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OKF-655 Adamite (Cuproadamite??) Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Drango, Mexico. Ex. Nancy Collins collection. An attractive green and yellow adamite cluster measuring 2.7 x 2.5 x 2 cm. Composed of large radiating clusters of high luster, well formed, damage free adamite crystals on very minor limonite matrix. Most likely cuproadamite. Aesthetic and attractively priced. 70$
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OKF-656 Calcite Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Ex. Nancy Collins collection. A fine damage free example of this more contemporary material. This crystal is a schalenohedron with overgrowths of rhombs and a large rhomb capping the piece. The calcite has an excellent luster and is gemmy to some depth. Approximately 7 cm in length. Specimen is in good condition with breakage from where it was attached to matrix. Stands nicely for display. 90$
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OKF-657 Gypsum Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Ralph Lapham collection. This is an old specimen which is very interesting due to what is inside. Running most if the crystals length is an inclusion (negative crystal) which is approx 2 millimeters wide and 5.5 cm long. The entire crystal measures 10 x 2 x .7 cm. It is double terminated and striated along its narrowest faces. Even the inclusion has striations!!! Little marks here and there on the surface of the crystal (I’m not convinced that these are damage even with magnification). A fine piece for…80$
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OKF-658 Spodumine Darrah Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan. This is what remains after extensive etching within a gem pegmatite pocket. This crystal measures 3.8 x 3.4 x 2 cm and appears to be entirely gem material. The yellow color is sharp and the crystal form all but gone. Some of the striations remain on what was likely once its prism. An interesting display specimen which stands on edge and views well from all sides (a damage free floater). A steal at 40$
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OKF-661 Hemimorphite El Potosi Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico. Ex. Nancy Collins collection. An outstanding vug of baby blue hemimorphite in botryoidal form. The specimen measures a healthy 6.8 x 6 x 4.5 cm and is filled with attractive damage free material. Displayable in several positions. 200$
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OKF-663 Lazulite Graves Mountain, Georgia. Ex. Nancy Collins collection. What a killer thumbnail specimen from a classic locality. The primary crystal is large at 2.1 cm and imbedded with other crystal in quartz. The attractive blue color is typical of these fine crystals. The large one has a chip off its underside which is not visible when displayed correctly. Nice example. 100$
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OKF-665 Rhodochrosite Sta Rita Mine, Peru. Attractive pink 7.8 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm plate of crystals. They are large, up to 2 cm each, and have a stepped growth effect. No damage. Luster varies due to an overgrowth of an unknown mineral which is white/ tan in color. 100$
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OKF-666 Amethyst Saltman Pit, Sweden, Maine. Ex. Jim Turek collection. A nice example of a New England amethyst specimen. It measures 6.6 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm. Crystals range from white to light purple at tips. Contact on base only, remainder of specimen is crystallized. One tiny rub on one crystal. Really close to being totally clean. Glued to acrylic plate. Nice specimen for this part of the country. 35$
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OKF-667 Spodumene RESERVED Kala, Darrah Peck, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan. An almost clear example which is gemmy with some minor internal veils. Heavily striated so it appears translucent but once again this is gem material. The double terminated crystal measures 6.2 x 4.8 x 2 cm on its edges. Minor attachment of matrix with a slight blue color. Top termination very clean, bottom one is multiple and cruder. No damage, moderate luster and displays on edge nicely. 50$
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OKF-471 Aragonite pseudo after Calcite Johnby Quarry near Penrith, Cumbria, England. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, circ. 1981. 2.8 cm long, double terminated crystal which grades from clear at its tip down to translucent gray/ brown at its base. Attractive European specimen. 28$
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OKF-472 Gratonite Excelsior Mine, Cerro de Pasco, Peru. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Ward’s Minerals, from the Oren Root collection. This is most certainly a specimen found in the 1800s though an exact date is not provided with this wonderful provenance. The specimen is a 2 cm ball of crystals with on tiny area of matrix contact and a tiny area of missing crystallization (damage?). It displays well from most all angles. A rare piece unavailable in today’s market. 300$
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OKF-473 Wulfenite Struy Mine, Srruy, Inverness, Scotland. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Dr. George Robinson. 3.2 x 2 x 2 cm section of matrix with a single .7 cm red wulfenite crystal. A desirable species from a location difficult to get any mineral specimens from. 50$
