Excalibur Mineral / Tony Nikischer

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21507 – Volume XLII, No. 7

Our latest list has a couple of new species (one of which we have co-authored), several excellent, one-of-a-kind classics and our usual assortment of other interesting reference specimens. As always, items are first-come, firstserved, and all are FOB our warehouse. Read on!

APEXITE (IMA #2015-002)- Apex Mine, Lander Co., Nevada
An excellent NEW SPECIES, here as micro clear, bladed needles and sprays nicely scattered on matrix, typically with white to pale yellowish micro cejkaite and occasionally with brightly fluorescent andersonite and possibly other species as well. Formula: NaMg(PO4)*9H2O - triclinic, IMA #2015-002. The species was found in a small occurrence as an efflorescent on massive quartz and is named for the locality. I am delighted to note that yours truly is a co-author of the mineral and was the first to chemically analyze it, suggesting that it was new to science. Specimens range in size from 1.5cm to nearly 7cm across @ 75.00, 100.00, 150.00, 200.00 and 300.00 each, according to coverage and not necessarily size.

BARITE- Muddy Creek, Rio Grande Co., Colorado
Individual tabular crystals of pale greyish blue barite without matrix, all showing platy habit and relatively sharp, beveled faces, typically with one detachment point on otherwise complete though crude single crystals. A fairly obscure locality, a tributary of the larger Crater Creek, we have confirmed (via EDS) that these are not similar appearing celestine. Crystals range from 2cm to 3.5cm tall @ just 7.50, 12.50 and 20.00 each.

BERYL- Tabba Tabba, W.A., Australia
From an off-beat locality, we have a few opaque, white beryls in stout, hexagonal crystals to 1.5cm across perched on nicely exposed pegmatitic matrix. Good form, uncommon color and locality, overall specimen sizes average 3cm to 4cm acrss @ just 25.00 and 35.00 each.

BORNITE etc.- St. Pierre-de-Broughton, Quebec, Canada
Thick, metallic blue masses and veinlets of bornite scattered in matrix, some with green secondary mineral alterations in calcite-rich matrix, some with minor greyish green masses of chloritoid and other species. The locality, the old Broughton Talc Mine, has produced nearly 50 different minerals in the past, these samples from the northeastern part of the pit recently found in a university collection. Specmens range from about 3cm to 7cm across @ 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

CERUSSITE- Hercules Mine, Burke, Shoshone Co., Idaho
An old specimen from the collection of Scott Turner, the Director of the Bureau of Mines in the Hoover Administration. The specimen is fairly heavy for its size and is comprised of numerous jackstraw, lath-like crystals of white to pale greyish cerussite to 1.5cm long, some twinned, all on a dense, limonitic matrix. There is typical bruising as found on specimens of this vintage, but coverage is quite good from an obscure mine that was exhausted in the 1930s in the prolific Coeur d'Alene District. Overall specimen size is just over 9x7cm @ 150.00.

CHALCOPHANITE- Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah
Dark grey to black micro aggregates of this highly lustrous, metallic hydrous Zn-Mn oxide on limonite matrix, typically filling vugs and exposed seams and often with tiny, water clear to pale yellow adamite lightly sprinkled about. Infrequently offered from this prolific locality, and soon to be featured in an upcoming Mineral News article. Matrix specimens range from about 2cm to 6cm across @ just 10.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, many with micro potential as well.

CHALCOPYRITE etc. on QUARTZ- Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
A fairly large specimen comprised of short, stout quartz crystals to 2cm tall richly scattered on massive sulfide/quartz matrix, showing bright, brassy chalcopryite crystals to 1+cm scattered about, some with interpenetration twinning evident, associated with pyrite and lesser tetrahedrite and sphalerite as well. A handsome sulfide assemblage piece with well-defined, sharp quartz crystals that displays well, overall size about 14x12x6cm at just 150.00.

CHENEVIXITE- Bristol Silver Mine, Lincoln Co., Nevada
Not previously reported in the literature from this prolific locality, chenevixite occurs here as somewhat murky, olive green crusts well scattered on goethite matrix, some with minor chrysocolla and occasionally other Cubearing phases. As described in the August, 2015 issue of Mineral News, the material was from a one-time find in rubble from the Mayday stope, with the dumps today being essentially baren and the adit sealed and off limits to collectors. Specimens range in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each; a couple larger and richer at 35.00 each.

CONICHALCITE- Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah
Attractive and colorful, rich green botryoidal conichalcite scattered on limonitic gossan matrix, some with tiny, occasional "sputniks" of paler green cuprian austinite overlaying the conichalcite balls. These are quite good for the locality, collected years ago and recently uncovered in our warehouse, all samples making for excellent micromounts as well. Soon to be featured in a Mineral News article, we have choice, cleaned specimens ranging from about 2.5cm to 6cm @ just 5.00, 12.50, 20.00 and 30.00 each; a few larger, uncleaned specimens, most without apparent associations to 10cm @ 45.00; trim these yourself! Nice stuff!

DIOPTASE- Magma Mine, Superior, Pinal Co., Arizona
Deep green, glassy druses and tiny crystals of lustrous dioptase well scattered on matrix. From an old stash of material seldom seen today, all of these will make decent micros, and most TNs and larger are quite colorful and attractive without magnification, too! Specimens range from small TNs to 6cm across @ just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and a few at 35.00 each, priced according to coverage; one 9cm specimen @ 65.00; list alternates!

ELBAITE (Bicolor)- Santa Clara, Arasuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
From a relatively new find, these are bicolored tourmaline crystals with little or no matrix, all showing elongated single crystals that are typically green and striated, with pale pink to clear regions near the terminations. The crystals are either as individuals or small groups ranging from 2cm to 2.5cm tall, a few of the better specimens nicely terminated at both ends, ranging in price @ 25.00, 30.00 and 40.00 each depending on quality, with all as mounted and boxed TN specimens.

ESQUIREITE (IMA 2014-066)- Esquire No. 1 Claim, Rush Creek, California
This prolific barium rich deposit in Frsno County continues to yield interesting species! Esquireite, a new hydrous barium silicate occurs as a low-temperature alteration product of sanbornite, found as microscopic, colorless, rectangular, pearly blades on altered cleavage surfaces and fractures of massive sanbornite. Formula: BaSi6O13*7H2O, monoclinic, IMA #2014-066. Author's material, specimens from early 2cm to 3cm across, priced according to richness @ 75.00, 100.00, and 125.00 each.

FROHBERGITE & CO-FROHBERGITE- Zhana-Tyube Gold Deposit, Akmola, Kazahkstan
An elegantly documented sample comprised of a 3 x 1.5cm polished ore specimen accompanied by four (4) labeled SEM images and full quantitative chemistry for both frohbergite (FeTe2) and its cobaltian rich variety (Fe,Co)Te2 with trace copper and nickel seen in its empirical formula! The SEM images also pinpoint associated tellurobismuthinite (Be2Te3) as well as other ore minerals. Only one specimen available @ 325.00.

GALENA surrounding AMETHYST- Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado
An old Cureton specimen recently uncovered in our warehouse, comprised of a heavy, traingular-shaped mass of galena aggregates, all surrounding an exposed vug about 7x2 cm is size filled with pale lilac amethyst quartz! An interesting association piece from a classic U.S. locality, overall size about 12x8cm @ 250.00. One only!

HEDYPHANE on CALCITE- Mina Velardena, Santa Eulalia, Chi., Mexico
An old Cureton specimen comprised of lustrous, water-clear calcite crystals richly scattered on matrix, with several areas of white, opaque hexagonal micro crystals of hedyphane well scattered and exceptionally nice under the scope. From a small occurrence many years ago on the 3rd. level of the mine, only one specimen available, size about 5x4cm @ 75.00.

HETEROSITE- White Elephant Mine, Custer Co., South Dakota
This iron-manganese phosphate occurs as satin-like, purplish to magenta masses very richly scattered on matrix, occasionally with triphylite as well. These are colorful specimens often mislabeled as purpurite, sizes from 3cm to 7cm, quite reasonably priced, @ 10.00, 17.50, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

HYDROKENOELSMOREITE- Nevada Scheelite Mine, Mineral Co., Nevada
This uncommon mineral occurs here as micro druses and very tiny, bright yellow octahedral aggregates, visible primarily at 20x or higher. The matrix is a soft brownish limonite/goethite that shows pockets of dark brown, micro jarosite crystals as well on most specimens. The first we have ever offered from this Eagleville District locality, here as small matrix specimens from 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 20.00 and 35.00 each.

ILMENITE etc.- Snarum, Modum, Buskerud, Norway
Crude black crystals and sections of slightly magnetic ilmenite scattered in greenish lizardite matrix, some specimens potentially with non-magnetic hematite often called "martite". An old locality, these originally obtained from the late Claus Hedegaard. Specimens range in size from 1.5 to 4cm @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each.

MASUYITE with URANINITE- Rabbit Lake Mine, Saskatchewan, Canada
Old Cureton material from this Athabasca Basin deposit, here as dull orange masses of masuyite lightly scattered on matrix, most with black uraninite and other unidentified secondary uranium minerals in varying shades of yellow. Moderately radioactive, and only a few individual specimens on hand, with a small fragment @ 25.00, 1cm @ 50.00; 2.5cm @ 125.00, 4cm @ 195.00 and one 6x4cm @ 300.00.

MCGOVERNITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
A manganese silicate arsenate, mcgovernite occurs as copper-colored, submetallic, micaceous flakes and aggregates scattered through typical franklinite-willemite-zincite-calcite ore material. Small but relatively rich specimens, 1cm to 3.5cm @ only 20.00, 35.00, and 55.00 each, depending on coverage and size. One superb, rich 9x6cm cabinet specimen @ 195.00. List alternates!

MONAZITE (twinned)- Buenopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Tan to brownish tabular crystals of monazite without matrix, here as crossed twins that display rather attractively for this often ugly, massive species. Most that we have checked are cerium dominant as expected, but the habit is unusual and noteworthy. Small matrix free twins averaging about 4mm to 7mm tall @ just 15.00 and 25.00 each.

PARASCORODITE- Kank, Kutna Hora, Bohemia, Czech Republic
This rare species occurs as yellowish white, somewhat friable masses comprising matrix, intimately associated with scorodite, bukovskyite, kankite and possibly other phases. Formed as an alteration product of arsenopyrite and pyrite, this iron arsenate is available in several samples ranging from 1cm to 3.5cm across @ 25.00, 40.00 and 65.00 each. Ugly stuff!

PARISITE-(Ce)- Snowbird Mine, Mineral Co., Montana
From a well-known locality for the species, parisite occurs here as elongated, dark brown, rather crooked prismatic crystals and masses richly scattered in salmon colored calcite matrix, typically with massive deep purple fluorite and occasionally other species. Specimens priced according to quality, sizes from about 2cm to 7cm @ 15.00, 25.00. 40.00 and 60.00 each.

PARSETTENSITE- Parsettens Mine, Oberhalbstein, Switzerland
From the vicinity of the Graubunden Canton type locality for both parsettensite and the associated tinzenite, parsettensite occurs as richly distributed reddish-brown to brown masses in quartz, typically with orange brown crystalline tinzenite. Good quality specimens, sizes from 2cm to 7cm at 35.00, 65.00, 90.00 and 125.00 each, most obtained years ago from the Natural History Museum in Bern. List alternates.

POWELLITE with SCHEELITE- Black Horse District, Esmeralda Co., Nevada
Small patches of brightly fluorescent (yellowish - SWUV) powellite is lightly scattered through granitic, quartz-rich matrix, all associated with intimately associated fluorescent (blue-white SWUV) scheelite co-occupying the small pod-like patches. Small specks of other unidentified species are evident as well. An interesting association of the two fluorescent species where molybdenium and tungsten substitute to form this series. Specimens from about 2.5cm to nearly 7cm across @ just 10.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each, ugly in daylight, neat under SW UV!

PSILOMELANE- Black Canyon Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico
Extraordinarily rich, black botryoidal globs to spikey, nodular hemispheres of psilomelane completely comprising matrix, these remarkably heavy due to Ba-content and trending to larger, pure specimens rarely seen at other localities! Certain to turn your hands black, these overlay solid seams of identical material, all quite unusual and quite striking in appearance. Sizes range from about 5cm to 17cm across (!!!) @ just 10.00, 25.00, 50.00 and 100.00 for the monsters!

PYROMORPHITE- Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Pyromorphite from this classic locality occurs as generous coatings of lustrous pale to dark green crystal prisms up to 2mm in size encrusting translucent white matrix. From a long defunct Dana locality, one of the most soughtafter pyromorphite localities among the classics. We have a wide range of qualities and sizes on hand, many collected in the 1960s or earlier, sizes from 2cm to 7cm, moderately priced at just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00, 45.00, 75.00 and 100.00, based on quality.

QUARTZ (Rare Stellate Habit!)- Straznik, Perimov, Bohemia, Czech Republic
A truly unique form of quartz, often called "star quartz" due to its rare stellate habit! In one of our early trips to the Czech National Museum many years ago, we were able to acquire a few specimens, all quickly absorbed when offered. The locality was buried (literally) in 1963, and we recently uncovered a single, outstanding specimen from this old lot, comprised of densely aggregated, flattened radiating "stars" of quartz largely comprising matrix. The
specimen is about 6x4cm @ 125.00. One only!

RHODARSENIDE- Miass River, Ural, Russia
Superbly documented samples of this rare Rh2As mineral, here in a 5mm probe mount showing a tiny placer grain composed primarily of an osmium-dominant PGM (Os,Ir,Ru) accompanied by two SEM images pinpointing the rhodarsenide and typically associated isoferroplatinum, plus full quantitative chemistry of the rhodarsenide! Only a few documented specimens available @ 195.00 each. List alternates!

SMITHSONITE w/ OXYPLUMBOROMEITE- Sherman Tunnel, Lake Co., Colorado
A large and complex ore specimen comprised of massive galena interspersed in rock matrix, showing numerous exposed vugs and seams containing massive white barite, and excellent, well-scattered micros of smithsonite, oxyplumboromeite, azurite, malachite and quartz! A moderately colorful chunk showing interesting mineral associations among both primary and secondary species from this prolific Leadville District deposit. The beast sounds prettier than it looks but weighs about 5 pounds and could be broken down into many, many smaller samples with diverse species representation. Overall size about 12x11x11 cm @ just 85.00. Heavy!

SPHALERITE- Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
A superb crystal group, small but among the finest we have ever had from this prolific locality, here as a metallicappearing intergrown pair of tetrahedrons that are actually transparent, oily green crystals to 1cm completely comprising the specimen, with just a hint of white albite at the rear. Gemmy and highly unusual, the color due to exceptionally low Fe-content found in the cleiophane varieties, probably from the 2005 find at the Poudrette
Quarry. The piece 1.4x1.2cm @ just 100.00. Outstanding!

SPODUMENE var: KUNZITE- Kunar Valley, Afghanistan
From a 2007 find, these are complex, highly convoluted and etched single crystals of transparent, gemmy, lilac colored kunzite without matrix, all showing weird "glacial peaks", chaotic crystal faces and even a few with preferential luster! Sizes range from TN's (about 2cm) up to larger, stouter miniatures of 5cm or so, with a wide range of prices depending on size and aesthetics: 25.00, 40.00, 55.00, 80.00, 120.00, 150.00. Larger but less convoluted crystals at 200.00, 250.00 and up.., plus a MONSTER log-sized crystal from an much older occurrence, 29x9x6cm @ 4000.00. Very neat stuff!

TANGEITE (CALCIOVOLBORTHITE)- Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona
Bright green crystalline aggregates of platy, orthorhombic tangeite richly scattered over rock matrix, some with good micro potential. An uncommon member of the adelite-descloizite group, and end member in the conichalcite-tangeite series. Excellent locality material, generous matrix sizes from 2.5cm to 7cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 60.00 each

TETRADYMITE + TELLUROBISMUTITE- Mangfallberg, Boliden, Sweden
This uncommon mineral occurs as small, silvery grey metallic masses sparsley scattered in matrix, typically associated with tellurobismutite and possibly other phases. Old material from many years ago, specimens from about 2.5cm to 5cm @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 65.00 each.

TITANITE- Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gemmy, bright yellow-green transparent crystals of titanite without matrix, some showing subtle twinning and sharp terminations, these from a find circa 2002. Crystals range from 1cm to 1.5cm tall and are just 8.50 and 12.50 each. Attractive stuff, but only a few available!

TREMOLITE ("Needle Asbestos")- Canaan, Litchfield Co., Connecticut
Elongated needles of thickly intergrown tremolite, reminescent of rigid asbestos, in rich masses and occasionally with sugary dolomite matrix. An interestingly attractive reference material rom this excellent, older eastern U.S. locality. Collected in the 1960s, sizes from 3cm to 10cm(!!) across @ only 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

VESUVIANITE w/ PECTOLITE- Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
An excellent specimen comprised of micro, yellow-green to colorless radiating needles of fine, acicular vesuvianite scattered in a large exposed seam filled with stout, white to colorless pectolite crystals. An outstanding association piece from a marble xenolith, exquisite under the 'scope, overall size about 7x4cm @ just 85.00. Fine!

VISTEPITE- Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chuk, Kyrgyzstan
A mineral with very weird chemistry (Mn-Sn-B-silicate!) from the type locality, discovered in 1991 but rarely seen. We have obtained a few microprobed samples from one of the authors, offered here as minute (<1mm) pure yellow-orange aggregates in a 2cm probe mount, accompanied by an individual SEM backscatter image and spectra for each. Rare stuff, elegantly documented, @ 240.00 each. List alternates, please!

YAVAPAIITE- United Verde Mi, Jerome, Yavapai Co Arizona
Translucent, pale tan to pinkish, very tiny glassy grains of this unusual species admixed with minor rock in a tiny vial. From the mine fire reported to have begun in 1894, this material was originally supplied by Scott Williams from material he collected in 1941 that also yielded the type specimen. Tiny but a rarely offered, one locality mineral @ 25.00 per capsule.

ZEMANNITE- Mina Bambollita, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
From a recently uncovered small lot, we have well crystallized specimens of this zinc tellurite mineral. Zemannite is found as tiny hexagonal prismatic brown microcrystals, as individuals or in aggregated sprays, rather sprasely scattered in quartz-filled vugs, associated with tellurite, etc. Quite attractive under the 'scope, specimens available from approximately 2cm to nearly 5cm @ 35.00, 55.00, and 75.00 each; a few with multiple pockets to 150.00 each.

ZIRCON variety HYACINTH- West Coast, Tasmania, Australia
Strange little rounded crystals of orange-brown, gemmy hyacinths without matrix, all showing modest transparency typical of gem-grade zircon. Very old material originally from the Michigan Mining College collection, these small, water-worn, gemmy specimens average 5mm across @ just 15.00 each.

BOOKS
Mining History- Franklin & Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
The full title of this monumental set of books is "Mine Hill in Franklin and Sterling Hill in Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey: Mining History, 1765-1900", authored by Dr. Pete Dunn, formerly of the Department of Mineral Sciences, Smithsonian Institution (retired). This is a seven (7) volume set of 11 inch x 8.5 inch, perfect bound softcover books that recount, in amazing detail, the shenanigans and sometimes legitimate undertakings of the complex mining history of this prolific mining district. The series is over 1100 pages long, filled with direct quotes from historic documents, maps, magnificent line drawings of mining and smelting scenes and equipment, details of legal cases, bibliographies and more! A perfect addition to Dr. Dunn's mineralogical treatise on the deposit (also available from us in deluxe hardcover editions). We have seen sets for as much as $300 on Amazon, and we will also include with each purchased set, Dr. Dunn's 108 page softcover-bound "Prospectuses of 19th Century Mining Companies at Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey", at no additional charge. Our price for all eight (8) books: 165.00 plus shipping! Only a few left!

COLLECTIONS
BARITE- Various Localities Worldwide
There are over five hundred (500) barite specimens in some 25+ flats in our accessible inventory, and we need to make room for more material. Like the recent collections we have sold that were so well-received, we are offering newly assembled collections of barite, all specimens at least in the 4cm to 7cm size range, many in crystals and groups, many uncommon localities, some with old labels, a range of colors, and all different localities and all valued at well more than double our sale price. Each collection has 20 different specimens @ just 150.00 - a steal of a deal!

GEMS
BERYL variety AQUAMARINE- Brazil
Excellent, pale blue aquamarine, here as nicely faceted and calibrated oval gemstones. These are eye-clean and attractive gems, each stone weighing about 0.6 carats and measuring 7x5mm, offered at just 24.00 each. A handsome glass topped Bates box set of three is only 55.00! Quite nice!

WEIRD STUFF
MINE MODEL: Grover Cleveland Mine
An N-scale (1:160) kit comprised of laser-cut wood sheets, corrugated metal sheets, plastic window glazing and metal castings of mine cars and figures, complete with three pages of well-illustrated instructions. The finished mine structures include a head frame, shaft house, hoist house etc. that can be arranged in several different configurations. The mine is a composite of a typical small mining operation circa 1930s, and it takes some care and patience to build one of these little devils. Only a few kits available at just 46.00 each plus 6.00 shipping in the US. If you have fat fingers, are impatient, or just generally prone to swearing at self-inflicted mishaps, this one is not for you!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21506 – Volume XLII, No. 6

Our latest list has a number of new species, some excellent, one-of-a-kind classics, samples of the outstanding natrolites from Mont St. Hilaire, and many other interesting reference specimens. As always, items are first-come, first-served, and all are FOB our warehouse. Read on!

AERINITE- Lerida, Catalonia, Spain
This mineral's rich, sky blue to darker blue color attracted attention and description as early as 1876, but its true nature was not adequately determined until the 1980s when its structure was determined and its species status confirmed as a strange carbonate-rich silicate mineral. Often relegated to mixture status mineralogically by various authors, it was used extensively as a paint pigment in the Catalan romantic period. We have several localities available, this one @ 3.5cm @ 25.00 each, and the interchangeable Estopinan, Huesca locality are among the most well known, with specimens from the latter available from 2cm to 3.5cm on hand @ just 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each.

ANGLESITE on GALENA- Toussit, Oujda, Morocco
Very attractive specimen showing yellow, glassy anglesite crystals to 1cm or longer well-scattered on heavy galena and rock matrix. Lacking most of the typical bruising seen in old Moroccan material, the specimen is quite fine, size about 6cm across @ just 645.00. An old and outstanding specimen with excellent, well formed crystals protruding from matrix! Also on hand: a 6.5cm tall anglesite crystal, somewhat flattened in habit and about 5cm wide, weight just over 180 grams and with no matrix present. A significant single crystal that shows some damage at base and terminations @ just 450.00.

ARSENOPYRITE- Bull Moose Mine, Custer Co., South Dakota
Massive, silvery arsenopyrite richly scattered in quartz matrix, rarely seen from this prolfic secondary phosphate locality, originally mined for feldspar, quartz and beryl. The material was questionably identified as possible lollingite, but our EDS work (copy supplied) confirmed it as arsenopyrite. Specimens from about 3cm to 6cm @ 8.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each, with analysis.

ARSENOWAGNERITE (IMA #2014-100)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, pale yellow, crude tabular micro crystals and grains up to 0.2mm in size from this famous Kamchatka volcano. These are portions of the type (and only) specimen of this new magnesium fluoroarsenate mineral, formula: Mg2(AsO4)F, monoclinic, IMA #2014-100. Exceptionally rare, named for the arsenate analog of wagnerite, only a few very tiny grains mounted on adhesive on 1cm disks @ 175.00 each.

ARSMIRANDITE (IMA #2014-081)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
A remarkable NEW SPECIES from this prolific Kamchatka volcano, this sodium-iron-copper-chloroarsenate occurs as isolated crusts comprised of minute (~0.02mm) dark greyish green to olive hued crystals on basalt scoria, occasionally with associated As-bearing orthoclase. Formula: Na18Cu12Fe3+O8(AsO4)8Cl5 - monoclinic, IMA # 2014-081. Named in allusion to its arsenic content and highly unusual (Latin: mirandus= marvelous) crystal structure. Only a few small (~1cm ) specimens available @ 200.00 each. List alternates!

BANNERMANITE- Kamariza, Laurion, Attica Pen., Greece
From the first confirmed occurrence of bannermanite crystals, these are tiny (3 mm and under) slender, arrowshaped needles of this rare, reddish-brown vanadium mineral, recently analytically confirmed from material found in 2014. We offer a 3.5cm glass-topped Bates box with several tiny micro crystals without matrix at 55.00 per box (see Mindat photo), or as rare, monomineralic intergrown columnar aggregates about 1cm across @ 175.00. List alternates!

BERYL- Case Quarry, Portland, Middlesex Co. Connecticut
A pale green, translucent to opaque unterminated beryl crystal about 9cm long protruding from a granitic, white microcline matrix at the border of a quartz-rich, granitic vein. An old specimen that shows several repairs along the length of the crystal, but still quite impressive for this older, Eastern U.S. locality. A hefty 13x6x6 cm specimen @ just 65.00.

BERZELIANITE- Bukov, Moravia, Czech Republic
Greyish black, metallic masses with minor bluish tarnish of this unusual copper selenide species well-scattered in calcite matrix, some showing mild fluorescence from surrounding matrix. Specimen sizes from 2cm to 4cm @ 25.00 and 45.00 each, a few larger to 6cm @ 65.00.

BROCHANTITE on CHRYSOCOLLA- Jackrabbit Mine, Lyon Co., Nevada
We located another flat of excellent, deep green acicular micro crystals and groups of attractive brochantite nicely scattered over shky-blue chrysocolla botryoids and masses on rock matrix, some chrysocolla possibly pseudomorphing earlier minerals. From a relatively obscure mine, these are excceptionally beautiful under the scope, and are colorful as well without magnification. Specimens range from about 2cm to 6cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each. Pretty! Dealer special: lot of 10 assorted @ 75.00 per lot!

CARNOTITE- near Uravan, Montrose Co., Colorado
Perhaps some of the richest carnotite specimens we've seen from this general area, the species occurs as bright yellow coatings and cementing material in pale sandstone, moderately hot, too, and some with tiny black patches of admixed asphaltum and unidentified Mn-Co oxides! Sizes from 2cm to 5cm @ 7.50, 15.00, and 25.00, with a few larger samples from 7cm to 12cm @ 40.00, 65.00, and 95.00.

CERUSSITE with MALACHITE- Rum Jungle, Batchelor, N.T., Australia
An attractive cerussite specimen showing excellent reticulated pattern of crystals, with limbs up to 3cm long radiating left and right off a center elongated crystal that is just over 5cm long. Perched among the open spaces in the reticulated pattern are small spheres of bright green malachite. Obtained in the early 1970s, this specimen is currently pictured on Mindat.org and measures a fine 8.5 x 6.5 x 3cm @ just 300.00. One only!

CHROMITE in SERPENTINE- Glenrock, Converse Co., Wyoming
A single specimen comprised of dark, olive green serpentine rock showing black streamers of thin chromite-rich veins running throughout the specimen. The sample is ex-St. Lawrence University Mineral Collection and is accompanied by their label, overall specimen size about 10x8cm @ just 45.00.

DRAVERTITE (IMA #2014-104)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
This NEW SPECIES, a magnesium-copper sulfate phase, occurs here at the type locality as light blue to nearly colorless crusts overgrowing brownish basalt scoria. Formula: CuMg(So4)2 - monoclinic, IMA # 2014-104. Named for Russian mineralogist Petr Lyudovikovich Dravert (1879-1945). Only a few specimens on hand averaging about 1cm @ 155.00 each. List alternates!

FLUORITE- Xinyang Prefecture, Henan Province, PR China
Excellent, deep green fluorite specimens comprised of tiny stacked cubes overlaying undulating, paler green fluorite and radiaitng quartz crystals on matrix. Exceptionally fine color and luster, and recently featured in the July issue of Mineral News. Only a very few large specimens on hand, sizes from 10cm to 15cm long @ 200.00, 300.00 and 400.00 each. List alternates!

GOLD- Merger 250 level, Goldfield, Nevada
Tiny, complex crystallized groups of native gold without matrix. Although small (~1mm), these are superb micromounts, each sample mined in 1936 and ex-Hatfield Goudey (goudeyite) with his micro label. Classic locality and historically interesting unmounted samples from one of the great mineral dealer/geologists of his day, only a few tiny groups available @ 55.00 each.

GRANTSITE- Kamariza, Laurion, Attica Pen., Greece
This uncommon vanadium mineral occurs here as minute, brownish micro fibrous aggreates forming small balls and masses scattered on matrix, often associated with a minor, unidentified black Na-Ca vanadate phase. Only a few small specimens on hand, 1cm to 1.5cm @ 45.00 and 75.00 each, priced according to size and richness.

HERZENBERGITE- Jarkvissle, nr. Sundsvall, Sweden
Small greyish black submetallic masses sparsely scattered in micaceous pegmatitic matrix, possibly with admixed cassiterite. Not much to look at, but old material from an obscure locality from which the mineral was described in Min Mag (57, 489-94) in 1993. Small specimens from 2cm to 3.5cm @ 45.00 and 75.00 each.

ILVAITE- Huanggang, Hexigten Banner, Mongolia, PR China
From the Chifeng Precture in Inner Mongolia, these are among the finest ilvaite crystals we have ever encountered! Singly terminated, elongated and lustrous prisms from 3.5cm to 4cm tall are just 45.00 each. We have a pair of finger-thick, DOUBLY TERMINATED rod-like crystals that are just over 8cm (!!!) tall, matrix free, and with well-formed, black prismatic habit! Each sample is very conservatively priced at just 200.00. In addition, we have two, thick and highly lustrous stout groups as well, these ranging from 6cm to 7cm tall, as much as 4+cm at the base, and comprised of two or more individuals that are intergrown and each wonderfully terminated at one end @ 350.00 each. Great specimens; list alternates!

INESITE- Hale Creek Mine, Trinity Co., California
Old specimens of moderately well crystallized inesite, occurring as sharp, pink 2mm to 6mm sized crystals, upstanding and lining the vugs and exposed surfaces of a brown vuggy matrix, some associated with residual calcite and potentially julgoldite-(Fe2+), bementite etc. Fairly attractive for the locality, old Cureton specimens from many years ago, overall sizes 2.5cm to 7cm @ 30.00, 55.00, 85.00 and 125.00 each, depending on quality.

