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Worldwide Minerals New Listings July 1st
NSMW8957 SELENITE PRICE: $125. GREAT SALT FLATS, JET, OKLAHOMA Bladed selenite with copious inclusions of fine sand that impart a light brown color. Great form and aesthetics with no point of attachment and displays from virtually any angle. Excellent size and quality from this famous Oklahoma location. 9 x 14 x 20 cm.
NSMW8956 SELENITE PRICE: $125. GREAT SALT FLATS, JET, OKLAHOMA Bladed selenite with copious inclusions of fine sand that impart a light brown color. Great form and aesthetics with no point of attachment and displays from virtually any angle. Excellent size and quality from this famous Oklahoma location. 11 x 15 x 16 cm.
NSMW8951 SMITHSONITE PRICE: $125. CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO Botryoidal, pinkish/purple smithsonitewith associated granular matrix. The smithsonite has the typical waxy luster from this find and vivid color. Mined c. 1972. From a Midwest collection and acquired in Mexico. In very excellent condition. 4.5 x 8 x 11 cm.
NSMW8949 CALCITE WITH HEMIMORPHITE PRICE: $225. SANTA EULALIA, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO Bright white calcite crystals on limonite matrix and with associated tiny bladed hemimorphites. Santa Eulalia was famous for producing thousands and thousands of great specimens in the 1960s-1970s. This piece was acquired in Mexico in 1974. In very excellent condition and an attractive medium cabinet specimen 7.5 x 9 x 14 cm.
NSMW8948 PYRRHOTITE WITH CALCITE PRICE: $250. NIKOLAEVSKIY MINE, DAL'NEGORSK, PRIMORSKIY KRAY, RUSSIA Tabular crystal of pyrrhotite with associated calcite and no point of attachment. These came out several years ago when the district started opening up after the 'Wall' fell. From the David London Collection L-017: Mr. London acquired it from French dealer Francois Lietard in 1991. In very excellent condition with only a couple of trivial nicks. Mined c. late 1980s. 3.5 x 6 x 6.5 cm.
New Listings May 28th
NSMW8813 ADAMITE PRICE: $4500. OJUELA MINE, MAPIMI, DURANGO, MEXICO Bright, vivid, yellow/green balls of lustrous adamite grouped over a vuggy limonite matrix. The best balls are grouped together and are surrounded by just enough matrix to set them off. On the far right side of piece (top photo) there is a broken section where the specimen was presumably removed from another piece but this is the only consideration I can see in terms of damage. It could be removed by air brader or if one had the proper tools the whole piece could be sized down by trimming to a super medium cabinet specimen about 8 x 11 cm. There is also a choice bow-tie tucked in a vug on the backside that could also perhaps be worked into a great little miniature. As it is, it is a very attractive and bright specimen represented just the way it came out of the mine in 1969. Purchased from Mueller's Rock Shop in Phoenix for $50. in 1969...a very handsome price for the day. Comes with old label and collector's index card. 9 x 9 x 18 cm.
New Listings May 6th
NSMW8741 AMETHYST PRICE: $125. NYIRI, ZEMPLENI MOUNTAINS, BOROD-ABAUJ-ZEMPLENI COUNTY, HUNGARY Botryoidal lavendar amethyst mounded into a good three dimensional specimen and crystallized on all edges. Excellent locality specimen from Eastern Europe and in great condition. 4.5 x 7 x 8.5 cm.