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OKF-475 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A single 2.1 cm crystal which has a single termination. This fine, translucent, high luster crystal tapers for its entire length. Excellent form and no damage. Nice in all respects. 60$
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OKF-694 Albite and Quartz Road cut in Rt. # 55, Windsor, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This matrix specimen of alpine quartz is nothing short of being a spectacular small cabinet specimen. Far better in person. 6.2 x 6 x 5.2 cm overall with clean, clear, undamaged crystals to 2.7 cm each. There are a few nice albites to 1.5 cm each which are white to clear and placed high on the piece. Very aesthetic and displayable. Great specimen for the price. 90$
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OKF-695 Pyrite Canada Talc Mine, Madoc, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This is an excellent specimen for the location and very interesting in several ways. The piece measures 10 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm and sports large pyrites to 3.6 cm on edge. The largest crystal is incomplete (contact with matrix or damage?) on its backside but this does not show in normal viewing. The crystals have nice luster and very unusual growth features to their crystal surfaces. The matrix is a dark brown schist which provides a nice contrast and the specimen has a flat base so it stands and displays well. An excellent piece from an uncommon pyrite locality. 85$
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OKF-696 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Chalcedony (Stalactite) Jalgaon, India. This is a very old and fine specimen from this prolific producer of zeolites. The stalactite measures 7.3 cm long and the fine double terminated apophyllite crystal which dominates it is over 5 cm tip to tip. The piece is completely free of damage, high on luster and perfectly formed. Stalactites of this quality are normally far more expensive even when from a common mineral. The pink stilbite bisects the primary crystals edge and there are lots of tiny riders to add flash. There is a tiny dab of Fun-tac, blue at its base which I have not tried to remove, assuming it will soon be mounted vertically again by its new owner. Top shelf display piece. 60$
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OKF-698 Apophyllite on Chalcedony (stalactite) Jalgaon, India. A nice example for a very reasonable price. Some small tips are cleaved on the apophyllites but most are in nice shape. Attractive and stands on end for display. 28$
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OKF-699 Albite and Quartz Road cut in Rt. # 55, Windsor, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This matrix specimen of alpine quartz is dominated by white and gem clear albite twins which rest on the tiny quartz crystals attached to matrix. It measures 4.2 x 2.7 x 2 cm overall and has albites to 2.6 cm, many of which are double terminated. Minor green chamosite. An exceptional albite for the locality with large damage free crystals that are highly aesthetic. 130$
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OKF-700 Millerite, Honnesite and Quartz Road cut in Rt. #27, Hall’s Gap, Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This geode measures 5.5 cm across and has an opening of 3.3 cm. This is filled with wonderful sprays of golden, high luster millerites on quartz and honnesite. It is not common for these specimens to exhibit radiating bundles like these…especially multiple clusters to .8 cm each. This is a very aesthetic, displayable millerite which will sit nicely for display but is currently mounted in a miniature perky box. These guys are getting very tough to find in good specimens with the closure of the locality. This one is well worth the price. 320$
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OKF-701 Millerite and Quartz Road cut in Rt. #27, Hall’s Gap, Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This geode measures 5.7 cm across and has an opening of 4 cm. Inside rests a large aggregate of long (to 1.5 cm) needles of millerite. They are thin and appear lightly attached but are clearly visible. Minor pyrite crystals. There is minor Styrofoam attached to the geode. Sits nicely and is very displayable. 180$
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OKF-703 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Chalcedony coated Calcite Jalgaon, India. My is this a stunning combination. All flash to this 8 x 6 x 4.6 cm grouping. Minor cleaves of a few apophyllites as seems to often be the case but really a fine displayable specimen. Apophyllites almost reach 5 cm each. Nice piece. 30$
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OKF-704 Gyrolite and Okenite on paramorphs of White Prehinte after Laumontite Padanvadi Quarry, Bombay, India. This is a very rare combination to have with the white prehnite (vs. green). The specimen is a branching network of molds which are coated by balls of gyrolite to .8 cm each. The piece measures 6 x 5 x 3.5 cm and has only a tiny contact on its bottom. The sprays of okenite are small and mostly on the bottom. This specimen gives outstanding views from every side. Zero damage and high aesthetics. Perfect for the zeoloite collector who thinks they have seen it all. 85$