JACOBSITE- Jakobsberg Mine, Nordmark, Sweden
Minute black crystals of jacobsite richly scattered on matrix. These are old specimens collected many years ago from this classic, type locality for the species, specimen sizes from about 2cm up to 7cm across @ 15.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

KOLBECKITE- Christy Prospect, Magnet Cove, Arkansas
One of only a handful of scandium-containg minerals, and with an infamous history, kolbeckite occurs as mmsized transparent to translucent rhombohedral greenish-yellow crystal aggregates sparsely scattered on matrix, most with micro quartz crystals and brookite as well. These well crystallized small specimens average about 1cm make excellent micromounts, already boxed and nicely mounted at @ 40.00 each. Only a few available. Old material; list alternates!

KOSTYLEVITE- Koashva Mine, Khibiny, Kola Pen., Russia
Unavailable for nearly a dozen years, this material is from a relatively new find near the type locality that is far superior to any previously known specimens. Here, the specimens are studded with colorless to pale coffeecolored prismatic kostylevite crystals reaching early 2mm, some combined into sprays and clusters, others showing fine X or V-shaped twins in a spectacular arrangement unseen before. Further, the mineral is strongly fluorescent (yellow-green, SW UV, and easy to spot as a result!) and some of the best specimens are are associated with 1mm brown rhombohedral crystals of sazykinaite-(Y) as well! (This is the type locality for that species!). Wonderful specimens of a great rarity, matrix sizes from about 1.5cm to 4cm @ 60.00, 85.00, 100.00, 125.00 and 150.00 each, depending on quality and size.

LEUCOPHOENICITE- Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Pink masses of this unusual species in mm-sized veinlets and small pods lightly scattered in shards of black franklinite ore matrix, occasioanlly with minor massive fluorecent green willemite, zincite or rarely minor clinohedrite and calcite as well. Old material obtained over 40 years ago, some via noted geologist and mineralogist E.W. Heinrich, specimens range from about 2cm to 6cm across @ 15.00, 30.00, and 55.00 each, depending on overall size/coverage.

LUESHITE- Lueshe, Goma, Zaire
Type locality for this sodium niobate, lueshite occurs as sharp gray to black sub-metallic opaque cubes as floaters, and most show some abrasion due to stream tumbling. Nice looking thumbnails, sizes from 0.4 cm to 0.7cm on edge @ 15.00, 20.00 and 25.00 each.

MAGHEMITE w/ MAGNETITE- Sawmill Quarry, Haddam, Connecticut
Dull brown masses of maghemite sparsely scattered over pegmatite matrix, associated with black magnetite and occasionally schorl and other species. Collected over 45 years ago, matrix sizes from 2cm to 5cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each. Interesting for the locality, but rather ugly, obscure stuff!

MIEITE-(Y) (IMA #2014-020)- El'ozero, Western Keivy, Kola, Russia
From the second known locality for the species, mieite-(Y) occurs here as minute yellowish grains, obtained by crushing and gravitational separation of a quartz-feldspar mass from this new find. Formula: Y4Ti(SiO4)2O[F,(OH)]6 - orthorhombic, IMA # 2014-020. A rare mineral from metasomatic rocks related to
alkaline granites, only a few tiny (<1mm) grains available, individually mounted on small adhesive disks @ 85.00 each. List alternates!

MILLERITE- Ferndale Pits, Tylorstown, Wales, United Kingdom
An old specimen comprised of a brown sedimentary rock matrix showing several areas with elongated needles of metallic millerite crystals. The longest is approximately 7mm, with a cross-hatching group perched over a quartz vug evident as well. A classic locality mined as far back as the 1860s and the site of several major mining disasters. This neat old locality (aka Blaenllechau Colliery in Rhondda-Cynon-Taff) specimen is ex-G. Fred Lincks collection and mounted ona small styrofoam block (as was his custom), overlal size about 3.5 x 3cm @ 75.00.

MIMETITE- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Mimetite at this locality ranges from tiny, barrel shaped, yellowish crystals and micro botryoidal aggregates wellscattered on matrix to somewhat slender and elongated, paler colored, micro radiating crystal groups on gossan matrix. Good micro material with rich coverage and a variety of potential associations (see our 2010 article in Rocks and Minerals, Vol. 85, pgs 512-524), specimens from about 2cm to 5cm across @ 7.50, 15.00 and 25.00.

NATROLITE- Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Likely the finest natrolite occurrence in Canada, we recently acquired a small but high quality selection of natrolite crystal groups from the Poudrette Quarry in Mont St. Hilaire. The crystals are in fine, jackstarw groups of white, radiating rods, nicely divergent and highly attractive. We have about a dozen very fine samples, groups sizes ranging from about 3cm to 9cm across, priced according to size and quality @ 35.00, 75.00, large ones @ 250.00, and 350.00 each. Very nice!

NICKELINE etc.- Richelsdorf, Hessen, Germany
From an old lot of material labelled as "breithauptite & niccoline", we have a few small chunks of ore showing brightly metallic, rose to copper colored nickeline richly scattered in calcite matrix. Other potential minerals include nickelskutterudite and others, but individual analyses would be needed to accurately identify the other metallic inclusions. Specimens average about 3cm @ just 12.50.

OSUMILITE with HORTONOLITE- MacKenzie Pass, Lane Co., Oregon
Sharp micro crystals of hexagonal bluish-black osumilite scattered in vuggy andesite matrix, many with thin redbrown plates of hortonolite (magnesian manganoan fayalite) as well. Excellent micro material with numerous, potential mounts in each trimable specimen, matrix sizes from 2cm to 5cm across @ 7.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

PARAREALGAR- Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Brilliant orange powdery coatings of pararealgar heavily coating matrix and associated with massive realgar. These are especially rich and colorful examples for this uncommonly offered mineral. Reasonably priced depending on size, from 2cm to 8cm at 10.00, 15.00, 25.00, 40.00, and 60.00 each.

PINTADOITE- Jo Dandy Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
This uncommon vanadium mineral occurs as dull greenish masses and efflorescent aggregates richly scattered on sandstone matrix, some of the better samples with yellowish hummerite. Collected some time ago at the Hummer Portal of the mine, much study is still needed to sort out many of the questionable minerals found in the region! Weird stuff and quite distinctive, specimens from about 2cm to 6cm @ 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each; a couple large, richer samples to 10cm @ 95.00 each.

QUARTZ variety "THUNDEREGG"- Priday Ranch, Madras, Jefferson Co., Oregon
Old time material recently uncovered in our warehouse! Many years ago, we purchased substantial quantities of Priday Ranch thunderggs, shipped to us in burlap sacks via truck freight. The "teasers" for those shipments were small cut and polished nodule halves, embedded in milk carton bottoms filled with a red clay, allowed to solidify, and than cut in a slab saw and polished, the red clay bases still attached. It is these thundereggs we offer, standing upright to show their polished face, all with a dark brownish exterior and the centers showing banded, star-shaped or other odd agate fillings from bluish white to tan in color, overall sizes averaging about 6cm across. While they last: only 15.00 each, or three different for 40.00, all with nicely polished faces!

RAMSDELLITE- Mistake Mine, Yavapai County, Arizona
Rich black, splendent crystalline masses and tabular crystals of this interesting mineral completely comprising matrix, here as rather attractive specimens for a typically ugly mineral! Very old stock, collected more than 20 years ago, specimens from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each.

RHODOCHROSITE- Pachapaqui, Ancash, Peru
Fairly attractive, small pale pink rhombic crystals of opaque rhodochrosite richly scattered on matrix, some associated with minor quartz and/or various sulfides. Colorful, these pleasing specimens range from about 4cm to nearly 8cm across @ 25.00, 45.00, 60.00 and 75.00 each.

ROBINSONITE- Male Zelezne, Zilina, Slovakia
Metallic grey robinsonite is abundantly present in these rich, massive samples, comprised of metallic grey, somewhat fibrous robinsonite in matrix. A well-documented locality for this Pb-Sb-sulfide with a wide range of sizes and prices available, from 1.5cm to 5cm @ 20.00, 40.00, 65.00, and 90.00 each

SCHAFERITE- Liebenbergite dump, Laurion, Attica, Greece
Dark brown to nearly black distorted micro crystals and aggregates of this unusual mineral, here forming odd tetragon-trioctaheda forms and massive intergrowths scattered on matrix. A weird garnet-structure mineral from one of only a handful of known localities for the species. Specimens range from about 2cm to 4cm @ 75.00, 95.00 and 150.00 each.

SIDERITE- Junction Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona
An old A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum specimen, comprised of a large (19x12 cm!!) plate of dark brown micro siderite wedges forming matrix, with the bottom fully coated with minute siderite crystal druses, and the top, rather knobby, undulating surface showing small areas of brilliant, deep red-brown, micro siderite crystals poking out as well, showing significantly higher luster and red hue in isolated areas. An old and interesting sample, donated by C.V. Wills to the Museum and accompanied by their label @ 175.00,

SULFUR on GYPSUM- Djebel Chemsi, East of Gafsa, Tunisia
A great locality specimen comprised of massive patches of pale yellowish native sulfur scattered in and on white gypsum matrix, perhaps with some pale tan anhydrite intergrowths as well. From an old collection, a single specimen, quite flat, about 12x8cm @ 55.00. Only one unique sample from this otherwise barren region!

TENNANTITE- Trixie Mine, Tintic District, Utah
Micro crystals of greyish metallic tennantite scattered in quartz crystal vugs, most with minor chalcopyrite, pyrite and rarely enargite. Analytical work (copy supplied) suggests much of this material has up to 4 wt% silver as a constituent of the tennantite. Good for the locality and interesting micro material from our 2004 study of tennantite-tetrahedrite in Mineral News in 2004. Specimen sizes range from about 2cm to nearly 4cm @ 10.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

TOPAZ with "MARGARODITE"- Trumbull, Fairfield Co., Connecticut
Recently obtained from an old University collection, this hefty hand specimen is comprised of a granitic-like matrix with a broad seam of muscovite plates running across one face, adjacent to a 6cm mass of greyish quartz, the two minerals surrounding a 3cm pod of finely radiating, densely packed topaz which is also scattered in the micaceous matrix, called "margarodite" in the old literature. An interesting, old sample despite its general lack of well-defined crystals, overall size about 9x6x6 cm @ just 45.00. One only.

WULFENITE etc.- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Excellent, thin tabular micro wulfenite crystals lightly scattered on gossan matrix, the crystals ranging for pale yellow to white in color, often associated with other micro species such as quartz, mimetite, adamite etc. The white crystals are a highly unusual color for wulfenite! Specimens range in overall size from about 2cm to nearly 6cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each. Nice under the scope!

ZINCITE- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
A strange occurrence of zincite, here from the famous Kamchatka volcano that has already yielded many new species. The material was collected from the second scoria cone of the northern breakthrough fissure eruption during a research expedition in 2014, and the zincite is in excellent micro crystals, generally prismatic and radiating, typically greyish white to pale yellowish-green, often in rosettes or balls as well as small isolated tufts. Common in New Jersey, rare here, we have only a few micro-potential specimens on hand, ranging from about 2cm @ 45.00 up to nearly 3.5cm @ 95.00 each. Weird stuff!

COLLECTION
MYSTERY FLAT- Various Localities Worldwide
Each catalog, we'll offer a "mystery flat" of twenty (20) different specimens from worldwide localities, all
individually labeled and ranging in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across for the princely sum of just $125 plus
shipping. These are from old collections, excess stock, single specimens and material available only in small
quantities too labor intensive to describe and catalog. Some will be colorful, some will be ugly, some will have
micro potential, some from obscure localities, but the lot will be worth a minimum of $250 or more, yours sightunseen for our liquidation price of just $125 plus shipping! Multiple orders up to three sets (60 specimens)
received at the same time will not have duplicates! A bargain for anyone wishing to expand their collection
horizons, these now include specimens from a recent University purchase! Try one!
GEMS
"ALBITE-MOONSTONE"- Jiamukai, Fuhai Co., Altay Pref., PR China
Interesting "moonstone" specimens showing modest blue schiller often ascribed to "adularia" in some K-feldspars.
However, our analytical work suggests these are plagioclase (Na-dominant in the albite-anothite series near
oligoclase), more properly (at least gemologically) classifying them as peristerite rather than moonstone.
Nonetheless, these have been called "albite moonstone" in the Chinese scientific literature, and we have
occasionally seen apatite, tourmaline or other unidentified phases within these tumbled specimens. Only a few
available, all as grayish white, choice tumble-polished nodules with good, blue schiller effect, averaging 2.5cm @
just 7.50 each.
RUBELLITE TOURMALINE- Brazil
Attractive, pinkish-red tourmaline (elbaite variety rubellite) in faceted 8x6mm calibrated ovals. These average
about 1.3 carats each and are offered at a bargain price of just 20.00 per stone, or three nicely boxed and
matched for just 50.00 per lot! Limited stock, so order early.

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21505 – Volume XLII, No. 5

BERYL variety GOSHENITE- Sao Geraldo do Baixio, M.G., Brazil
Excellent, water clear beryl specimens, here as convoluted and highly lustrous. matrix-free specimens, these as
hydrotermally etched floaters. Unusually complex, icy and attractive mounted thumbnail samples about 2.5cm tall at just 25.00 each.

BOURNONITE- Viboras Mine, Machacamarca, Potosi, Bolivia
This silver mine has produced a range of tabular bournonite specimens, ranging from small, greyish masses up to large tabular crystals of 2cm or more. All of the smaller specimens show thousands of tiny quartz crystals comprising a spongey matrix, many with micro pyrite and occasionally rhombic crystals of siderite, as yet unreported for the locality but plainly evident in these samples. White kaoliite, alos unreported from the locality, is also present on some. We offer two distict grades, with lesser samples in the 2.5cm to 5cm range @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 35.00 each, with the larger, tabular crystallized specimens in the 3cm to 5cm range @ 40.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each.

CALCITE- Tintic District, Juab Co., Utah
An old and unique specimen comprised of bladed, herringbone-like crystalline aggregates of greyish calcite in an
excellent, divergent group, with many of the "limbs" showing tiny nailhead crystals overgrowing the somewhat flattened sprays. The specimen is quite attractive and is ex-Michigan College of Mines (prior to 1927) with old cardboard label (#DM 6903) via A.E. Seaman Museum. A unique specimen, and a remarkable piece for Tintic, currently pictured on www.Mindat.org. Overall size about 10x5cm @ 250.00. Impossible to obtain today!

CELADONITE with AMETHYST- Ametista do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Amethystinew quartz from this locality is well known throughout the world, but few recogize that the underlying, very thin green crust that outlines the geodes from this locality are comprised of films of celadonite! Excellent locality material, with modest amethyst crystals generally separated by an agate band from the celadonite, specimen sizes from modest 5cm to 15cm across @ just 7.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

CHAPMANITE- McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada
This uncommon mineral occurs here as murky, light green crusts and veinlets well-scattered over buff-colored matrix. One of the few and perhaps the best U.S. locality for the species, specimen sizes range from about 3cm to 7cm across @ 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

CHLORBARTONITE- Koashva Mine, Khibiny, Kola, Russia
A remarkable discovery of crystallized (!!) chlorbartonite, the first-time discovery of a crystallized mineral in the bartonite series, originally uncovered in 2008! Carefully checked by XRD (for symmetry) and microprobe (for Cl/S ratio), these are dark bronze-colored aggregates and occur as relatively large grains and rectangular tablets, occasionally twinned or in groups in a pegmatitic matrix, some with modest micro potential as well. Most are associated with white natrolite, acicular astrophyllite and dark sphalerite as well. Type locality material, superior stuff, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 4cm @ 85.00, 125.00 and 155.00 each, depending on quality, not necessarily size.

CHURCHITE-(Y) "WEINSCHENKITE"- Kelly Bank, Vesuvius, Virginia
This uncommon mineral occurs here as white balls and masses scattered on dark, limonitic rock matrix. This material was collected over fifty years ago and was just recently "rediscovered" here in an old flat. Specimen sizes range from 2.5cm to nearly 5cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, some with micro potential as well.

CORNWALLITE on CHRYSOCOLLA- Jackrabbit Mine, Lyon Co., Nevada
Minute, emerald green balls of cornwallite sparsely scattered on brilliant blue, botryoidal chrysocolla matrix, occasionally with other micro secondary minerals. An interesting locality, recently featured in Mineral News (Vol. 31 No. 5, 2015). Only a few TNs available @ 12.50 each.

COVELLITE- Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona
From a small box of fairly rich, old covellite specimens from this historic deposit, here as small, electric blue metallic masses scattered in rock matrix. Certainly not as pure as old Montana material, but representative for the locality. Specimens average about 3cm across @ just 20.00 each.

DALYITE- Gjerdingselva, Nordmarka, Oppland, Norway
This moderately rare K-Zr-silicate occurs as minute colorless grains in granitic matrix, most easily seen under SW UV as it has a brilliant, yellow fluorescent response. Typical associations include janhaugite, aegirine and others, all in micro sizes. Named for Harvard professor R.A. Daly (1871-1957), only a few TN-sized specimens on hand @ 45.00 each, accompanied by a copy of a Norwegian museum label. List alternates!

DESTINEZITE- Argenteau, Vise, Leige Province, Belgium
Large, cauliflower like masses of creamy, yellow-white and somewhat powdery destinezite richly comprising matrix. Relatively pure material from the classic, type locality, these old specimens range in size from about 3.5cm to 8cm across @ just 20.00, 35.00, 55.00 and 80.00 each.

DIAMOND- Tshikapa, Kasai Province (Zaire) Dem Rep Congo
We acquired this interesting diamond crystal back when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was still called Zaire! The stone is a complex octahedron that shows multiple penetration twins poking out from several octahedral faces, all with excellent trigonal growth patterns evident. The stone is translucent to transparent and shows a pale tan to slightly yellowish color, its overall weight a generous 3.91 carats, measuring 10x7x7mm and offered at just 475.00, below $125 a carat! Excellent value for an interesting and sizeable diamond; one only - list alternates!

DIGENITE- Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co. Montana
Very rich, metallic electric blue-grey massive digenite comprising matrix and showing typical conchoidal fracture, most specimens with other admixed sulfides such as djurleite etc.. Attractive, old-time material rarely available today, originally supplied by Laszlo Dudas, mineralogist for Anaconda at Butte. Matrix sizes from 2.5cm to large 9cm samples @ 7.50, 15.00, 25.00, 45.00, 75.00 and 125.00 each. Nice!

GOETHITE with HEMATITE- Richard's Glory Hole, Socorro Co., New Mexico
From a small claim in the Luis Lopez Mining District, these are weird stalactitic goethite specimens typically brown in color, some with black botryoidal hematite formed around the elongated stalactites that range from 1cm to 2cm tall, showing neat spires and knobs on matrix. Specimens average about 5cm long @ just 15.00 each. Massive specimens without stalactites are just 8.50, all showing radiating botryoids.

HASTINGSITE- Cape Calamita Mine, Isle d'Elba, Italy
Nearly pure, greyish-green fibrous masses of hastingsite richly scattered in and comprising matrix. Excellent,
representative material from an old and prolific locality extensively exploited in the late 1800s. Classic stuff, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 5cm @ just 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each.

HUNTITE- Crestmore, Riverside Co., California
White masses of fine-grained huntite richly distributed in matrix, potentially associated with other, equally uninspiring white minerals so prolific at Crestmore. Older material acquired years ago, specimens from about 2cm to 5cm across @ 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each. Rich material from Nevada also on hand - inquire!

HYDROZINCITE- Yellow Pine Mine, Goodsprings, Nevada
Pure white, tiny fibrous needle-liek crystals of hydrozincite largely comprising matrix. In addition to good micro potential, these specimens are brilliantly (!!) fluorescent (bright blue-white) under SW UV! From an old hoard, sizes from 1.5cm to 5cm @ 7.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each. Nice!

HYDROXYL-HERDERITE- Emmons Quarry, Greenwood, Oxford Co, Maine
Small, translucent to transparent single crystals and somewhat botryoidal masses of hydroxyl-herderite on albite, most singles without matrix from material collected years ago. Crystal sizes range from about 3mm to 9mm @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each. Old stuff!

IODARGYRITE- South Mine, Broken Hill, N.S.W., Australia
Classic locality material! This unusual silver iodide occurs as yellow botryoidal blebs and masses scattered on gossan matrix, coverage ranging from poor to prolific and ultimately determining price. Matrix sizes range from about 2cm to nearly 5cm across @ 20.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each. Old stuff!

JOHANNSENITE- Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona
This Ca-rich clinopyroxene occurs as small, elongated fibrous aggregates and radiating groups richly scattered along exposed seams in matrix. The needle-like fibers are typically dark green to dark brown in color, generally several millimeters tall, and all specimens will yield interesting micro's as well. Collected over 30 years ago, overall matrix sizes range from about 3cm to nearly 8cm across @ only 10.00, 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each.

KIMBERLITE- Lake Ellen, Iron Co., Michigan
Interesting petrology samples of kimberlite, the most productive of diamond-bearing host rocks, these from the first and best-known diatreme breccia kimberlite depositis in the state. Typical mineral assemblages can include garnets, olivines, clino- and ortho- pyroxenes enstatites, corundums, ilmenite etc. Micro diamonds have been found in the deposit (none by us), but it is not an economically viable prospect. Specimens range from about 4x3cm to 7x5cm chunks @ 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each,

LEIFITE- Poudrette Quarry, Mont St. Hilaire, Canada
Not your ordinary leifite specimens comprised of thin, isolated needles, but rather two extraordinary examples of this fairly rare mineral in lustrous, hemispherical groups that appear as smooth balls on the top surface, but are actually the terminations of densely-packed radiaiting crystals beneath! A great, partial ball as a hemispherical thumbnail about 3cm tall @ 395.00; one larger 4.5x3.5 complex and astounding monster with micro, pink serandite and other potential associations @ 1500.00. List alternates!

LINARITE- Grand Reef Mine, Klondyke, Graham Co., Arizona
From material obtained in the 1970s, we have uncovered a small lot of 3x3cm clear plastic boxes with thumbnails of brilliant, dark blue lustrous linarite specimens, most as excellent micro crystals on matrix, quite beautiful under the 'scope! Great stuff from old stock, specimens are priced at just 5.00, 7.50 and 10.00 each. A steal!

MAGNETITE- Iron Mountain, Iron Co., Utah
Rich, black, octahedral crystals and sections of magnetite completely covering rock matrix, these collected back in the 1960s by Ted Morley from this old and prolific locality known for the species. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 6cm across, offered at just 8.00, 15.00, and 25.00 each. Wonderful old stuff!

MANGANPYROSMALITE- Kyurazawa Mine, Ashio, Tochigi Pref Japan
This moderately rare species occurs as pale brownish masses well scattered in matrix, some with minor rhodonite or possibly other phases. From an excellent locality rarely available today, we have a few 2cm to 3cm samples @ only 35.00 and 45.00 each, one exceptional 4.5cm specimen @ 85.00.

MITRIDATITE- Bull Mosse Mine, Custer Co., South Dakota
Excellent micro groups of mitridatite appearing as greenish brown delicate balls and fuzzy aggregates as crusts and knobs lining isolated vugs of highly altered, dark greenish black phosphate nodules, typically with small scattered mass of bright pyrite and/or arsenopyrite throughout, and often with other prolific phosphate species. Excellent for the species, matrix sizes from about 2cm to nearly 5cm across @ just 10.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each, most with modest micro potential as well!

NEPHELINE- Mt. Somma, Naples, Campania, Italy
Old specimens, ex-Michigan Mining College and collected sometime prior to 1927, here as crudely crystallized
nepheline richly lining seams and vugs, most with sanidine and possibly other species. Specimen sizes range from
reference-only 2.5cm samples @ 15.00, to larger hand specimens from 5cm to 8cm across @ 45.00 and 60.00 each, many with old labels. Neat!

NICKEL (Refinery Product)- General Electric Plant in Pennsylvania
These are interesting colloidal, branching groups of pure nickel from the walls of an industrial plating tank. The original ore was of Canadian origin that was subsequently processed into button forms for electrolitic uses. Attractive, bright metallic groups from 1cm to 2.5cm @ 8.50, 15.00 and 20.00 each.

NONTRONITE- Horni Slavkov, Czech Republic
Pale green, impure masses of nontronite lightly scattered in/on matrix. An interesting species from an unusual locality, sizes are small TNs from 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 8.50, 10.00 and 15.00 each, a few larger @ 25.00 each.

OFFRETITE- Mt. Semiol, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France
Old specimens from this well-known locality, obtained from Dr. Sainfeld at the French School of Mines in Paris many years ago. Offretite occurs as clear micro crystals scattered in seams and vugs in olivine basalt matrix, with overall sizes from about 2.5cm to 6cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

OPAL- Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico
Old time stuff comprised of typical pinkish rhyolite matrix with small pods of clear to pale orange firey jelly opal.
Reasonably attractive and inexpensive TNs from a 1970s vintage lot, sizes ranging from about 2cm to 2.5 cm priced according to fire @ just 5.00 and 8.00 each. Cheap!

SCHORL with QUARTZ- nr. Canon City, Fremont Co., Colorado
A rather large specimen comprised of translucent white, massive quartz, filled with elongated black crystals and sections of schorl tourmaline to 9cm long (!!) and up to 0.6cm wide richly scattered on teh surface and interior of the specimen. Ex-A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum specimen and accompanied by their label, this monster sample is likely from one of the many pegmatites in the Texas Creek Area west of the town. Overall size about 15x8x7 cm @ just 150.00. Heavy!

SEGNITITE- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
This uncommon mineral occurs here as yellowish green botryoids and masses well-scattered on limonitic matrix,
commonly associated with micro-crystalline beudantite and occasionally other species. Fairly rich for the mineral and some with modest micro potential as well, specimens from about 2.5cm to 9cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each. A few very rich, monster-size samples from 14cm to 18x15cm @ 150.00 and 225.00 each.

SIDERITE (ex-Prof. Destinez)- Vise, Liege Province, Belgium
A historically significant specimen comprised of a 2.5cm vug filled with micro brown siderite crystals in dense, 5x5cm limestone matrix. Attached to the bottom of the sample is the original signed label of Pierre Destinez (1847-1911) for whom the mineral destinezite was named in 1880. Once discredited, his legacy mineral was reinstated in 2002. Also included with the specimen is Destinez' handwritten, caligraphic signed label, as well as labels from Cilen, Albanese and Frank Z. Edwards. Importantly, siderite is currently not a listed species from Vise, yet this mineralogist's early specimen from the University of Liege clearly labels the species & locality! A classic with superb provenance, one only @ 125.00.

SPINEL- Amity, Orange Co., New York
An old specimen, ex-Michigan College of Mines, comprised of both black, octahedral spinel crystals to 7mm and larger masses of the mineral well-scattered in calcite matrix. The crystals are small but numerous, and the piece was likely collected sometime between 1897 and 1927, based on the label vintage. Surprisingly heavy, overall size about 8x7cm @ 55.00. One only, with label!

TEALLITE with WURTZITE- Carguaicolla Mine, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
Broad, silvery metallic foliated masses of teallite scattered in matrix, most specimens associated with red-brown,
granular wurtzite, potentially with other species. From one of the few sulfide deposits mined for tin, these were collected over 15 years ago and only recently found here. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 5.5cm, dense and heavy, @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

THOMETZEKITE w/ ARSENIOSIDERITE- Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah
Minute, pale greenish yellow aggregates of thometzekite sparsely scattered on matrix, most associated with dark redbrown arseniosiderite often more richly scattered. An interesting arsenate assemblage, some with modest micro potential, specimen sizes from about 2cm to 3cm @ 25.00 and 35.00 each.

TILASITE- H.J. Winch Mine, Rambhapur, Jhabur, India
A very old specimen, originally collected from this prolific Central India region by E.J. Beer in 1924, comprised of a
rather fine-grained pegmatitic matrix largely of feldspar and quartz, with obvious blue-black amphiboles (species status a mess to determine!) and very pale and quite small blebs and tiny masses of yellowish to yellowish green tilasite very sparsely scattered about the piece. If we had more time and patience, perhaps some very exotic amphibole discoveries are contained in this one, overall size about 7x6cm @ 85.00; via-E.S. Treseder Collection, circa 1970. Will need your microscope on this one!

TRIPLITE- Hagendorf, Bavaria, Germany
A small lot of old specimens ex-Michigan College of Mines, comprised of rich, brown masses of triplite largely
comprising matrix, occasionally with minor muscovite or other phases. Classic locality material, specimens from about 3cm to hefty 6cm across @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each. Excellent for the locality!

TVALCHRELIDZEITE- Gomi Mercury Dep., Gornaya Racha, Rep of Georgia
Another TYPE LOCALITY mineral, here from a rarely offered country in the former USSR. The mineral occurs here as greyish black metallic aggregates and twisted crystalline forms from several millimeters long in masses, often with somewhat redish reflections perched on matrix. A rare Hg-As-Sb sulfide, matrix specimens from 2cm to nearly 3cm across @ 75.00, 100.00 and 145.00 each.

VASHEGYITE- Van Nav San Claim, Eureka Co., Nevada
This uncommon phosphate occurs here as dull white masses and filmy aggregates lightly scattered on pale rock matrix, most with a light and occasional dusting of pale yellowish schoderite/metaschoderite. Decidedly ugly specimens, but far less costly than our richer Belgian material, sizes from about 3cm to nearly 5cm across @ just 20.00 and 35.00 each.

VIVIANITE- Anloua, N'Gaoundere, Cameroon
A wedge-shaped dark-green single crystal of vivianite, having lustrous but curved crystal faces and resembling a fern leaf. From the now classic African locality, ex-French School of Mines specimen from Drs. Sainfeld and Mantienne in the late 1970s, about 5cm tall @ 85.00.

WALSTROMITE- Big Creek, Fresno Co., California
Pearly white to colorless disseminated aggregates and exposed seams of this unusual silicate scattered in matrix.
Walstromite is nicely fluorescent (pinkish-orange SW) and therefore readily discernable in these rich specimens. Sizes from 2 to 6cm @ 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

WHELANITE- Christmas Mine, Gila Co., Arizona
Another in series of secondary copper minerals noted from the Christmas Mine, whelanite occurs as pale blue fibrous coatings on matrix, occasionally associated with dark blue stringhamite and probably other Cu minerals as well. IMAapproved but not published for many years despite its mention by name in several earlier articles, coverage is modest to good in these specimens. Sizes from 3.5cm to 7cm @ 20.00, 35.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each.