NSMW8738 MANGANITE PRICE: $2200. ILFELD, THURINGIA, GERMANY Group of prismatic, high luster black manganite crystals. Sharp and clean with crystals to 2 cm. European classic in great condition. 4 x 5 x 6 cm. Begin Rick & Deanna Russell Collection ▼
NSMW8658 MILLERITE WITH PYRITE PRICE: $125. US 27 ROADCUT (HALLS GAP), LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY Rich matted group of millerite with tiny pyrites attached to a few acicular crystals. The color of the millerite is definitely green which may indicate it is actually honesite. Classic locality that is now very difficult to collect. Collected c. 1980s. 1.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm. May be reserved for upcoming shows but I will not ship. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8656 FLUORITE PRICE: $125. WHITE ROCK QUARRY (CLAY CENTER), OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO Glassy fluorite crystals to 1.2 cm grouped on limestone matrix with associated calcite. Very choice and sharp miniature collected c. 1980s. In great condition. 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.8 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8653 CALCITE PRICE: $250. IRVING MATERIALS QUARRY (ANDERSON), MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA
NSMW8650 SPHALERITE ON GALENA PRICE: $180. ELMWOOD MINE, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE Rare example of sphalerite druse on galena. The shiny spot near the front of piece in top photo is natural etching and not a ding. There is one very tiny man-made cleave just above this point though with minor chipping along the sphalerite edge. Miniature 2.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8639 FLUORITE ON SPHALERITE PRICE: $250. ELMWOOD, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE Light purple semi-transparent fluorite on resinous sphalerite. Good from and presentation. Mined c. early 1990s. Very clean and sharp. 3 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8637 CALCITE PRICE: $125. FRANCE STONE QUARRY (LOGANSPORT), CASS COUNTY, INDIANA Doubly terminated 4 cm calcite on limestone matrix. Excellent miniature from collecting c. 1980s. In excellent condition. 3.5 x 4 x 5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8636 FLUORITE AND SPHALERITE PRICE: $220. ELMWOOD MINE, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE Choice combination of light transparent fluorite and lustrous sphalerite. Mined c. early 1990s. In top condition. 3 x 4.5 x 6 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8635 CALCITE PRICE: $220. IRVING MATERIALS QUARRY (ANDERSON), MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA Twinned calcite with rich orange color and good luster. Great presentation and form. There is a contact on one end that is from another calcite. Midwest classic twin. 2.5 x 3 x 4 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8633 GALENA WITH CALCITE AND FLUORITE PRICE: $250. ELMWOOD, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE A mounded stack of cubic galena with numerous small calcites sprinkled over the surface and associated fluorite on the base. For all intensive purposed this piece looks like southern Illinois to me and Denton Mine but Mr. Russell's label indicated Elmwood. There are hydrocarbons on the galena and the fluorite looks more like Illinois to me too but sometimes there were cross-overs between the two districts. In any case, this is a nice small cabinet galena from mining c. early 1990s. In top condition. 4 x 5 x 5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8632 FLUORITE AND BARITE WITH SPHALERITE PRICE: $350. ELMWOOD MINE, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE Perfect combination of three major species from the mine. Great aesthetics and form. Mined c. early 1990s. 3 x 4 x 6.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8631 CALCITE WITH MARCASITE INCLUSIONS PRICE: $225. BERRY MATERIAL QUARRY (NORTH VERNON), JENNINGS COUNTY, OHIO Rhombic calcites with abundant marcasite inclusions. Choice small cabinet collected c. 1980s. In top condition. 3 x 4 x 6 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8624 CALCITE PRICE: $250. STONECO AUGLAIZE QUARRY (JUNCTION), PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO Group of lustrous semi-transparent calcites perched on limestone matrix. Displays well, aesthetic and attractive specimen from collecting season of 1980. One micro ding on top crystal and on the back-side of piece there are a couple of cleaved crystals flush with matrix. 3.5 x 5.5 x 7.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8623 GALENA WITH FLUORITE AND BARITE PRICE: $850. JERSEY MINIERE MINE (ELMWOOD), SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE Group of galena crystals in combination with light purple, transparent fluorite and creamy yellow barite. The galenas are totally cubic without modifications and there is a thin film of hydrocarbons. The oil can easily be removed but this is in pocket condition. Fine galenas from Elmwood are comparatively very rare and this is quite an excellent specimen from mining c. early 1990s. No point of attachment and in great condition. 5 x 5.5 x 9 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8618 CALCITE PRICE: $250. BONNETERRE FORMATION, SWEETWATER MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, MISSOURI Simply a very fine group of calcites (to 5 cm) on matrix. Aesthetic and in great condition. Small cabinet 4 x 5 x 6 cm. Mined c. early 1990s. