OKL-998

OKL-998      Galena with Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.9 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm double terminated spinel law twin of galena with some smaller galena and dolomite crystals at its base.  A couple tiny touch marks at base otherwise a damage free floater that views great form any direction.  A fine piece for this sized specimen.  $60

OKL-988      Galena and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  Nice twinned crystals.  2.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm.  $40

OKL-989      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.5 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm.  Twins and traditional shaped (cuboctahedral) crystals.  $40

OKL-992      Galena and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.9 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm.  Inter connected bars.  $60

OKL-987      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.8 x 1.2 x 1 cm.  A single high luster bar. $35

OKL-991

OKL-991      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.9 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm.  Well defined, large twin with attached twins.  $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-985

OKL-985      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.2 x .7 x .6 cm.  Well defined bar and attached dolomite/ pyrite.  $40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KL-984

OKL-984      Galena and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  3 x .5 x .5 cm.  A large bar with very minor attachments.   $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-995

OKL-995      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2 x 1.9 x 1 cm.  A large, beautifully defined twin with traditional cuboctahedral crystals and dolomite.  $45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-996

OKL-996      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.6 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm.  A large, beautifully defined twin with traditional cuboctahedral crystals and dolomite.  $60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-993

OKL-993      Galena, Pyrite and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm.  Big, stocky, high lustrous bar.  $40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-986

OKL-986      Galena and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  2.6 x .6 x .4 cm.  A single bar with very minor attachments.   $30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-983

OKL-983      Galena and Dolomite       Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend District, “Big Bear Trend”, Iron County, Missouri.  3.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm.  Several bars with lots of attachments.  Minor damage to one end but still the pick of the lot.  Very aesthetic piece.  $75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKM-970    Calcite with Chalcopyrite     Brushy Creek Mine, Greeley, Viburnun Trend, Reynolds County, Missouri.  Ex. Harold L. Dibble collection.  A very famous find well described in the literature (see Les Presmyk's article in Rocks and Minerals, Nov/Dec. 1997).  A large 21 x 17 x 11 cm specimen which sits at an attractive angle.  Great luster (has a wet look to it) and aesthetic form.  The luster is not so evident in my images but it is certainly of the highest luster to be obtained in the gray variety of crystals from this find.  A couple minor tip cleaves are there and not distracting and in the overall appeal of this museum class specimen.  Most would consider the piece to be in very good shape.  Easily the nicest I have owned and the nicest I have seen outside a museum.  This piece has a big visual impact.  $3,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-843

OKL-843    Sphalerite       Joplin, Missouri.   large single crystal measuring 2 cm on edge sitting on a small pedestal of sphalerite crystals.  Contact at base of crystal otherwise in nice condition all around.  2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm.  $30

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-217

OKL-217    Sphalerite and Calcite    Joplin, Missouri.  Ex. Paul and Dawne Dunning collection.  6 x 4 x 2.1 cm specimen with several large sphalerites to 2.2 cm each.  Matrix is dolomite.  Two transparent calcites can be seen too.  Minimal contact on one end of specimen only, all other sides crystallized.  Nice satin luster and no damage.  $125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKL-216

OKL-216    Calcite with Chalcopyrite   Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri.  Ex. Thomas Fowler collection.  This is a beautiful, three dimensional cabinet sized piece with damage free crystals to 3.3 cm.  Almost all the crystals are double terminated and terminated with numerous modifications.  The piece is a floater and the only mark on the thing is a small cleave/contact on the crystal that is on the base of the specimen.  9 x 8 x 5.8 cm.  The calcite crystals are transparent with moderate internal clouding and seen in two generations... very tiny ones all over the matrix and the larger, obvious ones.  .  The luster is great!  The chalcopyrite has a patina that I have not altered.  Super Iron out would make these brassy and flashy, but many collectors do not want that so it remains as you see it (for now).  This is a truly beautiful specimen of common material in very uncommon quality.  The piece is under priced at $450

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-828		Bottom

OKK-828     Galena    Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection, previous, Dr. George Robinson collection.  Circ. 1967.  A large, somewhat tabular cube with a smaller on bottom.  Very tiny octahedral modifications in a couple places and a couple very tiny corner dings.  For its size and age it is very good condition.  7.8 x 7.5 x 4.6 cm.  Very heavy!  A floater with minor healed attachments on bottom.  An excellent large example of the species.  $100

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-767		Bottom

OKK-767    Galena and Pyrite     Sweetwater Mine, Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  A fine large cluster of big cuboctahedral crystals to 2.8 cm each with minor pyrite overgrowths.  There is minor dolomite (dolostone) matrix but the specimen is a floater with no contact areas, even on the dolostone.  Beautiful patina.  A fine American classic with no damage and excellent views from all sides.  $80

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-687
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OKK-687    Galena     Joplin, Missouri.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection.  A magnificent example of this “cityscape” type of crystal measuring 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm.  The rare and amazing thing about this one is that it is a true floater with no points of attachment!  Amazing.  Moderate luster, actually the proper patina and attractive form.  This should be entered in someone’s US competitive TN collection quickly.  $80

