Gemmy cluster of deep red Realgar crystals with Pararealgar along the edges on matrix! This is the first Realgar on matrix I've seen in years so they have become scarce. The crystals are sharp and very glassy with a rolling luster highlighting the intensely red surfaces. There about a dozen crystals here and all are complete with several showing some edge alteration to Pararealgar framing the centers. In excellent condition. From the Jiepaiyu Mine (Shimen Mine), Shimen County, Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China. Measures 5.4 cm by 8 cm by 6.5 cm in total size

Brilliant, lustrous crystal of Carrolite with Chalcopyrite on matrix! A super lustrous crystal sitting perfectly atop the white matrix, this crystal exhibit pristine form and measures 1.4 cm in size. It is bordered on the back side by Chalcopyrite and smaller Carollite crystals. Very nice and flashy. From the Kamoya 5th Mine, Kambove District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. Measures 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.

Great looking old time Pyromorphite from Idaho! This is a incredibly good specimen from this locality which although being not too far from the more famous Bunker Hill Mine, is very distinct and specimens of this quality are certainly uncommon. The specimen is covered with super lustrous, hoppered crystals measuring to 1 cm in size. I must admit I was surprised by the quality of the specimen because most Pyromorphites from here are dull and ugly green. This one is so good that it almost looks German and it is also in excellent condition. This is a major American Pyro. From the Sherman Mine (Leary Mine), Burke, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho. Measures 4.8 cm by 6.1 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.

Tremendous plate featuring Purple Fluorite cubes set against large, connected Galenas! This is one of most unique Illinois Fluorites I've seen and I love the arrangement of the large Galena cubes in the background, forming a "mountain range" above the Fluorite and Galena covered surface in the foreground. The Galenas are quite interesting in that they almost look like twinned crystals. There are three cubes in the cluster and they appear to be grown together at the edges, creating the unique mountain-like appearance. In excellent condition with only a scattering of tiny contacts on some Fluorites. You'll be hard pressed to find a more unique combo. From the Denton mine, Harris Creek Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois. Measures 8 cm by 11.6 cm by 12 cm in total size

Fine specimen displaying Cinnabar crystals sitting atop Dolomite on matrix! Both Cinnabars are sharp with great crystal form and lustrous, red surfaces. Both measure just shy of 2 cm in size and they sit aesthetically atop the cream-colored Dolomite saddlebacks. When I place a spotlight next to each Cinnabar crystal, they light up, displaying translucent to almost transparent interiors and glow a rich, intense red color. Well preserved and in excellent condition. From the Tongren Mine, Tongren Co., Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China. Measures 4.8 cm by 8.5 cm by 3 cm in total size.

Super lustrous and scarce specimen of crystalline Native Leaf Gold on white Quartz matrix! The Gold appears as brilliant leaves which emerge from and sit atop the bright white Quartz. The color of the Gold is a very lustrous butter-yellow indicating a small Silver presence in the mix. One of the most aesthetic Golds from a collection of Oriental Mine specimens. From the Oriental Mine, Alleghany, Forest District, Sierra County, California. Measures 3.6 cm by 3.3 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.

Absolutely gorgeous specimen of tabular orange Wulfenite on greenish-brown Endlichite accented Calcite matrix! This is one of the finest small cabinet sized specimens I've seen in years and it is from the part of the mine which is under water, making specimens of this quality extremely scarce. The thick Wulfenite tabs measures to 2 cm in size and are virtually pristine with a brilliant, glassy luster. The specimen is beautifully trimmed with well centered crystals. From the Erupción Mine, Los Lamentos Mts (Sierra de Los Lamentos), Mun. de Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico. Measures 4.2 cm by 9 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.

Lustrous dendrites of Native Silver on Quartz matrix! An exceptional example of fine herringbone crystal formation, not from Batopilas, but from the San Genaro Mine. Brilliant luster rolls across the fine crystalline dendrites on both front and back with a 2+ cm spinel twin shooting across the very top. This is easily one of the most attractive small miniatures that I've seen from the San Genaro Mine. In excellent condition. From the San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru. Measures 3.7 cm by 4.3 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.

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