Selected Specimens

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LL252 - Almandine $ 75
 Garnet Hill, Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Almandine from Garnet Hill, Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL252a.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Hill, Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL252b.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Hill, Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL252c.jpg] Almandine from Garnet Hill, Ely, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/LL252d.jpg]

A 1.5cm red Almandine crystal in Rhyolite.

LL323 - Silver $ 180
 Elura Mine, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL323b.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL323c.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL323d.jpg] Silver from Elura Mine, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia [db_pics/pics/LL323e.jpg]

Solid cluster of intergrown Silver crystals, both herringbone formations and spine-twinned crystals. Nothing but Silver with crystals sticking out on all sides.

LL347 - Amethyst var. Grape agate $ 250
 Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
cabinet - 14.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm


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Amethyst var. Grape agate from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/LL347a.jpg] Amethyst var. Grape agate from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/LL347b.jpg] Amethyst var. Grape agate from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/LL347d.jpg] Amethyst var. Grape agate from Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia [db_pics/pics/LL347e.jpg]

Large cluster of interconnected spheres of purple Amethyst known as Grape Agate. Good purple color with sparkly luster. Mounds of airy, interconnected spheres over a more solid, dense mass of interconnected spheres.

LL337 - Calcite with Natrolite $ 150
 Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 4 cm


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Calcite with Natrolite from Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/LL337a.jpg] Calcite with Natrolite from Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/LL337b.jpg] Calcite with Natrolite from Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/LL337c.jpg] Calcite with Natrolite from Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/LL337e.jpg] Calcite with Natrolite from Springfield Butte, Lane Co. Oregon, USA [db_pics/pics/LL337g.jpg]

Aesthetic specimen of elongated Calcite crystals on Natrolite. A really neat piece collected by Chuck Trantham in 1961 and held in his collection ever since. The Natrolite has small dark inclusiions giving it a sptted appearance. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

CT708 - Stilbite on Mordenite $ 120
 Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708a.jpg] Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708b.jpg] Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708c.jpg] Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708d.jpg] Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708e.jpg] Stilbite on Mordenite from Skookumchuck Dam, Thurston Co., Washington, USA [db_pics/pics/CT708f.jpg]

Tall, snow-white crystals of Stilbite with Mordenite, complete and well crystallized all around. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, self collected by Chuck decades ago during his time working as a geologist during construction of the dam.

CT743 - Sand Calcite $ 125
 Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4 cm


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Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743a.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743b.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743c.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743d.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743e.jpg] Sand Calcite from Rattlesnake Butte, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA [db_pics/pics/CT743.mp4]

Criss-crossing Calcite crystals with inclusions of sand. The crossing crystal is 8cm and double terminated. These are unusual, USA classics collected decades ago and the locality is now closed to collecting. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL265 - Phlogopite $ 60
 Calumet Mica Property, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm


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Phlogopite from Calumet Mica Property, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL265a.jpg] Phlogopite from Calumet Mica Property, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL265b.jpg] Phlogopite from Calumet Mica Property, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL265c.jpg] Phlogopite from Calumet Mica Property, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada [db_pics/pics/LL265d.jpg]

Thick 'book' of Phlogopite (mica) from Otter Lake. Sharp, well defined edges with hexagonal form evident. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL379 - Tantalite $ 120
 Colorado, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm


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Tantalite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LL379a.jpg] Tantalite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LL379b.jpg] Tantalite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LL379c.jpg] Tantalite from Colorado, USA [db_pics/pics/LL379d.jpg]

Pair of intergrown, black Tantalite crystals from Colorado. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL382 - Muscovite on Siderite $ 75
 Wake Co., North Carolina, USA
thumbnail - 3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Muscovite on Siderite from Wake Co., North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL382a.jpg] Muscovite on Siderite from Wake Co., North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL382b.jpg] Muscovite on Siderite from Wake Co., North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL382c.jpg] Muscovite on Siderite from Wake Co., North Carolina, USA [db_pics/pics/LL382d.jpg]

Thick, euhedral 'books' of Muscovite on tan Siderite crystals. Cute USA thumbnail. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.

LL400 - Pargasite with Spinel $ 950
 Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 3 cm


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Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400a.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400b.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400c.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400d.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400f.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400g.jpg] Pargasite with Spinel from Twin Lakes Limestone deposit, Lower Twin Lake, Twin Lakes, Fresno Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL400.mp4]

Large translucent brown Pargasite crystals associated with blue Spinel. A superb California specimen, it was the best Pargasite (that I saw) from the Chuck Trantham collection, and there is nothing comparable to it on Mindat. The Pargasites are well formed and reach 2.1cm in size, with a band of blue Spinel (including crystals to 4mm) along the bottom, adding good color contrast. Chuck valued this at $750 back in 1983, significantly more than others in his collection that I saw, indicating he too rated this one highly. His label shows a locality of 'Locality No. 2, Twin Lakes area, near Lake Shore, Fresno Co., California' and indicates it was collected in August of 1983.

LL411 - Spinel $ 750
 Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm


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Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL411a.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL411b.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL411c.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL411d.jpg]

Complete octahedral crystal of red Spinel. Undamaged with high surface luster and gem zones internally.

LL412 - Spinel $ 400
 Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar
thumbnail - 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm


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Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL412a.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL412b.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL412c.jpg] Spinel from Pein Pyit, Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/LL412d.jpg]

Complete octahedral crystal of red Spinel. There is one tiny, shallow chip on one point, otherwise it's undamaged with high surface luster and gem zones internally.

LL407 - Fluorite (Spinel twin) $ 300
 Erongo Mountains, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm


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Fluorite (Spinel twin) from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL407a.jpg] Fluorite (Spinel twin) from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL407b.jpg] Fluorite (Spinel twin) from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL407c.jpg] Fluorite (Spinel twin) from Erongo Mountains, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL407d.jpg]

Intergrown spinel-twinned crystals of purple Fluorite. Complete all around and undamaged with a bit of attached Feldspar on part of the backside.

LL408 - Babingtonite $ 180
 Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
miniature - 3.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408a.jpg] Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408b.jpg] Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408c.jpg] Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408d.jpg] Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408e.jpg] Babingtonite from Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China [db_pics/pics/LL408f.jpg]

Cluster of double-terminated Babingtonite crystals from a now old and defunct locality. The crystals have broad, flat terminations to 1.7cm wide. It's a floater, well crystallized all around with a contact or damage along the side of the large crystal, otherwise perfect all around.

LL415 - Brochantite $ 320
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm


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Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL415a.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL415b.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL415c.jpg] Brochantite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL415d.jpg]

Cluster of thick, chisel-terminated Brochantite crystals with individual crystals to 8mm tall.
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