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-766

OKK-766    Galena and Pyrite     Sweetwater Mine, Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  Nicely formed cubes in crystallized pyrite matrix.  Some contact areas on the pyrite.  5.5 x 4.3 x 3.6 cm.  Galena is all damage free.  $30

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-764

OKK-764    Galena and Pyrite     Sweetwater Mine, Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  A fine cluster of cubes to 1.7 cm on edge each sitting high on pyrite/ dolomite matrix.  An aesthetic floater with no damage.  Minor octahedral modifications on the cubes. 5 x 4.3 x 2.8 cm.  Very fine.  $55

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKK-765

OKK-765    Galena and Pyrite     Sweetwater Mine, Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  5.1 x 4 x 2.5 cm.  Cubes to 1.6 cm each on pyrite matrix.  Minor edge contacts to pyrite.  Minor octahedral modifications on the cubes.  No damage.  $40

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKJ-702

OKJ-702    Calcite    Sweetwater mine, Reynolds County, Missouri.  5.2 x 4.2 x 3 cm.  Crystals are double terminated and up to 3.8 cm each.  Nice placement of crystals.  No damage.  $40

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKJ-627

OKJ-627    Galena    Joplin District, Missouri.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection.  Prev. W.F. Ingram collection; Smithsonian.  Sold by Ward’s of Rochester.  This specimen is obviously most important for its provenance.  How old it is needs to be researched but I will leave that up to its new owner.  The old collection # being written right on a dominant crystal face is a flash into the past.  As a specimen it is exceptional for the time period in which it is from and has survived totally free of damage.  It has great views from every side with only minor base attachment and the patina one would expect to find on a historic piece of this nature.  I don’t believe this one will be here for long.  $100

 

 

 

 

 

OKJ-414

OKJ-414    Calcite   Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri.  A fine damage free example with crystals that are gemmy in areas and up to 4.5 cm each.  7.5 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm overall.  Small base contact.  Very displayable from all sides.  $45

 

 

 

 

 

OKH-853

OKH-853    Calcite on Galena   Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri. Ex. Paul and Dawne Dunning collection.  3.3 cm long, gem crystal with good luster sits way up on galena.  3 x 3 x 2.4 cm.  One minor tip ding.   Mounted in a perky box.  $60

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OKH-598    Pyrite    Hannibal, Missouri.  Paul and Dawne Dunning Collection.  This is a typical floater composed of cubes modified by octahedrons.  What is atypical about the specimen is its small size.  He measures 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm so was an excellent thumbnail sized piece.  High luster and no damage.  $30

 

 

 

 

OKH-595

OKH-595    Calcite and Pyrite     Brushy Creek Mine, Missouri.  Paul and Dawne Dunning Collection.  Nicely formed miniature measuring 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm.  Great luster ranging from moderate to high depending on the face.  Attractive overgrowths of pyrite add the expected contrast for which these specimens are so famous.  Calcite is gray but very gemmy on close inspection.  You can see right down to internal pyrite phantoms in some places.  Zero damage.  Excellent quality for this more common material. $35

 

 

 

 

OKH-596

OKH-596    Calcite and Pyrite     Brushy Creek Mine, Missouri.  Paul and Dawne Dunning Collection.  Nicely formed miniature measuring 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm.  Great luster ranging from moderate to high depending on the face.  Attractive overgrowths of pyrite add the expected contrast for which these specimens are so famous.  Calcite is gray but very gemmy on close inspection.  You can see right down to internal pyrite phantoms in some places. Zero damage.  Excellent quality for this more common material. $35

 

 

 

 

OKH-375       Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Galena and Dolomite  Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  This piece is composed of a chunk of dolomite matrix that has double terminated, translucent to transparent crystals to 4 cm each on all sides.  There are several contacts on crystals yet the specimen displays well and is certainly display worthy.  Its overall measurements come in at 7.4 x 6 x 5.8 cm.  My price reflects the outstanding deal I received on this fine specimen.  An American Classic that was wrote about in American Mineral Treasures, 2008, p. 66-73.  55$

 

 

 

 

 

OKH-376       Calcite, Chalcopyrite and Dolomite  Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  This piece measures 7.2 x 4.2 x 3 cm and shows off a beautiful, double terminated crystal of 5.5 cm and several smaller ones, too.  The specimen doesn’t stand upright but is damage free and only shows minor matrix to matrix contact.  The crystal are all double terminated except one which has a small matrix contact.  An American Classic that was wrote about in American Mineral Treasures, 2008, p. 66-73. 48$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKH-373       Calcite, Chalcopyrite and Dolomite  Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  This piece measures 4.9 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm and shows off a beautiful, double terminated crystal.  There is a minor contact from another crystal on the base termination.  This piece is a perfect miniature in all respects:  it stands on end for display, it views wonderfully from any angle, it has sharp form and great terminations, it is a floater and has no damage what so ever.  I can’t imagine a better miniature sized calcite specimen from this mine.  An American Classic that was wrote about in American Mineral Treasures, 2008, p. 66-73.  90$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKH-372       Calcite, Chalcopyrite and Dolomite  Sweetwater Mine, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds County, Missouri.  This piece is exceptional exhibiting two transparent calcites of 3.9 and 3.4 cm each.  They are double terminated and stand of the well crystallized matrix in nice relief.  The piece is much better than it appears in the images and is damage free.  It stands nicely on end for display and is a damage free floater.   5.4 x 5 x 5.3 cm overall.  Spotless!  My price reflects the outstanding deal I received on this fine specimen.  An American Classic that was wrote about in American Mineral Treasures, 2008, p. 66-73.  55$

