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C-198 Calcite $30
Bisuschio, Varese Province, Italy
5.3 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm.
Here we have a translucent crystal of Calcite on matrix surrounded by many smaller Calcite crystals. The main crystal on this specimen measures 5 x 3.5 centimeters.
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C-199 Cobaltoan Calcite $100 SOLD
Bou Azzer, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
9.3 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
This colorful specimen features a myriad of micro-sized crystals of Cobaltoan Calcite. The Calcites on this specimen in addition to their bright, hot-pink color, sparkle like a million Diamonds.
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C-200 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite $30
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
6 x 5.2 x 4 cm.
These Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite are very much like the Brushy Creek, Missouri specimens that were available in the late 1980's - early 1990's. These crystals from Illinois were formed in the same type of environment. These Calcites were collected from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These Calcites were collected in mid - late 2010.
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C-201 Calcite with Pyrite & Marcasite inclusions $35
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
8.5 x 5.4 x 4.9 cm.
These very clear, glassy Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite inclusions were collected in mid - late 2010 from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These gemmy Calcites are difficult to photograph and look much better in person.
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C-202 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite $35
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
5 x 7.4 x 5 cm.
These Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite are very much like the Brushy Creek, Missouri specimens that were available in the late 1980's - early 1990's. These crystals from Illinois were formed in the same type of environment. These Calcites were collected from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These Calcites were collected in mid - late 2010.
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C-203 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite $25
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
5.4 x 3.7 x 3 cm.
These Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite are very much like the Brushy Creek, Missouri specimens that were available in the late 1980's - early 1990's. These crystals from Illinois were formed in the same type of environment. These Calcites were collected from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These Calcites were collected in mid - late 2010.
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C-204 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite $35 SOLD
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
7.7 x 4.6 x 3.4 cm.
These Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite are very much like the Brushy Creek, Missouri specimens that were available in the late 1980's - early 1990's. These crystals from Illinois were formed in the same type of environment. These Calcites were collected from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These Calcites were collected in mid - late 2010.
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C-205 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite inclusions $25
Conco Mine, Kane County, Illinois
6.3 x 5.1 x 3 cm.
These very clear, glassy Calcite crystals with Pyrite and Marcasite inclusions were collected in mid - late 2010 from the Wise Lake member of the Ordovician age Galena formation very near Chicago, Illinois and were one of the most talked about new finds at the 2011 Tucson Mineral Show. These gemmy Calcites are difficult to photograph and look much better in person.
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C-206 Calcite with Hematite inclusions $40
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
6.5 x 5 x 2.7 cm.
This Calcite specimen features a series of parallel growth Calcite crystals. The scalenohedral Calcite crystals on this specimen are accented by dark-red inclusions of Hematite. The crystals on this specimen have a good lustre and clear terminations.
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AD-108 Calcite and Quartz Geode $55 SOLD
Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
14 x 9.5 x 4.7 cm.
This large Geode features numerous gray scalenohedral crystals of Calcite that are partially covered by a second generation of smaller, white, Calcites on a bed of sparkly Quartz crystals. The area surrounding the twin cities of Idar & Oberstein gained notoriety for the fantastic Agates, Quartz and Amethyst lined geodes discovered there in the mid 1500's. By the beginning of the 1800's the production of material had fallen to a small fraction of what was found in its heyday. The world center of the high-end of the lapidary crafts is still based in Idar-Oberstein, though the rough material to work on is now imported from elsewhere. Specimens from this classic location are prized by European collectors and very little material makes it to the United States.
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AD-109 Calcite and Quartz $35
Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
8.5 x 5 x 3 cm.
This partial Geode features clear, tabular crystals of Calcite of which two have been impaled by dark-brown scalenohedral crystals of Calcite. This Calcite assemblage rests on on a bed of sparkly Quartz crystals. The area surrounding the twin cities of Idar & Oberstein gained notoriety for the fantastic Agates, Quartz and Amethyst lined geodes discovered there in the mid 1500's. By the beginning of the 1800's the production of material had fallen to a small fraction of what was found in its heyday. The world center of the high-end of the lapidary crafts is still based in Idar-Oberstein, though the rough material to work on is now imported from elsewhere. Specimens from this classic location are prized by European collectors and very little material makes it to the United States.
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F-198 Fluorite with Quartz and Galena $50
Blanchard Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico
9.5 x 7.2 x 4.2 cm.
here we have a plate of Fluorite crystals ranging on color from light to medium blue. Also present on this specimen are Galena and Quartz crystals. The largest Fluorite on this specimen measures 2 centimeters and is completely covered by many small crystals of Quartz.
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F-199 Fluorite and Barite $45
Anton Mine, Wieden, Schwarzwald, Germany
9.5 x 7.7 x 7.3 cm.
A very large Fluorite from Germany's Black Forest. Accenting this specimen are 2 large clusters of Barite. This Fluorite is a pale, light purple almost lavender color. For someone who is looking for a big, inexpensive example of German Fluorite, this is the piece for you.
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F-200 Fluorite with Chalcopyrite inclusions $25
Fronhau, Saxony, Germany
4.8 x 3.3 x 2 cm.
An example pf multi-colored Fluorite from Germany. This specimen features yellow and purple,color-zoned crystals up to 1 centimeter in size. The Fluorite crystals on this specimen are heavily included by tiny crystals of Chalcopyrite.
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AD-110 Agate and Quartz $55 SOLD
St. Egidien, Glauchau, Saxony, Germany
7.8 x 8.3 x 3.4 cm.
This star-shaped, colorful nodule of Agate and Quartz is encased in Rhyolite. This specimen features a band of blue Agate and a core of colorless Quartz crystals stacked upon one another with lines of red in between the layers of Quartz, culminating in a hollow center. This specimen is from the very famous and classic German locality, Saint Egidien. Agates and Geodes from Germany are treasured by European collectors and are not easy to come by.
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AD-111 Agate $25
Heiterer Blick, Kuhschnappel, Saxony, Germany
6.7 x 5.3 x 1.8 cm.
Here we have a section of Honey-colored Agate included by an unknown green mineral. There are many Agate localities all over Germany, but few Agates ever make it to the United States.
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AD-112 Agate and Quartz $30
Zwickau, Saxony, Germany
6.4 x 6 x 3 cm.
The center of this Agate is filled with blue and white Chalcedony and is underscored by a string of coarsely formed Quartz crystals. This Agate is from the Type Locality for the mineral Celadonite, but I can not say for sure whether or not the green mineral in this specimen is Celadonite. There are many Agate localities all over Germany, but few Agates ever make it to the United States.
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AD-113 Agate and Quartz $50
Lierbachtal, Oppenau, Schwarzwald, Germany
13 x 12 x 3 cm.
Here we have a very large section of Agate from Germany's Black Forest. The center of this slate-colored Agate is filled with Quartz crystals. The section of this Agate that has the Quartz crystals is outlined by a red-colored mineral, most likely Hematite. In my 23 years of collecting I have only seen one other example of this material. There are many Agate localities all over Germany, but few Agates ever make it to the United States.