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Maine Mineral Specimens
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OKF-336 “Pocket Beryl" Ochard Quarry, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine. Ex Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This is one of those exceptional specimens that one only rarely sees, even in the periodicals. Most beryl crystals from New England are embedded in pegmatite. As a result they are normally broken, poorly formed, opaque (translucent at best) and downright ugly. This specimen however came from a true pocket in which it grew freely and later was highly etched. It looks more like a piece from Brazil or Russia than from the United States. This large thumbnail measures 3 cm long and 2 cm wide and is completely damage free. It is a light lemon yellow color and gem within. It's entire external surface is highly etched with its base being less so than the rest of the crystal. It is singly terminated and has retained its hexagonal form. I don't believe it's possible to find comparison pieces on the market, so the price attached to this one may seem excessive for a thumbnail specimen. I do not feel this is the case in that it is a competitive grade specimen of great rarity. This would be a special piece for any East Coast collector especially ones specializing in New England minerals and I'm sure it will find a home very quickly. $800
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OKF-067 Titanite Warren Tilcon Quarry, Acushnet, MA. Ex. Dr. Steven Chamberlain collection. An elongated single crystal measuring 3.9 cm. It is a translucent, twin which has its twin plane running the entire length of the specimen. The surface is lustrous but rough in texture to etching or uneven development. Contact on base and edge of crystal. Unusual location. Only fits in a Perky box diagonally due to its size. 120$
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OKD-156 Staurolite Windham, ME. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Circ. 1961. Translucent, high luster crystals of staurolite in mica schist. Best crystal is double terminated and 2.4 cm long. Other large nice crystals too. 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm damage free piece. 40$
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OKC-076 Beryl Phippsburg, Maine. Ex. Michael Walter Collection. I acquired this one back in the 1980s. 4.5 gem and translucent bery of a light sea foam green color in smoky quartz. Nice single termination which is on lower end of crystal as photoed. Crystal has one repair. Great example. I’ve seen similar specimens for triple this price. 65$