ZAPATALITE- Cerro Morita, Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
This rare copper phosphate occurs as minute pale blue masses and botryoids in fractures and exposed seams on
matrix, usually with other secondary copper phases. Type locality material originally supplied by the author some years ago, some with modest micro potential, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 5cm @ 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each

COLLECTIONS
MYSTERY FLATS- Various Localities Worldwide
Another new offering of our well-regarded "mystery flats" of twenty (20) different specimens from worldwide localities, all individually labeled and ranging in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across for the princely sum of just $125 plus shipping. These are from old collections, excess stock, single specimens and material available only in small quantities too labor intensive to describe and catalog. Some will be colorful, some will be ugly, some will have micro potential, some from obscure localities, but the lot will be worth a minimum of $250 or more, yours sight-unseen for our liquidation price of just $125 plus shipping! Multiple orders up to three sets (60 specimens) received at the same time will not have duplicates! A bargain for anyone wishing to expand their collection horizons, these now include specimens from a recent University purchase! Try one!

NATIVE BISMUTH- Various localities Worldwide
Like the skutterudite collection we recently offered, we have a rich stock of old native bismuth specimens obtained from a wide range of museums, universities and private collections. Specimens of this native metal are typically rich, grey metallic in appearance, and a diverse suite of localities from Europe and elsewhere are included. Specimen sizes range from about 3cm to 6cm across, all individually labeled, and offered at 8 different specimens for just 195.00. Improve the depth of your collection with this excellent, diverse locality suite for a single native element!

GEM
BERYL variety EMERALD- 3.15 cts Colombia
When we buy collections, we buy everything, even those items for which we have no immediate use. Gemstones fall into this category, and this is a great opportunity for someone out there. This is a remarkable faceted stone of excellent Colombian emerald, here as a nicely transparent, lightly included gemmy oval showing fine, medium (70) green color. The stone weighs 3.15 carats and measures (LxWxD) 10.95 x 8.57 x 5.56 mm, and is quite attractive, offered at less than $225 a carat at just 695.00, discounted by more than 60% off from its appraised value! The stone is accompanied by a 2008 written appraisal from a New York gem lab, indicating a replacement value of $1800.00! A great bargain, and one only, of course! First come, first served!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21504 – Volume XLII, No. 4

Our latest list has a few new species, some one-of-a-kind classics, as well as a good selection of representative
minerals needed to round out a solid, systematic collection. Especially good finds of Mont Saint-Hilaire
rhodochrosite, excellent San Rafael Mine material from our Rocks & Minerals article, rich brochantite from the Jack
Rabbit Mine, and a fair number of rare fluorescent minerals are among the highlights that should not be missed.

ADAMITE- San Rafael Mine, Lodi District, Nevada
Weirdly colored, somewhat greyish balls of adamite scattered in brown gossan matrix, some showing oddly fluid
forms and cauliflower-like globules tucked in exposed seams. Unlike the cuprian adamites from the locality (see
further), these are brightly fluorescent under both LW and SW UV, showing an intense green response. These also
have good micro potential, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 7cm across @ just 5.00, 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

ALLOCLASITE- Bou Azzer, Tazenakht, Morocco
Tiny metallic crystals in short prismatic habits of this uncommon mineral scattered in matrix, associated with
colorful, bright magenta spherocobaltite richly scattered as well. While these are likely from the Agoudal Quarry, the accompanying label simply indicated "Bou Azzer". An uncommon mineral with an excellent association and micro potential, specimens average 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across @ 40.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each.

ALLOPHANE- Santa Creu d'Olorde, Barcelona, Spain
Massive pale greenish to dark brown vitreous to greasy aggregates of allophane richly scattered in and comprising
matrix. Fine for the species and locality, old material in sizes from 2cm to 6cm @ 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

ANDORITE w/ JAMESONITE etc.- Veta Potosi, Cerro Rico, Potosi, Bolivia
Minute metallic crystals (!!) of andorite perched in vugs in heavy sulfide ore matrix, associated with rod-like crystals of jamesonite as well as minor aresenopyrite, stannite, and possibly other species. Rare at the locality and
reasonably well crystallized, we have only two hand specimens available, sizes averaging about 7x6 cm @ 95.00
each. List alternates!

ARAVAIPAITE with LAURELITE- Grand Reef Mine, Graham Co., Arizona
Collected from the Aravaipa Mining District, aravapaite is offered as sub-mm-sized, glassy and sharply formed platy microcrystals in a capsule, sparsely scattered among prolific and well crystallized prismatic crystal rods of laurelite. Only a few capsules on hand @ 65.00 each. Rare; type locality for both species!

BOBCOOKITE (IMA #2014-030)- Blue Lizard Mine, San Juan Co., Utah
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, pale glassy green crystalline masses nicely scattered over matrix, typically
associated with boyleite/rozenite and occasionally with pickeringite and/or halotrichite as well. Formula:
NaAl(UO2)2(SO4)4*18H2O, triclinic, IMA # 2014-030. Author's material; the mineral is nicely fluorescent (green SWUV) and specimens range from about 1.5cm to nearly 4cm across @ 75.00, 125.00 and 175.00 each.

BRAZILIANITE- Telirio Mine, Linopolis, M.G., Brazil
Excellent, single crystals of pale yellow-green brazilianite with little or no matrix, all with sharp prism faces and and
all nicely singly terminated as well. Minor white albite may be present on some, but these are essentially clean
singles that are quite attractive, offered as mounted thumbnails @ 40.00 each. Also: one large, finger-sized
elongated crystal group shrouded in white albite, ex-University of Arizona and accompanied by their display label,
the specimen with an unobtrusive repair and standing nearly 7cm tall (!!) @ 275.00. List alternates!

BROCHANTITE on CHRYSOCOLLA- Jackrabbit Mine, Lyon Co., Nevada
Excellent, deep green acicular micro crystals and groups of attractive brochantite nicely scattered over sky-blue
chrysocolla botryoids and masses on rock matrix, some chrysocolla possibly pseudomorphing earlier minerals.
From a relatively obscure mine, these are excceptionally beautiful under the scope, and are colorful as well without
magnification. Specimens range from about 2cm to 6cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each. Pretty! Dealer special: lot of 10 assorted @ 75.00 per lot!

CATTIERITE- Shinkolobwe, Shaba, (Zaire) Dem Rep Congo
This rare member of the pyrite group occurs as finely disseminated metallic masses richly scattered in matrix, often with admixed siegenite, pyrite and possibly other sulfides. Type locality material, found just below th e 57 level, XRD and microprobe-confirmed by Dr. Peter Bayliss in 1990. Only a few samples on hand as small fragments in a capsule @ 25.00, 1.5cm to 2.5cm matrix specimens @ 50.00 and 85.00 each; one 5cm sample @ 225.00. Old material; list alternates!

CORONADITE- Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Rather ugly stuff, composed of brownish black masses of coronadite richly scattered and typically admixed with
other, similarly ugly, oxide phases. Collected by Forrest Cureton many years ago during one of his Australian
journeys, we have a small selection of fairly rich samples from 2.5cm to nearly 10cm across @ just 12.50, 25.00,
40.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each.

CUPROADAMITE- San Rafael Mine, Lodi District, Nevada
Some superb, pale green micro cuprian adamite specimens showing excellent radiating stacked prismatic crystals
and superb, deep green isolated balls in seams and vugs and on matrix, appearing almost botryoidal in hand
specimen, but revealing truly delicious green micro groups and "flowers" when viewed under the 'scope! Nonfluorescent material from our featured article in Rocks and Minerals, these are attractive specimens with
moderately good coverage, some with micro mimetite or other species as well, from about 2cm to 5cm across @
just 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each, or as larger samples to nearly 8cm across @ 50.00 each - Very nice!!
Micromounter and dealer's bonus: 10 excellent TN-sized specimens @ just 40.00 per lot of ten!

DANBURITE- Aurora Mine, Charcas, Mexico
Sharply terminated transparent PINK danburite crystals from this prolific locality! These have the typical chiselshaped crystal habit of danburite, and the elongated crystals have no matrix. The crystals become more translucent and less sharply defined near their attachement points at the base, and most have the typical dings seen on such large crystals. Quite nice with impressive size and color, crystals ranging from 6cm to 8cm tall @ just 35.00 and 45.00 each.

DIAMOND- Birim River, Western Province, Ghana
A pale pinkish-tan diamond octahedron without matrix, quite gemmy and transparent, showing good octahedral
faces with slight rounding as typical with alluvial diamonds from this locality. The crystal measures 5x4x3mm and
weights 0.55 carats, only one available @ 250.00. An excellent locality diamond for your collection!

DIOPTASE with MALACHITE- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Recently uncovered in our warehouse, vintage unknown, is a rather attractive specimen comprised largely of green
malachite in a large, circular pod surrounding a protruding calcite/dolomite rock matrix, with one edge ofthe
specimen showing about a dozen, deep green dioptase crystals to 0.5cm ringing one side of the malachite pod.
The underside of the specimen shows many micro malachite sprays in nooks and crannies with potential for other
species evident. OVerall size of the speicmen is 6.5x6cm @ just 195.00. Colorful!

DOLOMITE pseudo @ CALCITE- Grevenbruck, Nordrhein-Westphalia, Germany
A moderately uncommon pseudomorph, here as rather rare dolomite scalenohedral crystals to nearly 5cm
replacing underlying calcite, with a subsequent coating of calcite over the dolomite. The piece is accompanied by
both a Freiberg Mining Academy label, and a Mark Feinglos (feinglosite) label, overall size about 7c5cm @ 125.00.

ELLENBERGERITE- Case Parigi, Martiniana Po, Cuneo, Italy
Rich, pale lavander micaceous aggregates of this relatively rare species described in 1984 richly scattered in
matrix, some with zoisite and possibly other species. Type locality material, matrix sizes from 1cm to 3cm @ 25.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

FERROINDIALITE (IMA #2013-016)- Bellerberg, Eifel, Germany
Repeat of a sellout: another NEW SPECIES from this prolific area, ferroindialite occurs as tiny grey to greyish-violet crude hexagonal crystals and sections intergrown in matrix. Formula: (Fe2+,Mg)2Al4Si5O18 - hexagonal - IMA #2013-016. The mineral is a new member of the beryl group and a chemical dimorph of sekaninaite. Type locality and author's material, small specimens about 1.5cm across @ 175.00 each.

FERVANITE etc.- Jo Dandy Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
Thick bands and circular pods of yellowish brown , somewhat granular-appearing fervanite scattered in matrix,
locally associated with goethite, montroseite, gypsum and possibly other minor species such as hewettite as well.
An interesting vanadium-rich mineral from the Hummer portal, specimens range in size from about 3cm to 7cm
across @ just 12.50, 20.00 and 40.00 each.

GALENA- Elmwwod Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee
Excellent, pure galena specimens comprised of various cubic forms showing interesting stepped-growth patterns,
octahedral modifications or other interesting habits. Most of these are small groups or partial crystals, sizes from
about 1.5cm to 2.5cm across @ just 10.00 and 20.00 each. Pure material with no matrix! NOTE: many other, larger samples on hand with calcite, fluorite etc. Please inquire!

GLAUCOPHANE with PHENGITE- Oropa, Biella Province, Piemonte, Italy
Dark bluish grey aggregates of glacophane nicely scattered in matrix, associated with very colorful, deep green
platy masses of phengite, a high-silca rich mica near muscovite-celadonite/aluminoceladonite composition.
Obtained more than 25 years ago, we have only three of these attractive samples, in generous sizes averaging
about 8x4cm @ just 45.00 each. Excellent!

GROUTITE on PETRIFIED WOOD- Chinle Formation, Navajo Co., Arizona
The first of these we have seen since the mid-1980s, offered here as tiny, slender black groutite crystals sparsely
scattered over masses of red petrified wood. The wood is from the Chinle Formation, about 213 million years old,
and it provides a sharp contrasting background for the sparse, but quite brilliant, groutite crystals. Only a few
available, all with decent micro potential, from 2cm to 4cm across at 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each; priced according to size and coverage.

HOLLANDITE- Mt. Sorharas, Ultevis, Lappland, Sweden
Excellent specimens from one of the best localities for this barium bearing mineral. Hollandite occurs here as small
crystal prisms, sprays, and elongated crystalline cleavages, all richly distributed throught quartz matrix, possibly
associated with piemontite or other phases. Samples from 2.5cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each.

JEPPEITE- Walgidee Hills, W.A., Australia
Small black aggregates of this rare species richly scattered in a 2ml vial. This is from the original work on the
locality, supplied as pure, separated material provided by a noted researcher; a rare oxide mineral from an
excellent locality @ 40.00.

JEREMEJEVITE- Ameib, Erongo Mts., nr. Usakos, Namibia
From the sensational find, we have a small lot of single crystals and prismatic aggregates off matrix, all showing
reasonably good transparency and pale bluish color. A heretofore rarity, gemmy small specimens range from about 0.3cm to 1.2cm tall @ just 30.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each. Limit one per customer. Also available: a few small, slender crystals to 1cm long from Pamir Upland, Tadjikisthan, fully analyzed and accompaniyed by X-ray spectra, @ 100.00 each.

KAOLINITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co New Jersey
A small lot of old material originally supplied by Parker Minerals, presented here as rather nondescript, white
powdery masses of kaolinite well-sacattered on altered augite. Only a few specimens on hand, sizes from 2.5cm to 4cm across @ 15.00 and 30.00 each. Charming but still ugly.

KEIVIITE-(Y) on KEIVIITE-(Yb)- Ploskaya Mt.,Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia
A pair of great rarities, here from the type locality for both! A new discovery offers excellent keiviite-(Yb) in colorless to faintly pinkish prismatic crystals from 4mm to 7mm long (!!!) in spherules and bunches, in which the crystal tips have epitaxially overgrown keiviite-(Y) to about 0.5mm thick! For typically ugly minerals usually invisible to the naked eye, these are spectacular specimens for the species, the matrix consisting of bright greenish amazonite and violet fluorite masses. Specimens about 2cm @ 95.00, 125.00 and 150.00 each. Still aesthetically challenged but the best of species, the best sample with analysis showing trace Er,Tm,Eu etc..!

KYANITE- Plumtree, Avery Co., North Carolina
An old specimen comprised of numerous kyanite laths to 1cm wide and showing a pale blue to blue-green color,
nicely scattered in several parallel layered veins in quartz matrix. From the E. W. Heinrich collection, this noted
mineralogist and geologist was recently featured in Rocks & Minerals magazine. Overall specimen size is a
generous 12x7cm @ just 40.00, with Heinrich's label.

LANGBEINITE- Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico
Crystalline masses of dull to white langbeinite in and on matrix, most assocaited with massive halite and possibly
other phases. A well known locality for this uncommon but rather obscure and ugly mineral, specimens from 1cm to 4cm @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00, and 65.00 each.

MAGNESIO-HORNBLENDE- Philips Mine, Putnam Co., New York
Rich, dark green solid masses of this amphibole mineral comprising matrix. From a surprising locality just north of
the Westchester County border, these are inexpensive examples from recently microprobed material. Specimen
sizes range from about 2cm to 5cm across @ just 7.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

NICKELPHOSPHIDE- NWA 1054 Meteorite, Morocco
This exceptionally rare mineral occurs as a small rim at the edge of a kamacite-rich meteorite that also shows
adjacent troilte and other phases. The meteorite itself was fairly small (86g) and found in 2001 and was intensively
studied, and our sample was obtained from the author of this rare meteoric mineral. The sample is a small grain
mounted in a 5mm probe mount, accompanied by two fully labeled color images pinpointing the species and
associations, along with full analytical chemistry of the nickelphosphide. Rare, one only, @ 295.00.

ORTHOCLASE- Crystal Pass, nr. Goodsprings, Nevada
A few TN-sized single crystals of pinkish tabn orthoclase without matrix, these from an old stash of Scott Williams
specimens recently uncovered here. ALl are mounted in a standard perky box, and some will show good twinning
as well. Sharp, well-formed crystals @ just 10.00 each.

PHOSPHOELLENBERGITE- Vallone Giba, Dora-Maira, Cuneo, Italy
This uncommon mineral, first described from here (the TYPE locality) in 1994, has not seen much distribution due
to its scarcity. We recently obtained a few additional samples of minute, glassy bluish aggregates of the mineral,
sparsely scattered in a rose-colored quartzite with small, micro pods of deep red pyrope garnet. From Brossasco in the Varaita Valley, part of the overly simplified Dora-Maira massif type locality designation. Specimens (all with
arrows) average about 2cm to 3cm @ 55.00 and 75.00 each. Only a few available!

POSTITE (IMA #2011-060)- Vanadium Queen Mine, Paradox Valley, Utah
A relatively new mineral, postite occurs as minute, yellow microcrystals in tightly packed groups nicely scattered on matrix. The minerals is a complex Mg-Al vanadate with considerable water and hydroxyl as well. The micro
orthorhombic crystals have some good micro potential, and the mineral is named for Smithsonian curator Jeff Post. Specimen sizes range from about 2cm up to 6cm across @ 65.00, 95.00 and 150.00 each. Also: one specimen on hand from the Pandora Mine (San Juan Co., Utah), similar in all respects to this locality, size about 6x3.5cm @ 150.00.

QUARTZ variety AMETHYST- Red Feather Lakes, Larimar Co., Colorado
An old Cureton specimen, likely from the Pennoyer Amethyst Mine, here as a large amethyst point without matrix,
showing typical color and singly terminated habit with a smaller secondary crystal growing at one edge. The crystal shows a preferential hematitic coating below the surface of two prism faces, and one has a ding near the
termination. An impressive Colorado specimen, the main crystal is about 7cm across the base and 6.5cm tall,
darker at the top, lighter band along most of the base, only one available @ 85.00.

RHODOCHROSITE- Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Choice specimens of pale brownish pink rhodochrosite, here as somewhat flattened rhombohedral crystals to 2cm
with minor matrix, forming moderately attractive singles and groups with some also showing trigonal color zoning. Excellent for the locality, specimens ranging from 2.5cm to 4cm tall @ 50.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each. One larger intergrown group about 6cm across @ 350.00, and a world-class museum specimen with hundreds of transparent elpidite needle-like crystals, overall 9x6cm @ 2500.00. First come, first served!

RIBBEITE- Yuzhno-Faizulinskoe, Sibay, S. Urals Russia
This rare species occurs here as tan masses forming small seams in bright pink rhodonite matrix, often with other
Mn-rich minerals. A well-documented locality, we have only two rich polished sections about 3x2cm across, quite
attractive, @ just 125.00 each. List alternates!

SILVER- New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Chi., Mexico
A specimen from the magnificant find of the early 1980s, we recently uncovered this fine specimen from this
famous deposit. The piece sat in one of our 1984 Tucson show flats buried here in the warehouse since its debut at our show location, then at the old Travelodge Motel. The speciemn is densely intergrown crystals of native silver as tiny fern like aggregates rich protruding from a core of white calcite, most coated with black acanthite. Fascinating under the scope, heavy and prickly to hold, overall size about 5x3.5cm @ 575.00. One only!

STARKEYITE - PENTAHYDRITE- Fuemerol Mine, San Rafael Reef, Utah
Old material from the Art Eadie Collection, here as pure white granular to powdery masses partially filling a small
stoppered glass vial. The mineral absorbs moisture and alters to pentahydrite, a likely circumstance here! Originally confirmed by Mary Mrose at the USGS @ 40.00 the vial.

TACHARANITE- Noaki, Yaizu shi, Shizuoka Pref., Japan
White, somewhat porcelanous masses of this uncommon mineral lightly scattered in veinlets running through
matrix, often associated with dull greenish pumpellyite-(Fe2+). An unusual locality for the species, generous
specimens average about 6cma cross @ 45.00 each. Only a few available!

TUSCANITE- Sacrofano Caldera, Rome Province, Italy
Colorless to greyish white micro intergrown lath-like aggregates and isolated rod-like crystals of tuscanite sparsely
scattered in matrix. An interesting species and samples that will yield good micros, rarely offered any longer from
this classic locality. Old stuff, specimens from 2.5cm to 6cm across @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

VANADINITE- Old Yuma, Pima County, Arizona
From a very old stock, these are small, bright red barrel-shaped vanadinite crystals richly scattered on matrix, and
typically covering on surface of each specimen. These were likely collected in the late 1960s and early 1970s,
acquired from the long defunct Piedmont Minerals many years ago. Colorful speicmens with good micro potential,
specimens range in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across at just 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

YUGAWARALITE- Wolf Point, Colwitz Co. Washington
Collected in 2002 by Rudy Tschernich (tschernichite) from the Mount Saint Helens tree farm at the 200/237 Road
quarry, these are TN sized specimens showing good micro crystals of colorless, somewhat tabular and elongated
crystals of this uncommon zeolite perched in vugs in brownish basalt matrix. Excellent micromount potential, these select specimens average about 2.5cm across @ just 20.00 each.

BOOK
La Fluorita- by M. Gutierrez Claverol et al (2010)
This monster-sized hardcover book is 565 pages devoted exclusively to fluorite from Asturias, Spain. Written in
Spanish, it is filled with hundreds of full color photos dealing with the history, geology, mining and distribution of
fluorite, and it includes a detailed bibliography and index as well. New copies sell for 150.00, and we have one very
gently used copy left for just 75.00 plus shipping. First come, first served!

COLLECTION
SKUTTERUDITE- Various Localities, Worldwide
A rare offering of ten (10) different skutterudite specimens, predominantly from old European localities, most from
the Michigan College of Mines (1897) collections, and these with accompanying old labels. Specimens are
generally massive ores or micro crystalline and have a variety of associations (erythrite, nickeline, native bismuth
etc.) and are variously noted as "smaltite" or similar varietal names once considered separate species. These
average about 5cm across, with one small Norweigian sample in an old glass vial, up to nearly 8cm in length on an
old Richelsdorf piece ex-L.L. Hubbard (b. 1849). Many of these localities are long-gone, and this is a rare
opportunity to acquire a lot of ten different @ just 300.00.

GEM
FORSTERITE var. PERIDOT- San Carlos, Gila Co., Arizona
A small but select lot of excellent, yellow-green peridot cut as faceted calibrated ovals from this well-known Arizona locality. These are eye clean, well-cut 7x5mm ovals, competitively priced at just 10.00 per stone, or a lot of 5 for just 40.00. Don't miss these!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21503 – Volume XLII, No. 3

ALABANDITE- Merelani Hills, Simanjiro District, Tanzania
Perhaps the finest occurence of the species, here as solid, crudely octahedral crystals and masses completely
comprising these specimens with little or no matrix, many showing interesting surface growth patterns or isometric combinations sometimes seen in other members of the galena group, this being the Mn-end member. Solid specimens ranging in size from about 2cm to 4cm @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each, priced according to crystal quality and size.

ASTROPHYLLITE- St. Peter's Dome, El Paso Co., Colorado
Rich, golden brown flattened lath-like crystals and aggregates well scattered in quartz pegmatite matrix. Old
material once offered by A.E. Foote and recently uncovered in our warehouse. Specimens range from about 2.5cm
to 5cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each. Quite nice for the species and locality!

BAVSIITE (IMA #2014-019)- Gun Claim, Wilson Lake, Yukon, Canada
A rare NEW SPECIES, here as extremely tine, dark blue crystalline aggregates very sparsely scattered in white
celsian-witherite matrix, occasionally with equally small, greenish suzukiite. Formula: Ba2V2O2[Si4O12],
tetragonal, IMA #2014-019. Type locality material, of course, only three small specimens about 2cm across @
185.00 each. List alternates!

BEMENTITE- Molinello Mine, Val Graveglia, Genova, Italy
Pale brown, somewhat fibrous radiating aggregates of bementite richly scattered in/on dolomitic matrix. Fine for the species and locality, older material collected about 20 years ago, matrix specimens from 1.5cm to 4cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

BOHMITE etc.- Langesundsfjorden, Vestfold, Norway
A monster specimen comprised of tiny, white to beige bohmite aggregates richly scattered over rock matrix, the
specimen showing a broad mass of grayish nepheline and feldspar as the primary constituents, potentially with
other micro species as well. Ex-Claus Hedegaard, this boat-anchor sized piece measures a solid 20x20x10 cm(!!!)
@ a modest 100.00, sure to sink you if tied around your ankles. Heavy!

BREWSTERITE-Sr- Yellow Lake, Olalla, B.C., Canada
From an excellent find of several years ago, we acquired a  sizeable lot of superb, pale pinkish to white brewsteriteSr specimens, these as richly scattered, blocky pseudomonoclinic crystals, the largest crystals to 5mm, nicely covering Eocene lava rock matrix. These were considered as world class for the species when first offered, and there is only minor Na with trace Ba, K or Ca in these samples, actually richer in Sr than the type locality material! Excellent specimens from TNs to 3.5cm @ just 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each, with a few exceptional specimens to nearly 6cm tall @ 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each for the finest. Don't miss these!

CERUSSITE- Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
We recently uncovered an old box of Scott Williams thumbnails, filled with three dozen Tsumeb cerussite
specimens all nicely mounted in standard perky boxes. There are a variety of cerussite habits and forms,
occasionally with minor associations, and we offer these at Scott's old prices of just 15.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each, certainly considerably more pricey today! We can also offer a nice assortment of three different at just 60.00 per lot. Classic stuff at old-time prices!

CINNABAR- McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada
From an old hoard, dull red, finely disseminated masses of cinnabar scattered in/on pale tan to beige chalcedony in sedimentary tuffa-rich matrix. Uninspiring for the species due to its microcrystalline and disseminated nature,
offered here strictly as modest reference speciemns for the locality, sizes from about 5cm to 7cm across @ just
8.50, 15.00 and 20.00 each, depending on size and coverage.

CORVUSITE- Opera Box Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
This vanadium-rich oxide occurs here as dark blue to nearly black dull masses scattered on matrix, many with
brightly colored, micro orange-brown magnesiopascoite crystals and potentially other secondary vanadium
minerals. Interesting material from an old locality (see note in Mineral News in February, 2015 issue). Specimens
range in size from about 2cm to 5cm across @ 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each. List alternates!

DECRESPIGNYITE-(Y)- Paradoo Copper Mine, Yunta, S.A., Australia
This rare species occurs as bright, deep turquoise-blue masses richly scattered on matrix. Formula:
(Y,REE)4Cu(CO3)4Cl(OH)5.2H2O, typically associated with minor malachite, caysichite and possibly other phases. Type locality material, specimens from about 2cm to excellent miniatures approaching 5cm across @ 35.00, 50.00, 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each.

DIAMOND (1.99 cts)- Mir Mine, Yakutia, Siberia, Russia
A single octahedral crystal, white and translucent, without matrix, from this famous. deep pit diamond mine. The
crystal is nicely striated and weighs 1.99 carats, overall size 8x6x5mm @ just 235.00. The specimen is pictured on our diamond website, www.diamondcrystals.net.

FLUELLITE- Gold Quarry Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada
These may be among the finest known examples of fluellite ever found! At this great locality, fluellite occurs as
sharply formed transparent crystals richly covering chert surfaces, usually as individuals but also as rosettes, from
0.5 to 3mm across. Colors range from golden yellow to greenish to pale purple, with color zoned crystals
frequently encountered. Numerous associations are known! Matrix sizes from 2cm to 8cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00, 60.00 and 75.00 each.

FRANCKEITE- San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia
Brightly metallic, platy aggregates of greyish franckeite form tiny groups and richly impregnate matrix. Often
misidentified as teallite, these are fairly rich specimens and are typical for the species. Sizes range from about
2.5cm to 6cm across @ just 25.00, 45.00, 75.00 and 100.00 each. One superbly crystallize specimen with small but excellent radiating and rare, free-standing platy crystals, 6.5x4cm @ 300.00. List alternates!

GOETHITE-LIMONITE- Huttenberg, Carinthia, Austria
An old specimen, ex-Czech National Museum and accompanied by their label, here as a wonderfully iridescent,
black botryoidal goethite (aka limonite) richly covering matrix. Surprisingly attractive for a relatively common
mineral, and showing rather colorful, coppery flashes, we obtained the piece many years ago from the Museum
during one of our eastern European trips. Recently uncovered here, overall size about 8x5cm @ just 55.00.

HEULANDITE-Ca with STILBITE-Ca- Vaijapur, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
A recently acquired lot of attractive, pale orange-tan heulandite-Ca as tiny coffin-shaped crystals, very richly
scattered over weirdly convoluted matrix, associated with similar colored stilbite crystals and larger bowties of paler stilbite on every specimen. Attractive, analytically confirmed (copy of our EDS supplied) specimens that are quite showy, specimens ranging in size from about 5cm to 15cm across @ just 25.00, 50.00, 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each depending on size and aesthetics. Great stuff!

LOUGHLINITE- Westvaco Mine, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming
This unusual phase occurs as thin chatoyant fibers richly exposed and running in small seams through a greenish
brown siltstone matrix. Old stock and type locality material, matrix sizes from TNs to 4cm @ 20.00, 30.00, 45.00
and 75.00 each.

MALACHITE- Salt Valley Anticline, Grand Co., Utah
An old E. W. Heinrich specimen (and accompanied by his label) comprised of a fine-grained Jurassic sandstone
with the top surface and one side showing small botryoidal hillocks of green malachite well-scattered over a
majority of the pale brownish-tan matrix. Heinrich noted the locality as falling within the Salt Wash Member of the
Morrison Formation, and this large geologic formation is better known for its fossils than its minerals. Only one
available, size about 13x8 cm @ 55.00.

MALAYAITE- Meldon, Okehampton, Devon, England
Spots of fluorescent malayaite glow light green under SW ultraviolet light on these samples that are deceptively
plain, tan, grey-green masses. Older, classic locality pieces, sizes range from about 2.5cm to nearly 6cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each!

METASWITZERITE- Hirogawara Mine, Chichibu, Saitama, Japan
An exceptionally large specimen comprised of rather heavy manganese ore minerals comprised largely of
tephroite, hausmannite etc., with one large surface showing delicate white needle-like crystals of metaswitzerite to
several millimeters long lightly scattered across the top of the specimen. An interesting phosphate from a very
unusual locality, specimens rarely seen outside of specialized collections in Japan. Size is about 14x8x6 cm, very
heavy, at 195.00. One only!

PREHNITE- Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey
An odd specimen comprised of small, gemmy botryoids isolated and lightly scattered over matrix, these showing
excellent luster and discrete globules as opposed to the more typical, full-covering masses often seen in Paterson
specimens. A few areas on the surface of the specimen, and much of the bottom as well, show micro green to
black radiating balls of a chlorite-like mineral, some of which shoudl privide sufficient material for proper analysis if
desired. One moderately attractive specimen, overall size about 15x9cm @ just 55.00.

PYRITE variety BRAVOITE- Park City, Summit Co., Utah
Once a legitimate species. bravoite is now classified as a nickeloan pyrite, typically as thin, greyish coatings over
pyrite crystals. These are precisely that dark, metallic color forming pyritohedrons and other isometric forms as both single crystals and crude groups without matirx, the specimens from the G.B. Robbe Collection, the famous pioneer of copper ore benefaction at the Utah Copper Company's Bingham Canyon property in the 1920s. We have a small handful of these interesting and heretofore undocumented crystals from the locality, with specimen sizes ranging from about 8mm to nearly 2cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each. We also offer a set of five small but diverse crystals @ just 20.00 per lot.

