Tim Sherburn Collection of Irish Minerals


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SV536 - Calcite with Pyrite $ 150 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 SOLD
K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
cabinet - 13 x 10 x 6 cm


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Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536a.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536c.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536d.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536e.jpg] Calcite with Pyrite from K orebody, Galmoy Mine, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV536f.jpg]

Yellow Calcite crystals intergrown with Pyrite atop Pyrite and small Dolomite crystals. Clean and in excellent condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV454 - Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite $ 180 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90 SOLD
Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454a.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454b.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454c.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454d.jpg] Calcite with Chabazite, Thompsonite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV454e.jpg]

Elongated, gem quality reddish orange Calcite crystals on a matrix coated by Chabazite and Thompsonite. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV455 - Sphalerite $ 125 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 62 SOLD
Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.7 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455a.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455b.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455c.jpg] Sphalerite from Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV455d.jpg]

Small, gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals scattered across a dark rock matrix. Well separated crystals with high luster giving lots of sparkle to the specimen. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV457 - Calcite on Dolomite $ 80 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 40 SOLD
Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland
miniature - 3.2 x 3 x 1.2 cm


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Calcite on Dolomite from Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV457a.jpg] Calcite on Dolomite from Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV457b.jpg] Calcite on Dolomite from Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV457c.jpg] Calcite on Dolomite from Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV457d.jpg] Calcite on Dolomite from Convoy Quarry, Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV457e.jpg]

Jewel-like Calcite crystal on Dolomite. The Calcite is doubly-terminated and transparent. There are Dolomite crystals on both sides of the matrix and the tiny Pyrite gives the piece plenty of sparkle. Ex. Jim Wooldridge, Tim Sherburn collections.


SV462 - Galena $ 150 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 SOLD
Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Galena from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV462a.jpg] Galena from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV462b.jpg] Galena from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV462d.jpg] Galena from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV462e.jpg]

Galena crystals in white Calcite. The main crystal is a 2cm wide octahedron with stepped faces. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV463 - Calcite $ 120 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60 SOLD
Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 5.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV463a.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV463b.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV463c.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV463e.jpg] Calcite from Abbeytown Quarry, Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV463f.jpg]

Cluster of large, scalenohedral white Calcite crystals. Complete all around with good luster. Comes with an old Richard Barstow label indicating it was collected by Barstow in May 1980. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV549 - Quartz $ 90 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 45 SOLD
Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV549a.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV549b.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV549c.jpg] Quartz from Dunquin, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV549e.jpg]

Glassy transparent tabular Quartz crystals with white Calcite rhombs. A cute thumbnail specimen. Old label indicates it's from the Soloman's Mine Pocket found October 1999. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV540 - Chabazite $ 120 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 60
Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm


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Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540a.jpg] Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540b.jpg] Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540c.jpg] Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV540d.jpg]

Glassy, large white Chabazite rhombs over matrix. The crystals are translucent to transparent and reach 1.2cm in size. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV543 - Calcite on Chabazite $ 250 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125 SOLD
Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland
cabinet - 9.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Calcite on Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV543a.jpg] Calcite on Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV543b.jpg] Calcite on Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV543c.jpg] Calcite on Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV543d.jpg] Calcite on Chabazite from Craigs Quarry, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV543e.jpg]

Elongated, gem quality reddish orange Calcite crystals on a matrix coated by Chabazite. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV554 - Sphalerite $ 125 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 62 SOLD
Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Sphalerite from Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV554a.jpg] Sphalerite from Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV554b.jpg] Sphalerite from Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV554c.jpg] Sphalerite from Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV554d.jpg]

Gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals on matrix. Collected by Stephen Moreton in 1996. Yellow is an uncommon and sought after color for Sphalerite. High quality bright and gemmy crystals. The Keel mine was an unsuccessful zinc mine advanced in the 1960s. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection. Acquired from Stephen Moreton in 2008.


SV559 - Actinolite $ 150 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 75 SOLD
Maghery, Co. Donegal, Ireland
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 5 cm


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Actinolite from Maghery, Co. Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV559a.jpg] Actinolite from Maghery, Co. Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV559b.jpg] Actinolite from Maghery, Co. Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV559c.jpg] Actinolite from Maghery, Co. Donegal, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV559d.jpg]

Large dark green to brown crystals on Actinolite on matirx. Found near the shore just north of Maghery Strand. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, from Robert Lawson.


SV568 - Topaz, Smokey Quartz, Feldspar $ 250 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125 SOLD
Diamond Rocks, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Topaz, Smokey Quartz, Feldspar from Diamond Rocks, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV568a.jpg] Topaz, Smokey Quartz, Feldspar from Diamond Rocks, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV568b.jpg] Topaz, Smokey Quartz, Feldspar from Diamond Rocks, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV568c.jpg] Topaz, Smokey Quartz, Feldspar from Diamond Rocks, Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV568d.jpg]

Glassy Topaz crystals to 1cm in size with Orthoclase, transparent Smokey Quartz crystals, and Mica. Comes with an old Dave Bunk Minerals label showing a price of $450. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection from Dave Bunk in 2011.


SV570 - Dolomite $ 180 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 90 SOLD
Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
small cabinet - 7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570a.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570b.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570d.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570e.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570f.jpg] Dolomite from Aughamore Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV570g.jpg]

Curving, pearlescent crystals of Dolomite on matrix. The Dolomite have a light orange color, are good sized and in great condition. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection, acquired from Peter Briscoe in 1998.


SV572 - Cerussite $ 200 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 100 SOLD
Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Cerussite from Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV572a.jpg] Cerussite from Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV572c.jpg] Cerussite from Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV572d.jpg] Cerussite from Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV572e.jpg]

Richly crystallized specimen of Cerussite. Vugs on both sides of matrix are nearly filled solid with Cerussite crystals. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


SV551 - Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Quartz $ 75 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 38 SOLD
Peacock Pocket, Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland
cabinet - 11 x 9 x 6 cm


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Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Quartz from Peacock Pocket, Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV551a.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Quartz from Peacock Pocket, Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV551b.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Quartz from Peacock Pocket, Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV551c.jpg] Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Quartz from Peacock Pocket, Abbeytown Quarry, Co. Sligo, Ireland [db_pics/pics/SV551d.jpg]

Bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals, 2.4cm wide, associated with cream colored Dolomite crystals and transparent Quartz crystals. Found in November 2008. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.

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