Vermont Mineral Specimens
OKH-718 Pyrite in Schist Chaster, Windsor County, Vermont. Ex. Paul and
Dawne Dunning Collection. This classic specimen has some history behind with
collector’s unknown to me. Previously in the Kay Robertson and Bostard
collections. These pyrites are East Coast classics that are rather easy to
acquire difficult to find in such outstanding quality as this one. This
specimen measures 6.1 x 5 .2 .5 cm and has several beautifully formed cubes.
The one in the front measures 1.5 cm on edge and a cluster on top/back measures
2 cm. They are beautifully formed, of high luster, and have minor modifications
by octahedron. This is a very display worthy piece. $290
OKI-446 Diopside Rubberoid Asbestos Mine, Eden
Mills, Vermont. Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection. A single terminated, 1.3
cm long, mostly gemmy crystal of a fine green color. Attractive. Classic
locality more noted for its garnets. 35$
OKI-456 Vesuvianite Eden Mills, Vermont. Ex. Dr.
Steve Chamberlain Collection. Circ. 1979. A stocky 2.2 cm crystal with a
single termination. Gemmy in areas, deep rich green color, glassy and well
formed. Tiny rub, damage (difficult to see), to tip but still an important specimen. I’ve killed
the price on what would have been a very expensive piece, less the very minor
damage. 75$
OKI-406 Pyrite Chester, Windsor, Vermont. Ex. Dr.
Steve Chamberlain Collection. Previously in the Middlebury College collections
then with Ward’s of Rochester. This one is an absolute killer TN specimen.
Three cubes with very minor octahedral modifications are in almost parallel
growth. They are aesthetically grouped with a small amount of schist matrix
adding the perfect balance. The specimen measures 2.8 x 2.5 x 2 cm overall.
The largest pyrite is 1.6 cm. Good luster and interesting surface growth
feature. Sharp damage free piece. 250$
OKI-432 Pyrite Chester, Windsor, Vermont. Ex. Dr.
Steve Chamberlain Collection. 7.5 cm long plate with embedded crystals across
its top side to 2.5 cm each. The crystals are tabular and twisted. They have
very unusual growth features on some surfaces and minor octahedral
modifications. Only damage is part of the smallest crystal on the end is
missing. An excellent and unusual specimen for the location. 60$
OKE-333 Pyrite Montpelier, Vermont. Ex. Nancy
Collins Collection. Two fine pyrite cubes (one tabular) in shale matrix.
Crystals measure 1.1 and 1.4 cm on edge. 13.5 x 7 x 4 cm. No damage. This
specimen is far better than most from this location. 65$
OKA-992 Pyrite Chester, Vermont. Cubic pyrite crystals up to 1 cm each in
prochlorite matrix. Specimen is 10 x 7 x 4 cm overall and contains a couple
dozen crystals. 10$
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