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OKF-705 Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Magnetite and Byssolite French Creek Mines, St. Peter, Chester Co., PA. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, circ. 1936. This is one of those old classic from a noteworthy east coast occurrence. This hefty piece of sphalerite matrix measures approx 8 cm wide and contains well formed magnetite crystals (small) and a network of large hoppered chalcopyrites. Their luster varies from very bright to dull and some areas have a good deal of irridecece. There are high luster pyrites in a few places. There is also some calcite which was not etched away when this piece was prepared for sale 70 plus years ago. It is thick and stable with well protected damage free crystal. It does not display especially well from the sides. A substantial piece from a classic locale. 195$
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OKF-463 Calcite Stalactites American Tunnel, Sunnyside Mine, Howardsville, Silverton District, San Juan County, Colorado. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Donald Briggs collection. Several bright white stalactites on matrix from a sit famous for its rhodos and fluorites. 3 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm. Mounted in a perky box. 22$
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OKF-464 Bornite Cornwall, England. Prev. Nancy Collins collection. Two ball like clusters of crystals with nice form, luster and patina. Both view well all the way around. One ball measures 1.8 cm and the other measures 1.4 cm in diameter. Historic material very uncommon in today’s market. Both mounted together in a perky box. The pair…120$
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OKF-465 Tourmaline in Quartz Minas Gerais, Brazil. Prev. Nancy Collins collection. A very aesthetic specimen measuring 3.2 cm in length and mounted in a perky box. The tourmaline in a rich green color, gem and flawless. It is girdled within a clear quartz crystal with its frontal view and one side full exposing the fine tourmaline. The crystal of tourmaline is somewhat tabular allowing for light to penetrate it easily. The tourmaline is not terminated but appears to be unless viewed quite closely. Price to move….40$
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OKF-459 Beryl Pulsifer Quarry, Mt. Apatite, Auburn, Maine. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Ralph Lapham collection. 2.7 cm long beryl of light green color with gemmy sections but mostly translucent and fracture filled. This piece has most of a single termination (one dinged area) and no damage to its prism. An excellent example for this price. 55$
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OKF-460 Barite Niobec Mine, Lac St. Jean, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Dr. George Robinson. 3.3 x 5 x 1.2 cm overall. Gray translucent specimen with minor pyrite overgrowths. A couple tiny rubs which do not at all draw ones attention. Very uncommon to find these barites in TN size. A good specimen. 20$
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OKF-481 Epidote Burguillos del Cerro, Badajoz, Spain. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This is a nice representative specimen from an unusual location. It measures 3.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm overall and has deep gray, somewhat metallic crystals to .7 cm each coating its front and some of its back. The crystals are well formed and high in luster. 28$
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OKF-483 Spinel Parker mine, Notre Dame du Laus, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, circ. 1980. A blocky 2.3 cm long black spinel with amazing surface growth structures. Minor matrix with zero damage and fully formed on all sides. Great views from every angle. An outstanding example of these interesting crystals. 60$
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OKF-484 Fluorite Rogers Property, Madoc, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Dr. George Robinson. A fine thumbnail example of this outstanding material. This one is clear to a very, very light green, totally transparent and damage free. Cube is modified by octahedral form and the crystal faces are modified by octahedral growth forms as well. Further, the faces are slightly concave. Matrix contact to base. This piece is 2.2 cm on edge. GEM! 50$
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OKF-485 Fluorite Rogers Property, Madoc, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Dr. George Robinson. A fine thumbnail example of this outstanding material. This one is clear to a very, very light green, totally transparent…a cleave off one corner on backside. Cube is modified by octahedral form and the crystal faces are modified by octahedral growth forms as well. Further, the faces are slightly concave. Minor matrix and a small rider crystal. This piece is 2.1 cm on edge. GEM! 55$
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OKF-486 Grossular Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm cluster dominated by a single 1.4 cm grossular. The cluster views well from all sides with the matrix contact being only on its base. Transparent with some internal fracturing and a wonderful cinnamon color. 95$
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OKF-487 Diopside Orford Nickel Mine, Brompton Lake, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A single, tabular crystal measuring 3.3 x 1.7 x .5 cm. The termination is an interesting stepped affair. There is no damage, the specimen has great luster and it is translucent. The crystal is mounted in a perky box. Nice piece. 40$
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OKF-489 Rutile (Hexling Twin) Quarry nr Chateau Brilliant, north shore of Lac MacGregor, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This beautiful twinned rutile measures 2.1 cm and sits amidst tabular feldspars. A floater with only the tiniest chip on lower section of one edge of the rutile (tough to notice). The specimen has a rich red color, outstanding luster and excellent form. A very desirable specimen which is difficult to find anywhere for sale. 190$