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8616 GALENA PRICE: $220. BONNETERRE FORMATION, SWEETWATER MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, MISSOURI Very bright silvery metallic galena with no attached matrix. Mostly cubic with only minor octahedral modifications. This is exceptionally fine quality galena for the district. Sharp small cabinet 4 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm. In great condition. Mined c. early 1990s. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8615 GALENA PRICE: $220. TRI-STATE DISTRICT Silvery metallic galenas on chert matrix. Excellent sheen for this location and a choice miniature 3 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm. In great condition. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8613 SELENITE ON CELESTITE PRICE: $350. LEXINGTON QUARRY VEIN (NICHOLASVILLE), JESSAMINE COUNTY, KENTUCKY Transparent bladed selenite crystals with inter-grown celestite at the base of the crystals. Some of the crystals are curved towards the terminations while some have the typical beveled edges. These are certainly comparatively rare from this location I have not seen a better one. Minor chafing on some crystals. 7.5 x 7.5 x 9 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8604 CALCITE PRICE: $220. BERRY MATERIALS QUARRY (NORTH VERNON), JENNINGS COUNTY, INDIANA Rich honey-colored, semi-transparent 3.5 x 4 cm calcite on matrix. The calcite has a sharp deep honey phantom just below the surface and good luster and form. Collected season of 1996. Tiny ding on center of crystal where the three rhombic faces join and some trivial scratches. 3 x 4 x 4.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8598 CALCITE PRICE: $180. MESHBERGER STONE QUARRY, BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA Single lustrous doubly terminated 5.5 cm calcite perched on matrix. There are numerous smaller calcites spaced around the matrix and the specimen has fine presentation. In great condition. Field season of 1978-1979. 5 x 5 x 8 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8590 CALCITE PRICE: $250. BONNETERRE FORMATION, SWEETWATER MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI Group of light yellow calcites on dolomitic limestone with associated pyrite. The terminations are the typical low-angle rhombs but there is a secondary beveling on the rhomb that I have not seen before. Mined 1995. Major crystals are in great shape but on the bottom of the piece there are the cleavage fragments flat to the matrix. I don't really think it detracts that much but it should be mentioned. 4 x 7 x 8.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8587 PYRITE PRICE: $125. RENSSELAER QUARRY (PLEASANT RIDGE), JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA Stacked crystals of octahedral pyrite with cubic modifications on limestone matrix. Very sharp specimen in great condition. Collected 1985. 5 x 6 x 7.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8586 MARCASITE AFTER CALCITE WITH CALCITE PRICE: $220. RENSSELAER QUARRY (PLEASANT RIDGE), JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA Sharp, bladed marcasites after scalenohedral calcite with a secondary phase of chocolate brown calcites scattered over the surface. Fine medium cabinet collected in great condition collected 1985. 4.5 x 5 x 10.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8585 CALCITE PRICE: $175. RENSSELAER QUARRY (PLEASANT RIDGE), JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA Sprays of chocolate brown calcite aesthetically perched on matrix. In great condition and a fine medium cabinet collected 1985. 4 x 7.5 x 9 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8578 PYRITE PRICE: $250. BUICK MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI Group of brassy pyrites and crystallized on all sides. Excellent size and aesthetic from any angle. The piece has an old painted label on the base of #1019 which indicates it was acquired by Mr. Russell from another collection. No faults. Mined c. late 1980s. 5 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8573 CALCITE WITH HYDROCARBONS PRICE: $220. MESHBERGER STONE QUARRY, BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA Glassy, semi-transparent calcites with associate hydrocarbons both on the surface and included within the upper surface. The two parallel crystasl are essentially scalenohedrons but have a partial overgrowth of the classic secondary forms that make this quarry location so notable. One very tiny cleave off one termination (lower left in top photo) but otherwise it's clean. Collected by Mr. Russell in 1979-980 field season. Small/medium cabinet 4 x 5.5 x 9 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8571 CALCITE PRICE: $280. BONNETERRE FORMATION, BUICK MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI Doubly terminated 10.5 cm calcite on shard of limestone matrix with associated chalcopyrites. The color and luster of this piece cannot compare to the best Sweetwater specimens but it's a really good one from the Buick Mine. Mined c. 1995. One very tiny clave on one one end but that's it for damage. Small/medium cabinet 6 x 6 x 10.5 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8544 PYRITE WITH EPITAXIC MARCASITE PRICE: $350. RENSSELAER STONE QUARRY (PLEASANT RIDGE), JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA A group of sharp octahedral pyrites form the base for secondary 'Cockscomb' marcasite that run like a fence row over the top of the specimen. Associated limestone matrix. Choice and in great condition. Medium cabinet 7.5 x 11 x 13 cm. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection.