QUARTZ- Scotrun, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania
Small, water-clear, singly terminated quartz crystals without matrix, occasionally with odd forms and consistently
transparent specimens. The specific locality in the Pocono Mts. resort area, is not mentioned by name in the
literature, although similar occurrences near the Delaware Water Gap are known. We offer a 100 carat bagful of
small (5mm to 1.5cm) crystals (averages 40-60 crystals per lot) at just 10.00 per lot. Inexpensive and gemmy!

ROEDDERITE- Kintsubo, Iwojima Isl., Kagoshima, Japan
This uncommon osumilite-group mineral occurs here as small, dark blue masses very abundantly scattered in
matrix, typically with tridymite and possibly other phases. A largely undocumented locality for this unusual mineral, found in 2013, specimens range in size from about 2cm to 5cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

SEELIGERITE- San Francisco Mine, Sierra Gorda, Chile
This rare lead iodate mineral is found as moderate coverage of bright orange-yellow, platy microcrystals and
crystalline aggregates over a brownish matrix, potentially containing several other secondary phases as well. Quite
rare and with modest micromount potential and surprisingly good coverage, some of the best we've seen from this famous locality. Available as matrix samples from 2.5cm to nearly 6cm samples @ 25.00, 40.00, 65.00 and 100.00 each, depending on quality. Excellent stuff!

SEKANINAITE- Dolni Bory, Moravia, Czech Republic
Classic greyish-green solid vitreous layered masses of this moderately uncommon species comprising matrix.
Quite pure material showing typical bedded cleavage planes. Type locality material obtained many years ago from
a Czech geologist, sizes from about 2cm to 8cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 45.00, 65.00 and 85.00.

SHANNONITE- Tonopah-Belmont Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona
Fleshy-tan colored masses of this moderately rare PbCO3 mineral nicely scattered on rock matrix. We offer these
IMA-approved and named specimens with the senior author's permission. First found here many years ago and
originally submitted from this mine, this has not been designated as the type locality, however. Specimens from
1.5 to 4cm @ 25.00, 40.00, 75.00 and 100.00 each, all from the original find!

SPHEROCOBALTITE- Bou Azzer, Tazenakht, Morocco
Excellent micro crystals and groups of deep magenta rhombs nicely scattered in vugs and seams in cobalt-rich
matrix. Quite colorful and therefore attractive (particularly under the 'scope), these with modest coverage and all
with good micro potential and occasional bladed erythrite or other species as well. Specimens average a generous
6cm across @ just 60.00 each. Only a few available!

STILBITE-Ca with HEULANDITE-Ca- Commonwealth Quarry, nr. Summit, New Jersey
An old specimen ex-H.E. Moore collection, comprised of prolific, pale tan stilbite-Ca crystals fully covering a
convoluted matrix, richly sprinkled with small, pearly, coffin-shaped white heulandite-Ca crystals intimiately
intergrown throughout. The specimen was collected circa 1960 and is accompanied by Moore's label. Size is about 9x6cm @ just 45.00.

TANOHATAITE- Matsumaezwa Pit, Tanohata Mi, Iwate, Japan
This rare mineral, first described in 2007 from this, the type locality, occurs as pale pinkish white, fibrous silky
aggregates sparsely scattered in metasedimentary manganese ore matrix. The mineral is a member of
tehwollastonite group and is the lithium analog of serandite. Small samples with the species easily visible under 10x range from about 1cm to nearly 2cm across at 100.00 and 185.00 each. Only a few available!

TARBAGATAITE (IMA# 2010-048)- Verkhnee Espe, Tarbagatay, Kazakhstan
Another relatively new species described in 2010 but largely absent from the specimen market, this new member of the astrophyllite group occurs here as isolated triclinic single aggregates about 1mm mounted on an adhesive disk. Author's material from the type locality, only a couple of tiny samples available @ 175.00 each.

VANADINITE var: ENDLICHITE- Toussit Mine, nr. Oujda, Morocco
Pale tan colored hexagonal crystals of arsenatian vanadinite richly covering one surface of rock matrix, these
collected in the late 1970s. The crystals ranging in size from a few millimeters up to nearly 1cm on the best
specimens, and coverage is uniformly rich on these. Overall matrix sizes range from about 4cm to 10cm across @
just 30.00, 45.00, 60.00, 95.00 and 125.00 each.

WAIMIRITE-(Y) (IMA #2013-108)- Pitinga Mine, Presidente Figueiredo Brazil
This NEW SPECIES occurs as disseminated grains ranging in color from buff to slightly pinkish masses scattered
in/on pale quartz/dickite matrix. Formula: YF3 - orthorhombic, IMA #2013-108. Type locality material but not much to look at, with specimens averaging about 4mm across @ 100.00 each. Only a few available!

WILLEMITE- Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
A significant, attractive specimen of willemite from this prolific mine, here as very pale blue, opaque botryoids
completely covering matrix on all sizes of the specimen! The powder blue color is highly unusual, and the specimen is surprisingly heavy stands upright, nicely displaying the rich, convoluted habit of this important specimen. Overall size about 7x6x5 cm @ 750.00. Truly excellent from this classic locality.

BOOK
Mineralogical Dictionary- by Chambers
First printed in 1945, this small format hard-cover book has about 85 pages, including forty pages of old color plates that were this little gem's greatest asset. First published in Great Britain in this 22x14cm format, we've seen a single framed plate sell for as much as our entire copy, offered here at just 30.00!

GEM
UVITE TOURMALINE- Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
Excellent, root-beer brown transparent faceted uvite tourmalines, these as well-cut and fairly clean trillion shapes.
Excellent transparency, these are likely heat treated (as are most commercial stones these days) and the sizes
range from about 5mm to 9mm, weights in the 1 carat to nearly 3 carat range at just 15.00, 30.00 and 50.00 each. A few matched pairs at two times the single stone price are available.

CABOCHON COLLECTION- Various Localities Worldwide
A recent collection purchase included a large number of cabochons, most calibrated in sizes ranging from
14x10mm up to 40x30mm in a wide variety of materials including tigereye, various agates, sodalite, rhodonite and
many more. We've seen some of the larger ones retailing for 15.00 or more each, but this is not our niche and
would like to move these quickly. To that end, we offer a large assortment of cabs, a total of 60 pieces in all sizes
that retail in excess of 350.00 for just 99.00 per lot! Great for jewelry makers and collectors alike. What a deal!

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CATALOG 21502 – Volume XLII, No. 2

ALUMOAKERMANITE (IMA #2008-049)- Bellerberg, Ettringen, Eifel, Germany
Unusual, pale brownish-tan alumoakermanite crystals well scattered on matrix, these likely from the Caspar Quarry
discovery and collected many years before the species was described and approved. Only two very rich TN-size
samples (about 2.5cm) available @ 85.00 each. List alternates!

ARSENOPYRITE w/ SPHALERITE etc.- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Excellent, samll diamond-shaped pseudo-orthorhombic crystals of arsenopyrite to 5mm nicely perched in open
seams among black sphalerite crystals and masses, occasionally with minor, needle-like quartz crystals as well,
and often with minor galena and/or pyrite. Rich ore specimens from this fine locality (see our article in Rocks &
Minerals, Vol. 85 (2010), 512-24). Specimen range from TNs up to 6cm display specmens @ just 5.00, 10.00,
20.00 and 45.00 each. Bargains!

ARTINITE- Staten Island, New York City, New York
White tufts and balls of radiating needles of artinite to 1cm scattered on pale green serpentine matrix, occasionally
associated with minor hydromagnesite. These were collected in the late 1960s from the Spring Street housing
project construction site. Specimens range in size from about 3cm to 8cm across @ just 8.50, 15.00, 25.00 and
40.00, occasionally with a few larger ones available - please inquire!

BALANGEROITE- Balangero, Lanzo Valley, Piemonte, Italy
These are easily mistaken for asbestos, forming fairly attractive and rich silky fibrous aggregates and tufts of
balangeroite with minor matrix. A silicate mineral from the type locality, only a few specimens on hand, sizes from
about 2.5cm to 5cm @ 40.00, 65.00 and 95.00 each. Rare stuff!

BARITE nodule- Redhouse Mine, nr. Golconda, Nevada
Weird barite "balls", actually tightly packed and radiating bladed barite forming spherical floater nodules without
matirx, these decidedly ugly and essentially grey in color. From the type locality for curetonite in Humboldt Co.,
these were collected about 25 years ago and appear quite odd, with diameters ranging from about 3cm to 6cm
across @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each. Suitable for excellent slingshot projectiles as well!

BARNESITE- Cactus Rat Mine, Grand Co., Utah
This unusual vandium mineral occurs as deep red to red-brown minutely fibrous matted aggregates scattered on
dark sandstone matrix, occasionally with other vanadium species. Matrix sizes range from about 2.5cm to 5cm
across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

BERTRANDITE w/ FLUORAPATITE- Golconda, Gov. Valadares, M.G., Brazil
Excellent PURPLE apatite crystals to several millimeters long and showing fine vitreous luster are perched in/on
much of the surrounding matrix of these smallish specimens, all with clear to white, somewhat tabular micro
crystals of bertrandite nicely-represented here as well. Ex-Luis Menezes, only a couple of fairly aesthetic
specimens available averaging 2.5-3cm across @ 75.00 each. List alternates!

BERYL- Grafton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire
A large crystallized specimen of pale bluish green beryl, translucent to opaque, showing elongated prism faces of at least two major crystals in parallel growth, all without matrix. Although not terminated, this large specimen (weight about 2.5 pounds!) shows virtually all pure beryl throughout with discernable prism faces around 75% of the surface of this old piece, with the balance a large contact area of one of the major crystals. An old specimen (ex-L.L. Hubbard - born 1849) from a classic New England locality, not especially aesthetic or damage-free, but still a reasonably crystallized monster about 18x8x6cm (!!) at just 175.00.

BERYL variety AQUA/EMERALD- El Toro Pit, Muzo Mine, Boyaca, Colombia
An interesting specimen comprised of numerous pale blue-green, translucent hexagonal beryl crystals free
standing and intergrown together, the largest crystal about 2cm tall and many in the 1cm size range. The locality is well known for marvelous, gemmy green emeralds, but we would call this color closer to aquamarine, much like
Colorado amazonite in hue. There is minor feldspar associated with the piece, but most of the beryls are fully
exposed with sharp, glassy prism faces and occasional basal pinacoid terminations. Overall group size is about
6.5x4.5cm, competatively priced at just 200.00.

CHRYSOCOLLA with TENORITE- Daisy Mine, Hidalgo Co., New Mexico
A colorful boat anchor-size specimen comprised of bright blue-green chrysocolla richly scattered over the surface of a greyish cherty matrix, showing a few small flattened dendrites of arborescent tenorite as well. While this large
specimen could be easily broken down along the chrysocolla seams to offer a large number of pieces, it would no
long keep your boat in place. Size about 15x12cm @ just 65.00. An interesting and old locality piece.

CLINOCHLORE, ALBITE etc.- Nufenen Pass, Canton Tessin, Switzerland
Superb, well crystallized stacked plates of nearly black clinochlore forming fine crystals to 1cm across wellscattered on white albite matrix, assciated with trace, deep red rutile and muscovite. A handsome miniature from a great locality, overall size about 5x4cm @ 125.00. One only!

CRYOBOSTRYXITE (IMA #2014-058)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This NEW SPECIES, one of several recently approved from this prolific volcano, is offered here as very tiny
colorless single grains hermetically sealed by the authors in glass vials for prevention against dehydration.
Formula: KZnCl3*2H2O - monoclinic, IMA # 2014-058. From the type locality at the First Scoria Cone, only a few
specimens are available @ 145.00 each.

CUMENGEITE- Juliushutte, Astfeld, Harz Mts., Germany
Micro blue crystals of cumengeite nicely scattered in/on grayish ancient slag matrix. A uncommon anhydrous PbCu chloride mineral, rather nice micro material for the locality and a moderately unusual species as well. Ol Cureton stock from many years ago, matrix sizes range from 2cm to 3.5cm @ 17.50, 25.00 and 35.00 each.

CURITE- Shinkolobwe, Shaba Province, Dem Rep Congo
Bright orange masses of curite richly scattered in/on matrix, associated with non-descript yellow masses of other
uranium minerals. Impossible to obtain today, we have only a few small samples on hand from this classic locality.
Mildly hot, small fragments to 1cm @ 30.00 each.

DATOLITE- Dalnegorsk, Primorski Kraj, Russia
A large, pale green datolite crystal pair forming a roughly V-shaped crystal group witjhout matrix, displaying a
pleasingly high luster and sharp faces. Ex-Fersman Museum and J. Cilen collections, overall specimen size is a
fine, 8x4cm specimen @ just 125.00. A bargain!

DIAMOND (1.01 cts)- Birim River, Western Province, Ghana
A wonderfully transparent, pale yellow diamond without matrix, the crystal showing a complex and highly modified
octahedral habit. Surprisingly transparent, the crystal measures 5x4x3mm and weighs 1.01 carats @ just 175.00.
Very fine!

EKANITE- Case Collina Quarry, Pitigliano, Italy
Minute, pale green to brownish green tabular tetragonal crystals of ekanite lightly scattered in vugs of granular
sanidine/quartz matrix. Rarely offered material, many with excellent micro potential, these were collected in 1972!
Specimens average about 2.5 to 3cm @ 30.00 and 40.00 each, depending on quality.

FLUOBORITE- Bodnar Quarry,Hardyston, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Brilliantly fluorescent and crudely crystallized fluoborite highlights these specimens from the Franklin area.
Fluoborite occurs as pale yellow to almost white crystal aggregates to 5mm richly distributed through white marble matrix, FL SW bright creamy-yellow and possibly associated with graphite and non-fluorescent chondrodite. Only a few small specimens from old stock, 2cm to 4cm @ 15.00 to 25.00 each. Old stuff!

FRANCEVILLITE- Mounana Mine, Franceville, Gabon
A small but suberb specimen comprised of rich, greenish yellow micro crystals fully covering the entire top surface
of this excellent, rare specimen. This type-locality piece is ex-University of Arizona, ex-Curtis Schuh, and measures about 3.5 x 3 cm on its fully crystallized surface, only one available, @ 295.00.

GOLD- Unspecified Locality in Virginia
A rather ugly and nondescript specimen of native gold, here as sparse microscopic specks scattered in a corroded
quartz/pyrite matrix. The piece is ex-Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences (with their distinctive #7872 painted marking), sadly without a precise location in my new home state. Similar specimens have been found in Orange, Louisa and other counties, but there is insufficient variation among matrix specimens we have seen to pinpoint the locality, as most are in similar assemblages. The first we have been able to offer in some years, overall size about 8.5x4cm @ just 150.00. Quite lean!

LEPIDOCROCITE var. GLOCKERITE- Zuckmantel, Silesia,-now Zlate Hory, Czech R
A facinating specimen, originally labeled by the Michigan College of Mines as "Glockerite - Zuchmantel, Silesia".
The Silesia region is now largely in Poland, but a small portion now sits in Moravia, Czech Republic, as well as in
Germany. The specimen is comprised of dark red-brown shell-like masses, densely intergrown and with minor
traces of flattened, red fibrous aggregates as well as minute dark grey to black masses among this convoluted
specimen. Exceptionally light weight for its size, work on this material in the 1970s suggested that is, in fact, a
variety of lepidocrocite, and the locality (Zlate Hory) is the type locality (1813) for lepidocrocite. This weird specimen measures about 11x8cm and is available at just 85.00. One only!

LIEBENBERGITE- Kamariza, Lavrion, Greece
Minute, transparent, bright green micro crystals of liebenbergite in exposed cavitites, occasionally with Ni-rich
fosterite. Remarkably well-formed, wedge-shaped orthorhombic crystals heretofore unknown, with overall matrix
sizes averaging about 2.5cm across @ 85.00 each, all with good micro potential as well! Only a few specimens
available - list alternates!

LOLLINGITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Silvery metallic masses of this uncommon mineral scattered in unusual black(!!) willemite, occasionally with
sphalerite (variety cleiophane) or other species as well. Old material, specimen sizes from 2cm to 5cm across,
priced at just 10.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each.

MAGNESIOPASCOITE- Opera Box Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
As featured in our recent Mineral News article (February, 2015), these are brilliant, red-orange to brownish orange
micro crystals and crusts well-scattered on vanadium-rich sandstone matrix, potentially with other secondary
vanadium minerals present. Analytically confirmed in our lab (EDS copy supplied), this is a relatively rare member
of the pascoite group, and the first world occurrence reported outside of Utah! Specimens range from about 2cm to 7cm across at just 20.00, 35.00, 55.00 and 85.00 each. Quite colorful for a rare mineral!

MELANARSITE (IMA #2014-048)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This NEW SPECIES occurs as tiny aaggregates to 3mm of black, lustrous crystals, occasionally with greenish
ericlaxmanite, violet johillerite or black tenorite on basalt scoria. Formula: K3Cu7Fe3+O4(AsO4)4 - monoclinic, IMA # 2014-048. From the type locality at the Arsenatnaya fumarole of the second scoria cone of this famous volcano, only a few specimens available, sizes generally in the 1cm range at 175.00 each. List alternates!

NALDRETTITE- Mesamax NW deposit, Cape Smith, Que Canada
This rare species occurs as minute metallic grains found among Fe-Cu-Ni sulfide concentrates, typically with
chalcopyrite or other phases. Formula: Pd2Sb, IMA #2004-007. Each sample is superbly documented with a pair of SEM images and quantitative chemistry of this relatively new palladium mineral, mounted in a 2.5cm probe mount containing hundreds of concentrate grains, all with multiple naldrettite grains imaged! Only two 2.5cm probe mounts available @ 375.00 each.

NASONITE with GANOMALITE- Crestmore, Riverside Co., California
An old J. Cilen speicmen comprised of massive ganomalite and intergrown on massive grey merwinite matrix, with
two surfaces covered with fluorescent (yellow-SW UV) nasonite well scattered on the surface. An old occurrence,
good fluorescence, size about 3.5x2cm @ 55.00. Moderately rare stuff!

PARAGONITE- Gassetts, Windsor Co., Vermont
This mica group mineral occurs as highly reflective, silvery platy aggregates largely comprising matrix, some with
minor garnet inclusions and possibly other minerals. Rich samples from an uncommon locality, specimens range
from 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across @ 12.50, 20.00 and 30.00 each.

POWELLITE- Black Mountain, Kern Co., California
From a old supply of Wards Natural Science, we have a few specimens of rich, brightly fluorescent powellite largely
comprising matrix. One of the more sought-after fluorescent minerals, these are rather ugly in daylight and would
be easily overlooked, but they are outstanding under SW UV! Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

PYROMORPHITE- Gute Hoffnung Mine, Bleibuir, Eifel, Germany
Rich, vibrant green pryromorphite as knobby crystallized carpets fully covering the top surface of each of these
matrix specimens. The locality ceased operations in the 1880s, and these are samples likely collected from the
dumps of this old lead-producing locality. Specimens average about 5cm across, quite rich and colorful, at just
35.00 each.

RAISAITE (IMA # 2014-046)- Sentyabr'skoe, Ilmeny, W. Chukota, Russia
This NEW SPECIES occurs here as somewhat rounded, very tiny sky-blue crystal arrgregates up to 0.5mm lightly
scattered in fractures of a slightly oxidized dolomite-calcite-quartz vein with muscovite and rich sulfide
mineralization comprised largely of hessite, altaite, petzite and chalcopyrite from this prolific silver-gold deposit.
Formula: CuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2]*6H2O - monoclinic, IMA # 2014-046. Only a few 2cm specimens available @
185.00 each. List alternates!

RHODONITE- Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
An old specimen comprised of rich, pink rhodonite cleavages, with a number of crude, rhodonite crystals to 2+cm
scattered on top of white calcite and black franklinite ore, with small amounts of brownish andadite garnet and black mica as well. A rather colorful specimen with a number of dings that do not detract from the appearance of the overall ore assemblage specimen. A hefty piece about 10x9cm @ just 125.00, with Franklin Mineral Museum label as well.

SANIDINE- Itrongay Region, Faritra Anosy, Madagascar
Superb, gemmy yellow sanidine without matrix, these as pure, transparent crystalline masses suitable for gem
cutting as well as fine specimens. XRD studies have shown the material to be monoclinic, low-sanidine
composition, not orthoclase as some have previously reported. Specimens are quite pure, all are matrix-free, and
some show modest crystal faces as well, sizes from about 2cm to 2.5cm @ 35.00 and 45.00 each, depending on
quality and size. Excellent!

SHATTUCKITE- Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Dem Rep Congo
Very colorful pale blue, somewhat velvety shattuckite richly and completely comprising matrix, these showing
radiating structure with magnification, and all rather attractive knobs and hillocks of excellent color. There may be
minor admixed plancheite in these, uncovered in the now-abandoned open pit at this famous Katanga locality. Pure specimens, overall sizes from 2.5 to 4cm @ 25.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each, or as larger matrix specimens of calcite and rock with smaller and leaner pods of shattuckite scattered about, averaging 6 to 8cm across @ 55.00 and 75.00 each. List alternates!

SIDERITE var: SHAEROSIDERITE- Clackamas River, Clackamas Co., Oregon
Strange round balls of the siderite variety "sphaerosiderite" to 7mm nicely scattered in exposed vugs in brownish
basalt matrix. A neat curiosity, collected in the 1960s by Ted Morley, specimens from 4cm to 8cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

SVANBERGITE on DOLOMITE- Mt. Brussilof Mine, Radium Hot Sprgs Canada
Certainly the finest North American occurrence of this unusual anhydrous Sr-Al-phosphate-sulfate mineral ever
found, svanbergite occurs here as excellent, orange-brown translucent crystals to 1.5mm richly scattered over
white dolomite crystal groups. Striking contrasts and superb micro material, the trigonal svanbergite crystals appear nearly cubic in habit on these exceptional specimens, avaiable as thumbnails to 2.5cm @ 25.00, 50.00, and 75.00 each, with a few miniature to small cabinet specimens @ 100.00, 150.00 and 200.00. Great stuff - don't miss these excellent, best-of-species samples!

SYLVANITE- Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado
A selection of old sylvanite specimens recently acquired from the University of Arizona, here as brilliant, minute
silvery aggregates of this valuable gold-silver-telluride scattered across massive quartz and on rock matrix. Most
specimens in the lot have modest micro potential, with some of the larger samples potentially showing tiny, discreet elongated crystals as well. Originally Ex-Butler, with a copy of U of A label included, specimens from 2.5cm to 4cm across @ 50.00, 95.00 and 150.00 each. List alternates, please!

ULVOSPINEL- Rother Kopf, Gerolstein, Eifel, Germany
Iron-black, well formed tiny octahedral crystals lightly scattered in vugs in alkali basalt, often with colorless prisms
of nephleine, needles of fluorapatite, greenish black augite, minor leucite and rarely yellowish altered gotzenite.
This is perhaps the first discovery of visible, non-microscopic crystals of microprobe-confirmed ulvospinel!
Specimens average 2cm @ just 125.00 each. Fewer than a dozen available!

ZINCOHOGBOMITE-2N6S- Ismailica Hill, nr Nezilovo, Veles, Macedonia
This uncommon mineral occurs here as yellowish brown to somewhat orange-colored tiny aggregates scattered in
thin veinlets in matrix, comprised largely of quartz, dolomite albite and barite, occasionally with minor gahnite in
metamorphic rock. A rather ugly mineral, and one of those structurally-named species that defies understanding for most (myself included), this is nonetheless type locality material from the Babuna Valley in the Jakupica Mts., and specimens average a about 2.5cm across @ just 65.00 each.

ZIRCON- Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi
Single crystals of medium brown zircon without matrix, most showing good crystal faces on several sides, most
often with a variety of tetragonal forms. Crystals range from about 6mm to 1.2cm, priced individually at 5.00, 10.00 and 15.00 each, or in bulk lots of crystals weighing 50 g or more at just $1.00 per gram.

BOOKS
Marvels of the New West- by W.M. Thayer (circa 1887)
A old bound copy of Thayer's six volume work, described as "A vivid portrayal of the stupendous marvels of the
vast wonderland west of the Missouri River". Illustrated with over 350 engravings and maps, we were especially
interested in the "Marvels of Mining" section of about 100 pages, plus the nature and railroad sections as well. Over 700 pages, hardcover binding loose and worn, contents otherwise in good condition, at just 75.00!
Minerals and Synonyms- by T. Egleston (1892)
This is a complete, unabridged reprint of Egleston's classic work of the 1892 edition of "A Catalogue of Minerals
and Synonyms". The original 379 page work has been faithfully reproduced in a large format (28cm x 21cm)
softcover volume, quite usefully employed for looking up old and obscure mineral names used in the 19th century
mineralogical literature. While our supply lasts: only $15.00 per copy with any mineral order!
SYMPOSIUM on MANGANESE- International Geological Congress Mexico - 1
This extraordinarily rare publication consists of all five volumes (over 1550 pages!) of the 1956 IGC meeting's
Symposium on Manganese, literally covering the world's occurrences, production, and geological make-up of
manganese ores. Numerous maps and diagrams accompany the many articles in these regional monographs by
the leading geologists and mineralogists of the time (I count at least ten with minerals named after them!).
Introductions are in Spanish, the articles in the author's original languange (most in English, some French, Spanish etc.). The five softcover volumes are handsomely boxed and in good condition. The only complete set we've ever seen, one only, @ 125.00 plus shipping.

COLLECTIONS
MYSTERY FLAT- Various Localities Worldwide
They are back: we offer a "mystery flat" of twenty (20) different specimens from worldwide localities, all individually labeled and ranging in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across for the princely sum of just $125 plus shipping. These are from old collections, excess stock, single specimens and material available only in small quantities too labor intensive to describe and catalog. Some will be colorful, some will be ugly, some will have micro potential, some from obscure localities, but the lot will be worth a minimum of $250 or more, yours sight-unseen for our liquidation price of just $125 plus shipping! Multiple orders up to three sets (60 specimens) received at the same time will not have duplicates! A bargain for anyone wishing to expand their collection horizons! Try one!

GEMS
SAPPHIRE CABOCHONS- Australia
Excellent, deep blue sapphire cabochons, all well-polished and showing typical chatoyancy of this vibrantly-colored gemstone. Fine quality and color suitable for jewelry or gem collections, with sizes ranging from about 6x4mm to 9x7mm offered lots of 10 cut stones (about 15 carats) at just 75.00 per lot of 10. Single larger stones in the 12x9mm size range @ 95.00 per stone.

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21501 – Volume XLII, No. 1

ALUNITE- Marysvale, Piute Co., Utah
Massive, dull pinkish to tan chunks of alunite comprising matrix, these from an old stock originally supplied by
Ward's Natural Science many years ago. Not particularly attractive, but good representative material of this
anhydrous potassium aluminum sulfate. Specimens range from about 3cm to 6cm across at just 8.00, 15.00 and
25.00 each.

ARSENDESCLOIZITE (CALCIAN)- Illinois Mine, Lodi Dist., Nye Co., Nevada
As described in the upcoming January, 2015 issue of Mineral News, we have verified (EDS and Raman) a find of
calcian arsendescloizite from the first reported occurrence from this old Nevada property. The mineral occurs as
tiny, pale olive green balls isolated on limonitic matrix, typically with micro sheaves of radiating hemimorphite and
occasionally other species. Only a few specimens on hand, each accompanied by copies of our confirming EDS
and Raman spectra, sizes from 2cm to 4cm across @ 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each, depending on coverage, most with good micro potential as well.

AZURITE- Chengmenshan Mine, Jiangxi Province, P.R. China
Recently uncovered in the warehouse, a small batch of about a dozen specimens showing platy, radiating and
intergrown azurite crystals completely comprising matrix, some with druses of azurite on massive azurite, all with
excellent deep blue color. These are likely late 1990s to early 2000s vintage, specimens average about 4cm across
at just 25.00 each. A bargain!

BABINGTONITE- Honsarvet, Borlange, Sweden
From our uncovered warehouse stock, we have a small lot of small but fine, sharp black babingtonite crystals to
0.5cm richly scattered in groups in exposed seams in matrix, associated with minor pale green epidote, drusy
quartz and possibly other species. Quite good for the species from an unusual locality, these from a single pocket
found prior to 1996. Overall specimen sizes from 4cm to 7cm @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each. Neat!

BAYLDONITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
From our study material used for the June, 2012 Mineral News article on the locality, we have a few select
specimens of olive green to bright green bayldonite from this prolific mine, here as somewhat flattened,
rhombohedral micro crystals and aggregates on matrix, most associated with other secondary minerals and all
making rather attractive samples with good micro potential. Matrix sizes range from about 2.5cm to 4.5cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each!

BIGCREEKITE- Esquire #7, Big Creek, Fresno Co., California
This rare mineral occurs as colorless to white striated aggregates sparsely scattered in exposed fracture fillings in
quartz-sanbornite matrix. Formula: BaSi2O5.4H2O - orthorhombic. From the original 1980 find by one of the
authors, the mineral was IMA-approved in 1999. All specimens with arrows, overall sizes are TNs to 2.5cm @
75.00 each. Only a few available!

BORNITE etc.- Bawana Mine, nr. Milford, Beaver Co. Utah
This is rarely offered primary copper mineralization from the well-known Bawana (Old Hickory) Mine, famous as the type localities for the copper silicate minerals stringhamite and whelanite. The bornite is dark bluish black, dense and with little or no matrix, although polished sections have shown intergrowths of other copper sulfides such as covellite and djurleite. Specimens take an excellent polish, overall sizes ranging from about 2.5cm to 6cm across @ 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, and 40.00 each. Rich and heavy!

BROCHANTITE etc.- Lost Soldier Mine, Lyon Co., Nevada
Dark green micro brochantite crystals are scattered over rock matrix, some associated with minor, deep blue
linarite and occasionally transparent druses of anglesite. An uncommon locality. only a few specimens on hand,
ranging in size from about 2.5cm to 4cm @ 7.50 and 15.00 each; one larger 7x4cm specimen @ 35.00. List
alternates.

CAMEROLAITE- Spania Dolina-Piesky, Slovak Republic
Pale blue minutely fibrous masses and aggregates of this rare complex copper mineral scattered on rock matrix.
From the second locality for the species, these vary from lean to very rich, sizes about 2cm to 5cm @ 50.00, 75.00, 100.00, 150.00 and 200.00.

