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November 2007 Update
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OKE-0002 Witherite on Fluorite Mahoning #4 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6634. This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of a thickly stacked tabular witherite crystal which is yellow in color, high in luster and translucent. The pseudohexagonal twinned witherite is firmly embedded on an etched fluorite which is a light purple color. Only one complete face remains to the fluorite while all others have the typical etched appearance often seen from this location. The specimen sits upright on its own and displays well. This piece fluoresces a bright white in S.W. U.V. and is phosphorescent, as well. The dimensions are 5.4 x 5.1 x 4.1 cm. It is damage free, well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding high luster example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL. A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards.
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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-0007 Witherite on Fluorite RESERVED Mahoning #7 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6260. Prev. Wayne and Dona Leicht. Prev. Robert Rich collection # 137. This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of double terminated, pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystals which are white in color, have a medium luster and are very translucent. They are up to 1.5 cm each and all damage free. The witherites are firmly embedded on well formed cubes of yellow fluorite. The witherites are spread out nicely on this colorful matrix and the piece is more aesthetic than most. There is a very small amount of white barite overgrowths. The dimensions are 8 x 6 x 2.2 cm. A piece from the good old days when writing your catalog number on the display face of a fine specimen was acceptable! This piece fluoresces bright white in S.W. U.V. and is phosphorescent, as well. This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL. A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards. 350$
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OKE-0008 Witherite on Calcite Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6263. Prev. Neal and Chris Pfaff. This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of single terminated witherite crystals which are white in color, have a medium luster and are very translucent. The grouping is approximately 10 pseudohexagonal twinned crystals which are in parallel growth on a small section of calcite matrix. The calcite crystals protruding from this matrix are a very light yellow color and very thin and tapered. This piece fluoresces a reddish white in S.W. U.V. and has a very strong phosphoresce, as well. The witherites are up to 2.8 cm each and the calcites up to 2 cm. The dimensions are 5.3 x 4.1 x 3.9 cm. There are a couple tiny rubs on the witherite. A fine specimen which is more displayable than most. This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL. A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards. 295$
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OKE-0011 Witherite on Fluorite Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6296. This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of yellow pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystals which are very translucent and take the form of a large ball. It is a very displayable, high luster piece which sits nicely and is damage free. This piece fluoresces a strong yellow color in S.W. U.V. has a very strong phosphoresce, as well. There is one crystal extending out of the primary cluster which has a barrel shaped form to the crystal. This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL. A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards. 300$