NSMW8435 FLUORITE AND SPHALERITE PRICE: $125.
NSMW8425 QUARTZ PRICE: $225.
NSMW8405 CALCITE PRICE: $125. FRANCE STONE QUARRY (PUGH), WOOD COUNTY, CUSTAR, OHIO Perfect, doubly terminated 6.8 cm calcite perched on smaller crystals. Really fine small miniature from Pugh Quarry are uncommon as most specimens from here were larger and with a lot of matrix. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. Collected 1977. 2.7 x 3.5 x 6.8 cm.
NSMW8402 GALENA PRICE: $125. SWEETWATER MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI Silvery metallic galena cubes with no point of attachment. There is a twin plane that runs from the top-most face vertically through the crystal. Rare and fine miniature with no damage. Mined 1993. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. 2 x 2.5 x 3.4 cm.
NSMW8385 CALCITE PRICE: $350.
NSMW8370 CALCITE PRICE: $220. FRANCE STONE QUARRY (PUGH), WOOD COUNTY, CUSTAR, OHIO Combination of calcites, typically 2 cm, with tabular creamy gray lustrous barites, to 1.6 cm. The coverage over the top of the specimen is very even and attractive and the specimen is in top condition with only a very tiny nick on one calcite. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. Collected 1977. 5 x 6 x 9.5 cm.
NSMW8362 CALCITE PRICE: $125. MESHBERGER STONE QUARRY, BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA Honey/brown, lustrous calcites perched on limestone matrix. This is really an interesting specimen as it shows a partial overgrowth of the late-stage forms over an early scalenohedron: see lower photo. Undamaged. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. Collected 1979-1980. 3.5 x 4.5 x 6.5 cm.
NSMW8351 CELESTITE PRICE: $225.
NSMW8349 CELESTITE PRICE: $225. SCOFIELD QUARRY (MAYBEE), MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Tabular powder blue celestite crystal with associated limestone and some micro celestite crystals of a later phase. Great form and color. Miniature in top condition. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. 3 x 4.4 x 5.2 cm.
NSMW8344 CALCITE PRICE: $125. SWEETWATER MINE, VIBURNUM TREND, REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI Lemon yellow calcites on matrix. Upon close examination a subtle phantom is visible as a scalenohedron. Excellent form and aesthetics. Mined 1993. One tiny nick on the back side of the termination of one crystal. Rick & Deanna Russell Collection. Miniature 3 x 4.5 x 6 cm.
NSMW8339 FLUORITE WITH SPHALERITE PRICE: $225.
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NSMW8518 AZURITE AND MALACHITE PRICE: $3500. COLE SHAFT, BISBEE, COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA Combination of deep blue azurite and bright green malachite. The specimen is well crystallized over an attractive vuggy surface with balls and aggregates of azurite scattered over a contrasting malachite. Excellent locality information as most specimens from this great location are simply labeled as Bisbee. Specimen was acquired for $150. in 1972- a high price at the time. In great condition and a medium cabinet 7 x 8.5 x 13 cm.
