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Mineral Specimens from the Steele Mine, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada
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OKI-396 Calcite and Pyrite Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Noted for its quartz specimens, this locality seldom produces noteworthy specimens of calcite. This one is one of the better that I have seen. It measures in at 6.1 x 4.5 x 4.8 cm. Multi colored translucent crystals with minor crystals of pyrite. Two contacts from other calcites near the base of piece. Thin matrix, displayable. 25$
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OKI-397 Calcite and Pyrite Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Noted for its quartz specimens, this locality seldom produces noteworthy specimens of calcite. This one is one of the best I have seen. The crystals sit up high on a thick chunk of partially pyrite coated matrix. The specimen measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm and is damage free. Minor quartz crystals on back of specimen. Sits nicely for display. 25$
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OKI-391 Calcite and Pyrite Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Noted for its quartz specimens, this locality seldom produces noteworthy specimens of calcite. This one is one of the finest I have seen. 5/9 x 4.6 x 4 cm overall. Clear to translucent…. The specimens from here are almost always translucent to opaque and low in luster. This one has a high luster, nice internal phantoms from clay inclusions and is a floater. There are a couple dings but they are not distracting and the condition is exceptional for Lyndhurst material. 50$
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OKI-143 Calcite on Quartz Steel Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This is The coolest miniature that I have seen from this closed locality. A well formed quartz which is clearer near termination and milky below. Bottom is covered by several nice calcite crystals. A very tiny ding on tip which I never noticed until I used magnification. 5.1 cm long. This is a very nice specimen of exceptional quality for the locale. 80$
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OKI-136 Calcite and Pyrite Steel Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This piece is dominated by a large translucent to transparent crystal of calcite with minor pyrite and calcite overgrowths. The specimen is a damage free floater which is very rare for this site. The specimen stands on end if wanted for display. Ends of crystals are more translucent that core or body. Minor hematite inclusions give the crystals a slight pink cast at their centers. 6.6 x 5 x 3.2 cm. Truly nice for Lyndhurst! 85$
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OKI-010 Quartz Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This large 8.8 cm crystal is nicely double terminated and damage free. Gem clear internally with a very slight frosted effect to surfaces. Minor single and double terminated attachments. A fine piece from a closed location. 20$
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OKI-011 Quartz Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This large 10 cm crystal is nicely double terminated. Gemmy and looks almost like an Arkansas point. One of the nicer specimens I’ve seen from the location. The steep termination has several small chips which are not distracting. A fine piece from a closed location. 35$
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OKI-012 Quartz RESERVED Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This 4.9 cm crystal is nicely double terminated. Gemmy and looks almost like an Arkansas point. One of the nicer specimens I’ve seen from the location. One tip has a tiny ding not visible to the eye but it can be seen with magnification. Slightly tapered…this would make an outstanding wire wrap. A fine piece from a closed location. 15$
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OKI-013 Quartz Steele Mine, Black Rapids, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. This 6 cm crystal is nicely double terminated. Gemmy with minor internal veils. One termination has a tiny ding which is not distracting. Dirty look is due to overgrowths which are not removable. A fine piece from a closed location. 20$