CHRYSOTILE- Phillipsburg, Warren Co., New Jersey
A large, glass test tube approximately 15cm long and 3cm in diameter, cork stoppered and filled with a white,
elongated masses of solid but fibrous chrysotile. The old collection label (circa 1951) indicates associated
sillimanite, but we suspect tremolite as a more likely companion mineral. An uncommon locality specimen, Ex-H.E. Moore collection, one only, @ 30.00 with its old and very cool packaging method.

DAVYNE in SANIDINE- Mt. Cavalluccio, Sacrofano, Latium, Italy
From a relatively recent analytical discovery, this uncommon cancrinite-group mineral occurs here as micro, short
prismatic glassy hexagonal crystals scattered in sanidine ejecta, occasionally with black hornblende and possibly
other minerals. All specimens with one or more arrows, with over 25 different species known to occur here, matrix
sizes from about 2cm to 3cm @ 45.00 and 55.00 each.

DIAMOND- Vaal River, Northern Cape Province, Rep So Africa
An excellent, complexly intergrown octahedral group of transparent, white diamond crystals without matrix, the
sample appearing much like a small bunch of octahedral grapes with well-formed faces evident from all angles. The
group weighs about 2.88 carats and measures 10x7x6mm, offered at just 625.00. One only!

EMPRESSITE- Tombstone, Cochise Co., Arizona
Representative samples of this silver telluride occurring as gray metallic masses in quartz-rich matrix. Empressite
may be associated with primary pyrite and a host of secondary tellurium minerals in these samples, possibly
including rodalquilarite and other rarities. Sizes from 0.5cm to 2cm @ 10.00, 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each.

EPIDOTE in QUARTZ (Coll 1903)- Isle Royal Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan
A wonderfully historic specimen, collected in August, 1903 by a young Scott Turner (b. 1880), one day to become the Director of the Bureau of Mines in the Hoover administration. The specimen is a cut and polished basaltic nodule that shows fine green epidote scattered in rims around quartz/rock matrix, along with very tiny, sparse flecks of apparent native copper seen under magnification. The locality now sits under several Houghton stores and is long-gone. Turner's very ratty, handwritten label accompanies the specimen, overall size about 9x6cm @ 55.00. One only!

ERICSSONITE & ORTHOERICSSONITE- Langban, Varmland, Sweden
Old classic specimens comprised of densely packed rhodonite & schefferite/hausmannite skarn matrix, with small
areas of dark reddish black platy aggregates of ericssonite, with intergrown orthoericssonite as well. The later has
been relegated to polytype status, formally named ericssonite-2O, while ericssonite is the 2M polytpe, now all
considered a single phase within the ericssonite group. Only a few available, sizes in the 2cm to 3.5cm range @
35.00, 55.00 and 125.00 each for the richest. Type locality, of course!

FAIRFIELDITE- Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Buff colored radiating aggregates and balls of fairfieldite nicely scattered over pegmatite matrix. The locality has
produced nearly 150 different species, and this is old material, excellent for both the locality as well as this
interesting phosphate species. Matrix sizes from 2.5cm to 6cm across @ 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each, many with micro potential as well.

FERROMERRILLITE- Los Angeles, L.A. County, California
This exceptionally RARE SPECIES occurs here as minute aggregates in the 1999 find of the Los Angeles
meteorite, a rare Martian basaltic shergottite! Only two small LA meteorite samples were discovered, and
subsequent study of the Shergotty meteorite and this material has led to the IMA-approval (#2006-039) of this
rare phosphate mineral. Formula: Ca9NaFe(PO4)7; author's studied material, ONLY ONE individual grain available
in a 5mm probe mount @ 450.00, accompanied by superbly documented full quantitative chemistry and SEM
image as well. List alternates all you phosphate, systematic and California collectors; this specimen will sell out
quickly!

GRAPHITE- Lime Crest Quarry, nr. Sparta, New Jersey
Thick, steely grey greasy mass of platy graphite perched in calcite matrix, typically with several other minor graphite flakes as well. From old material collected by H.E. Moore on May 18, 1969 at the quarry! Moderately rich
specimens about 2.5cm to 3.5cm @ 10.00 and 15.00 each; one larger piece about 6x6cm @ 35.00. List alternates!

GYPSUM variety SELENITE- La Union, Sierra de Cartagena, Spain
From an old hoard of Hamel Mining & Minerals, we have uncovered a small lot of excellent, relatively large and
well-terminated single crystals of gypsum from this excellent European locality. Similar to fine "Cave of Swords"
specimens, these show good transparency with sharp prism faces and pointed terminations, sizes ranging from
8cm to 15cm tall @ 30.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each. Nice!

HEULANDITE-Ca with STILBITE-Ca- Vaijapur, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
A recently acquired lot of attractive, pale orange-tan heulandite-Ca as tiny coffin-shaped crystals, very richly
scattered over weirdly convoluted matrix, associated with similar colored stilbite crystals and larger bowties of paler stilbite on every specimen. Attractive, analytically confirmed (copy of our EDS supplied) specimens that are quite showy, specimens ranging in size from about 5cm to 15cm across @ just 25.00, 50.00, 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each depending on size and aesthetics. Great stuff!

KASOLITE, SODDYITE, URANINITE- Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Dem Rep Congo
An old David New specimen comprised of very rich, yellow soddyite well-scattered over black uraninite/sulfide
matrix, with small masses of orange kasolite and potentially many other species scattered about in micro
aggregates. The locality has produced nearly 125 different minerals and 34 type specimens, many new
radioactives described in the last 25 years that postdate this rich, 1970s specimen. We note a number of
unidentified phases on this hot specimen (~4000 cpm), overall size about 4.5x3cm @ 175.00. List alternates!

KEUTSCHITE (IMA #2014-038)- Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Peru
This NEW SPECIES is offered here as tiny metallic masses of type material, mounted on adhesive carbon tape in a
transparent micro box. Formula: Cu2AgAsS4, tetragonal, IMS # 2014-038, a new member of the stannite group.
These are each accompanied by a signed F. Keutsch label and are from the type material used in the description of
the species. Only a few 0.5mm samples available at 150.00 each. List alternates!

KOLICITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co New Jersey
The last of our stock of this rare mineral: tiny individual tabular crystals and aggregates of orange-brown kolicite,
named for the late John Kolic, miner extraordinaire at Sterling Hill. Only a few specimens available, either as tiny
(<1mm) tabular crystals in a vial without matrix @ 55.00 each, similar samples on 3mm matrix @ 95.00. List
alternates!

KYANITE & TOURMALINE QUARTZITE- Chocolate Mts., Imperial Co., California
These are roughly slabbed specimens of massive kyanite in quartzite, most with small masses of black tourmaline
lightly scattered in the rich, pale blue kyanite matrix. Old material uncovered in a large lot of cutting rough, these
display reasonably well and might yield several good cabochons if so inclined. Slabs range from about 5cm to
11cm across and 1.5 to 3cm thick, weights in the 75g to 500g+ range @ 10.00, 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

MALACHITE etc.- Orogrande District, Otero Co., New Mexico
Excellent green fibrous bowties and sprays of micro malachite well scattered on limonitic matrix, many with black
tenorite, tiny botryoids of chrysocolla and possibly other phases. Colorful miniatures that have fine micro potential
as well, specimens average about 5cm across at just 7.50 each! A bargain find of old material!

MARIINSKITE (IMA #2011-057)- Mariinskoye, Malysheva, Urals, Russia
This relatively NEW SPECIES occurs as minute translucent masses sparsely scattered among grains of chromite
and phlogopite matrix. Formula: BeCr2O4, orthorhombic, IMA # 2011-057. From the emerald deposits at this
famous locality, the mineral is the Cr-dominant analog of chrysoberyl! Only one small (~1mm) microprobed and
mounted sample in 2cm probe mount available, accompanied by two SEM backscattered images and a chemical
analysis @ 350.00. Type (and only!) locality; list alternates!

MICROCLINE with MUSCOVITE - Narrows Water Tunnel, Goethals Bridge, New York
Platy pink-hued microcline covers one surface of this pegmatitic specimen that shows a number of 1cm muscovite
books scattered in quartz/feldspar matrix, plus a couple of small fluorescent (orange-SW UV) unknown pods as
well. The piece was collected on October 26, 1970 from beneath the Narrows Water Tunnel on the Staten Island
(NY) side of the Goethals Bridge that connects Staten Island, New York with Elizabeth New Jersey. Great locality
piece but not much to look at, size about 9x4cm with H.E. Moore Collection label @ 25.00.

NEPTUNITE- Mina Numero Uno, San Benito Co., California
Nearly black micro crystals of neptunite to several millimeters richly scattered on bluish crossite matrix, with overall sizes ranging from 5cm to nearly 10cm across @ 35.00, 55.00 and 85.00 each. Larger, well formed crystals from the Gem Mine, typically on white natrolite over blue crossite matrix, matrix sizes from 5cm to 8cm @ 100.00 and 150.00 each, priced according to quality.

PASCOITE etc.- Burro Mine, San Miguel Co. Colorado
From one of the more prolific areas for unusual vanadium-rich species, we have a few older specimens collected by
E.W. Heinrich and others from this great locality, some specimens associated with pale yellow-green metarossite
and possibly other rare phases. Specimens vary in size from about 3cm to nearly 8cm across, priced according to
richness and size @ 15.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each.

PATRONITE- Minas Ragra, nr. Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Rather nondescript, greyish black masses of this uncommon mineral densely scattered and cementing vanadiumrich ore matrix. Type locality material from several old collections, specimens ranging in size from about 1.5cm to 7cm across @ 15.00, 45.00 and 85.00 each,

PHENACITE with BERYL- Mt. Antero, Chaffee Co., Colorado
A rather large and vaguely unattractive matrix specimen showing a couple of glassy white phenacites (largest is
1.5cm long!!) perched in a subtle depression in quartz-rich granitic rock, also showing several thin, pale blue beryl (aquamarine) crystals to 7mm in the same 5cm depression on the surface of this hefty rock matrix. While the piece begs to be trimmed to potentially uncover more goodies, we offer this older specimen un-worked. If the TV show "Prospectors" is to be believed, this is a $2500 rock, but reality suggests this 14x7x7cm monster is more appropriately priced at a modest 200.00, first come, first served!

QUARTZ - Duaphine Twin Law- Viesch Glacier, Switzerland
An old L.L. Hubbard (b. 1849) specimen displaying a largely water-clear, slightly curved quartz crystal showing
"trapeziohedral-tetartohedral" faces with a distinct twin boundary at the top of the crystal. The front, top and one
side of the crystal is complex and undamaged, the rear and bottom show attachment points, plus a conchoidal
fracture area on the left edge of the crystal. Ex-A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum sample with old cardboard label, the
locality is unique, crystal size 5x3.5cm @ 85.00. One only.

QUARTZ variety AMETHYST- Piedra Parada, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico
An old stash from the defunct stock of Hamel Mining & Minerals, these are pale amethyst crystals in singles and
small groups, all nicely terminated with color more at the terminations than along the prisms, some showing
various degrees of scepter-like habit. Perhaps the finest Mexican quartz occurrence (formerly noted as Las Vigas)
due to the clarity and quality of the crystals and delicate color, specimens available as singles or interesting groups from 2cm to 5cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each. Attractive!

RHODOCHROSITE- Silverton, San Juan Co., Colorado
Colorful small groups of pink, rhombic rhodochrosite crystals well scattered on drusy quartz-covered matrix,
occasionally overlaying thin seams of various sulfides. Old specimens largely from the G.F. Lincks collection, some
mounted on styrofoam as was the custom in the 1960s, these range from neat little TNs to 5cm specimens @
25.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each. Difficult to obtain today!

RUTILE- Agua Calgada, Fraguita, Atacama, Chile
From a unique and bizarre alpine cleft in the normally barren Atacama Desert region of Chile, these highly unusual
rutiles occur as thickly aggregated, elongated and flattened red crystal sections and sagenitic forms richly scattered in matrix. Quite colorful from this extraordinary geological oddity for the region, uncovered about 15 years ago, matrix sizes from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

SERPIERITE with WILLEMITE etc- Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co New Jer
After checking a number of pale blue secondary minerals found on "red willemite ore" from Sterling Hill, we are
finally able to offer verified samples of serpierite from this famous locality. The mineral occurs as quite sparse, pale
blue to blue-green aggregates and flakes lightly scattered on red willemite matrix, typically with franklinite,
occasionally minor kraisslite, sarkinite etc. X-ray data indicates monoclinic symmetry, eliminating orthoserpierite.
Specimens range from about 3cm to nearly 6cm @ 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each, depending on coverage and size, each with a copy of our EDS spectra.

TETRAHEDRITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
From another lot of studied specimens, we have several TN-sized samples of tetrahedrite in vugs and seams with
quartz, most typically small but relatively sharp and often associated with pyrite, platy huebnerite and occasionally
arsenian pyromorphite or other species. Matrix sizes average about 2.5cm at just 6.00, many with micro potential
as well.

ULEXITE- Boron, Kern Co., California
Excellent, polished cross sections of nature's "fiber optic" rock! The ends of these fibrous sections have been lightly buffed so that light and images are transmitted through the material when placed over a written page, for example. Great for demonstrating the concepts of fiber optics, specimens from about 3x2cm to 8x4cm @ 7.50, 12.50 and 20.00 each. Neat!

URANINITE- Frey Point, Red Canyon, San Juan Co. Utah
A rich, dense specimen comprised of massive black uraninite admixed with metallic bornite comprising matrix, likely from a rich vein section within deep channels in the Shinarump formation with no apparent country rock present. The specimen is surprisingly hot, running about 6000 cpm! The locality includes many prospects and workings in the Frey Point area in the early 1950s, with over 300 tons of uranium/copper ore extracted prior to 1950, and others that warranted drilling to a depth of 9000 feet. A very hot locality piece, size about 5.5x4cm @ just 195.00.

VIKINGITE- Apache Hills, Hidalgo Co., New Mexico
This rare mineral occurs here as small metallic aggregates scattered in rock matrix, originally supplied by Dr.
Sidney Williams from his X-rayed and microprobed material, typically admixed with other sulfides. Only a few rich
specimens on hand, sizes averaging about 1cm @ 55.00 each.

WULFENITE etc.- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Transparent, colorless to slightly greyish tabular platelets of micro wulfenite scattered on matrix, some associated
with tiny hexagonal mimetite crystals, and possibly green bayldonite, jarosite, etc. well scattered and with good
micro potential. The locality has produced over 65 valid species, and one is referred to our 2010 article in Rocks &
Minerals (V. 85, pgs 512-524) on the mine for other possible associations. An uncommon color for wulfenite,
specimens range from about 2.5cm to 4cm across @ 15.00, 25.00, and 45.00 each. One 9x8cm piece @ 95.00.

BOOKS
NEW MINERALS (1995-1999)- by J.A. Mandarino
A superb abstracting of all new mineral species published during the period of 1995-1999 in a very readable format. Over 280 pages of precise scientific, locality and useful collector data in a softcover volume, tightly bound with most copies lightly scuffed on the binding, but graced with an excellent color cover photo of the type specimen of andyrobertsite! A number of crystal drawings and several useful tables are also provided in this 24x17cm volume @ just 25.00. The last of this very useful and informative series that Joe Mandarino edited until his untimely demise in 2007, devoting one page per species, much like the heralded Handbook of Mineralogy. Limit one per order.

COLLECTIONS
CHESTER EMERY MINE- Chester, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
Recently uncovered in our warehouse, a collection of 16 specimens from the collection of the late G. Fred Lincks,
these all from the Chester Emery Mine and likely used a reference collection for the locality. In addition to various
emery samples, we noted margarite, corundophyllite, diaspore, tourmaline, talc, magnetite and others, all with
attached tags and some still Styrofoam mounted as was the rage back in the 1960s. Offered as a lot, specimen
sizes from about 4cm to 8cm across @ just 99.00 for all. Over 40 different species have been reported from this
old, eastern U.S. locality! Only one collection available!

GEMS
BLACK DIAMOND
The latest rage in jewelry, these are facetted black diamonds, typical size about 3.5mm across and in a round
princess cut. We assume virtually all modern gemstones are treated in some manner, and these should be
considered likewise. Interesting additions to your diamond or gemstone collections, these are just 40.00 each, or
75.00 for a matched pair.
CABOCHON COLLECTION- Various Localities Worldwide
 A recent collection purchase included a large number of cabochons, most calibrated in sizes ranging from
14x10mm up to 40x30mm in a wide variety of materials including tigereye, various agates, sodalite, rhodonite and
many more. We've seen some of the larger ones retailing for 15.00 or more each, but this is not our niche and
would like to move these quickly. To that end, we offer a large assortment of cabs, a total of 60 pieces in all sizes
that retail in excess of 350.00 for just 99.00 per lot! Great for jewelry makers and collectors alike. What a deal!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21409 – Volume XLI, No. 9

ANGLESITE etc.- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
Translucent to frosty white micro spears of anglesite scattered in highly vuggy quartz matrix, invariably associated
with numerous other micro species such as oxyplumboromeite, mimetite, brochantite, malachite, beudantite etc., a few of the better ones lightly colored pale blue due to linarite inclusions. Only a small number of samples available,all suitable for good micromounts, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 5cm across @ 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

ARSENOPYRITE- Gold Hill, Tooele Co., Utah
Better known for its wide range of colorful secondary minerals, Gold Hill once had the largest reserves of arsenic
mineralization in the U.S.. Arsenopyrite was a rich, As-producing primary ore, and it is more rarely seen in many
Gold Hill collections because of the emphasis on the attractive secondary copper and/or arsenate minerals. We
have a small selection of very rich, solid arsenopyrite, forming nearly pure, silvery grey masses, with overall sizes
ranging from about 3.5cm to 6cm across @ just 10.00, 15.00 and 20.00 each. Own a piece of the primary ore to
supplement your Gold Hill secondary minerals collection!

ASHBURTONITE- Anticline Deposit, Ashburton Downs, Australia
Minute blue crystalline aggregates of ashburtonite sparsely scattered on matrix, most associated with somewhat
paler caledonite and possibly other minerals. This relatively rare mineral is available as small, 0.5cm to 2cm matrix
specimens @ 45.00, 60.00 and 85.00 each, one 5cm specimen @ 150.00.

ASTROPHYLLITE- Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
This interesting MSH mineral occurs here as golden brown to dark brown needle-like crystals and fattened
elongated laths on matrix, primarily as micro material collected over 30 years ago. Small TN samples in the 1-
1.5cm size range, all quite nice under the'scope, at just 12.50 each.

AXINITE-(Mg)- nr. Luning, Mineral Co., Nevada
From one of the few confirmed localities for the species, the mineral occurs here as clove-brown, glassy crystals
and partial shards, all showing at least several good crystal faces and typically without much matrix. The crystals
range from about 1cm to nearly 2.5cm tall, all from a lot purchased many years ago from the late A.L. McGuinness (of mcguinnessite fame), all moderately attractive and reasonably priced at just 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, depending on quality and size.

BERYL - Mt Tom, Moodus, Middlesex Co., Connecticut
A rather large yellow beryl perched on and protruding nicely from white feldspar matrix, the beryl crystal measuring about 10cm x 1.5cm (!!) and shows good prism faces but no pinacoid terminations. The beryl (dare we call it heliodor?) is translucent to opaque but richly hued, and we strongly believe the piece was repaired at sometime in the distant past. The locality is now in a State Park and closed to collecting. An old Thurston's label is included, overall size about 11x10cm and offered as a repaired specimen @ just 75.00. One only!

CHALCOPYRITE on BARITE- Dreislar Mine, N. Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Old material obtained in the 1970s, comprised of white to slightly pinkish-tan, platy barite comprising matrix,
liberally sprinkled with small metallic chalcopyrite crystals. The locality was worked as early as the 1870s and is
now defunct, specimens range from about 4cm to 10cm across, offered at just 10.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each, a
great buy!

CHLORARGYRITE- San Rafael Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
From our 2010 article on this prolific locality in Rocks & Minerals magazine, we offer an excellent, hand-picked
selection of chlorargyrite specimens! Nearly end-member in composition, this AgCl mineral occurs as waxy greygreen to slightly yellowish tiny micro crystals and aggregates nicely scattered in spongy matrix, often associated with unusual micro wulfenite and/ or mimetite, as well as other potential species. Specimens range in size from about 2.5cm up to 7cm across @ just 10.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 65.00 each. Good stuff!

COPPER- Keeweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Recently uncovered in old Russ Buckingham material, an exceptional copper specimen from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, here as a complexly crystallized specimen about 28 cm long (!!!) comprised of rounded crystals, crude spinel twins, and massive copper! Looking like a wildly conceived sculpture, the piece shows very minor interstitial white rock matrix and a sparsely scattered, green secondary copper patina at one end of the sample. This long and convoluted specimen is 28cm long (almost a foot!) and weighs about 650 g (over 22 ounces for the metricchallenged), one only @ 650.00 net plus shipping.

DIAMOND - BALLAS CRYSTALS- Namaqualand, Northern Cape Prov., Rep So Africa
Perhaps the strangest of all diamonds following the bemusing carbonado stones of the Central African Republic
and Brazil, the ballas crystals of Namaqualand are steely grey, almost hematite-like black in luster and color, and
they form curious single rounded balls. Many of these are being cut and are finding their way into the jewelry trade
as faceted black diamonds at prices far above their value! We have a rather extensive selection of rough crystal
sizes, ranging from about 4mm (1.4ct) @ 40.00, to progressively larger ones @ 55.00, 70.00, and 80.00 each for the largest ~6mm (2.7ct) ones. More fun than playing with peas.

DIOPSIDE- Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada
A large specimen comprised of numerous, dark green diopside crystals perched on matrix and largely comprising
the entire specimen, with elongated crystals to 1.5cm, many singly terminated, densely scattered throughout. A
rather attractive clinopyroxene specimen, generously sized at about 11cm across, at just 55.00.

DIOPSIDE variety MALACOLITE- Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York
A rather unusual pair of intergrown, partial diopside crystals forming a 60 degree "X" pattern, both opaque, pale tan in color, and with no other appreciable matrix. This "malacolite" variety shows good parting along (001), and both crystals show well-defined prism faces with single terminations. The specimen is accompanied by its NY State Museum Institute (Academy of Mineralogy) label, as well as a RMS label from our acquisition some 15 years ago. Overall specimen size is about 4.5 x 3cm @ just 50.00; an excellent miniature from an old New York locality.

EPIDOTE with QUARTZ- Centennial #2 Mine, nr. Calumet, Michigan
Old material comprised of excellent, deep green, tiny epidote crystals richly scattered in large exposed seams in
rock matrix, most with excellent micro quartz crystals and occasionally with minor white datolite. The Centennial #2 shaft (one of seven at the mine) produced these superb pieces some years ago, and now the dumps are gone.
Moderately attractive hand specimens with good micro potential as well, sizes from 5cm to monster 12cm samples @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each.

FERRIMOLYBDITE- Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia
Bright yellow, micro radiating tufts of ferrimolybdite richly scattered in seams and vugs of hard quartz matrix,
possibly with other phases. Excellent locality material with an added bonus of good micro potential. Old material,
specimen sizes from about 2.5cm to 7cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00, 45.00 and 65.00 each. Nice!

FLUORCALCIOPYROCHLORE- Oka, Quebec, Canada
Small, dark red-brown to nearly black cubic crystals and aggregates of this pyrochlore group mineral richly
scattered in carbonatite matrix, some associated with perovskite, strontian calcite etc.. A prolific and welldocumented locality for this rich niobium phase, matrix sizes from 2cm to 6cm across with a few tiny crystals
therein @ only 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

HETEROSITE- White Elephant Mine, Custer Co., South Dakota
This iron-manganese phosphate occurs as satin-like, purplish to magenta masses very richly scattered on matrix,
occasionally with triphylite as well. These are colorful specimens often mislabeled as purpurite, sizes from 3cm to
7cm, quite reasonably priced, @ 10.00, 17.50, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

KUTNOHORITE- Kutna Hora, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Pearly masses of white to pale pinkish tan kutnohorite scattered in matrix, some associated with minor sulfides and possibly other admixed carbonates. Type locality material from an old Czech collection, matrix sizes from about 1.5cm to 3cm @ 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each.

LEPIDOLITE- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
From an old crate recently opened in our warehouse, a rich selection of pinkish-lavender colored lepidolite well
scattered in matrix, here as tightly intergrown, small hexagonal platelets nicely covering a quartz/albite matrix.
Better than the usual mine run material these frequently show some decent crystallization, specimen sizes ranging
from about 3.5cm up to 8cm @ just 5.00, 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

MALACHITE with CERRUSITE- Brown's Prospect, nr.Darwin, N.T. Australia
Colorful samples collected in the early 1970's have velvet green malachite overlaying matrix, all with white to
frosted cerussite crystal aggregates scattered over the malachite, some mixed with micro yellow botryoidal
mimetites. Stunning contrasts in texture and color make these reasonably attractive vintage pieces for this locality. Sizes range from about 3.5cm to 6cm across @ 30.00, 45.00. and 60.00 each, priced according to quality.

MUSCOVITE crystals! - Hiddenite, Alexander Co., North Carolina
Excellent micro crystals of elongated, columnar, hexagonal muscovite well scattered and comprising matrix, many
showing modest transparency and superb form under the scope! From an old stash of Hamel Mining & Minerals
stock, these are inexpensive TNs and excellent for the species, most with fine micro potential as well, ranging from
about 2cm to 3cm across at just 5.00 each and 7.50 each!

NIOBOKUPLETSKITE- Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
From a small lot collected in 1981 and previously identified as astrophyllite nearly 20 years before the
niobokupletskite was described as a species, this uncomon mineral occurs in these samples as densely fibrous,
yellow-brown mats and hairs richly intergrown on matrix, often with white feldpar and/or dark aegirine. Only a few
specimens on hand, most probably as overgrowths over underlying kupletskite, all with excellent micro potential,
sizes from about 1cm to 1.5cm @ 30.00 and 45.00 each. List alternates!

PERHAMITE- Tom's (PO4) Quarry, Kapunda, S.A., Australia
White micro crystals of perhamite sparsely scattered on matrix with minor crandallite and possibly other
phosphates. Lean but representative for the species, matrix sizes average about 2.5cm to 3cm @ 30.00 and 40.00; a few to nearly 7cm across @ 75.00 each.

PHLOGOPITE- Maria Mine, nr. Milford, Beaver Co., Utah
From a modest selection of brilliant green, translucent to transparent phlogpite without matrix, these recently
featured and pictured in the November, 2014 issue of Mineral News. The mica shows excellent color zoned bands
of several shades of green and brown when thin sections are back-lit, and our analytical work (copy supplied)
points to a slightly ferroan composition. Quite attractive for the species, collected over 25 years ago, tabular
specimens from 4cm to 10cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each.

PYROLUSITE- Black Metals Mine, Lincoln Co., Nevada
From material collected over 20 years ago, these are rich specimens of elongated, needle-like radiating laths to
5mm densely intergrown in matrix, with good coverage, some as stouter, coarsely crystalline material. The latter
habit is similar to what was once called "polianite", now relegated to varietal status typically suggesting pyrolusite
psuedomorphs after manganite. From a closed locality, specimens range from about 3.5cm to 8cm across @ just
5.00, 10.00, 20.00 and a couple at 30.00 each.

QUARTZ- Vizilla, Isere, Rhone-Alpes, France
Neat quartz specimens from the eastern edge of the country in the French Alps, all singly terminated and in
pleasing thumbnail groups in the 2-3cm size range, some with brownish siderite balls. Inexpensive specimens
offered at just 7.50 each, with a few larger (but uglier) hand specimens to 6cm @ just 20.00 each. A steal for the
locality!

SODALITE variety HACKMANITE- Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
This is interesting fluorescent primary material for a locality more known for its rare secondary minerals. We have
the hackmanite variety of sodalite, pale blue to whitish grey in room light, but brightly fluorescent orange under LW, duller and more subdued red under SW. Non-fluorescent associates include aegirine and possibly other species. Old material collected in the 1970s during field trips by Julius Weber, sizes ranging from 3cm to 12cm across at just 7.50, 12.50, 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each.

SPHALERITE, FLUORITE, SIDERITE- Cumberland, England
A MONSTER specimen, ex-U.S. National Museum and with their label, acquired in the distant past when
exchanges with the Smithsonian were still feasible. The piece is a large display specimen that shows numerous
isolated sphalerite crystals of deep root-beer brown color to 2cm on edge, highly lustrous, and scattered over
golden brown, bubbly druses of siderite which completely cover the underlying rock matrix. The piece also shows
pale purple fluorite cubes to 1.5cm nicely scattered about the specimen, and they are superbly fluorescent under
both SW and LW UV as well, adding to its presentation value. The underside of this large, trianglar specimen also
shows larger, nearly white crude fluorite with smaller but more richly scattered sphalerites, fully covering this
exposed seam. The sample measures an astounding 32 x 23 x 7 cm, offered at just 750.00 from this classic
locality. Excellent provenance, and quite heavy, too!

STILBITE-Ca- Snake Hill, Secaucus, Hudson Co., New Jersey
Small beige colored stilbite-Ca crystals and sheaves richly scattered over dark, metasediment matrix, some
occasionally with minor fluorapophyllite and possibly other species. These were collected in August, 1972 and have just recently come to light in our warehouse. The "hill" itself was quarried from the late 1800s forward, and has been largely removed for roadway rock and is no longer extant. Specimens range from 8cm to 14cm long, thin to thick with varying widths and all fully covered with small crystals on one surface at just 20.00, 25.00 and 30.00 ea.

STOLZITE- Sumidouro de Mariana Mine, M. G., Brazil
Vitreous, bright yellowish orange micro crystals and aggregates of this uncommon mineral well-scattered on quartz matrix, most with micro potential and all easily visible due to their striking orange color! From the 2011 find, we have specimens from 1cm up to 2.5cm priced according to size and coverage @ only 20.00, 40.00 and 75.00 each.

TENNANTITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
A pair of relatively large intergrown tennantite crystals, the largest about 3cm on edge, forming an interesting "V"
shaped miniature, with a small druse of tiny white quartz crystals around two edges of the specimen. Reasonably
attractive, only one available, overall size about 4x3.5cm @ 85.00. List alternates!

THORTVEITITE- Iveland, Aust-Agder, Norway
From a small lot of single crystal sections from E.W. Heinrich's collection, we have individual prismatic samples
without matrix, all individually boxed and with a copy of Heinrich's label. One of the few scandium-dominate
minerals, crystal sizes range from about 3mm to 8mm long @ just 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each. List alternates!