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OKF-642 Calcite on Fluorite Anabel Lee Mine, Bethel Level, Illinois. The corner of this nice yellow cubic crystal has coatings of clear/ somewhat white gemmy and translucent crystals of calcite. The piece measures a healthy 8 x 6.3 x 5 cm. This material is getting more and more difficult to find especially in this color. Minor sulfides. Zero damage and good views except from back. 125$
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OKF-671 Quartz, Calcite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Dawsonite, Fluorite and Marcasite Lower Sill, Francon Quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. The primary quartz crystal of quartz is a double terminated specimen which measures 1.6 cm in length. Heavy mineralization on most of display face and a good deal of the back. The marcasite and quartz are the main minerals…I can’t find any dawsonite or fluorite even though the tag says it’s there. Nice large partial vug. The specimen is damage free and measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm. Affordable at 65$
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OKF-641 Haiweeite Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ex. Jim Turek Collection. Plenty of bright yellow balls of haiweeite encrust this specimen. 5 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm overall. Clear acicular crystals and a larger peach colored crystal both of which I can not identify. Radioactive. Sits and displays well. 150$
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OKI-100 Calcite, Dolomite and Quartz Marcil (LaFarge) Quarry near St.-Clothilde-de-Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. National Museums of Canada. Collected by Dr. George Robinson. A fine specimen with only a couple tiny calcite cleaves. One side coated in clear quartz and other dominated by low luster calcites and dolomites. Well formed crystals all around with only minor contact on its base. 8.5 x 5 x 3 cm. Another underpriced Canadian specimen. 60$
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OKI-129 Fluorite Rodderup Fell Mine, Alsto, Cumberland, England Ex. Nancy Collins Collection. Prev. Ben Fox collection and Hugh Ford collection. An old specimen with nice translucent to gemmy green crystals of cubic fluorites to .9 cm. Classic locality. 6.4 x 4.5 cm plate which is nicely mineralized on one side and very slightly so on the back. There are a couple small chips to crystals in the tight grouping that I only noticed with magnification. A crystal is missing on the tip of specimen. A fine looking piece with excellent provenance. 200$
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OKF-640 Vesuvianite Ala, Piedmont, Italy. A blocky brown, translucent specimen measuring 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm. It is studded by tiny garnets and has a large crystal contact on one side. Nicely formed and double terminated. This damage free crystal has great luster on some surfaces and is frosted on others. Another nice piece from a classic European locality. 95$
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OKF-673 Quartz, Fluorite, Calcite and Marcasite Lower Sill, Francon Quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Circ. 1977. This specimen has a very cool skeletal quartz group which measures 3 cm across. It is a smoky color and sits up high off its matrix of quartz and calcite (some regions with stalactites to almost a cm) which are speckled with tiny pyrites. A nicely sized plate measuring 9.7 x 7 cm. Entire piece except the quartz has a mild purple color due to the micro fluorites. No damage and very displayable for a Francon specimen. 225$
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OKI-122 Cerussite on Barite Mibladen, Morocco. An aesthetic piece with big skeletal cerussite crystals which sit up high on the barite blades. The size and form of this damage free specimen couldn’t be much nicer. Views great from any direction and sits great for display. This specimen measures 5.2 x 5.2 x 4.3 cm overall.. The crystals of cerussite are translucent with transparent regions. A far better a than m normal example of this fairly common contemporary material. 75$
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OKF-645 Fluorapatite and Calcite McLaren Property, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. Prev. Royal Ontario Museum and Ward’s. Old specimen with 2$ tag glued to it. A large 2.5 cm crystal stands way up out of the calcite matrix. Double terminanted crystal with stepped growth features on the terminations. Displays great! Very interesting specimen at a steal of a price given its display characteristics and provenance. 40$
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OKF-706 Sphalerite on Dolomite La Troja, San Sabashhan, Spain. Ex. Bob Borofsky collection, circ. 1990. Nice high luster sphalerites are dispersed across the front, and some on the back, of this 5.5 x 4.8 x 3 cm piece. Good contrasts from the white dolomite and gemmy red sphalerites (to .7 cm each). Sides on edge for display. Contacts are top and base, some of which is recrystallized. No damage. Nice example for 25$
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OKF-708 Barite and Fluorite Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain. Ex Bob Borofsky collection. 4.9 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm specimen with clear fluorite cubes to 1 cm on edge on white barites. A very attractive, damage free specimen which displays great. A very sharp looking miniature from Europe. 75$
