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CT705 - Mimetite $ 350
 Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT705a.jpg] Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT705b.jpg] Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT705c.jpg] Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT705d.jpg] Mimetite from Bilbao Mine, La Blanca, Ojocaliente Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT705e.jpg]

Old, somewhat globular mass of orange Mimetite from Mexico. Specimen is solid, translucent Mimetite. Rarely seen specimen from a small limited find in the 1950s. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT703 - Lawsonite $ 280
 Sonoma Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm


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Lawsonite from Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT703a.jpg] Lawsonite from Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT703b.jpg] Lawsonite from Sonoma Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT703c.jpg]

Lawsonite is a rare mineral with the type locality in nearby Marin Co., California. They are typically found embedded in a green schist matrix. This specimen is unusual because the crystals grew into an open vug. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT755 - Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite $ 150
 LLallagua, Bolivia
miniature - 5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite from LLallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT755a.jpg] Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite from LLallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT755b.jpg] Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite from LLallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT755c.jpg] Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite from LLallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT755d.jpg] Paravauxite, Vauxite on Wavellite from LLallagua, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/CT755e.jpg]

Green Paravauxite crystals and blue Vauxite on Wavellite. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection that also comes with old Frank Edwards collection and Steve Perry Minerals labels.

CT759 - Proustite $ 150
 Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru
miniature - 4.8 x 4 x 3 cm


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Proustite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/CT759a.jpg] Proustite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/CT759b.jpg] Proustite from Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Peru [db_pics/pics/CT759c.jpg]

Well formed single Proustite crystal that contrasts well against white Calcite. The Proustite is 5mm and shows red color. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, comew with an old Trinity Mineral Co. label.

CT763 - Cornubite $ 60 SOLD
 Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763a.jpg] Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763b.jpg] Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763c.jpg] Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763d.jpg] Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763e.jpg] Cornubite from Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/CT763f.jpg]

Areas of deep green Cornubite in matrix. Cornubite is a rare secondary copper arsenate mineral. Uncommon specimen from the Chuck Trantham collection.

CT769 - Woframite after Scheelite $ 140 SOLD
 Long Hill Mine, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut
thumbnail - 2.4 x 2 x 1 cm


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Woframite after Scheelite from Long Hill Mine, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut [db_pics/pics/CT769a.jpg] Woframite after Scheelite from Long Hill Mine, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut [db_pics/pics/CT769b.jpg] Woframite after Scheelite from Long Hill Mine, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut [db_pics/pics/CT769c.jpg]

Pseudomorph of Wolframite (likely Ferberite) after a Scheelite crystal. These are well documented USA classics, this one showing sharp, somewhat octahedral form of the original Scheelite. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT787 - Huebnerite with Quartz $ 250
 Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2 x 2 cm


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Huebnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/CT787a.jpg] Huebnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/CT787b.jpg] Huebnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/CT787c.jpg] Huebnerite with Quartz from Pasto Bueno, Ancash, Peru [db_pics/pics/CT787d.jpg]

Two crystals of Huebnerite on Quartz crystals. Each crystal appears to be a twin with a distinct 'fish tail' form. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT777 - Hematite after Magnetite $ 200
 Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina
miniature - 4 x 4 x 4 cm


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Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777a.jpg] Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777b.jpg] Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777c.jpg] Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777d.jpg] Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777f.jpg] Hematite after Magnetite from Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina [db_pics/pics/CT777g.jpg]

Undamaged crystals group of Hematite pseudomorphs after octahedral magnetite crystals from the 2002 find in Argentina. Fascinating, highly sculptural specimen with bright, silvery metallic luster. Largest crystals is 2.5cm in size. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT778 - Silver on Galena $ 180
 Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
small cabinet - 7.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Silver on Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT778a.jpg] Silver on Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT778b.jpg] Silver on Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT778c.jpg] Silver on Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT778d.jpg] Silver on Galena from Freiberg, Saxony, Germany [db_pics/pics/CT778e.jpg]

Silver wires in various areas of a Galena matrix. Old speciemn that comes with an John Albanese label. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT779 - Copper $ 90
 Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779a.jpg] Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779b.jpg] Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779c.jpg] Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779d.jpg] Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779f.jpg] Copper from Sant Rita Pit, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT779g.jpg]

Densly packed clusters of Copper crystals. Specimen is solid Copper with no matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT780 - Quartz with Calcite $ 150
 Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Quartz with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT780a.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT780b.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT780c.jpg] Quartz with Calcite from Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT780f.jpg]

Glassy, flower-like cluster of Quartz crystals on a matrix covered by small Calcite crystals. Highly aesthetic, undamaged specimen. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT781 - Hematite $ 50 SOLD
 Black Widow Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Hematite from Black Widow Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT781a.jpg] Hematite from Black Widow Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT781b.jpg] Hematite from Black Widow Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT781c.jpg]

Cute thumbnail sized specimen of 'Kidney-ore' Hematite. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

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