NSMW8515 BARITE PSEUDOMORPH AFTER ALSTONITE PRICE: $120. ADMIRALTY FLATTS, FLAGG'S MINE, NENTHEAD, CUMBRIA, ENGLAND Very sharp, di-pyramidal alstonites to 9 mm replaced by white barite. The matrix is a drusy quartz with galena and contrasts very well with the pseudomorphs. Rare and a choice miniature in great condition 2.5 x 2.5 x 5 cm.
NSMW8514 ALSTONITE ON BARYTOCALCITE PRICE: $225. HIGH CROSS VEIN (TYPE LOCALITY) MINE, BROWNLEYHILL, NENTHEAD, CUMBRIA, ENGLAND Very sharp, di-pyramidal alstonites to 0.5 cm richly grouped on bladed barytocalcite. Rare to find these on the market and a very fine miniature from this classic location. 2.5 x 3 x 4 cm.
NSMW8512 BARITE PRICE: $280. DAMRIGG MINE, ARKENGARTHDALE, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND Group of lustrous, bladed barites with chisel terminations. Classic English location. In great condition and a choice small cabinet 4 x 5 x 6 cm.
NSMW8511 BARITE PRICE: $280. DAMRIGG MINE, ARKENGARTHDALE, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND Group of lustrous, bladed barites with chisel terminations. Classic English location. In great condition and a choice small cabinet 3.5 x 5 x 6.5 cm.
NSMW8510 QUARTZ PRICE: $280. MOORALLA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Very sharp and attractive small cabinet to miniature group of deep smoky quartz crystals. In top condition4 x 4 x 5 cm.
NSMW8508 QUARTZ PRICE: $380. MOORALLA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA A group of gemmy, very sharp smoky quartzes on matrix. Top quality small cabinet from this well known Australian location. There are a couple of contacted crystals on the back side which can be seen at lower left of bottom photo but since it is not the display side. 4 x 5 x 5 cm.
NSMW8453 EPIDOTE PRICE: $1200.
NSMW8335 QUARTZ CASTS AFTER CALCITE PRICE: $125. MT. IDA, ARKANSAS Group of transparent quartz with sharp casts of rhombic calcite on reverse. An Arkansas classic from collecting in 1976. Medium cabinet in great condition. 6 x 9 x 14 cm.
NSMW8335 SIDERITE WITH PYRITE PRICE: $125. STE. HILLAIRE MINE, QUEBEC, CANADA Group of rhombic siderites to 3.5 cm across with associated pyrite. Displays well from either and in excellent condition. Acquired in 1968. 6 x 8 x 11 cm.
NSMW8333 CERUSSITE PRICE: $350. FLUX MINE, HARSHAW DISTRICT, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, ARIZONA Group of elongated cerussite crystals, to 2.7 cm, and a light reddish hue from hematite. An Arizona classic acquired by trade with Ray Parent in 1961. Minor damage. Note: Not shippable but may be reserved for any upcoming show. 4.5 x 5 x 6 cm.
NSMW8331 CERUSSITE PRICE: $125. TSUMEB MINE, NAMIBIA Sixling twin of transparent cerussitewith no point of attachment. The specimen is free of damage except for one rather severe ding on the side of the largest crystal. However, the broken point actually blends in a bit with the rest of the specimen so it is not totally offensive. Acquired from Dawson's Minerals in 1964. 2.5 x 4 x 6 cm.
NSMW8330 CHRYSOCOLLA AND MALACHITE WITH QUARTZ PRICE: $225. INSPIRATION MINE, MIAMI DISTRICT, ARIZONA Banded blue and green chrysocolla with a vug in the middle that is filled with acicular malachite and quartz druse. Very colorful medium cabinet specimen. Acquired in 1972. 8 x 9 x 12.5 cm.
