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Mixed USA Minerals - ex. Reynolds January 30, 2021 · 18 specimens 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. |
LL473 - Azurite, Malachite sold
New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co. Arizona, USA
Miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm
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 sold
Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail - 3 x 3 x 1.3 cm
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 sold
Bar 'N' Grill occurrence, Lanfair, Lanfair Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm
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 sold
Jensen Quarry, Jurupa Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USA
Cabinet - 12 x 8.5 x 6 cm
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 sold
Nevada, USA
Miniature - 4 x 2.9 x 2 cm
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
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
Exquisite specimen of transparent Wulfenite crystals on black Mottramite. Wulfenite crystals have some attached Calcite and display beautifully. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL466 - Topaz sold
California Blue Mine, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm
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 sold
Old Dominion Mine, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
Cabinet - 13.5 x 10 x 7.5 cm
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 sold
Green Cloud Mine, Chihuahua Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
Thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm
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 sold
Topaz Mountain, Juab Co., Utah, USA
Thumbnail - 3 x 1.5 x 1 cm
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 sold
Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 1.7 cm
Irridescent platy crystals of Covellite on Pyrite with attached Quartz crystals. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL542 - Wulfenite with Mimetite sold
Castle Dome Dist., Yuma Co., Arizona, USA
Miniature - 4.2 x 4 x 2.8 cm
Shallow vug in matrix completely lined with bright yellow Wulfenite crystals and botryoidal Mimetite. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL540 - Vanadinite $350 available
Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
Miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 1.8 cm
LL517 - Andradite sold
Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
Miniature - 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
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.
LL589 - Wavellite sold
Montgomery Co., Arkansas, USA
Small Cabinet - 8 x 8 x 6 cm
Wavellite is a species that typically doesn't get me excited, but this specimen does. Numerous satiny green spheres, typically 11mm, all over specimen - front, back, and down into a vertical cavity in the center. Excellent quality for the species. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL514 - Tourmaline on Amazonite sold
Zapot Mine, Mineral Co., Nevada, USA
Miniature - 3.8 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm
Single blue/green Amazonite crystal with attached black Tourmaline crystals. Mined in september 1994. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.
LL595 - Vanadinite sold
Old Yuma Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
Cabinet - 11.5 x 8 x 5 cm
Deep red Vanadinite crystals, partially coated by white Calcite, covering the front and parts of the back of this large specimen. Great coverage of crystals and in good condition for it's size and age. Ex. Bob Reynolds collection.