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-580

OKF-580    Calcite and Chalcopyrite   Brushy Creek Mine, Missouri.  Quite famous material recovered by Top Gem during 1994-1995 from a series of solution cavities at the mine.  This specimen measures 5.5 x 5 x 4 cm.  There are 2 tip cleaves which I’d display facing toward the back.  35$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-581

OKF-581    Calcite and Chalcopyrite   Brushy Creek Mine, Missouri.  Quite famous material recovered by Top Gem during 1994-1995 from a series of solution cavities at the mine.  This specimen measures 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm.  Several tip cleaves, one of which is obvious.  45$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-408

OKF-408    Calcite and Chalcopyrite    Sweetwater Mine, Vibernum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri.  This specimen is almost floater with the only contact been along one edge.  All other surfaces are mineralized.  Dominating the piece are to double terminated calcites each measuring 5 cm.  The bigger of the two had a contact on one of its terminations.  The shape of the specimen is domical and it measures 7.5 x 7 x 5.5 cm overall.  Very displayable damage free piece.  60$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-373		Side
Back	Other side	Nice!!
Custom engraved acrylic base.

OKF-373    Pyrite Bar    St. Joe Lead District, Missouri.    Ex Anthony P. Dunn collection.  Now here is a really serious specimen for the collector of classic American minerals.  This specimen measures 13.5 cm in length it is 6.7 cm wide and its base.  It averages approximately 4 cm in thickness and is fully terminated on all sides including its base.  There is a single minor white dolomite crystal which is the only accessory mineral present.  The bar is very stable standing on end for display and is slightly curved in form.  I can't say enough about this piece’s rarity and aesthetics.  It is one of those amazing pieces which is seldom seen in the mineral market especially in large damage free pieces like this.  There is another collection number on the base of the piece but my guess is that this specimen was mined in the mid-1970s.  They don't get much better than this so I suspect this one should go fast even though it's an expensive piece of pyrite.   Comes with a custom engraved acrylic base.   $1600

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-133	Back

OKF-133    Calcite with Chalcopyrite on Dolomite    Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds County, Missouri.  Ex.  Jim Turek Collection.  A wonderful display specimen with two primary calcites, the largest measuring 6.8 cm. this specimen is a floater and fully mineralized on both sides.  One edge has a tiny matrix contact and a smaller crystal has a small cleaved on its backside which is not visible in the frontal view.  The largest Crystal is a superb example with many gemmy regions, a complex form and rich yellow color.  11 x 7 x 4 cm overall size.  An excellent example for this location.  $300

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-054

OKE-054    Calcite, Sphalerite, Dolomite and Chalcopyrite    Reynolds Co., Missouri.  6.2 x 4.2 x 3 cluster of single and double terminated crystals of a mild yellow color and nice clarity.  An aesthetic display with only one basil contact.  The photo of this specimen should say it all.  It has fine balance, no damage and all the right stuff…including an excellent price.  50$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-234	Back

OKD-234    Marcasite and Quartz     West Fork Mine, Reynolds Co., MO.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection.  Beautifully formed chalcopyrites coating druze quartz.  5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm damage free pice which displays nicely from all sides.  Some Styrofoam to be removed on base.  50$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-066

OKD-066   Calcite   Reynolds Co., Missouri.   An attractive group of yellow crystals to over 6 cm each on a brown matrix.  Crystals diverge in several directions.  Some double terminated but most are single. No damage.  Very translucent with obvious phantom.  11 x 10 x 7 cm overall.  80$

 

 

 

 

 

OKB-533 Another rare piece. Galena to .7cm and siegenite to .5 cm. 260$	Views well from all sides. Rare cobalt-nickel sulfate.	Flate base.

OKB-007

OKB-007 Calcite/ Dolomite Viburnum Trend, Missouri. One yellow, translucent / clear parallel growth pair of calcites is over 4 cm. Other partial (undamaged) calcites. 6 x 4 x 3 cm overall. 16$

 

 

 

OKB-012

OKB-534 Small specimen of this rare cobalt-nickel sulfate. 18$

CCOKB-539 Great miniature, zero damage. 35$	Piece stands on edge. Very sharp!

OKB-537 Good piece with largest dog tooth in center. 18$	Displays well from all sides.

OKB-530 Outstanding cluster that stands on edge. 70$	Front is super, backside dull in luster.

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