NSMW8328 ROSASITE ON CALCITE PRICE: $225. OJUELA MINE, MAPIMI DISTRICT, DURANGO, MEXICO Limonite gossan matrix supports a layer of drusy calcite which is in turn covered with a druse of rich blue rosasite. Displays very well and a colorful Mexican classic. Acquired in Mapimi in 1970. No faults. 5 x 7 x 11 cm.
NSMW8327 CALCITE WITH HEMIMORPHITE PRICE: $125. OJUELA MINE, MAPIMI DISTRICT, DURANGO, MEXICO Lustrous calcites abundantly scattered over deep brown gossan matrix and with numerous associated transparent hemimorphites. Good undulating form and three dimensionality. In top condition. Acquired in Mapimi in 1970. 5 x 7 x 8 cm.
NSMW8326 WULFENITE ON PYROMORPHITE PRICE: $250. OJUELA MINE, MAPIMI DISTRICT, DURANGO, MEXICO High luster blocky crystals of yellow/orange wulfenite on gray/green pyromorphite. Excellent coverage and displays very well. The specimen is very heavy for the size indicating that it is largely composed of these two important lead-bearing minerals. Acquired in Mapimi in 1974. In top condition. 4 x 6.5 x 8 cm.
NSMW8325 CALCITE AND PLATTNERITE PRICE: $125. MAPIMI DISTRICT, DURANGO, MEXICO Stalactitic-like gossan matrix forms the base for deep brown plattnerite and lustrous calcites. The specimen has a bi-colored appearance due to preferential inclusions of the platternite. Acquired by trade with Ray Parent in 1961. Medium cabinet 6.5 x 9 x 10 cm.
NSMW8324 CALCITE WITH HEMATITE PRICE: $450. SANTA EULALIA DISTRICT, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO Perfect medium cabinet specimen of scalenohedral calcites with hematite druse. This would have been a very high quality specimen even when these were being mined in abundance. A dandy. Acquired in Chihuahua in 1974. 7 x 12 x 14.5 cm.
NSMW8317 MIMETITE PRICE: $125.
NSMW8231 CALCITE PRICE: $220.
NSMW8193 COPPER PRICE: $150.
NSMW8187 COPPER PRICE: $280.
NSMW7805 GALENA ON PYRRHOTITE PRICE: $120.
NSMW7804 SPHALERITE WITH CHALCOPYRITE PRICE: $150.
NSMW7671 GALENA PRICE: $120.
NSMW7397 MICROLITE PRICE: $250.
NSMW7254 ARAGONITE PRICE: $280. CUMBERLAND, ENGLAND Fine spray of elongated tapered crystals with associated matrix at base and hint of hematite on surface. The specimen displays very well as mounted on a hand polished acrylic base and is well crystallized on all sides. A few terminations are only slightly broken as is almost always the case with these specimens but overall it is really in great condition. 2.5 x 4 x 10 cm. Russell Jones Collection.
NSMW6833 VANADINITE ON BARITE PRICE: $220. ACIF, MIBLADEN, MOROCCO Sharp barrel-shaped vanadinites richly aggregated over a barite matrix. The color is a fine red with brown overtones and the luster and condition excellent. Mined from the great finds of the early 1970s and acquired from an old collection in the Detroit area. A very fine miniature. 2.5 x 4 x 5 cm.
NSMW6784 RHODONITE PRICE: $120. ST. MARTIN MINE, CHIURUCO, HUANZALA, HUANUCO, PERU Bright pink, rosette of bladed rhodonite, MnSiO3, with radiating crystals and fine luster. Finely crystallized rhodonites are relatively rare on the marketplace. These are from an important new find late in 2006. In top condition and a very fine specimen. A fine TN. 1.3 x 2 x 2 cm.