THORUTITE- nr. Urusai Peak, Zardalek Massif, Kyrgyzstan
This rare species is offered as prepared microprobe samples of nearly pure 1mm thorutite samples completely
comprising matrix, mounted in 2cm probe mounts and accompanied by an SEM image, X-ray spectra and
quantitative chemistry as well. TYPE LOCALITY specimens, with full documentation, at only 135.00 each. Only a
few available!

TITANITE- Morafeno, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Recently uncovered: a small lot of rather large, opaque brown titanite crystals, similar to those seen from Nevada
and elsewhere. The crystals are available as individuals or small groups of crystals, singles reaching 5cm on edge,
most with minor white matrix and more typically in the 2.5cm size range, and these are rarely complete. All show
good prism faces, some interesting twins and intergrowths, most with glassy, minutely pock-marked faces
throughout. Interesting specimens, overall sizes from 2cm to 5cm as singles or groups @ 10.00, 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 depending on quality and size.

TITANITE (SPHENE)- Morrisania, New York City, New York
An old specimen, ex-Florence Mecke Collection, comprised of a several flattened, brownish sphene crystals to 1
cm scattered in schistose matrix, with many smaller aggregates as well. The "Morrisania" locality is currently a
small area in the south Bronx, but at one time it included over 500 acres of today's New York City real estate. The
actual street location for the specimen is unknown, possibly from the Kingsbridge area but a small ABY (or AOY)
1568 is written on the bottom of the specimen, as is Mecke's small adhesive number 20-M. Certainly an interesting and historical specimen needing additional study, it measures a sizeable 18x8cm at 150.00.

TRASKITE- Esquire #1 Mine, Rush Creek, California
Minute reddish brown grains of traskite, sparsely scattered in sanbornite and quartz matrix, occasionally with other species such as macdonaldite, titantaramellite and others. Old Cureton stock, type locality material, specimens from about 2.5cm to nearly 6cm across @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

TREMOLITE variety HEXAGONITE- nr. Balmat, St. Lawrence Co., New York
Vitreous aggregates and crystal sections of colorful, lilac hexagonite variety of tremolite richly comprising matrix,
these collected by G.F. Lincks many years ago. Specimen sizes from 2.5 to 5cm, most relatively flat, @ 7.50, 12.50 and 17.50 each, and all with an attractive, delicate hue. Larger samples up to 16 x 5cm @ 55.00, 65.00 and 75.00 each. Nice!

TRIPLITE- Lazne Kynzvart, Bohemia, Czech Republic
From an old lot obtained from a Czech geologist, we have several representative chunks of redish brown to pinkish
brown, rich masses of triplite in matrix, possibly with other admixed phosphates. From a rarely offered locality
formerly known as "Bad Konigswart", specimens from about 3.5cm to 5cm @ 20.00 and 30.00 each.

TUNELLITE- Jennifer Mine, Boron, Kern Co., California
Translucent tabular crystals of pearly tunellite, some with minor ulexite matrix from this famous locality. Very old
material, specimen sizes range from 2cm individuals to 5cm matrix groups, priced at just 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00
each.

UMBRIANITE (IMA #2011-074)- Pian di Celle Volcano, Umbria, Italy
A small grain of this relatively new mineral from the HOLOTYPE specimen, mounted in a 7mm probe mount and
accompanied by three color microscopical images (via both reflected and transmitted light), neatly labeled with
associated kalsilite, leucite, fluorphologopite, cuspidine etc. Formula: K7Na2Ca2[Al3Si10O29]F2Cl2 - orthorhombic, IMA # 2011-074. Full analytical chemistry and resulting empirical formula accompanies the piece, only one available @ 395.00.

URANOPHANE- Grube Menzenschwand, Schwarzwald, Germany
Small, glassy yellow needles of uranophane scattered in vugs in dark brownish rock matrix. XRD-confirmed
material, some occasionally with other species, and most with modest micro potential. Specimens from about
2.5cm to nearly 5cm @ 10.00, 17.50, 25.00 and 40.00 each. depending on quality.

USHKOVITE- Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Excellent orange-brown micro groups of curved ushkovite crystals, some on pale brown botryoidal Mg-rich
greifensteinite matrix, formerly thought to be roscherite! Far superior to any other locality, these small matrix
specimens make superb micros, overall sizes from 0.9 to 2.5cm @ 15.00, 20.00 and 30.00 depending on coverage.

VALENTINITE- Oum el Bouagui, Constantine, Algeria
A rather superficially ugly sample comprised of hundreds of minute (<1mm), radiating matted needle-like crystals of grayish white valentinite richly covering matrix, intergrown with yellowish green nadorite. Very old sample, exMichigan Mining College material, specimen about 5cm across and moderately heavy @ 65.00.

WAVELLITE- Pansberg, Oberlausitz, Saxony, Germany
A marvelous locality for this ubiquitous mineral, here as tiny greenish yellow to white botryoids and radiating micro
crystals on black hydrocarbonaceous matrix. Excellent contrast with moderate micro potential as well on these
analytically confirmed specimens, sizes from 3cm to 5cm @ just 8.50, 12.50 and 17.50 each, depending on quality.

WEEKSITE- Autunite #8 Claim, Juab Co., Utah
Minute, pale yellow spherules and radiating aggregates of somewhat waxy weeksite scattered on opal/rhyolite
matrix, some with micro potential as well. Type locality material, brilliantly fluorescent due to the opal and possibly
other admixed uranium salts, sizes from 2cm to 6cm @ 7.50, 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

YAROSHEVSKITE (IMA #2012-003)- Yadovitaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Kam. Russia
One of the rarest NEW SPECIES from this prolific Kamchatka volcano, the specimen is 1.2mm grain mounted on a
1cm probe mount in a circular sealed disc, and accompanied by a lareg SEM backsctter image identifying several
elongated yaroshevskite crystals growing on euchlorine matrix. Formula: Cu9O2[VO4]4Cl2 - orthorhombic, IMA #2012-003. Type locality, of course, elegantly documented, only one available @ 450.00. List alternates!

YVONITE on BISMUTH- Salsigne Gold Mine, Aude, France
This relatively NEW SPECIES occurs as turquoise-blue masses scattered over brilliant, silvery metallic specular
bismuth matrix. Formula: Cu(AsO3)(OH).2H2O; type locality material, only a few specimens on hand, sizes from
roughly 1.5cm to 5x3cm @ 30.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

BOOKS
FRANKLIN & STERLING HILL- World's Greatest Mineral Deposit by Dr. Pete Dunn
The last of our stock, exclusively from the author: the revised HARDCOVER edition of Dr. Dunn's monumental work on the Franklin and Sterling Hill deposits. Over 750 pages in two volumes, handsomely bound in royal blue
buckram, oversewn, with acid-free endpapers and gold-stamped on spine and cover, this set is a comprehensive
treatment of the mineralogy and history of this prolific and complex deposit! Over 900 b/w illustrations and
photographs fill this careful, descriptive, precise work that meticulously documents the diverse mineralogy of this
famous NJ locality. Every serious collector and bibliophile should own this set, and we are the exclusive distributor
for this limited printing. The two volume set is 195.00 plus 16.00 s/h (USA); overseas customers: shipping higher.

OPTICAL MINERALOGY- by Rogers and Kerr
A classic work on this important aspect of mineralogy, often used as a college text book or bookshelf reference,
complete with many hundreds of black & white images of thin sections and crystal orientation diagrams, as well as solid "how to" explanations on all of the basic operations in classic optical mineralogy. (One of my mineralogy
preofessors, Purfiled Kent, was the son-in-law of co-author Paul Kerr, so the book has a special place in my
education!) This is a hardcover, cloth-bound second edition, rather beat and loose bup but exceptionally useful
content nonetheless, nearly 400 pages and 6" x 9" size at just 20.00 plus shipping.

GEMS
REFERENCE COLLECTION - Various Localities, Worldwide
From our fairly large and disorganized hoard of gemstones, we have assembled a standardized reference
collection of typical faceted gems commonly seen in the jewelry trade. All stones are well-cut, eye-clean, and all are 7x5mm ovals or 7x5mm emerald cuts, each averaging about a carat. Our reference set contains nine (9) different gemstones, including tourmaline, peridot, rhodolite, amethyst, topaz (both white and blue), aquamarine, citrine, and chrome diopside. These are handsomely presented in a 4cm glass-topped Bates box @ just 69.00 per collection – less than $8 a gem! A great gift item! For those who wish buy in larger lots, we offer 45 stones (5 of each) in an unboxed lot at just 299.00 per bulk lot, a savings of nearly 50.00!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21306 - Volume XL, No. 6

This will be our last list for 2013. All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse. Have a safe and prosperous holiday season!

ACANTHITE- Moldava, Erzgebirge, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Small, dark greyish-black spots of acanthite lightly scattered in massive barite/rock matrix, occasionally with minor massive fluorite and/or other species. Nearly 100 different species have been confirmed from this older locality, including many arsenates, phosphates and sulfides. Old material obtained many years ago from a Czech geologist, we have a few modest specimens ranging in size from 4cm to 6cm across @ just 20.00, 30.00 and 40.00 each.

ANKERITE- nr. Charlemont, Franklin Co., Massachusetts
Fairly sharp greyish rhombs of ankerite to 1cm nicely scattered in chlorite matrix. Old material from a fine (and obscure!) eastern U.S. locality, we have only a few specimens available, ranging from 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across, each with 1cm or larger rhombs @ 25.00, 35.00 and 45.00 each, depending on quality and size.

BERYL- Quadeville, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada
From a small lot recently uncovered here, representative specimens of blue-grey beryl without matrix, most showing some prism faces and varying degrees of color and completeness. Priced according to quality, speicmens all in the 3cm to 4.5cm size range at just 4.00, 7.50 and 15.00 each.

BURPALITE- Umbozero Mine, Mt.Alluaiv, Lovozero, Russia
A moderately rare zirconium-rich mineral from one of the very few documented localities for the species. It occurs as dark brown, glassy aggregates, here as pure, monomineralic samples averaging about 8mm across. Only a few available, the first we have been able to secure in some years, and these from a new locality for this rare species, @ 65.00 each.

DIAMOND- Vaal River, Northern Cape Province, Rep So Africa
A well-formed and relatively attractive octahedron without matrix, showing good trigons on the octahedral faces and minor inclusions within the crystal. Teh stone is translucent, pale white to slightly tan/yellow in color, and it weighs an impressive 3.91 carats, measuring 10x7x5 mm, offered at just 615.00! One only!

DIOPTASE- Harquahalla Mine, Yuma County, Arizona
Old stuff collected in the 1960's, dioptase at this locality occurs as tiny, isolated and elongated glassy green crystals scattered over matrix, occasionally with minor malachite and/or pseudomalachite on brown, cherty matrix. Prolific material from 50 years ago, these make representative samples with good micro potential as well, sizes from about 1.5cm to 5cm @ just 7.50, 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each.

EPIDOTE- Rebobath, Hardap Region, Namibia
An old Scott Williams specimen, comprised of numerous, dark green lustrous and slender epidote rods to 1 cm well scattered over the top surface of a deep red-brown hematitic matrix. Moderately attractive and sometimes considered a rival to the old Austrian specimens, the Namibian epidotes are much sought-after. Specimen size is about 7x6cm @ just 55.00.

FERRO-HOLMQUISTITE- Volta Grande Mine, Nazareno, M.G., Brazil
This rare lithium-rich orthorhombic amphibole occurs here as greyish-lilac fibrous aggregates in rich, parallel groups well scattered and largely comprising matrix, occasionally with minor granitic pegmatite matrix on one contact edge. Excellent for the species and from one of the very few confirmed localities, specimens about 2.5cm @ 45.00 each.

GOETHITE pseudo @ PYRITE- Pelican Point, Utah Co., Utah
A surprising large specimen from this famous pseudomorph locality, here are large blocky cubes of pyrite completely replaced by solid brown goethite to 3+cm on edge, all intergrown and comprising matrix. The cubes are striated, sharp and lustrous, making for an interesting and modestly attractive example from this prolific area. This hefty cabinet specimen includes a ratty Michigan Tech label and measures about 11x8cm @ 150.00. One only!

HAIDINGERITE- Jachymov, Bohemia, Czech Republic
White botryoids and tiny knobs of this rare mineral richly scattered on grey rock matrix. Type locality material obtained many years ago from the Freiberg Museum during one of our eastern European excursions prior to the fall of the Iron Curtain. Two rich samples available about 2.5cm across @ 75.00 each.

HALITE- Rhodes Salt Marsh, Esmeralda Co., Nevada
Clusters of translucent white halite crystals showing good cubic forms, intergrown into attrcative groups without matrix. A few specimens have individual crystals as large as 1.5cm wide, all quite attractive. Cluster sizes range from 1.5cm to 3.5cm @ just 5.00, 7.50 and 10.00; with a few larger groups from 4cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each. Nice, but don't put them in the fish tank with your guppies!

HATERTITE (IMA 2012-048)- Second Scoria Cone, Tolbachik, Russia
Work continues by several groups on defining the many NEW SPECIES being approved from this famous Kamchatka volcano. These samples are from the Arsenatnaya Fumerole at the type locality, occurring here as tiny pale green grains individually mounted on 1cm adhesive tablets. Formula: Na2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2AsO4)3 - monoclinic, IMA # 2012-048. A rare arsenate, only a few on hand @ 120.00 each.

HEULANDITE-Na- Warm Spring Creek, near Challis, Idaho
This rare heulandite group species occurs as minute, pinkish-orange aggregates sparsely scattered in seams or frozen in matrix. High magnification SEM images have shown individual, somewhat tabular crystals, but most appear thinly massive under normal mag! Type locality for this zeolite species, confirmed in our lab in 1999 and known as early as 1924. We offer a small fragment in capsule @ 25.00; matrix specimens from 0.6cm to 1.5cm @ 40.00 and 60.00; one 3cm specimen @ 125.00 that was pictured in the second edition of the Photographic Guide to Mineral Species.

HYDROXYCALCIOROMEITE- Prabornaz Mine, St. Marcel, Aosta, Italy
This recently defined species occus as minute, pale orange-brown crystalline aggregates and crude micro octahedra lightly scattered in matrix, typically with pinkish-red piemontite (TL) and/or black braunite (TL) among other potential species. Formula: (Ca,Sb3+)2(Sb5+,Ti)2O6(OH), part of the pyrochlore subgroup. Only a few specimens on hand, sizes averaging about 4cm across @ just 45.00 each.

IMOGOLITE- Fukaiwa, Nanuma-shi, Tochigi Pref., Japan
Each specimen of this rarity is comprised of beige to tan masses of altered, pumice-like imogolite comprising matrix from this unusual locality. Dull luster and aesthetically challenged (ie. ugly!), pieces are from 2mm to 4mm across @ 20.00, 30.00, and 40.00 each depending on size. Small lots of pulverized material available at 60.00 per capsule!

JORDANITE with SPHALERITE etc- Grube Segen Gottes, Wiesloch, Baden, Germany
One of the classic specimens of "schalenblende", forming large reniform masses of banded jordanite, sphalerite, "melnikovite" and trace galena, displaying well due to a cut and polished face that handsomely shows off the banding and phase boundaries. The specimen is ex-Kay Robertson, Hamel and Scott Williams, with labels from all accompanying the piece. Attractive and an interesting association specimen from the classic locality, overall size about 9x6cm @ just 95.00. Heavy!

KIMURAITE-(Y)- Kirigo, Hizun-cho, Saga-ken, Japan
Minute white, vitreous to silky aggregates on greyish rock matrix, some quite good at 20x or higher. A moderately rare Ca-Y-carbonate, sizes from about 3cm to 4.5cm matrix samples @ 40.00 and 65.00 each.

KOTTIGITE/PARASYMPLESITE- Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
From the mid-1970's discovery, we have an old lot of excellent, radiating crystalline specimens of this complex assemblage, typically in bluish to greyish brown needles to nearly 1cm well scattered on limonitic matrix. Chemical analyses have shown complex zoning in these samples, with both the Zn-rich (kottigite) and Fe-rich (parasymplesite) phases present. Wonderful old stuff, specimens from 2.5cm to 6cm @ only 20.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each, depending on coverage and quality! One large, superb specimen with several isolated radiating balls, gypsum crystals to 2cm etc, ex-Hamel, overall about 15x5cm @ 200.00.

MAGNESIO-HASTINGSITE- nr. Amity, Warwick, Orange Co., New York
This uncommon amphibole occurs as blackish green aggregates and partial crystals scattered in/on marble matrix, often with phlogopite or largely comprising matrix. The species shows typical calc-amphibole habit, some are crudely crystallized stubby prisms, and these are rich specimens from Amity, one of the many unincorporated areas (with Edenville) in the Town of Warwick. Specimen sizes range from about 2.5cm to 6cm and are priced according to quality & coverage @ 20.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each.

MANGANITE- Veta Negra Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Chile
Tiny, brilliant greyish black micro needles of manganite sparsely scattered in voids among platy, massive barite and limonitic matrix, or as lumpy radial masses as botryoids in an identical matrix. Most will yield interesting micros as well, and all are inexpensively priced with specimens from 2cm to 5cm @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 15.00 each.

METAROSSITE- Burro Mi, Slick Rock, San Miguel Co Colorado
Powdery masses of grayish to pale yellow metarossite lightly scattered on black sandstone matrix, some associated with minor orange pascoite and possibly other vanadium-rich phases. Despite our offered advice months ago, the NY Times implied this material was a dangerous uranium residue found at the locality. Untrue muckraking, and rarely offered material, these uncommon specimens range from 2.5cm to 7cm across @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each, with a few larger to 14cm across @ 85.00.

MICROCLINE w/ SMOKEY QUARTZ- Moat Mountain, Carroll Co., New Hampshire
An older specimen comprised of about a dozen small but sharp smoky quartz crystals to 1.7cm perched on granitic matrix of dense feldspar, showing a good microcline crystal of delicate tan color about 2cm tall at one edge of the specimen that shows excellent prism faces and termination as it projects from several smaller crystals. The smoky quartz crystals have a preferential sandy coating on some faces, overall specimen size about 6x6cm @ just 30.00. One only!

MIMETITE with WULFENITE- Lolon Shaft, near Oficina Victoria, Chile
A small lot of bright yellow, somewhat botryoidal mimetite lightly scattered on rock matrix, occasionally with thin, transparent yellow wulfenite as well. Interesting specimens, but only a few on hand, all with good micro potential as well, sizes from about 2cm to 4cm @ 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each.

MONETITE on NEWBERYITE PSEUDOS- Mono Lake, Mono Co., California
Dull white to pinkish monetite richly coating newberyite pseudomorphs after sharp crystals of struvite without matrix. An odd assemblage and interesting for both the rich monetite coatings and the pseudomorphs as well. Sizes from about 1.5cm to 3cm @ 12.50, 17.50, 25.00 and 35.00 each.

MOTTRAMITE- North Star Mine, White Pine Co., Nevada
Murky, olive green mottramite druses and micro balls well-scattered on matrix, rather rich and providing a pleasing
assemblage under the scope. The locality in the Taylor District is largely undocumented, and hence, this is the first reported occurrence of the species there. Only a few specimens on hand, sizes from 3cm to 9cm @ 10.00, 20.00 and 40.00 each. List alternates!

MUSCOVITE crystals!- Hiddenite, Alexander Co., North Carolina
Excellent micro crystals of elongated, columnar, hexagonal muscovite well scattered and comprising matrix, many showing modest transparency and superb form under the scope! From an old stash of Hamel Mining & Minerals stock, these are inexpensive and excellent for the species, averaging about 2cmacross at just 3.00 each!

PARAHOPEITE- Broken Hill, Zambia
Nicely crystallized specimens of parahopeite from the former northern portion of Rhodesia. This zinc phosphate occurs as translucent gray to tan platy crystal aggregates richly scattered through a dark brown limonite matrix. Old material, now more difficult to obtain, in sizes from 3cm to nearly 6cm @ 55.00 and 85.00 each.

PROSOPITE- Noche Buena, Mazapil, Zacatecas, Mexico
Pale blue nodualr masses of this uncommon fluoride largely comprising matrix, these from the 1960s find and ex-Cureton material. Specimens have a delicate, turquoise color and are likely from the Santa Rosa Mine. The nodules range in size from about 1cm to 2.2cm @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each; a few to 4.5cm @ 60.00 each.

PYROXFERROITE- Ohari Mine, Mineyama-cho, Kyoto, Japan
Small, relatively pure crystalline cleavages of this uncommon mineral comprising matrix, these from old Cureton stock of many years ago. Each specimen is packaged in a 2.5cm plastic box, with sample sizes ranging from 5mm to 1cm across @ just 15.00 and 25.00 each. Great locality material!

QUARTZ pseudo @ ARAGONITE- Paso de los Indios, Chubut, Argentina
From an small older find in the 1970s, we have a small selection of very odd, pseudohexagonal aragonite crystals in divergent, complete radiating balls, all replaced by hard, red-brown chalcedony. These are completely crystallized in all directions and are relatively damage free. Very strange, unique psudomorphs, sizes from about 5cm balls to 7cm balls @ 85.00, 115.00 and 150.00 each. Neat!

ROSASITE- Elijah Mine, White Pine Co., Nevada
From a small, one-time find, we have a few TN-sized specimens showing delicate, needle-like sprays of pale blue aurichalcite associated with darker blue, isolated balls of rosascite, typically perched on water-clear hemimorphite in exposed seams and vugs. Attractive micro material, only four specimens found, sizes average about 3cm across @ just 10.00 each.

SENGIERITE- Luiswishi, Shaba, (Zaire) Dem Rep Congo
Tiny, micro green drusy crystal aggregates of sengierite lightly scattered on matrix! Rarely offered, the material is ex-Bill Pinch, from the type locality of course. Small (5mm) specimens in vials @ 55.00 each.

SOFIITE- First Scoria Cone, Tolbachik, Russia
First found in the mid-1980s, this species was approved in 1989 (IMA submission #1987-028) but has rarely been seen on the market. This is a newly discovered occurrence of this weird zinc selenite mineral at the type locality, and it forms rich specimens with numerous well-formed hexagonal lamellar crystals forming thin shards and divergent groups with good micro potential. Specimens range from about 1.5cm to 3cm across, priced according to size/richness @ 95.00 and 125.00 each.

STROMEYERITE- Vrancice, Bohemia, Czech Republic
A massive ore sample of stromeyerite from this locality known for its rare sulfide minerals. The stromeyerite occurs a blue-tinted black metallic masses richly distributed in matrix, and is quite nice for the species. Type locality!! Sizes range from 3cm to nearly 7cm @ 25.00, 40.00 and 60.00 each.

THEISITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
This material was from our research article on the locality (see Mineral News, Vol 28 No. 6 (2012),comprised of a few modest samples of theisite. The mineral occurs as micro, green to bluish green platy aggregates sparsely scattered on late-forming fractures of massive quartz, typically with minor azurite, cuprian adamite and occasionally other species. From only the second (?) documented U.S. occurrence of the mineral, specimens with micro potential range in size from about 2cm to 4cm across @ 20.00. 30.00 and 45.00 each, depending on quality.

THORITE- C.K. Williams Quarry, Easton, Pennsylvania
Closed in the 1940s, this quarry operated for many years and produced about 50 species, these specimens collected in the 1960s. The thorite occurs as dark red-brown masses well-scattered in quartz-rich diopside/tremolite rock matrix. Interesting locality material first identified by Art Montgomery after he purchased the property. Specimens range from about 2cm to 4cm across @ 12.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each. Only a few available!

ULLMANITE- Sachendorf, Siegerland, Germany
Greyish massive ullmanite largely comprising matrix, here from an excellent older locality! An uncommon NiSbS mineral and member of the cobaltite group, rich samples from about 2cm to nearly 4.5cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

WHEWELLITE on EOSPHORITE- Pirineus Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais Brazil
Thin filmy masses and tiny pods of whitish whewellite largely coating translucent, elongated sprays of tan eosphorite crystals to 2cm long richly comprising these moderately attractive sprays. Excellent thumbnails from a recent discovery, all mounted in a standard TN box and ranging from 2cm to 2.7cm tall @ 30.00 and 40.00 each. Nice!

WITHERITE (FL)- Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England
A wonderful old classic, comprised of a translucent witherite "cauliflower head" of radiating aggregates that terminate in well-formed mounded crystals. The specimen shows excellent fluorescence (yellow/white LW, blue/white SW) and was purchased by Dr. Gene Sensel from Scott Williams (both labels included) in 1956 for nearly $100. Inflation alone would make this an $800 specimen in today's dollars, but we offer this 8x7cm classic for just 495.00. Probably a turn of the century piece - compare!

WITTICHENITE- Grube David, Wittichen, Schwarzwald Germany
This uncommon mineral occurs as massive, greyish black metallic masses scattered in white massive barite matrix, occasionally with minor unidentified secondary minerals as well. Very old material, specimen sizes range from about 1.5cm to nearly 3.5cm @ 40.00, 50.00 and 65.00 each.


WULFENITE- Downeyville Lead Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Delicate, wafer-thin pale yellow wulfenite crystals to 4mm nicely scattered on limonitic matrix. From an old stash recently uncovered, only a few specimens available, ranging in size from about 2cm to 6cm across @ 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each, all with good micro potential as well. List alternates, please!

ODDITIES

HEAVY MINERAL CONCENTRATES- Cascade, Valley Co., Idaho
For micromounters, sand collectors and the curious, we stumbled upon a small E.W. Heinrich-labeled jar containing heavy mineral concentrates from the dredge jigs at Cascade, Idaho. In his classic book (Mineralogy and Geology of Radioactive Raw Materials - 1958), Heinrich notes that the placers at Cascade contain monazite, zircon (FL orange), garnet, ilmenite (most prolific), magnetite, apatite, columbite-tantalite and other species. We've packaged about 40 grams of this granular concentrate into a 5.5x4cm clear display case, including a copy of Heinrich's label, for just 15.00 per case. Historically and mineralogically interesting and sure to provide fun under the scope!


HYDROCARBON variety SHUNGITE- Shunga, nr. Lake Onega, Karelia, Russia
A concerted effort to bring more of this unusual hydrocarbon to market has resulted in a modest discovery with a commensurate oversupply from this well known palaeoproterozoic deposit. The material, nearly 98wt % pure carbon, has been cleaned by tumbling, resulting in lightly polished, nearly black submetallic stones about 2cm across at just 10.00 each! The least costly we have ever had - don't miss these!


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CATALOG 21401 - Vol. XLI, No. 1

AUSTINITE (TL)- Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah
Uncovered in our move, a treasure trove of excellent, type-locality austinite specimens, here as delicate radiating sprays of reyish-green micro crystals richly scattered on hard limonitic matrix, many overlaying brownish arseniosiderite. These will provide handsome cabinet specimens as well as excellent micros, and we have a good selection of specimens ranging in size from 2.5cm up to 12cm across(!!), priced according to size and coverage at 7.50, 15.00, 30.00, 55.00, 75.00 and 100.00. Superb, old type locality material!

BORNITE with CHALCOPYRITE- Sunnyside Mine, San Juan Co., Colorado
Small metallic masses of dark bluish-black bornite lightly scattered in quartz matrix, most with brassy chalcopyrite and possibly other ore minerals evident. Interesting reference specimens from this old and prolific locality. Sizes average about 4cm @ just 12.50 each.

BYKOVAITE- Umbozero Mine, Alluaiv, Lovozero, Russia
This relatively new species occurs as small, pale brown to creamy white crystalline masses lightly scattered on pale purple ussingite matrix, some with minor yellowish sphalerite. From our original 2004 supply from the author, recently uncovered, formula: BaNa(Na,Ti,[])4(Ti,Nb)2Si4O14(OH,F)4*3H2O. Found here (TYPE LOCALITY) within the Shkatulka pegmatite in the mine, only a few samples available averaging about 0.8cm to nearly 3cm @ 75.00, 100.00, 125.00 and 150.00 each. Limit one per customer, please!

CALCITE - Turquoise Ridge Mine, Adam Peak, Nevada
Colorless, well formed calcite crystals as small groups or singles, some of the larger samples nicely scattered over admixed, shale matrix, most overlaying aggregates of massive, red realgar. Under magnification, small bits of an unidentified black mineral inclusion are often seen within some calcite crystals. Only a few TNs @ 10.00 each; matrix samples about 8cm across @ 55.00. List alternates!

CAMARONESITE (IMA# 2012-094)- Cuya, Camarones Valley, Arica Prov., Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute lavender druses and massive intergrowths on matrix, typically intergrown in an assemblage of copiapite, anhydrite, botryogen etc. in a metamorphosed shale with minor pyrite evident. Formula: [Fe3+(H2O)2(PO3OH)]2(SO4)*1-2H2O, trigonal, IMA # 2012-094. This new ferric iron phosphate-sulfate is structurally related to taranakite. Only a few specimens on hand, all author's material, sizes averaging 2.5cm to 4cm across @ 55.00 and 75.00 each,

CLINOZOISITE- Cornog, Wallace Twnshp., Chester Co. Pennsylvania
An old classic, ex-F. Mecke Collection, comprised of numerous flattened crystals of greenish brown clinozoisite to 3cm long richly scattered in and extending from calcite matrix. Many of the clinozoisite crystals show excellent vitreous luster on the exposed prism faces, and the specimen is likely 1960s vintage or earlier. Only one available, overall size about 9x9 cm @ 125.00. Great locality piece!

CONICHALCITE- Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah
Attractive and colorful, rich green botryoidal conichalcite scattered on matrix, some with minor quartz. These are quite good for the locality, collected many years ago and recently uncovered in our warehouse. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 5cm @ 5.00, 12.50, 20.00 and 30.00 each, a few larger uncleaned specimens to 10cm @ 40.00. Nice stuff!

COVELLITE- Dillenburg, Hesse, Germany
A very old specimen, the original Michigan Tech cardboard label indicating the locality was in Nassau, a principality that once included large parts of Hesse and Rheinland-Palatinate. Today, Hesse is the proper region for old Dillenburg samples, and this one shows a solid metallic masses of admixed covellite, chalcopyrite, quartz and likely other metallic minerals, with flashes of electric blue evident from the planar faces of the covellite. An interesting and old specimen, size about 5x4cm @ 125.00.
DMISOKOLOVITE (IMA# 2013-079)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
The first of three NEW, just-approved copper-rich arsenates from this Kamchatka volcano appearing in this list! The mineral occurs as tiny, bright, bluish green, coarse tabular to dipyramidal crystals to 0.2mm scattered on volcanic scoria matrix, occasionally with other phases and forming crusts to 2mm. Formula: K3Cu5AlO2(AsO4)4- monoclinic, IMA # 2013-079, named for one of the founders of the Russian Mineralogical Society (1817), Dmitry Ivanovich Sokolov (1788-1852). Only a few samples available, type locality, of course, sizes from about 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 145.00 and 175.00 each. Rare!