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OKF-710 Barite, Calcite and Fluorite (tetrahexahedral crystal form) Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain. Ex Bob Borofsky collection. 5.5 x 5.4 cm grouping of mixed crystals which are up to 1.5 cm on edge. The crystal aggregate formed as casts on top of what may have been calcites. The fluorites are of an uncommon form and water clear. The barites are tabular and also clear, while the schalenohedral calcites are light yellow. A stunning group to say the least. Only damage is to one barite near the edge and another directly on the edge of the piece. An exceptionally nice specimen for this price. 70$
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OKF-711 Fluorite and minor Barite (hexoctahedral crystal form) Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain. Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection. A beautiful group of crystals of rare form and unusual color coat both the front and back of this exceptional specimen. The fluorites are gemmy and up to 1.2 cm on edge. The colors are all very mild greens, purples and blues, but overall these crystals are more clear than anything else. They are intergrown yet not crowded on the tan colored matrix. On the back there is damage to some of the base of the grouping. Only contact is on the base, on which it can sit upright on edge for display, and everything else is clean. A fine example which measures 6.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm overall. The barite is white, minor and only present on the back of the specimen. 290$
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OKF-712 Sphalerite La Troja, San Sabashhan, Spain. Ex. Bob Borofsky collection, circ. 1990. A fine miniature measuring 5 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm. One side is mineralized with gemmy red sphalerites. Only a couple tiny burses to small individual crystals. A great example for the price. 40$
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OKF-713 Spodumene Darrah Pech, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan. A highly etched, gem crystal measuring 3.8 x 3.6 x 2 cm. Only very minor internal cracking. Almost all totally gem. Medium yellow color and no damage. A fine piece for 40$
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OKF-714 Fluorite and Barite (tetrahexahedral crystal form) Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain. Ex Bob Borofsky collection. 7.4 x 5.2 cm plate of crystals formed as a cast over fluorites crystals. Lots of gemmy fluorites and barites that create lots of flash. There is a small area of damage right on one of the edges of the specimen which is not very noticeable and in an expected location. Fine, fine display specimen for this price….65$
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OKF-715 Diopside Dog Lake, Storrington Twp. Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, prev. Dr. George Robinson. The nicest one of the crystals that I have seen in a long time! These are common crystals but rare in this good a specimen. I personally don’t think I’ve seen on this nice before, or at least none come to memory as being as fine as this one. 4.7 x 3.3 x 3 cm and beautifully double terminated. It is white with translucent green zones showing through in some places. There is a tiny gemmy yellow mica book on one side. No damage, fine aesthetics and it even stands on end for display at an angle. Minor double terminated diopside rider crystals. Great specimen!!! 85$
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OKI-039 Zircon and Mica De-Mix Quarry, Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collector, 1976. Two well displayed species on white matrix…3.7 x 3.5 x 3.4 cm specimen which has been sawn on its base and one side in order to fit a perky box. A nice lavender/ brown, modified zircon crystal is partially exposed that is 1 cm on edge next to a dark mica crystal. Damage free. An uncommon species (zircon) for MSH. 25$
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OKI-040 Catapleiite and Aegiring De-Mix Quarry, Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collector, 1980. An excellent display piece with a primary crystal which is wafer thin flanked by clusters of dark acicular radiating crystals and other species. The catapleiite measures approx. 1.5 cm and the entire specimen is 2.8 cm wide. It is fully crystallized on all sides and damage free. Great views from any direction. A second blocky catapleiite to the side is an added bonus tot this fine specimen. 95$
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OKI-042 Narsarsukite Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Several nice lemon yellow crystals of this rare species are embedded in matrix. 3.3 x 3 x 2.5 cm overall. The crystals are crude in form and one is only a partial crystal. The contrast of color, luster and form is nice. A good example of this uncommon MSH material. 50$
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OKI-043 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Prev. Dr. George Robinson. This nice thumbnail is composed of two crossing vesuvianite crystals which have green bodies and purple terminations. They are translucent and striated as is typical for the locale. The piece measures 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm overall and has no damage. It displays great from the sides and front. Matrix contact on back and base. 100$
