of only two specimen I felt worthy of a high end Thumbnail collection. 250$
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OKI-539 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An attractive, single terminated, striated, 2 cm long example of this material with the traditional colors: dark green, light green, pink and clear, layered from base to termination. High luster and no damage to the crystal. Translucent with upper areas having gemmy sections. Albite in abundance on back and some on one side. 50$
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OKI-627 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An attractive, single terminated, striated, 2.1 cm long example of this material with the traditional colors: dark green, light green, pink and clear, layered from base to termination. High luster and no damage to the crystal. Translucent with upper areas having large gemmy sections. Minor albite on back. 80$
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OKI-628 Elbaite Panjsher, Afghanistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A beautiful 2.6 cm crystal which is all gem material of a pleasant, peridot green color. A deeply striated crystal which has lead to an unusual termination. Tiny chip on back of crystal which shows through to the front, because it is so gemmy, appearing as a tiny internal crack. Very nice specimen and an unusual tourmaline color, even for an Afghan piece. 60$
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OKI-629 Elbaite Panjsher, Afghanistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A more typical pink tourmaline for this part of the world, this specimen measures in at 3 cm long. It is composed of three crystals, two longer, all of which are singly terminated. Typical striations, gemmy in areas, good color saturation for such a small crystal. No damage. 45$
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OKI-630 Acanthite pseudomorphs after Argentite Mina del las Rayas, Guanajuato, Mexico. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This is a special piece for the TN collector who seems to have everything else. It is the finest of these which I have seen as far as aesthetics go. Larger crystals can be found and certainly larger prices (mid four figures) but this one has the looks, sharp crystal form and luster which most collectors desire more than crystal size alone. It measures 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm and is somewhat three dimensional. It branches out in a sweeping display with the larger crystals (to .8 cm each) on its upper sections. There is no damage to this floater. There was once contact with what may have been calcite crystals on its backside. The contact has a thin layer of what appears to be pyrite now forming casts which would have extended over the missing mineral’s crystals. A truly fine example, and competition grade TN, of material which is usually nearly globular in shape and far lower in luster. 1,500$
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OKI-631 Forsterite (peridot) RESERVED St. Johns Island, Red Sea, Egypt. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. The classic locality for this material. This fine, yet small( 1 x .7 cm) crystal is tabular and about .2 cm thick. It is nicely striated and totally gem internally. Perfect termination and nice color make it a desirable specimen from a tough locale to obtain specimens in today’s market. No damage. 120$
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OKI-632 Epidote Miracle Mountain Mine, Calaveras Co., California. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A nice, stocky, mildly translucent crystal from a locale which I know nothing about. An expensive piece for me to acquire, nice form and attractive. 2.6 x 2.6 by a cm thick. 120$
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OKI-633 Malachite pseudomorphs after Cuprite France. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A European classic which is nearly impossible to fine now in specimens of any size. This floater crystal is mounted in a perky box and measures .8 cm on edge. The crystal has no damage or contacts and each face in the octahedron is hoppered. A desirable pseudo is fine condition. 170$
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OKI-634 Pyromorphite Grube Rosenberg, Bad Ems, Germany. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Another rare European piece with tiny pyros to .4 cm mixed with platy quartz. Entire piece is 3 x 3 x 2 cm and covered in pyros of a light gray tan color. A fine representative specimen. 95$
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OKI-635 Proustite Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Oren Root Collection. Given the provenance I would estimate this specimen as being from the early 1800s. A 1.5 x 1.1. x .8 cm single crystal floater which is a dark gray color and shows only fair to poor crystal development. No contacts or damage to this double terminated crystal. A historic piece which is exceedingly rare. A deal for someone at….85$
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OKI-636 Topaz San Nicholas Mine, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Another uncommon European locale represented by this 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm gem. Single termination with slight regrowth to base. No damage and good gemmy crystal (only minor internal flaws and veils. Minor rust colored stain on one side. Well formed, light blue color and interesting locale. 150$
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OKI-644 Stilbite Teigarhorn, Berfujordur, Iceland. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Wards and Royal Ontario Museum, Circ. 1899. Old specimen with lots of fine provenance. A well formed stilbite similar to Indian material but of a lighter color. This well formed crystal group is composed mainly of a single large crystal measuring 3.5 cm long. Overall the piece measures 3.5 x 2 x 1.7. Things are nicely terminated and damage free. Very cool specimen. 80$
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OKI-645 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An attractive, single terminated, striated, 2.2 cm long example of this material with the traditional colors: dark green, light green, pink and clear, layered from base to termination. High luster and no damage to the crystal. Translucent with upper areas having minor gemmy sections. Minor albite and a couple of thinner parallel growth crystals showing the same coloration. 65$