DOLOMITE & CALCITE w/ MALACHITE- Florence Iron Mine, Florence Co., Wisconsi
A very large specimen comprised of a huge limonitic matrix showing an exposed central vug about 17x12 cm across (!!), fully coated with small, transparent to translucent dolomite blebs coating tiny calcite rhoms, some with an unidentified black mineral coating, and then topped off with several dozen tiny malachite balls that are widely separated and scattered across the vug. Suitable for making a few hundred micros, an impressive doorstop, or the proverbial boat anchor. The dolomite and malachite are previously unknown and the first reported occurrence for this old Menominee Range locality. The specimen was collected almost 20 years ago and was just recently uncovered here, overall size a very impressive 28x20cm, quite heavy, at just 125.00.

EUCHROITE- Libethen, (Lubietova), Slovakia
An old classic for this rare species, here as excellent micro tabular green crystals richly scattered over matrix. The locality, once part of Hungary, then Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia, has long ceased to produce material, and this excellent, older samples measure from 2cm to 5cm across @ 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each.

GALENA in QUARTZ- Sunnyside Mine, San Juan Co., Colorado
Large hand specimens comprised of massive white quartz largely filled with silvery, metallic galena shot throughout, occasionally with minor pale-colored Fe-rich sphalerite or other sulfide minerals, resulting in exceptionally heavy specimens. Sizes average 6cm across @ 30.00 each; one 10cm monster @ 60.00. List alternates.

GRAPHITE- Canaan, Grafton Co., New Hampshire
An old Michigan Tech specimen comprised of dense, massive silvery graphite richly comprising matrix and overlaying a thin, schistose-like matrix. Under the scope, the matrix is rich in phlogopite, a minor glassy rose-colored mineral (quartz, beryl, elbaite ?), and other phases are evident as well. The piece is noted as ex-L.L. Hubbard (1849-1933) and attests to its apparent age. Much of the mineralogy and current locality precision makes this an interesting specimen for further in-depth study, overall size about 10x6cm @ 65.00.

JOTITE (IMA #2012-091)- Jote Mine, Tierra Amarilla, Copiapo Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, pale blue, radiating aggregates and crusts sparsely scattered on greyish-white rock matrix. Formula: Ca2CuAl[AsO4][AsO3(OH)2](OH02(h2O5) - triclinic, IMA # 2012-091. A rare new mineral, with potential for other undifferentiated phases as well. Matrix sizes average 3.5-4cm across @ 85.00, some with modest micro potential as well. Only a few available, so list alternates!

JUNOITE- 700' level, Juno Mi, Tennant Creek, Australia
Minute silvery masses of junoite sparsely scattered in bismuthinite and aikinite-rich matrix, these from the type locality in the Northern Territory. Author's studied material, ex-South Australia Museum, ~1cm fragments @ 45.00, or as larger samples from 1.5cm to 3.5cm long @ 75.00, 125.00 and 175.00 each. Rare!

KANONAITE- Le Coreux, nr. Salmchateau, Belgium
This unusual species occurs as small, dark green aggregates sparsely scattered in bright pinkish talc in rock matrix. An obscure member of the andalusite group, here from the second reported locality, specimen sizes from about 1cm to nearly 4cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 60.00 each.

KARIBIBITE on LOLLINGITE- Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Silvery, metallic lollingite masses with very richly scattered brownish yellow masses and needle-like aggregates of karibibite covering and penetrating matrix. Small masses in a capsule @ 15.00; matrix specimens from 1cm to nearly 4cm @ 30.00, 45.00, 65.00 and 85.00 each.

KEMMLITZITE- Kemmlitz, Oschatz, Saxony, Germany
Tan to brown glassy, powdery aggregates of this type locality material supplied in a capsule, some with other unidentified stream concentrates. About a dozen capsules available @ only 15.00 each.

KESTERITE- Cligga Mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England
Metallic masses of kesterite sparsely scattered in rock matrix, occasionally with other sulfides. Formerly known as "iso-stannite" from this locality, we have a number of interesting matrix specimens, sizes from 1.5cm to nearly 8cm across @ 10.00, 20.00, 35.00, 50.00, 75.00 and 100.00 each, the larger specimens showing some crude crystallization as well.

KINGITE- Gold Quarry Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada
This interesting and colorful association features some of the best quality kingite we've ever seen. Here, kingite occurs as thick white chalky masses and occasionally as rare flattened radial sprays; while some are pure, some specimens may also be coated with bright yellow earthy tyuyamunite as well. From 2cm to 7cm @ 20.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00

KRAISSLITE- 1200'L, Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Coppery-red to brownish kraisslite forms a micaceous scale that partially covers at least one side of these examples many of which also show fibrous white sussexite. All are on a matrix of brightly fluorescent (green) granular red willemite. Sizes from 1.5cm to 10cm @ only 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 45.00, 60.00 and 85.00 each, depending on quality and size.

LEVERETTITE (IMA #2013-011)- Torrecillas Mine, Iquique Province, Chile
This NEW SPEIES occurs as dark green, minute vitreous rhombohedral crystals and aggregates sparsely scattered on matrix, typically with crusts of black chalcophanite, red-orange akaganeite and possibly other species. Formula:Cu3CoCl2(OH)6 - trigonal, IMA # 2013-011. Only a few specimens on hand from the type locality near Salar Grande, author's material, all with modest micro potential as well, sizes ranging from 2cm to 3.5cm across @ just 50.00 and 75.00 each. List alternates!

LIEBIGITE- Schwartzwaelder Mine, Jefferson Co. Colorado
Bright greenish yellow pure massess and druses of liebigite richly scattered on and often completely comprising matrix. Superb, bright yellow-green fluorescence, available either as pure, single crystal aggregates about 1cm @ 20.00, and as matrix specimens from 2cm to 4cm @ 25.00, 35.00 and 45.00 each.

LILLIANITE- Gladhammar, Vastervik, Smaland, Sweden
This uncommon Pb-Ag-Bi sulfide occurs here as massive, metallic grey aggregates moderately well-scattered in quartz matrix, potentially with other uncommon phases. The locality was first worked in the 1500s, finally closing in the late 1800s after centuries of iron, copper and cobalt mining, and it has produced over thirty different species, including three type minerals. Specimens range in size from about 1cm to nearly 4cm across @ 15.00, 30.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each.

LIMONITE pseudo @ PYRITE- Sellwood Pit, Ishpeming, Michigan
Euhedral pseudomorphic replacements of "limonite" (a general term for undifferentiated hydrous iron oxides) after pyrite to 2.5 cm, with medium to dark brown color and submetallic to earthy luster. The specimens range from single crystal cubes to complex intergrowths and parallel overgrowth type morphologies. These make nice starter pseudomorphs since they show good crystal form at a reasonable price, and from a somewhat out-of-the-way locality. Sizes range from 1cm to 2.5 cm @ only 7.50, 12.50, and 20.00 each.

LIOTTITE- Pitigliano Quarry, Tuscany, Italy
Small whitish encrustations of this uncommon mineral sparsely scattered over dark greenish brown vesuvianite and grossular-rich rock matrix. From one of the early finds of the mineral, sizes from 2.5cm to 4cm @ 20.00 and 30.00, a few with better defined crystals and micro potential as well @ 35.00 and 45.00 each.

LIPSCOMBITE etc.- Silver Coin Mine, Valmy, Humboldt Co Nevada
This interesting phosphate occurs in two distinctly different habits, one well crystallized, the other botryoidal and massive, these being the dark, olive green micro crystal type scattered on matrix, often with other phosphates such as kidwellite, turquoise etc. Very suitable as excellent micro material, specimen sizes range from about 2cm to nearly 6cm across @ just 12.50, 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each, depending on coverage and associations. Nice!

LITHIOPHILITE- Midnight Owl Mi, White Picacho Dist Arizona
Rich salmon-colored masses of this unusual lithium-manganese-iron phosphate broadly comprising matrix, some with minor triphylite. Collected about 35 years ago, matrix sizes from 2.5cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

LOLLINGITE- Mt. Mica Mine, Oxford Co., Maine
These are rich, silvery veins and masses of bright metallic lollingite well scattered through albite/pegmatite matrix. An interesting and old locality for this metallic mineral, specimens showing good coverage and ranging from about 4cm to nearly 7cm across @ 20.00, 30.00, and 45.00 each. Other localities in stock; please inquire!

LORENZENITE- Mont Saint Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Remarkably different in color and habit from lorenzenite found at other localities, at MSH a9poudrette Quarry) it occurs as attractive purple-grey acicular crystal sprays scattered over a vuggy matrix. While enjoyable to behold, this lorenzenite is especially nice under the microscope! Matrix sizes from 3cm to 5+cm @ 45.00 and 75.00 each. Old stuff! Please list alternates!

MACDONALDITE- Esquire Claim, Rush Creek, Fresno Co California
Many sparkling tiny cleavage faces of satiny, needle-like macdonaldite are embedded in a grey-white matrix in these samples from the type locality for this species. Old material, associated with a variety of other Ba-rich silicates, specimens from 2cm to 4cm @ 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00.

MAGNESIOKORITNIGITE (2013-049)- Torrecillas Mine, Iquique Province, Chile
Another NEW SPEIES from this interesting locality near Salar Grande, here occurring as fairly rich, pink aggregates well scattered on matrix, occasionally with minor blue lavendulan. Formula: Mg(AsO3OH)*H2O - triclinic, IMA # 2013-049. Type locality material from one of the authors, specimens average about 3.5cm across at just 45.00 each.

MALACHITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
Deep green, botryoidal masses and isolated micro balls of malachite nicely scattered over quartz matrix, filling voids and occasionally associated with other secondary minerals. Moderately attractive and good micro potential as well, sizes from about 2cm to 4cm across @ 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

MICROCLINE- Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi
Large euhedral crystals of cream-colored microcline richly comprising matrix, most with dark splendant needles of aegirine and/or arfvedsonite nicely scattered about, and some showing twinning as well. Mildly fluorescent (dull red) and quite attractive and well-formed for the species; these are XRD-confirmed and from the 1997 find. Matrix sizes from about 2.5cm to 12cm across @ 10.00, 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each. Nice!

PERRAULTITE- nr. Azov Sea, Donske, Ukraine
Minute, platy orange-brown crystalline aggregates of this uncommon mineral scattered in white albite matrix. From only the second known locality for this relatively rare species, chemically analyzed and X-rayed material. Minute powdery fragments and masses in glass vial @ 45.00; matrix specimens (all with arrows) from 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 50.00, 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each.

PERRIERITE-(La)- Buer, Bjorkedalen, Telemark, Norway
Small, reddish-black micro aggregates of this uncommon mineral scattered in syenite matrix, potentially with minor zircon, pyrochlore, loparite etc. Obtained over 30 years ago from a water tunnel construction site, we have a few speicmens on hand, overall sizes range from about 2cm to 6cm across @ 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each.

POPOVITE (IMA # 2013-060)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
Another NEW SPECIES from this famous Kamchatka volcano, this from the second scoria cone of the northern breakthrough. The mineral occurs as olive green to dark olive green coarse crystals and anhedral grains up to 0.1mm in size, typically in clusters sparsely scattered on volcanic scoria with darker green lammerite-beta ore richly scattered. Formula: Cu5O2(AsO4)2, triclinic, IMA #2013-060. Named for Russian mineralogists Vladimir Anatol'evich Popov and Valentina Ivanova Popova (both b. 1941) from the Institute of Mineralogy of the Urals Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Miass. All specimens with arrows and modest micro potential, sizes average 1.7 cm @ 135.00 each.

PYROXMANGITE- Serrana Mine, El Priorat, Tarragona, Spain
Large masses of pale pink pyroxmangite largely comprising matrix, often with black to brown superficial manganese oxides (most typically todorokite) seen on virtually of the speicmens. The locality has produced over three dozen species, most Mn-bearing silicates and oxides. Old Cureton material, specimens from about 3cm to 8cm across @ 8.50, 20.00 and 45.00 each.

QUARTZ var: "AGATE CONCHAS"- Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Uncovered in the new warehouse, these are likely mid-1970s vintage that show greyish chalcedony bodies, often with drusy clear quartz centers, the shapes looking much like (forgive me) little rounded ears or conch shells. Rather flat, odd little things, sizes average about 2cm across at just 4.00 each. A strange addition to your quartz collection!

REALGAR- Turquoise Ridge Mine, Adam Peak, Nevada
Excellent micro crystals and widespread aggregates of deep red realgar on black matrix, some with minor calcite, quartz, micro transparent orpiment etc. Adjacent to the famous Getchell Mine, this is a Carlin-type gold mine on the same property, yielding reasonably attractive "red on black" specimens. Only a few on hand, specimens ranging from 2cm to 5cm @ 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each. Attractive!

SHCHUROVSKYITE (IMA #2013-078)- Arsenatnaya Fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
Yet another NEW SPCEIES, just approved, from this heavily studied Kamchatka volcano. The mineral occurs as very tiny, coarse tabular to prismatic crystals and anhedral grains, rarely larger than 0.15mm, but in parallel aggregates and greyish-green crusts, often with tenorite crystals and possibly other species on volcanic scoria. Formula: K2CaCu6O2(AsO4)4 - monoclinic, IMA #2013-078. Type locality, of course, all specimens with arrows and ranging from about 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 125.00 and 150.00 each.

TELLURIUM - Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
Silvery-grey specks and tiny platy aggregates of native tellurium scattered in matrix, some with lightly associated, often well crystallized tellurite on matrix, these consisting of orange-yellow crystal prisms and plates, and often with chalky paratellurite. Formerly abundant from this locality, as our price reflects. Specimens from 2cm to 5cm @ 20.00, 35.00, and 55.00 each, depending on coverage and associations.

TETRAHEDRITE - Sweet Home Mine, Park Co., Colorado
These are attractive, metallic grey tetrahedral crystals of arsenian, zincian tetrahedrite perched on matrix from this prolific locality. Associations range from simple quartz rods to minor bornite, fluorite, rhodochrosite and possibly other phases in this analyzed material. These are from material in our tennantite-tetrahedrite article in the 2004 June & July issues of Mineral News. A sample analysis accompanies each specimen, priced according to quality and associations, sizes from 2cm to 7cm across @ 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 45.00, 60.00 and 75.00 each. Nice!

VARISCITE- Lucin, Box Elder Co., Utah
Prized as a great lapidary material, these dense, solid masses of green variscite occur as streamers, pods and veins in a grayish chert matrix. The color can range from pale green to an intense, deep green, with specimen sizes ranging from about 2cm to 6cm across @ just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each. Colorful!

VUONNEMITE- Poudrette Q., Mont St. Hilaire, Que. Canada
This uncommon mineral occurs here as tiny, pale yellowish crystals and aggregates sparsely scttered in matrix, occasionally with steenstrupine or possibly other species. Old material from the Van Velthuizen find of the 1980s at this prolific locality, all specimens with arrows, overall sizes from about 2.5cm to 6cm @ 30.00, 55.00 and 85.00; one 13x7cm specimen @ 200.00.

WAIRAKITE- Seigoushi Mine, Izu, Shizuoka-ken, Japan
This uncommon zeolite occurs here as small white masses frozen in matrix, rather well-scattered in pods. The locality is a defunct gold and silver mine, and adjacent the roadcut (now fully concreted over) produced a smattering of unusual zeolites in the 1980s. Only a few specimens on hand, averaging about 3cm across @ just 45.00 each.

ZVYAGINITE (IMA #2013-071)- No. 71 Pegmatite, Malyi Punkaruaiv, Russia
Another NEW Lovozero SPECIES, here as colorless, pearly white to pale brown lamellae to several millimeters, likely as pseudomorphs after crystals of vuonnemite or epistolite, all embedded in ussingite/microclien matrix. Formula: NaZnNb2Ti[Si2O7]2O(OH,F03(H2O)4+x (x<1), triclinic, IMA #2013-071. Named for Russian crystallographer and chemist Professor Boris Borisovich Zvyagin (1921-2002) who was a pioneer in the field of electron diffraction studies of minerals with layered structures. A new member of the epistolite group, all specimens with arrows and ranging 1.5-2cm across @ 160.00. List alternates!


GEMS

CHROME DIOPSIDE- Sakha Republic, Eastern Siberia, Russia
Among the most beautiful of gem diopsides are those from this region that display an intense, deep green color. We have a few faceted stones that are fully transparent and show this intense, desirable color, all as 4mm round brilliant cuts @ 15.00 each (5 for 60.00) and averaging about a quarter-carat each, or a few 7x5mm pear-shaped stones @ 75.00 each. Occasionally other sizes available @ $100 per carat. Superb!

RHODOLITE GARNET- Sri Lanka
Excellent, transparent red faceted garnet, offered here in a nice set of six stones with one pair each of ovals, trillions and pears, total carat weight in the 9-10 carat range. Gemmy, clean stones, these are chemically in the almandine-pyrope series and excellent for jewelry use, at just 35.00 for each lot of six!

 

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21402 - Vol. XLI, No. 2

ANDALUSITE (red)- Bastnas Mines, Riddarhyttan, Sweden
An unusual occurrence for an otherwise ubiquitous mineral, andalusite occurs here as dull red flattened masses lightly scattered in hard mica-schist matrix. The material was collected some years ago by the late Claus Hedegaard, and we have recently analytically confirmed these while searching for rare Ce and La phases from this prolific locality. Relatively large but ugly samples, sizes from about 5cm to 10cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each, with copy of our EDS spectra included.

ARSENTSUMEBITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
Small but colorful chartreuse-green micros of arsentsumebite lightly scattered on quartz or in vugs, occasionally with mimetite and possibly other phases. Uncommon at the locality, this arsenate analog of tsumebite was further described in the Mineral News article of June, 2012 (the color issue is available @ 6.00 per copy. Postpaid in the US). Only a few specimens on hand, sizes range from about 1cm to 3cm across @ just 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each, depending on quality and coverage.

BARBOSALITE w/ PHOSPHOSIDERITE- Cigana Mine, Conselheiro Pena, M.G., Brazil
Recently discovered small specimens consistenting of rich aggregates of small, black, pseudo-cubic crystals of barbosalite with small needles and/or spherules of pale lilac to beige phosphosiderite on matrix, typically over dark altered triphylite or reddish cavernous hureaulite. An interesting assemblage with fairly good micro potential for the species, overall sizes from about 1.3cm to 2.4cm @ 30.00 and 45.00 each. Only five specimens available!

BARITE "ROSE"- nr. Norman, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma
The classic barite "rose" formations from the Lake Thunderbird area, here as brick-red radiating plates of sand-encrusted barite, all showing the pleasing rose-petal habits, as individual rosettes or as unusual larger intergrown groups of rosettes without matrix. Attractive samples, overall sizes range from about 3cm up to 7cm @ 5.00, 10.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each. One large 11cm group @ 65.00; list alternates!

CARBOBORITE in SAKHAITE- Titovskoe, Polar Yakutia, Siberia, Russia
This rare mineral occurs here in the Tas-Khayakhtakh range as rich crusts of water-clear and lustrous tiny crystals lightly scattered over borate rock composed primarily of colorless to greyish-white granular sakhaite, often with tiny black acicular needles and rosettes of ludwigite as well. Only the third documented locality in the world for this rare species, here in excellent association with sakhaite from its type locality, only a few on hand, sizes from about 1.5cm to 2.5cm across @ 125.00 and 165.00 each.

CHANGOITE- La Compania Mine, Sierra Gorda, Chile
This rare mineral occurs here at the type locality area (Sierra Gorda) as colorless to pale yellowish, highly lustrous aggregates well scattered on matrix, often with minute hexagonal caracolite crystals, pale blue-green krohnkite and possibly other species, many with micro potential as well. First described in 1997 and generally unavailable until a new discovery in 2011, we have only a few 2.5cm-3.5cm specimens on hand, offered at just 45.00 and 55.00 each! Get them while you can!

DAVIDITE-(La)- Radium Hill, Olary, S.A., Australia
Black, vitreous to resinous masses of davidite-(La) in and on matrix, these quite rich and from the type locality, some with minor yellow carnotite. Matrix sizes from 1.5cm to nearly 4cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

FERRI-GHOSEITE- Tirodi Mines, Balaghat District, India
Another redefined amphibole species that continues to add to the growing complexity of approved amphiboles appearing in the literature. The mineral appears as somewhat fibrous to radiating masses of pale tan to orange-hued color lightly scattered on black, granular braunite matrix. Chemically noted as a sodium--manganese-iron-magnesium monoclinic amphibole. Type locality specimens range from about 2.5cm to nearly 6cm across @ 25.00, 40.00 and 65.00 each. Get one before the name changes!

FUENZALIDAITE in NITRATINE- Mina Soledad, Pozo Almonte, Chile
Pale yellow, microscopic masses of this rare iodate-sulfate mineral well scattered in white, crystalline niter matrix. The locality is in the Pampa del Tamarugal district and is only the third (?) reported locality for the species. We have only a few of these rich specimens, ranging from about 3cm to 6cm across @ 35.00, 55.00 and 85.00 each.

GALENA with QUARTZ etc.- Joplin, Tri-State Dist., Jasper Co., Missouri
A neat miniature that shows an elongated and singly terminated, frosted quartz crystal (~2.5cm tall) protruding from a nicely crystallized galena matrix, showing a perfectly trigonal outline of a second detached crystal remnant as well. Careful examination under the scope shows delicate black sulfide balls along the base of the quartz and climbing up along several prism faces, as well as tiny pyrite, marcasite, sphalerite etc. evident as well. Originally acquired in October, 1967, an attractive, fine miniature specimen about 3.5cm x 3cm @ just 40.00.

HOCHELAGEITE- Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
White silky masses of this rare mineral scattered on tiny matrix specimens, here from the Poudrette Quarry, the type locality for the species. Only a few old samples available, from small fragment in a capsule to 2cm across @ 15.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 65.00 each. List alternates!

HOLDENITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
This uncommon mineral occurs as thin, bright pink seams running through red willemite ore matrix, typically under a thin film of bronze-colored kraisslite on larger samples. Small masses of several millimeters @ 20.00, a few matrix specimens from 1.5cm to 5x3cm @ 45.00, 75.00 and 150.00 each.

HYDROMAGNESITE on SERPENTINE - Spring Street, Staten Island, New York
Rich white spherules and sprays of hydromagnesite nicely scattered on green serpentine matrix, from a fine New York City locality. These were collected in the late 1960s to early 1970s during the construction of a housing project. Some of these may show a subdued yellowish-blue FL response in both LW and SW as well. The locality is also well-known for artinite which is occasionally associated here as elongated, needle-like crystals. Specimen sizes range from about 4cm to 8cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

KAATIALAITE- Nieder-Beerbach, Odenwald, Hesse, Germany
Relatively pure, greyish-white masses of this uncommon mineral comprising matrix. Old material recently uncovered here and obtained more than 30 years ago, we offer a pure fragment in a vial @ 25.00, or as large samples reaching nearly 2.5cm @ 75.00 each. List alternates!

KAERSUTITE- Kaersut, Umanadsfjord, Greenland
Brown platy masses of this amphibole mineral nicely scattered in greyish white rock matrix, here from the rarely offered TYPE LOCALITY for the species. Only a few small thumbnails available, averaging about 1.5cm @ 25.00 each. Classic!

KARPATITE- nr. Picacho Peak, San Benito Co., California
Excellent, elongated bright yellow needle-like crystals and aggregates of fluorescent karpatite scattered on matrix, occasionally with minor quartz or other species. Some with micro potential and all quite representative for this unusual hydrocarbon species. Matrix sizes from about 2cm to nearly 5cm @ 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

KIDWELLITE- near Valmy, Humboldt Co., Nevada
This unusual phosphate occurs as small, olive-green balls and botryoidal masses scattered over hard rock matrix, occasionally with other phosphates. An interesting locality for the species, most with micro potential, generous sizes from 3cm to 7cm @ 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each.

LAMMERITE- Abundancia Mine, Guanaco, Chile
A new find of this extremely rare mineral, here occurring as surprisingly rich, dark green micro crystals and aggregates richly scattered in matrix, occasionally with other species. We've XRD-confirmed this material, specimens from about 2cm up to nearly 8cm across (!!) @ 30.00, 45.00, 75.00, 100.00, and 150.00 each!

LAMMERITE-BETA (IMA #2009-002)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This relatively NEW SPECIES occurs as minute olive green to greenish yellow, coarse, prismatic crystals, typically striated and in crusts. Formula: Cu3(AsO4)2 - monoclinic, IMA #2009-002, a dimorph of lammerite but with a very different structure. Typical association is hematite, but green to bluish green lammerite, or green piypite, are also sometimes present. Specimens average about 1.2cm across @ 140.00 each

LAUTITE- Lauta, Marienberg, Erzgebirge, Germany
Type locality material comprised of small (~1cm) fragments of this uncommon CuAsS mineral as massive aggregates lightly scattered in matrix. Old Cureton material and only a few samples on hand @ 45.00 each. List alternates!

LINARITE with ANGLESITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
As described in the June, 2012 issue of Mineral News, this is the first (and only) find of the species at he prolific Black Pine, here as extremely tiny laths and aggregates sparsely scattered in and on transparent to translucent anglesite, occasionally with minor malachite, mimetite etc. Only a few specimens known, sizes from about 1cm to 3cm across @ 25.00 and 40.00 each. List alternates!

MANGANO-MANGANI-UNGARETTIITE- Hoskins Mine, nr. Grenfell, NSW, Australia
This rare species, an unusual Mn-rich alkali amphibole, occurs as dark red, fine grained masses in matrix. Approximate formula: NaNa2(Mn2+2Mn3+3(Si8O22)O2, offered as small but quite rich sliced sections ranging in size from 1cm fragments up to 3.5cm @ 45.00, 75.00, 120.00 and 175.00 each. Type locality, of course! And don't you just love the amphibole nomenclature? Say it fast, three times!

MESOLITE- Faroe Islands Archipelago, Denmark
This old and well-formed specimen is comprised of off-white, densely aggregated radiating needles with a distictive satin-like luster and little discernable matrix. The precise locality is possibly from Streymoy Island in the archipelago that lies about midway between Iceland and Norway but is now a self-governing country within Denmark's sphere of influence. The sample is accompanied by an old Michigan College of Mines label (1897-1926), as well as one from the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Overall size about 6x4cm @ just 40.00.

NADORITE- Langban, Varmland, Sweden
Modest specimens for the locality, consisting of sulfur-yellow masses of nadorite scattered in typical manganiferous matrix. The specimens are from old material collected many years ago, priced according to overall size and richness, averaging 3cm to nearly 5cm across @ 75.00, 100.00 and 125.00 each.

NICKENICHITE- Nickenich, Lacher See, Eifel, Germany
Minute fragments showing tiny, dull pale blue aggregates of this relatively new Na-Ca-Cu (Mg,Fe,Al) arsenate perched on matrix. Quite rare and available only as small specimens from 5mm to 15mm @ 35.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each.

NIKISCHERITE- Huanuni Mine, Dalence Prov., Oruro, Bolivia
This species occurs as georgian green (RHS#139B) plates to several millimeters stacked in radiating balls up to 1cm, occasionally with minor matrix, here from the type locality, of course! IMA #2001-039, formula: NaFe6^2+Al3(SO4)2(OH)18.12(H2O) - the iron analog of shigaite, and named for Excalibur's founder and owner, yours truly. Moderately attractive for a new species, and each specimen is accompanied by a signed A.J. Nikischer label and copy of our confirming analysis. Specimen sizes from about 6mm to nearly 1.7cm @ 75.00, 95.00, 120.00 and 150.00 each, priced according to quality, not size. Only a handful of specimens available! Current availability: 2-3mm @ 75.00; 5mm group @ 125.00; one 3cm matrix group @ 450.00. All subject to prior sale.

PETALITE- Karibib, Erongo, Namibia
Unusual PINK petallite in largely pure masses comprising matrix. The region is the type locality for karibibite, and petalite, an uncommon Li-Al-silicate, from this district has been known for many years but not widely available. Only a few samples on hand, sizes ranging from 2cm up to 5cm across @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

PYROXMANGITE- Sunnyside M, Silverton, San Juan Co Colorado
Pleasing, bright pink, fine-grained masses of pyroxmangite are richly scattered in and often completely comprising matrix, occasionally with small specks of galena and possibly other phases. Old material from this famous and prolific mine, specimens from about 2.5cm to 7cm @ 10.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each. A few larger (9-10cm) with a face cut @ 55.00 each.

QUARTZ- Crystal Hill, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania
Water-clear, slender and elongated quartz crystals without matrix, these singly terminated from this obscure locality. Sam Gordon briefly mentioned the occurrence in his 1922 book, The Mineralogy of Pennsylvania, but I have seen few specimens from the locality. From an old university collection, clean crystals from about 1.6cm to nearly 3.5cm tall @ 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each, or a lot of three different @ 25.00. Rare locality!

QUARTZ pseudo @ GYPSUM- nr. Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska
Odd rosettes of bladed gypsum replaced by quartz, all without matrix and forming weird rosettes similar to the well-known gypsum roses. Interesting pseudomorphs from an excellent and unique locality, sizes from 2.5cm to 5cm @ 25.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each, one exceptional 7x5cm specimen @ 75.00.

SERPIERITE- Otona Mine, Heroica Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
Sky blue crusts of serpierite well-scattered on matrix, representative for the species. Good locality material collected many years ago from this uncommon locality. Old Cureton inventory recently uncover, specimens range in size from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

SILVER variety AURIAN SILVER- Elura Mine, Cobar, NSW, Australia
This well-known locality has produced some spectacular silver specimens, and this lot includes a wide range of habits of matrix-free native silver. Our SEM?EDS analysis indicates most of these are aurian silver, with up to 10% gold content (copy of analysis included). Many show elongated spinel twinning, others crude but discreet crystals, wires, herringbone aggregates etc., all quite attractive and delicate. We can offer excellent specimens as boxed micros from 5mm to 1cm @ 10.00 and 25.00 each, or as larger matrix-free groups from 1.5cm to 2.5cm long (!) @ 50.00, 75.00 and 100.00 each. Micromount special: 4 different small boxed mounts in assorted habits @ just 30.00 per lot of 4! Limited availability; list alternates, please!

SWITZERITE w/ ROCKBRIDGEITE- Cigana Mine, Conselheiro Pena, M.G., Brazil
A new but small find of excellent micro switzerite, here as coppery brownish-red to nearly colorless crusts of rhomb-like, lamellar crystals in vugs of deep greenish-black rockbridgeite. Only a very few small specimens with good micro potential on hand, matrix sizes from about 1.2cm to 2cm across @ 35.00 and 55.00 each, depending on quality.