NSMW6730 HEMATITE ON ILVAITE WITH QUARTZ PRICE: $680. NIKOLAEVSKIY MINE, DAL'NEGORSK, PRIMORSKIY KRAY, RUSSIA Elongated prismatic crystals of ilvaite, to 5.7 cm, have been partially replaced by hematite and in turn dusted with a fine sparkly druse of micro quartz. There are a few small disk-like crystals of calcite associated with the ilvaite that add good contrast and visual appeal. This piece must have been in the center of the pocket as it is completely crystallized with no point of attachment. This was a small pocket with just a few pieces available on the market and all were miniatures. A top specimen and the best I acquired from this great Russian location. Mined in 2005. No faults. 3.5 x 5 x 6.5 cm.
NSMW6717 HEMATITE ON ILVAITE WITH QUARTZ PRICE: $380. NIKOLAEVSKIY MINE, DAL'NEGORSK, PRIMORSKIY KRAY, RUSSIA Elongated prismatic crystals of ilvaite, to 5.7 cm, have been partially replaced by hematite and in turn dusted with a fine sparkly druse of micro quartz. There are a few small disk-like crystals of calcite associated with the ilvaite that add good contrast and visual appeal. There is a broken crystal on the back (lower photo) that shows the degree of replacement by hematite. A very fine miniature from this great Russian location. Mined in 2005. 3 x 3.5 x 5.5 cm.
NSMW6683 RHODONITE PRICE: $350. ST. MARTIN MINE, CHIURUCO, HUANZALA, HUANUCO, PERU Bright pink, rosette of bladed rhodonite with radiating crystals and fine luster. These are from an important new find late in 2006. In top condition and a very fine specimen. A beautiful miniature. 1.3 x 2.5 x 4 cm.
NSMW6656 HEMATITE PRICE: $290. SAPHOZ, VOGESEN, FRANCE One of the oldest mining regions in France is in the Black Forest area in the northeastern border region adjacent to Germany. The famous mineral show in Ste. Marie aux Mines was mined for silver centuries ago but surviving specimens are exceedingly rare. This hematite is from this ancient mining region and was recently acquired from an old mineral collection in the area. Sharp and clean with a fine three dimensional form and in top condition. A miniature treasure of hematite. 3 x 4 x 5 cm.
NSMW6373 SMITHSONITE PRICE: $220. CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO Botryoidal, pink, lustrous smithsonite encrusting limonite matrix. The original label stated 'Lluvia del Oro' and the material was mined c. late 1960s. Great color, coverage and presentation. A Mexican classic. 4 x 5 x 8 cm.
NSMW6228 LORENZITE PRICE: $220. LOVOZERO MASSIF, SIBERIA, RUSSIA Perfect crystal of lorenzite, 1 x 1.5 cm, in high-grade schistose matrix. The lorenzite has the classic prismatic habit with good luster and displays perfectly against the matrix. Sharp and clean miniature of this rare earth silicate. Mined 2005. 2 x 3 x 3 cm.
NSMW6222 SILVER PRICE: $120. NIPISSING MINE, COBALT, ONTARIO, CANADA Very rich vein-type ore of native silver in calcite matrix. The silver nearly fills the vein section and has a secondary overgrowth of a gray mineral which is very likely acanthite. Excellent locality information and a fine geological specimen as well since the vein contact is evident and there is some inclu9ded breccia fragments. Slab measures 0.5 x 9 x 13 cm.
NSMW6200 QUARTZ AND CHALCOPYRITE PRICE: $120. SALAVERINA, ZACATECAS, MEXICO A group of light gray, semi-transparent quartz crystals in combination with chalcopyrite. The chalcopyrites have a muted brass sheen and are nicely scattered over the quartz. This specimen came from an old collection here in the Midwest and the location is new to me. I suspect it is from Concepcion del Oro or at least in the general vicinity due to the very well developed quartz crystals. In top condition and a sharp and aesthetic Mexican specimen from mining c. late 1960s to early 1970s. Associated pyrite as well. 6.5 x 7.5 x 9.5 cm.
