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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LL473 - Azurite, Malachite $ 350 SOLD
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.


LL498 - Tourmaline on Morganite $ 450 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 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 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 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 SOLD
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 SOLD
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 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 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 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.


LL546 - Topaz $ 400 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.


LL516 - Covellite with Quartz $ 150 SOLD
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.7 cm


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Covellite with Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LL516a.jpg] Covellite with Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LL516b.jpg] Covellite with Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LL516c.jpg] Covellite with Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LL516d.jpg] Covellite with Quartz from Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/LL516e.jpg]

Irridescent platy crystals of Covellite on Pyrite with attached Quartz crystals. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.


LL542 - Wulfenite with Mimetite $ 350 SOLD
Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.2 x 4 x 2.8 cm


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Wulfenite with Mimetite from Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL542a.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL542b.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL542e.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL542f.jpg]

Shallow vug in matrix completely lined with bright yellow Wulfenite crystals and botryoidal Mimetite. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.


LL540 - Vanadinite $ 350
Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.8 cm


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Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540a.jpg] Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540b.jpg] Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540c.jpg] Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540d.jpg] Vanadinite from Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL540e.jpg]

Cluster of large orange and red Vanadinite crystals partially coated by white Calcite. A floater with no points of attachment and large, hoppered crystals with intricate growth patterns. Undamaged. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.


LL517 - Andradite $ 150 SOLD
Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
miniature - 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm


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Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL517a.jpg] Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL517b.jpg] Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL517c.jpg] Andradite from Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/LL517d.jpg]

Translucent brownish green Andradite crystals to 1.1cm. Undamaged specimen featuring a mounded cluster of crystals that is complete all around. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.

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