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OKI-646 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An attractive, double terminated, striated, 2.1 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm example of this material with dark green, light green, and some clear areas. High luster and no damage to the crystal. Translucent with upper areas having gemmy sections. Albite blade and white feldspar coatings on back of piece. Two small shallow chips to base termination (pinnicoid). Top termination is wonderful! 50$
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OKI-463 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An attractive, double terminated, striated, 2.2 cm example of this material with dark green, light green, and some clear areas. High luster and no damage to the crystal. Translucent with upper areas having gemmy sections. One shallow chip to base termination (pinnicoid). A fine example. 90$
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OKI-464 Beryl Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This beryl crystal is an extremely light blue, come would say clear, color and of tabular form. 2.6 x 2.1 x 1.3 overall with the largest crystal measuring 2.3 cm. Nice form to this damage free floater. Minor mica attachments. 85$
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OKI-646 Elbaite Hunza Mines, Stak Nala, Gilgit, Kashmir, Pakistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Good color and form to this 2.5 x 2 x 1.8 cm, double terminated crystal. Minor albite attachments. Tip has small ding. Good example with a nice luster. Attractive. 50$
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OKI-466 Elbaite Panjsher, Afghanistan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A sweet 2.5 cm, double terminated, hemimorphic crystal. All gem with a light green color which grades to a very light pink on one end. No damage. Very attractive specimen. 50$
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OKI-467 Leucite RESERVED Mt. Vesuvius, Naples, Italy. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Wards and Middleburry College collections. A complex 2.1 cm ball of intergrown crystals. They are translucent and a gray green color. Old piece with old collection numbers. Mounted in a perky box. No damage. 55$
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OKI-585 Weloganite and Quartz Upper Sill (alcove), Francon Quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Canadian Museum of Nature collection. This 1.6 cm example is a piece composed of two parallel growth crystals of classic form. There is very little in the way of typical overgrowths allowing one to see the true deep yellow color of the species. Excellent form, good translucence and no damage. 270$
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OKI-605 Azurite on Quartz Chihuahua, Mexico. Ex. Nancy Collins Collection. This 2.8 cm long quartz point is coated on several sides by well formed, deep blue azurites to several millimeters each. One side is heavily coated, two sides only lightly coated and the final side is pretty much crystal free. Nice vibrant color which is expected of all top azurite crystals and the highest of luster (low luster on the quartz provides for both a luster and of course a color contrast). One small area missing crystals...looks better in person. Very nice TN specimen. 75$
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OKI-604 Galena Freiberg, Saxony, Germany. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A good example of this lead mineral from a locale noted mostly for silvers. This piece exhibits cubes modified by octahedrons to 1.5 cm on edge. 2.9 x 2 x 1.8 cm overall. Nice patina. No damage. Edge and base contacts. 45$
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OKI-555 Elbaite Minas Gerais, Brazil. A single translucent to transparent crystal of a rich green color measuring 1.7 x .7 x .6 cm. good form, mild striations and minor termination edge chipping. Cute, affordable tourmaline. 30$
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OKI-566 Vivianite Huanuni Mine, Huanuni, Bolivia. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A 3.7 cm long spray of somewhat fibrous, transparent crystals. The luster is nice and the color is a metallic blue. Damage free. Very unusual in today’s market. 42$
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OKI-597 Vivianite Huanuni Mine, Huanuni, Bolivia. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A 3 x 2.5 x .7 cm pair of interlocking sprays of somewhat fibrous, transparent crystals. The luster is nice and the color is a metallic blue. One crystal missing on back of specimen. Great aesthetics. Very unusual in today’s market. 80$
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OKI-565 Titanite RESERVED Divino, Brazil. Ex. Nancy Collins Collection. A fine twin of titanite measuring 3 x 1.5 x .9 cm. Gemmy in areas. A rich greenish yellow color with very high luster and balanced form. Base contact and a couple tiny abrasions but overall in nice shape. Several pics are too dark. 90$
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OKI-603 Pyrite Kankoy, Trabzon Prov., Turkey. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A big chunky octahedron which measures to 2.3 cm along its edges. Complete and of good luster. Minor overgrowths and only a couple thin cracks. Quite nice and from an unusual location. 38$
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OKI-620 Rosasite Silver Bill Mine, Cochise County, Arizona. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A very display worthy ball of light blue rosasite sits high on a small piece of matrix. The matrix is botryoidal goethite and the piece measures 2.8 x 2 x 2 cm. No damage and mounted in a perky box. Nice example in a TN sized specimen. 70$
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OKI-617 Pyrolusite Alberta, Michigan. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Showy metallic crystals of this uncommon mineral on matrix. Acicular, damage free crystals to 1.5 cm each in a cluster on matrix (uncommon). The specimen measures 2.4 x 1.6 x .7 cm. The matrix is crystallized quartz so gives the metallic crystals an excellent background. Nice. 75$
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OKI-583 Vesuvianite Bellecombe, Aosta Valley, Italy. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. WOW! This beautiful TN specimen is a gemmy vesuvianite single crystal which is of a yellowish green color. It measures 2.3 x .6 x .5 cm and is perfect in its form. Nicely terminated, high in luster, lightly striated, nicely saturated and singly terminated, the piece displays great. Nice transparency with minor internal cracks. Much more transparent if backlit. Certainly and exceptional TN from and uncommon locale. 220$