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OKI-044 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A beautiful floater measuring 2.4 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm. It id highly translucent and deeply striated. The single double terminated crystal is a deep rich green and somewhat tapered. Stands on end nicely and displays well form any side. A fine example. 45$
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OKI-047 Grossular Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Classic cinnamon colored garnets on matrix. Gemmy crystals to .9 cm sit up high on and coat two sides of this specimen. Chip on one of the primary garnets. 1.9 x 1.5 x 1 cm overall. 30$
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OKI-048 Clinochlore on Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Green to gold colored crystals of clinochlore are embedded in long thin gem vesuvianites. These stand up off of a massive and crystalline vesuvianite matrix. Specimen measures 3.5 x 3 x 1.8 cm and is mounted in Styrofoam base of a perky box. 65$
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OKI-049 Grossular Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Five little floaters to .8 cm each. Totally gem. Great color and form. 30$
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OKI-050 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A great gem crystals which has minimal internal fracturing over the majority of its body and heavier fracturing at its top termination. No damage, fully formed faces on all surfaces of this double terminated 1.9 cm long piece. Excellent!! 45$
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OKI-051 Vesuvianite Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A stunning 3 cm long crystal which shows an unusual emerald green color. Perfect prism faces and a crude but fully formed termination. This could pass for an emerald if someone wished it to. Damage free. Not your typical vesuvianite. 60$
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OKI-053 Rutile Magnet Cove, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This small specimen is a really sweet cyclic twin measuring 1.5 cm in diameter. It is a brilliant metallic red color and has an exceptional luster. Wonderful, showy rutile specimen with no damage...poor photos!! 100$
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OKI-054 Spinel Notre Dame du Laus, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. 1.1 cm on edge floater crystal of a nice lavender color and perfect form. There are interesting growth hillocks and some pot marks which appear lighter in color and look like spots. The specimen is translucent and totally free of damage… a real find. 50$
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OKI-055 Thorianite Camp Zone, Yates Uranium Mine, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. An outstanding 1.5 mm twinned crystal embedded in calcite and diopside matrix. A smaller crystal on back of the specimen too. 3.3 x 3 x 2 cm matrix. A nice price for a rare radioactive specimen. 20$
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OKI-056 Celestine Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. This nice blue translucent bladed Celestine crystal has white balls of what I presume is a second generation of Celestine covering the majority of its surfaces on both sides of the specimen. Celestine ball can also be seen as inclusions in t he gemmy blue primary (first gen) celestine. It measures 2.8 x 2.4 x 1 cm and is very showy. With magnification a couple of balls can be seen to be missing, otherwise damage free. 20$
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OKI-058 Uraninite Cardiff Mine, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A nice example of this uncommon radioactive. This well formed cube sits on the smallest amount of matrix and is damage free. It measures 1 cm on edge and is mounted in a perky box. Nice piece. 70$
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OKI-059 Betafite Silver Crater Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A fine 1.7 cm diameter, damage free floater. Radioactive. Priced to move. 25$
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OKI-063 Forsterite Parker Mine, Notre Dame du Laus, Quebec, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A nice gray/ green tabular crystal measuring 2.2 x 1.7 x .5 cm. It is opaque and well formed with basil breakage where it was attached to matrix. Crystal is free of damage but has one contact mark on a corner. Good example. 50$
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OKI-064 Goethite Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Two intricate plated of goethite measuring to 2.5 cm in maximum width. They are opaque and ugly. Something for the specialist in Ontario minerals or this mine specifically. 15$
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OKI-065 Sphalerite Dundas Quarry, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A spectacular grouping of sphalerite crystals sitting way up on a small piece of limestone matrix. High luster, very translucent crystals of a slightly bladed form create this diverging spray on the gray matrix. Individual crystals to over a cm. This damage free piece measures 2.6 x 2 x 2 cm overall and is mounted in a perky box. Zero damage! A very displayable example which is one of the nicest TN specimens I have seen from this active locale. 80$
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OKI-066 Uranophane Madawashka Mine, Bancroft Ontario, Canada. A bright yellow agrregate of fiberous crystals of this uncommon species sit up high off the matrix of this piece. The specimen measures 3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm and the uranophane cluster is .9 x .6 x .5 cm. Tiny individual crystals spread out over entire piece but only visible with magnification. No damage. Radioactive. A fine piece at a nice price. 40$
