WEEKLY MINERAL & GEM AUCTIONS!

This eclectic auction features many thumbnail specimens and pieces from the Jingnan (Tom) Zhang collection. Recent finds, worldwide classics, and rarities are highlighted. Many are species and localities you normally don't see in auctions.

We are proud to present a special auction from the collection of Dr. Jim Houran featuring unique, rare, and high-quality gemstones from various localities worldwide and in the United States. Some of these items are not only superb but are remarkably difficult to obtain in any capacity. You can see the care and attention to detail that went into assembling this collection. Do not miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on some special gems that would make tremendous additions to your personal gem collection. 

Dr. Jim Houran prepared a short essay to accompany this special gemstone auction. You can read it here: LINK

Mixed specimens this week include gem crystals, classic locales, fine display specimens and a selection of assorted piece from our inventory and collections we've purchased such as Rich Kosnar, Bill and Anne Cook, Chet Lemanski, Al Kidwell and more! Look for attractive higher value pieces this week, all starting at $10 reserve bids!

Some of the highlights from this week’s auction include:

1. Excellent apple green PYROMORPHITE specimen from China
2. Wonderful gemmy "phantom" FLUORITE specimen from the Okorusu Mine, Namibia
3. Classic and fine quality CARLSBAD TWIN AMAZONITE form Colorado (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)
4. Unique NATIVE COPPER included in GYPSUM from Arizona (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)
5. Superb LARGE "Faden" specimen from Pakistan (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)
6. Beautiful RHODOCHROSITE crystals on matrix from the Eagle Mine, Colorado
7. Fine matrix LEGRANDITE specimen from the Ojuela Mine, Mexico
8. Eye-catching twinned "STAR" MUSCOVITE from Brazil
9. A cool piece of beautiful lab-grown ROCHELLE SALT from Germany
10. Rarities include GRANDVIEWITE, WOODHOUSEITE and YUKONITE