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OKI-584 Petarasite RESERVED De-Mix Quarry, Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A type locality piece fairly complete crystal of this exceptionally rare mineral. The blocky crystal measures 1.2 x 1.2 x .4 cm and it sits high on a small section of calcite. Aegerine needles present as an accessory. The crystal has on edge missing but is otherwise complete and in decent shape, which is quite uncommon in itself. 2.3 x 1.3 x 1.4 cm overall. Good color and luster to the petarasite. A real find for the MSH collector. 150$
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OKI-576 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Quarry, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A slightly tapered prism which measures 2.4 x .5 x .5 cm. There is a cap of calcite (white) on one terminated end and the second end is partially terminated, as well. A vibrant green color of green and transparent with lots of internal fracturing. No damage. Really cute specimen for…45$
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OKI-577 Siderite Poudrette Quarry, Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A fine example of a MSH classic. This siderite twin measures 2.8 x 2.6 x .7 cm, is mildly translucent and has only the most minor of matrix contacts (mostly crystallized here too). No damage and spectacular form. I think these specimens are the most interesting and important siderites from North America and can compete with those from almost anywhere in the world. Even better in person. 80$
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OKI-600 Forsterite St. Johns Island, Red Sea, Egypt. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, Prev. Bill Pinch.. Classic locale for this species. This piece measures 1.2 x 1 x .6 cm and is mostly gem. No damage, single termination and rich green color. Minor striations. Excellent termination and luster. Some minor overgrowths with one edge being slightly discolored internally. A very nice example of uncommon material. 60$
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OKI-601 Erythrite Glucksbrunn, Schweina, Thuringia, Germany. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, prev. John Caswell. Tufted balls of erythrite line a cavity along the long edge of the specimen. 3.5 x 2.6 x .7 cm overall. Nice color, historic example from a famous collection. 85$
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OKI-621 Amazonite Crystal Creek, Colorado. Ex. Dr. George Robinson Collection. A nice green/ blue single crystal of good form with minor manganese overgrowths. The crystal measures 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm and has base and back contacts. 25$
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OKI-602 Erythrite Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection, prev. Ward’s Minerals, Queens Univ. and Mineralien-Niederlage zu Freiberg. Tufted piles of erythrite coat the sides of this thin plate of matrix. 2.7 x 1.8 x .9 cm overall. No damage, minor contacts. Nice color, historic example with an elaborate provenance. 125$
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OKI-594 Cassiterite RESERVED Elsmore Mine, New South Wales, Australia. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. An exceedingly fine, nest type twin of cassiterite in a single crystal. Very light base contact, high luster and classic form. Far better than most specimens I have seen from here. Measures 1 cm on edge. Damage free and aesthetic. 90$
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OKI-719 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. This TN sized specimen measures 2.8 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm with crystals to almost 2 cm each. It is a jumble of crystals without damage but there are several crystal contacts. Striated crystals of good luster sprout out all over this specimen. A nice cluster with decent aesthetics. Very reasonable price. 65$
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OKI-721 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Seen here is a fine single crystal which is deeply striated and of nice luster. The specimen is a floater which has two chips: one on the base which it stands on and a smaller one on a lower edge of the piece. Not very noticeable at all. The piece measures 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm overall. A fine displayable TN which looks bigger in person. Sits up nicely for display. 95$
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OKI-720 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Here is a fine cluster of double terminated crystals to 2.3 cm each. They are striated crystals which are locked together in a jumble which branches out in all directions. There is one termination that is chipped, otherwise a clean piece. The terminations are mostly fibrous. An excellent quality piece. 150$
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OKI-722 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. This specimen is a beautiful piece composed of a pair of blocky, double terminated crystals which interlock forming an appealing TN specimen measuring 2.2 x 2 x 1.3 cm. The crystals measure 2.2 and 1.8 cm each. The prism faces range from mirror smooth to somewhat fibrous on their surfaces. The terminations are similar. The piece stands and displays several different ways. Nice luster and ZERO damage. It is unusual to find a floater this clean from this noteworthy locality. Impressive! 295$
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OKI-723 Bournonite and Chalcopyrite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. This floater has no damage and is certainly exceptional for this fact….but there is so much more to offer her. The piece is composed of double terminated crystals to 2 cm each which are high in luster and nicely striated. 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm overall. The terminations are clean and the other unusual thing about this piece is the sulfide accessory. This is a 1 cm crystal of darker color and metallic luster which appears to be chalcopyrite. I won’t swear to this however since about every sulfide known to man seems to come from this prolific mine. In any case, it is an aesthetic piece of note at a very reasonable price for what it is…295$
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OKI-718 Bournonite Yaogangxian Mine, Biai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Another damage free floater which is outstanding in form, luster and overall aesthetics. This piece measures 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm and has crystals to 2.4 cm. All the crystals are double terminated and complete. An outstanding example of this uncommon material. 180$