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OKI-067 Pyromorphite Society Girl Mine, Moyir Lake, British Columbia, Canada. A complex crystal which measures 2 cm in length and has a couple of rider/ outgrowth crystals attached. It is a mild yellow green color and has no damage. Very nice piece. 90$
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OKI-076 Gypsum Nanisivik Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, NWT, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Prev. Canadian Museum of Nature, collected by Dr. George Robinson. This fine crystal is a twin measuring 3 cm long. It is totally clear and double terminated. A fine displayable example with good provenance form a difficult to find locality. 50$
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OKI-078 Fluorite Madoc, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Prev. Ward’s. Wow! What an aesthetic fluorite TN specimen. Totally clear cube with octahedral modifications and extensive growth surface distortions which these fluorites are so famous for. The cube is 1.1 cm on edge and rests high up on a crystallized matrix. 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm overall. A fine displayable, damage free example. Exceptional TN for the local. 65$
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OKI-073 Safflorite pseudomorph after Silver Frood Mine, McKim Twp., Sudbury Dist. Ontario, Canada. Prev. Oren Root collection and x-ray identified by Dr, George Robinson. What an uncommon and nice looking pseudo. These rare pieces are probably worth 100$++ per specimen but the group will be kept together. The largest is 1.2 cm and all are outstanding replacements that are far more aesthetic than most pseudos. Great little floaters with nice 3-D form. Sorry about the poor photographs. Grab these before some dealer finds them and scatters them individually. Rare, rare, rare, 185$
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OKI-074 Sphalerite Dundas Quarry, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. A large translucent twin crystal with very minimal matrix contact and no damage. This crystal has a waxy luster and measures 2.1 x 1.6 x .9 cm. Nice specimen for the price…25$
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OKI-075 Uranophane Faraday Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection. Prev. Ward’s. Two nice sprays of bright yellow crystals to .8 cm each on what I assume is goethite after? Specimen measures 2.6 x 2 x 1.2 cm. Other crystals on back as well. 35$
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OKI-114 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. A great small specimen with a large, well exposed heulandite measuring 3.5 cm and attractive stilbites to 3.8 cm. Overall size is 10.5 x 7 x 5 cm and the specimen stands on edge for better display. A fine specimen for only 40$!!!
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OKI-115 Stilbite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. This fine somewhat triangular plate measures 11.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm. I don’t see any heulandite on this one. Very displayable with stilbite clusters to 3.5 cm. 40$
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OKI-116 Stilbite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. This fine plate measures 11.6 x 8 x 4.5 cm. I don’t see any heulandite on this one. Very displayable with stilbite crystals to 4 cm each. This one also stands on edge for better display. 40$
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OKI-117 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. A great large plate measuring 24 x 18 x 6 cm. Big stilbite sprays to 6.5 cm and a few heulandites to 2.4 cm each. Great piece. 120$
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OKI-118 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. 15 x 14 x 6.6 cm overall with huge stilbite sprays to over 7 cm each and several small (approx. 2 cm) heulandites buried between them. 75$
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OKI-119 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. This specimen measures 10 x 8 x 4.5 cm overall with fine stilbite crystals to 3 cm each and heulandites to 2.7 cm. This piece stands on edge nicely. 30$
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OKI-120 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. This is the largest and finest of the specimens I purchased. It measures in at 27 x 18 x 5.5 cm with heulandites (few) to 2.8 cm each and stilbites in clusters to 6.5 cm. Very Nice piece! 140$
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OKI-121 Stilbite and Heulandite Undisclosed “Well Excavation” in India, 2003. I was lucky enough to get these fine specimens from a new dealer at Tucson as he unpacked his wares to sell. I high graded out the very best specimens he had for sale in manageable sizes. Some of the plates were 2 to 3 feet across. No damage to any of these fine, displayable specimens. Their color is richer than most stilbite specimens found coming from India these days and more reminiscent of stellerite. The stilbites are translucent and the heulandites when present are nearly clear. All of these specimens are priced well below what they normally would be due to the fair price I purchased them at. This specimen is a rectangular plate measuring 14 x 11 x 4.5 cm. It has heulandites to 2.6 cm and stilbite clusters to 5 cm each. A great choice at….80$
