We have a great selection of material that we picked up over the last few months along with rarities, unusual pieces, gem crystals, classics and display specimens. Look for new goodies from recent shows / discoveries along with new collection acquisitions to appear in the coming weeks. Selections from various collections we've obtained including David Burgess, Tom Campbell and Dr. William Logan along with pieces from Charlie Key and Rich Kosnar, plus plenty of pieces from Kay Robertson. Look here for the not so typical mineral specimens along with plenty of your favorites. Not just the "standard 20 species", but an eclectic mix of specimens that appeal to everybody!
Some of the highlights from this week’s auction include:
1. New discovery of DIOPTASE with WULFENITE from Rep. of Congo (Brazzaville)
2. Hard to find locality specimen of CALCITE from Furubira, Japan
3. Gemmy crystals of greenish-brown SIDERITE from Bolivia
4. Excellent crystallized (!) TALC specimen from Vermont
5. An unusual natural skeletal / etched PYRITE from King County, Washington
6. Rarely seen RHODOCHROSITE specimen from the Daniel Bonanza Mine, Colorado (ex Bill Logan)
7. Gorgeous gemmy twinned DOLOMITE with rare reddish color from Brazil (ex Tom Campbell)
8. GEMMY pink FLUORITE crystal from Pakistan