NSMW6047 SODIC PERISTERITE (MOONSTONE) PRICE: $150. LA PILI MINE, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO Prismatic, blocky peristerite crystals with superb blueish chattoyancy on the terminations. This variety of feldspar is known as moonstone and is quite beautiful when cut into cabachons. Excellent Mexican specimen with crystals in perfect condition and a top miniature of this species. David London Collection #L-248. Mined c. 1970s. 2.5 x 2.6 x 3 cm.
NSMW5150 CHLORARGYRITE PRICE: $120. NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA Rich mass of chlorargyrite in matrix of altered host rock. The chlorargyrite has a waxy luster and tannish hue. William Schultz Collection EMB-1. Mr. Schultz acquired the specimen from mineral dealer George Bideaux on September 29, 1970 for $35. A high price at the time for a miniature! Classic location for the species. Has an old label attached to Schultz's label that says" Collection of Charles F. Lewis". Also, painted number on reverse 432 from Lewis. 3.5 x 4 x 4.5 cm.
NSMW5054 COPPER PRICE: $200. ITAUZ MINE, DZHEZKAZGAN, KAZAKHSTAN Rich, chocolate/brown native copper crystals with no point of attachment. The crystals start out small at the base and progressively increase in size and quality to the top. Sharp, perfect and a beautiful miniature. Newly mined in 2004. 3.5 cm in length.
NSMW5046 CHALCOCITE PRICE: $220. 180 METER LEVEL, BLOCK 31-50, MINE #57, EAST DZHEZKAZGAN AREA, DZKEZGAN OBLAST, KAZAKHSTAN Grayish/black chalcocite with traces of malachite. The chalcocite appears to be casts after calcite or another rhombic mineral as there are numerous indentations over the surface. Likely collected from a late-stage veinlet as it is shows relatively uniform thickness. Displays very well with fine sculptural form. No faults and with excellent locality information. Mined ca. late 1990s. 1.7 x 4 x 5 cm.
NSMW5017 COPPER PRICE: $125. ITAUZ MINE, DZHEZKAZGAN, KAZAKHSTAN Single chocolate brown copper crystal crystallized in superb spinel twin. essentially a floater with no point of attachment. This mine is currently producing some of the finest spinel coppers in the world. Great form, natural patina and in excellent sizes. New mining in 2004. In top condition. 1 x 4.6 cm.
NSMW4267 META-AUTUNITE PRICE: $350. STREUBERG, BERGEN, VOGTLAND, GERMANY Bright, electric/green, stellate, bladed groups of meta-autunite crystals. This is about as intense a green as I have seen for this location. A very vivid green with yellowish highlights. A classic German location for the species. Very fine miniature at 2.5 x 3.5 x 4 cm.
NSMW2264 HEMATITE PRICE: $380. URI, SWITZERLAND Highly, bright/metallic silvery/black platy hematite crystals on altered gneissic matrix. There are several associated tiny, reddish/brown rutile crystals peppered across the surface. Excellent TN from collecting in the Swiss Alps ca. early 1970s. Tiny micro ding on front. Very aesthetic. 1.7 x 3.0 cm.
NSMW2146 RUTILE PRICE: $180. BURITIS (Near Diamantina), MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL Lustrous, reddish/brown, striated prismatic rutile crystal with sharply defined terminations. An excellent crystal for the species. Mined 2001. Very fine miniature. 2.9 cm in length.
NSMW2103 RUTILE PRICE: $120. BURITIS (near DIAMANTINA), MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL Single, highly lustrous, very sharply terminated rutile crystal from the new find in summer of 2001. Excellent crystal. 3 cm in length.
NSMW1858 PENTAGONITE PRICE: $220. PUNE, WAGOLI, INDIA Bright, carribean blue divergent pentagonite crystals on light gray matrix. from a new find discovered in late 2001. A fine, rich specimen of this rare species. TN. 1.5 x 1.5 cm.
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