Idaho Mineral Specimens
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OKI-626 Ilvaite RESERVED Laxey Mine, South Mountain District, Owhyee Co., Idaho. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This perfect single crystal measures 2.7 x 1 x .9 cm. It is gun metal gray, double terminated, is lightly striated, has no damage and is an impeccable example of form for a single crystal. Text book all the way!! A super example form an unusual location. 95$
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OKI-618 Pyromorphite 0900-23-25 stope, 9 level, Deadwood-Jersey Vein, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A fine dome which is mineralized on all side (except base) by yellowish orange, balls of pyromorphite. Exceptionally high luster. 2.7 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm TN specimen with no damage. Very sharp and aesthetic. Great mineral specimen for the choosy TN collector. Classic! 185$
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OKE-402 Pyromorphite Lehmi Co., Idaho. Ex. Nancy Collins Collection. Big, hollow and hoppered sum up this one. The crystal is an unusual green for the location and has a satin like luster. There is no damage and no true point of attachment. 2.3 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm. The interesting form and other features mentioned make this a desirable piece. 175$
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OKD-159 Ludlamite and Vivianite Blackbird Mine, Idaho. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. From an unknown older collection. 3.5 x 3 cm plate of tiny, gemmy, ludlamite crystals with larger (to 2 cm) vivianites crystals. Some surface contact so the vivianites are not well terminated. Interesting material from an unusual location. 40$
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OKB-672 Pyromorphite Coeur de Alene District, Idaho. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Classic at a fantastic price. 4 cm with well formed crystals to .4 cm. Yellowish green color and moderate to low luster. A steal at 20$