USA Minerals from the Bob Reynolds Collection

Bob Reynolds was a curator of Earth Sciences at the San Bernardino Co. museum.  He was an avid field collector, led mineral symposiums, performed geologic studies and mapping of the Mohave desert, and even had a mineral named after him (Reynoldsite).  His collection was strong in minerals of the USA, especially southern California minerals.   


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LL1100 - Morganite, Schorl, Spessartine $ 750 (=~ € 616)
 Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm


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Morganite, Schorl, Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1100a.jpg] Morganite, Schorl, Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1100b.jpg] Morganite, Schorl, Spessartine from Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL1100c.jpg]

A mound of white Albite crystals hosting a 3cm elongated Morganite crystal, a thick 3.5cm Schorl, and an 8mm Spessartine. The Spessartine grew between two crystals and has a couple flat sides, but it is gemmy with that famous citrus orange color. The Morganite has been reattached to the matrix. A classic combination specimen for this mine. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL473 - Azurite, Malachite $ 350 (=~ € 287)
 New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA
miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite, Malachite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL473a.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL473b.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL473c.jpg] Azurite, Malachite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL473d.jpg]

Larger, blocky crystals of Azurite to 1.3cm with smaller fine quality Azurite crystals and velvety clusters of Malachite present on the matrix. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL479 - Caledonite $ 1250 (=~ € 1026)
 Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm


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Caledonite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL479a.jpg] Caledonite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL479b.jpg] Caledonite from Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL479c.jpg]

Vibrant, translucent blue Caledonite crystals to 7mm. Nothing but interlocking crystals, this appears to be solid Caledonite with minor iron stianing in areas. A classic rarity from Tiger. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL482 - Copper in Calcite $ 450 (=~ € 369)
 Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482a.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482b.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482c.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482d.jpg] Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/LL482e.jpg]

Gem-like double-terminated Calcite crystal with attached and included Copper. The crystal is 1.7cm wide and undamaged. You can see right thought it to the matrix. There are smaller Calcite crystals present too. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL498 - Tourmaline on Morganite $ 450 (=~ € 369) SOLD
 Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.3 cm


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Tourmaline on Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL498a.jpg] Tourmaline on Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL498b.jpg] Tourmaline on Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL498c.jpg] Tourmaline on Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL498d.jpg] Tourmaline on Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL498e.jpg]

Transparent light pink Morganite crystal with an attached pink Tourmaline. Complete on both sides and undamaged though the bottom has various notches and grooves due to the Albite upon which it grew. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL549 - Amazonite $ 280 (=~ € 230) SOLD
 Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm


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Amazonite from Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL549a.jpg] Amazonite from Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL549b.jpg] Amazonite from Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL549c.jpg] Amazonite from Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL549d.jpg]

A 2.5cm bright green Amazonite crystal in Quartz from a little known California occurrence. A rare California Amazonite. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection, self collected by Bob at a mine he discovered and owned.

LL554 - Tourmaline on Quartz $ 2400 (=~ € 1970) SOLD
 Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA
cabinet - 12 x 8.5 x 6 cm


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Tourmaline on Quartz from Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL554a.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL554b.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL554c.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL554d.jpg] Tourmaline on Quartz from Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL554e.jpg]

A 5.5 x 2 cm deep green Tourmaline crystal attached between two large smokey Quartz crystals. The Tourmaline crystal has a repair but the specimen is in otherwise great condition. The Quartz are both very transparent. Found November 2, 1983 in the Colored Zone of the J27 Jensen Pegmatite. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL550 - Turquoise $ 250 (=~ € 205) SOLD
 Nevada, USA
miniature - 4 x 2.9 x 2 cm


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Turquoise from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL550a.jpg] Turquoise from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL550b.jpg] Turquoise from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL550c.jpg] Turquoise from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL550d.jpg]

Complete Turquoise nugget with excellent color. There is a small polished 'window' in one area revealing the interior. Weighs 26 grams. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL553 - Wulfenite $ 275 (=~ € 226)
 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm


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Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL553a.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL553b.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL553c.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL553e.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of transparent Wulfenite crystals on black Mottramite. Wulfenite crystals are up to 1.8cm on edge and display beautifully. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL480 - Wulfenite $ 275 (=~ € 226)
 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480a.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480b.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480c.jpg] Wulfenite from 79 Mine, Hayden area, Dripping Spring Mountains, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL480d.jpg]

Exquisite specimen of transparent Wulfenite crystals on black Mottramite. Wulfenite crystals have some attached Calcite and display beautifully. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL466 - Topaz $ 500 (=~ € 410) SOLD
 California Blue Mine, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Topaz from California Blue Mine, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL466a.jpg] Topaz from California Blue Mine, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL466b.jpg] Topaz from California Blue Mine, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL466c.jpg]

Gemmy single Topaz crystal from the California Blue Mine located in the Mojave desert area of eastern Riverside County, California. Terminated with large, glassy faces and complete except for damage along the back side. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection. A note included with the specimen indicates that Bob paid $900 for this.

LL592 - Quartz over Chrysocolla $ 3000 (=~ € 2463) SOLD
 Old Dominion Mine, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 13.5 x 10 x 7.5 cm


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Quartz over Chrysocolla from Old Dominion Mine, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL592a.jpg] Quartz over Chrysocolla from Old Dominion Mine, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL592d.jpg]

Stunningly beautiful vug of sparkling clear Quartz over bright blue Chrysocolla. The elongated vug has a slight curve to it that reminds me of a river and contrasts well against the dense, dark brown rock matrix. Rare old specimen. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL551 - Herderite $ 300 (=~ € 246) SOLD
 Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm


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Herderite from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL551a.jpg] Herderite from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL551b.jpg] Herderite from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL551c.jpg] Herderite from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL551d.jpg] Herderite from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL551e.jpg]

Complete single Herderite crystal with attached green mica from a little known San Diego pegmatite. Double terminated and undamaged, could be further improved with cleaning. From MINDAT: 'This is a small pegmatite deposit on private land in Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County. It is named for the botryoidal, green (lime-green, in some cases) mica---assumed to be muscovite---that occurs there. It is also the source of southern California's finest hydroxylherderite specimens.' Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL552 - Microcline in Mica $ 80 (=~ € 66)
 Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552a.jpg] Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552b.jpg] Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552c.jpg] Microcline in Mica from Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL552d.jpg]

Botryoidal mass of green mica surrounding corroded yellow Microcline (Feldspar) from a little known San Diego pegmatite. From MINDAT: 'This is a small pegmatite deposit on private land in Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County. It is named for the botryoidal, green (lime-green, in some cases) mica---assumed to be muscovite---that occurs there. It is also the source of southern California's finest hydroxylherderite specimens.' Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

LL546 - Topaz $ 400 (=~ € 328) SOLD
 Topaz Mountain, Juab Co., Utah, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 1.5 x 1 cm


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Topaz from Topaz Mountain, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL546a.jpg] Topaz from Topaz Mountain, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL546b.jpg] Topaz from Topaz Mountain, Juab Co., Utah, USA [db_pics/pics/LL546c.jpg]

Stunning, glassy single Topaz crystal with saturated color, exceptional transparency and high 'wet' luster. Collected in 1982. Complete all around and undamaged. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
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