TAKOVITE- Carr-Boyd Nickel Mine, W.A., Australia
Another rarity from this prolific locality, one of only a few reported finds of this nickel member of the hydrotalcite group. Takovite occurs as bright aqua, colorful coatings on rock, occasionally admixed with other Ni-rich phases. Sizes from 2cm to nearly 10cm @ 25.00, 35.00, 65.00 and 125.00 each.

TARBUTTITE- Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe District, Zambia
From the country formerly known as Northern Rhodesia, we have specimens of this zinc phosphate as clear, colorless to pale yellow, prismatic crystals with sharp terminations. These tarbuttite crystals richly cover the dark vuggy matrix, resulting in fairly attractive specimens. These will make great micros as well. In sizes from 1 cm to 5 cm @ 7.50 15.00, 30.00, and 45.00; one large 8x5cm specimen @ 125.00.

TENNANTITE-TERAHEDRITE- Casapalca, Lima Dept., Peru
Sharp tetragonal crystals and aggregates richly scattered over sulfide/quartz crystal matrix, these from very old stock. Our analytical studies of this material have shown the crystals to usually be a border-line compound between these two phases, alternating from antimonian tennantite to arsenian tetrahedrite! Each sample is quite attractive, well crystallized, and will be accompanied by copies of two typical analyses showing the marginal phase boundaries we've discovered. Specimen sizes range from about 4cm to nearly 12cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 45.00, 75.00, 100.00, and 150.00 each, priced according to quality and size. Very nice stuff!

TITANITE with CLINOCHLORE- Shigar Valley, Skardu Dist., N.A., Pakistan
Exceptional, apple green gemmy titanite crystals to more then one centimeter tall scattered on the surface of a very dark greenish clinochlore-encrusted feldspar matrix, with the titanite crystals showing unblemished terminations, with twinned crystals evident as well. You've seen small thumbnails of these these at the shows for more than $1000 a specimen, but we have one large, attractive sample from this great find, averaging 8cm long overall(!!), at just 500.00! Don't miss this handsome specimen!

TRONA (CRYSTALS!!!)- Owens Lake, Inyo Co., California
Perhaps the finest trona crystals ever offered, we have a small selection of superbly crystalized, pale honey-colored trona crystal groups on minor matrix, the elongated, somewhat flattened and radiating crystals reaching up to 4cm tall(!!), and all brightly fluorescent (blue/white SW and LW!) as well. Superb for the species, display quality specimens ranging in size from about 4x3cm to 6x5cm, priced according to quality, at 175.00, 250.00, 300.00 each. Wow!

URANINITE- Richardson Mine,Haliburton Co, Ont., Canada
From an old collection, we have several interesting single crystals of uraninite, most without discernable matrix, and all quite hot! These are crude cubes, varying in size from about 1cm to 1.4cm, priced at 75.00 to 100.00 each.

COLLECTION

Siderites- Various Localities Worldwide
There are likely several hundred siderite specimens in our inventory, many from well known as well as obscure localities, with vintages from the late 1800s to the 1970s. We offer a collection of ten different siderite specimens, ranging in size from about 3cm to 5cm across, @ just 125.00 per lot, plus shipping. All will be individually labelled and there will be no locality duplication as well.

EPHEMERA

Iron Ore Separation Tube
A commercial souvenir circa 1947, mailed from a mining company in the Lake Superior region to a collector in New Jersey, comprised of a mining-themed decorated cardboard box that contained a sealed glass tube about 12cm tall. In the tube are about a dozen different pulverized ores of differing colors, noted as "Actual Ore Samples" and nicely layered within the tube that stands upright. The parcel cost 4 cents (partial stamps still attached to the outer box top) to mail. The box is worn, but is a rather unique mining souvenir of the iron mining industry with interesting mining graphics inside and out. This item was pictured and described in the February, 2014 issue of Mineral News. Overall size about 16x7x4cm @ 55.00. One only!

GEM

BLUE DIAMONDS- Enhanced Stones from the Republic of South Africa
These are faceted, round diamonds, all averaging about 5mm across and weighing in excess of a half carat each, and all have been enhanced (via irradiation methods) to produce a highly desirable blue stone. These are attractive and priced far below what a similarly hued natural stone would sell for, these offered at just 125.00 each, suitable for both fine jewelry as well as a collectible diamond. Only a few available!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21403 - Vol. XLI, No. 3

ALUMINITE- Newhaven, East Sussex, England
White chalky masses of cauliflower shaped nodules of aluminite, some with minor matrix. From one of the better known localities for the species, these are old specimens collected many years ago. Nodule sizes range from about 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across @ 15.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

BARAHONAITE-(Fe)- Dolores Mine, Pastrana, Murcia, Spain
This complex hydrated Ca-Cu-Fe arsenate occurs as minute, yellowish green scales and crusts scattered on matrix, typically associated with excellent, deep green hemispheres of micro conichalcite and possibly other species. The Fe-analog of barahonaite-(Al), these are from the type (and only!) locality, most with modest micro potential, overall sizes ranging from about 1.5cm to 2.2cm @ 50.00 and 65.00 each, depending on quality.

BORNITE- Bor, Bor-Majdanpek Mining District, Serbia
A large, solid mass of dark bluish-black bornite, so thick that is displays its subconchoidal fracture over much of its surface. The bornite mass sits over a vein of tarnished pyrite/pyrrhotite-rich sulfides that run through the base rock matrix. An old and excellent, large ore sample from this historic locality that produced over 50 different mineral species, including many copper-sulfides and arsenides. The specimen measures about 12x11x8cm and weighs nearly 7 pounds(!!), only one available @ 250.00.

BRUNOGEIERITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
Extremely tiny, nearly black mass of this exceptionally rare Fe-Ge oxide without matrix, presented here as a homogeneous speck in a small vial. Type locality, of course, exceptionally rare, only two available @ 125.00 each. List alternates!

CALCITE var: Iceland Spar- Gouveia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
We recently uncovered a small lot of these water-clear Brazilian Iceland Spar specimens, all showing excellent double refraction in the matrix-free rhombic cleavages. Specimens with a distinctly yellow hue average about 2.5cm on edge @ 5.00 each, while larger, colorless rhoms average about 4cm on edge at 15.00 each. Neat stuff!

CARNOTITE- Jo Dandy Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
Bright yellow microscopic balls and veinlets of carnotite richly cattered over pale grey, quartz-rich matirx, Virtually all of these have rather attractive micro gypsum crystals scattered about as well, and these will make interesting micros. Specimens range from 2.5cm to 5cm @ just 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each; a few larger to 7cm+ @ 45.00 each, all with a copy of our confirming analysis.

CARROLLITE- Kolwezi, Shaba Province, Dem Rep Congo
Brilliantly metallic, silvery grey octahedrally modified crystals and aggregates of carrollite perched in and on dolomite matrix, occasionally with calcite rhombs and/or other minor sulfides present. Crystals range in size from a few millimeters to nearly a centimeter across, matrix sizes from about 4cm to 5cm @ 50.00 to 65.00 each, or as a large hand specimen of white dolomitic calcite showing a 4cm long seam of silvery aggregates of carrollite, and a second vug disclosing the dinged edge of a 2cm (!!!) crystal(!!), overall about 8x7cm @ just 125.00. One only!

CARYOCHROITE- Umbozero Mine, Alluaiv Mt., Kola, Russia
Another relatively rare species from the Lovozero Massif, here as nearly monomineral masses of this dark brown, nafertisite-like material, some with long slender embedded elpidite crystals. From the type locality in the Elpiditivoye pegmatite, formula: (Na,Sr)3(Fe3+,Mg)10[Ti2Si12O37](O,OH)9*8H2O. IMA #2005-031, author's studied material, rich samples from about 2cm to 4cm across at 60.00, 75.00, 100.00 and 125.00 each.

CORNETITE- L'Etoile Mine, Lumbubashi, Shaba, Dem Rep of Congo
Type locality specimens of brilliant, electric blue cornetite druses scattered on matrix, some with botryoidal chrysocolla or minute, glassy-green libethenite micro crystals (EDS confirmed). Beautiful material, some with minor malachite or potentially other species. Sizes range from about 3cm to 8cm across at only 20.00, 35.00, 50.00, 65.00 and 90.00 each. Type locality material and excellent pieces, all very attractive under the scope from the former country of Zaire!

CRYPTOMELANE- Reaphook Hill, nr. Blinman, S.A., Australia
Rich botryoidal knobs of brownish black cryptomelane richly scattered in and on matrix, some with occasional phosphates and other oxides. Good representative specimens for this normally ugly mineral from a reasonably famous Australia locality, matrix sizes from 3cm to 8cm across @ 10.00, 25.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

DIAMOND- Northern Cape Province, Rep So Africa
A rather large (15.1 carats!!) but ugly rough diamond, here as a somewhat greasy-looking, grey cubic mass without matrix. The stone has both the adamantine luster but still greasy outward appearance, something that led us to analytically confirm that, yes, it is a diamond despite its significantly large size. Only one available, accompanied by the confirming analysis, size is a rectangular 15x11x8 mm stone @ just 1100.00, less than 75.00 a carat!

EPIDOTE- near Pampa Blanca, Huancavelica, Peru
The last of an old supply of well formed terminated crystals of epidote, free of matrix. These dark green, nearly opaque crystals are found as sprays and singles of prismatic epidote crystals with nicely defined sharp terminations. Singles and groups from 2 cm to 4 cm, competatively priced at 7.50, 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each, depending on quality and size.

FLUOR-BUERGERITE- Mexquitic, Sam Luis Potosi, Mexico
A recently redefined tourmaline species, here as bronze to brown, somewhat chatoyant crystals, either as small sections with minor matrix (4mm to 10mm) @ 15.00, 20.00 and 25.00 each; or as TN specimens with a few tiny crystals, overall ~2cm @ 35.00.

FLUORKYUYGENITE (IMA# 2013-042)- Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel
One of several NEW SPECIES discovered here, fluorkyuygenite occrs as colorless microscopic aggregates sparsely scattered in larnite matrix, often with other species. Formula: Ca12Al14O32[(H2O)4F2], isometric, IMA #2013-042, a new member of the mayenite group. We have a few superbly documented specimens that include full WDS chemistry, a color image and a pair of SEM photos as well. Co-type specimens in polished sections averaging 1cm+ @ 295.00 each. List alternates!

FLUORMAYENITE (IMA# 2013-019)- Jebel Harmun, Judea Desert, Israel
Another NEW SPECIES recently approved, these as tiny colorless grains in larnite matrix, intimately associated with ye'elimite and other phases. Formula: Ca12Al14O32F2, isometric, IMA #2013-019, another new member of the mayenite group. These are author's holotype material, prepared as small polished sections and accompanied by full chemistry, color image and a pair of SEM photos as well, only two available, @ 285.00 each.

GALENA- Viburnum Trend, Renyolds Co., Missouri
Old stock from the Scott Williams inventory, these are small (1cm) mounted galena specimens in shallow black-base TN boxes, with all samples showing good cube and/or octahedrally modified cubic crystals with little or no matrix. Many of these are also suitable for neat micro's as well. We have about a dozen of these cuties, offered inexpensively for just 4.00 each from this classic lead-producing district.

GOETHITE ps @ SIDERITE w/RUTILE- Yates Brook Farm, Shelby, North Carolina
A unique specimen, obtained many years ago from our original supplier of the excellent micro anatase crystals that occur here. The specimen shows several rhombs (largest to 3cm on edge) of siderite completely replaced by brown, solid goethite, among which are scattered numberous small rods of deep red rutile (sparse on the top, prolific on the bottom of the piece) along with minor quartz crystals as well. Collected probably in the 1960s or earlier, overall size about 6x5cm @ 185.00. One only!

GYPSUM "Desert Rose"- Sahara Desert, Ouargla Province, Algeria
These are interesting, well formed desert roses from an uncommon locality in the Sahara Desert, formed by interlocking tabular crystals of pale brown gypsum to several centimeters across. Rather attractive and undamaged intergrown roses, overall group sizes averaging 5cm to 6cm long @ just 15.00 each. Neat locality and pleasing to look at!

GYPSUM variety SELENITE- Lake Bumbunga, Lochiel, S.A., Australia
These are transparent, stout gypsum crystals without matrix, most showing interesting twins and intergrowths of two crystals, and often with brownish hour-glass inclusions evident as well. Interesting and reasonably attractive specimens, sizes from about 2.5cm to 4cm across @ just 8.50, 15.00 and 20.00 each.

HALITE (Blue!)- Lea Mine, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico
Attractive material collected many years ago, here as transparent to translucent halite masses showing clear to dark blue to purple coloration! The color is caused long exposure to the low-grade radiation within the potash deposit and is unique for this material. The material was from National Potash Company property, 1700' level, 10th. Zone, mined long ago! Specimens from about 2cm up to 3cm @ 7.50, 10.00 and 15.00 each; a couple of handsome 7cm+ specimens on hand @ 125.00 each with unique color!

MARSHALLSUSSMANITE (2013-067)- Wessels Mine, Kalahari, N. Cape Prov Rep Sou
This NEW SPECIES occurs as delicate, pale pink aggregates, from this famous manganese deposit, these without matrix. Formula: NaCaMnSi3O8(OH), triclinic, a new member of the pectolite group with approved IMA #2013-067. Author's material, small boxed specimens, quite pure, averaging about 5mm across @ just 55.00 each.

MESOLITE- Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Transparent elongated rod-like crystals of analytically confirmed mesolite in radiating sheaves varying from 3cm to 6cm tall and largely comprising matrix. There is much confusion and mis-identification of fibrous zeolites, particularly those of the natrolite-mesolite-scolecite varying compositional ranges between Na and Ca. This is largely a result of their similarity in appearance and often confusing, apparent symmetry similarities between the orthorhombic and pseudotetragonal crystals. Recently uncovered in our warehouse from some long-forgotten purchase, these are attactive and relatively inexpensive, each sample accompanied by a copy of our analytical work, with specimens ranging from about 5cm to 9cm across @ just 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each. Nice!

NATROLITE- Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, New Jersey
From the famous find in the 1970s, we have recently acquired a huge stash of these unique natrolite crystals, all without matrix, and many with tiny druses of heulandite scattered on the crystal faces. All are stout single crystals, typically in an approximate 6:1 length to width ratio and square cross-section. Selected specimens from a large lot, crystal sizes range from about 4cm to 10cm (!!) tall, offered @ just 8.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each. Old stuff! A few larger: inquire, and dealer inquires invited for lots of 50 or more specimens..

NAUMANNITE- Ken Snyder Mine, Elko Co., Nevada
This uncommon silver-selenide phase occurs as thin, dark grayish masses and crudely crystalline veins running through quartz matrix, occasionally with micro sulfides as well. Good reference material, EDS-confirmed, specimens from about 2.5cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each.

PECTOLITE- Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey
From a large hoard of older specimens collected between 1950 and 1980, we have a good selection of white, radiating pectolite specimens, some with minor rock matrix or associated minor prehenite or other species. The radiating sheaves and hemispheres can stretch up to 5cm or more across, and these are fairly attractive. Warning: sticky little needles are a devil to get out of your fingers! Good specimens ranging in size from about 3cm up to 8cm @ just 8.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

PETALITE- Uto, Sodermanland, Sweden
An unusual locality specimen of petalite. From older material, ex-E.W. Heinrich collection and Michigan Mining College matreial, consisting of crystalline petallite bound by cleavages, and with a tan to greyish white color, sometimes with a few internal plays of color resembling a Schiller effect when trimmed. Sizes range from 3cm to 6cm across @ 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each. Similar material from the Tanco pegmatite in Canada, XRD confirmed, is also on hand at same size/price ranges.

PSEUDOBOLEITE- Santa Catalina Mine, Sierra Gorda, Chile
Minute, electric blue druses of this uncommon mineral richly scattered over rock matrix. The specimens show good color and vitreous flashes from the drusy crystalline coverage that extends over much of each matrix specimen. From an older lot, specimens from about 1.5cm to nearly 5cm across offered at just 7.50, 10.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each, some of the better samples with modest micro potential as well.

QUARTZ var: "AGATE CONCHAS"- Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Uncovered in the new warehouse, these are likely mid-1970s vintage that show greyish chalcedony bodies, often with drusy clear quartz centers, the shapes looking much like (forgive me) little rounded ears or conch shells. Rather flat, odd little things, sizes average about 2cm across at just 4.00 each, a few larger to 4cm @ 8.50; one 6cm @ 15.00. A strange addition to your quartz collection!

SAZHINITE-(Ce)- Ariskop Quarry, Windhoek District, Namibia
This moderately rare hydrated Na-Ce-silicate occurs as grayish white, micro glassy crystals, appearing in typical "broadsword" habit in vugs, often with broze-brown tuperssuatsiaite and occasionally other species. Fairly large matrix specimens, superior to the Russian type material, these will yield good micromount when trimmed. Specimen sizes from 2cm up to 6cm @ 60.00, 80.00 and 100.00 each, depending on quality and associations.

SCORODITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
From our research material used for the June, 2012 Mineral News article on the Black Pine Mine, we have a selected a small supply of scorodite specimens from this prolific locality. This interesting arsenate occurs as tiny micro crystals with a barely perceptible blue hue (much like Magagascar celestine), typically perched in vugs of massive quartz matrix with scattered sulfides, sometimes associated with beudantite, carminite or other species. Select specimens, most with micro potential, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 5cm across @ 12.50, 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each, depending on quality and associations.

SHIROKSHINITE- Kirovskii Mine, Kukisvumchorr Mt., Russia
From the type locality for this Khibiny rarity, we have obtained a few excellent matrix samples of this new fairly mica with octahedral Na! The mineral occurs as 1mm-3mm yelllowish to white pearly scales in a sodalite-natrolite matrix. Far superior to the tiny amount of material we secured some years ago, these range from 1.5cm to nearly 4.5cm across at 65.00, 95.00, and 125.00 each, or a few capsules available @ 55.00 each.

SIDERITE/GOETHITE ps COPROLITE- Mahajanga Region, Madagascar
For those really strange curiosity collectors out there, we have obtained a small load (no pun intended) of 40 million year old crocodile droppings, replaced by a mixture of siderite and goethite but retaining their unique and unmistakable form. Thankfully solid and odorless, these average about 6cm long @ just 15.00 each.

SPESSARTINE in MUSCOVITE- Wiseman Mine, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
Glassy red, flattened spessartine garnet frozen in thin sections of silvery, translucent muscovite. The garnets are typically small and their restrained growth as flattened pods makes them of special interest, and we have a few specimens ranging in size from about 6cm to 10cm across @ 25.00 and 45.00 each.

SPURRITE (lavender!)- South Sister's Peak, Luna Co., New Mexico
Pale lavender colored massive spurrite largely comprising matrix. Specimens show occasional white, somewhat chalky spots of merwinite (?), and the spurrite is noted for its unusual, non-polysynthetic twinning on (205) observed in thin section. When in combination with the more common (001) polysynthetic twinning, cyclic twins are observed. Old Ward's material, specimen sizes average about 5cm across @ just 20.00 each.

TETRAHEDRITE (Argentian)- Kellogg, Shoshone Co., Idaho
Rich greyish metallic masses of silver-rich tetrahedrite scattered in pale brown siderite matrix. Our analytical confirmation shows approximately 9.4 wt% Ag substituting for copper, but this is insufficent to be categorized as freibergite, the silver-dominant species also known from the district. Specimens are old Ward's material, sizes averaging 2.5cm to 4.5cm @ just 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each, with a copy of our analytical work.

TREMOLITE (Fluorescent)- Franklin Quarry, Franklin, Sussex Co New Jersey
Collected sometime in the early 1970s, tremolite occurs here as small, white bladed aggregates lightly scattered in matrix. The tremolite is best distingusihed by its brightly fluorescent (blue-white under SW UV) nature. Only a few available, matrix sizes from about 3cm to 6cm across @ just 10.00 and 20.00 each.

"TURGITE" over KYANITE- Graves Mountain, Lincoln Co., Georgia
Weird specimens, collected in the 1960s by Ted Morely of Piedmont Minerals, all showing densely aggregated plates of intergrown kyanite blades that are consistently and completely coated by iridescent brown "turgite", an ill-defined mixture of hematite and goethite. The iridescent colors are mostly blues, greens and purple shades, and they add an unreal appearance to these otherwise complex specimens. We located a total of nine large specimens in our warehouse, sizes ranging from about 6cm to 10cm across @ just 20.00, 35.00 and 55.00 each. Old-time stuff, and larger ones are fairly heavy!

TYUYAMUNITE- Jo Dandy Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado
Despite their visual simialrite to the carnotites from the same locality (see earlier in this list), the lack of associated gypsum, different underlying matrix and slightly more greenish yellow color prompted analytcal checking that confirmed these as tyuyamunite rather than carnotite. Specimens show rich coverage of micro aggregates, sizes from 2.5cm to 5cm at just 8.50, 15.00 and 25.00 each; a few larger to 8+CM @ 50.00, all with a copy of our confirming analysis.

WILLEMITE- Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
We've sorted through hundreds of pounds of willemite and selected a handful of choice, greyish white to pale willemite specimens that show superb, brilliant green fluorescence under SW UV, all in nicely isolated, thick bands in ore. One of the more desirable willemite habits in good hand specimens in franklinite ore. Old stuff, choice hand specimens in the 6cm to 10cm size range at just 35.00 and 55.00 each.

EPHEMERA

CRYSTALLOGRAPHY COVERS - Postmarked January 1, 2014 New York City
This year is the International Year of Crystallography, and we have had a number of exclusive, commemorative covers prepared. All have been postmarked by the US Postal Service with a special New York Mineralogical Club postmark of January 1, 2014 in New York City, and each envelope shows the Club's logo and the IYC logo in red as well. Most covers are franked with a variety of mineral-related stamps as listed here:

Item 1a and 1b: Cover franked with a 2013 Medal of Honor stamp @ 5.00 each (There are two different covers available.)
Item 2: Shows the 1974 (10 cent) U.S. diamond-shaped block of 4 different mineral stamps, plus an old (6 cent) stamp @ 7.50 per cover
Item 2a: A set of four different item #2 covers @ 25.00 per set (save 5.00)
Item 3: Shows one of the second group (29 cent) of U.S. mineral stamps, accompanied by a 17 cent stamp @ 6.00 each
Item 3a: One of each of item #3 (all 4 different) @ 20.00 per set -save 4.00!
Item 4: One 2013 coal miner stamp @ 6.00 each
Item 5: One specially produced Nikischerite stamp with one 10 cent mineral stamp @ 7.50 each
Item 5a: Set of four different Item #5s @ 25.00-save 5.00!
Item #6: A complete set of all of the above, a total of 15 different covers @ just 75.00!
Color images will be on our website soon and in the April issue of Mineral News!

COMING NEXT MONTH: Enroute to us are specimens of several new species, including zadovite, vapnikite, ardaite, nabimusaite and more. Stay tuned!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21404 - Vol. XLI, No. 4

All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse.

ATACAMITE- San Manuel Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona
Knobby aggregates comprised of micro crystals of atacamite completely comprising these interesting specimens, occasionally with minor azurite evident as well. Old Scott Williams material collected in 1960 and ranging in size from about 2.5cm to 6cm across at just 20.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each.

BARYTOCALCITE- Alston Moor, Cumberland, England
An excellent, old classic specimen from the type locality area, here as many small (to 5mm) crystals standing upright over the entire surface of an exposed seam on matrix. An old Lazard Cahn label accompanies the piece, ex-Cilen, about 4x3cm @ 85.00.

CHANABAYAITE (IMA 2013-065)- Pabellon de Pica, Chanabaya, Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, purplish-blue tufts and sprays of needle-like crystals lightly scattered on matrix, typically with other secondary copper minerals as well. Formula: CuCl(N3C2H2)(HN3)*.25H2O - orthorhombic, IMA #2013-065. Type locality material, all specimens with arrows, specimens from about 2.5cm to 4.5cm across @ 55.00, 80.00 and 120.00, depending on quality and crystallization.

COPPER- Bridgewater Mine, Somerset Co., New Jersey
Old specimens from this long-defunct locality that was reopened about 1820 and was sporadically worked until 1910. The native copper occurs here as thin seams and masses running through rock matrix, some with drusy calcite and occasionally unconfirmed secondary copper phases usually labeled as "chrysocolla". Rather ugly stuff that might clean up respectably, specimens are all from the Howard E. Moore collection and were collected between 1934 and 1939. Sizes range from about 6cm to 12cm across, priced at just 45.00, 65.00 and 95.00 each.

DIAMOND (FLUORESCENT!)- Bloomfontein, Orange Free State, Rep So Africa
Small but brilliant, gemmy, pale yellow diamond crystals without matrix from this prolific locality, here selected from several thousand loose crystals because of their unique blue fluorescence under LW (and lesser SW) ultraviolet light! In our experience, less than 10% of all diamonds will show any fluorescent response, and these have the bonus of being gem quality octahedrons as well! Sizes average about 2mm @ just 25.00 each! The only available "native element" that fluoresces!

ENARGITE with CALCITE- Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana
An old, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum specimen and accompanied by their label, the sample shows densely crystallized metallic enargite richly comprising matrix, with numerous small rounded crystals of white calcite liberally scattered over the surface. A small adhered label is also attached to the bottom of the piece, overall size about 8x7cm @ 150.00.

FAHEYITE- Sapucaia Mine, Galileia, M.G., Brazil
The first of this rare and complex Be-Fe phosphate species we have offered in some time, these are small micro groups of white fibrous needles perched on tiny matrix pieces of muscovite, smaller samples placed in capsules or larger ones mounted in a plastic micro box. Overall sizes average 2mm priced according to quality and coverage @ 50.00 and 65.00 each. Limit one per order, please!

FLUOR-LIDDICOATITE- Antandrokomby, Antananarivo, Madagascar
This newly-redefined tourmaline species occurs as matrix-free glassy aggregates and partial crystals, most showing a dark rim with a paler, often pinkish core. Formula: Ca(Li2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3F - trigonal. Not particularly attractive, but representative material, sizes from about 1.7cm to 5cm across, the larger sizes showing some striated faces, @ just 20.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each.

FLUORLAMPROPHYLLITE (2013-102)- Morro do Serrote, Pocos de Caldas, Brazil
Another NEW SPECIES from Minas Gerais, fluorlamprophyllite occurs as yellowish brown elongated micro aggregates scattered in nepheline syenite matrix, typically with nearly black aegirine, microcline, natrolite etc. Formula: Na3(SrNa)Ti3(Si2O7)2O2F2-monoclinic, IMA #2013-102. A new member of the lamprophyllite group, specimens from 2cm to 4cm @ 45.00, 65.00 and 95.00 each. Type locality material, of course!

FLUORO-LEAKEITE- Norra Karr, Jonkoping, Smalland, Sweden
This complex amphibole, approved in 2009, occurs here as dark greenish blue, thin flattened and elongated crystalline aggregates lightly scattered in matrix. The list of amphiboles continues to grow as a result of better analytical tools and restudy of old specimens from classic localities, and these thin samples range from about 1.5cm to 4cm long @ 20.00, 40.00 and 60.00 each. Type locality material, only a few on hand!

HYDROCARBON variety GILSONITE- Bonanza Vein, Bonanza, Uintah Co., Utah
If you are lacking black ugly hydrocarbons in your collection, have we got a deal for you! Variously named as "mineral pitch", kerogen, bitumen, asphaltum, uintahite or other obscure designations, gilsonite is one of four hydrocarbon minerals found in the Uintah Basin, and it is described more fully in a recent (Vol 30, No.4) Mineral News article by geologist Bob Werner, The material is black with a glassy luster, fairly brittle and shows good conchoidal fracture patterns, much like that seen in obsidian. Specimens are pure, relatively light and range in size from about 3cm to 6cm across @ just 5.00, 10.00 and a few at 15.00 each, depending in overall size.

HYDROKENOELSMOREITE- Germania Mine, Stevens Co., Washington
From one of the three co-type localities, this newly defined species (2010) occurs here as yellowish brown filmy crusts sparsely scattered on vuggy quartz matrix, collected sometime in the 1970s and originally named as ferritungstite, since relegated to a Fe-rich variety of this hydrous Fe-W oxide. Only a few specimens on hand, sizes from about 2cm to 4cm across @ 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each.

JOANNEUMITE (IMA# 2012-001)_- Pabellion de Pica, Chanabaya, Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, purple-red micro crystals sparsely scattered on matrix, typically with other pale blue secondary copper minerals. Formula: Cu(C3N3O3H2)2(NH3)2 - triclinic, IMA #2012-001, Type locality material, some with modest micro potential, and all specimens with arrows, sizes from 2.5cm to 5cm across @ 55.00, 75.00 and 100.00 each. Only a few available!

KONONOVITE (IMA# 2013-116)- Arsenatnaya fumerole, Tolbachik, Russia
Yet another NEW SPECIEWS from this famous Kamchatka volcano, these from the second scoria cone of the northern breakthrough of the Great Tolbachik Fissure Eruption. The new mineral occurs as white prismatic to thickly tabular submicro crystals (0.1mm) that form visible white crusts over the volcanic scoria. Formula: NaMg(SO4)F - monoclinic, IMA #2013-116. Named for Russian mineralogist Oleg Vasil'evich Kononov (b. 1932), specimens average about 5mm across @ 125.00 each. List alternates!

LANGITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
From our studied material published in the June, 2012 issue of Mineral News, we have a few specimens of langite, rarely found at this prolific locality! The mineral occurs as electric blue, transparent micro crystals in vugs, typically with pale mimetite needles, beudantite and a variety of other species. Excellent micro's, choice specimens from about 1.5cm to 5cm across at 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 60.00 each. Limited!

LEGRANDITE- Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Not the type locality for this zinc arsenate mineral, but perhaps the best known, legrandite occurs as small, well developed yellow transparent microcrystals and crude, translucent radiating crystalline aggregates to in vuggy limonitic gossan matrix. Representative and moderately attractive, with micro potential on some to boot. Sizes from about 2cm to 6cm across priced to quality and size @ 15.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 65.00 each.

LENGENBACHITE- Lengenbach Q., Binnetal, Valais, Switzerland
Type locality material! Lengenbachite occurs as small platy to foliated grey metallic masses in aggregates and in vugs in sugary dolomite, often associated with similar appearing but somewhat granular jordanite. Typical material from this prolific locality obtained from a Swiss museum, in sizes from 2cm to 6cm @ 45.00,
65.00, 95.00 and 125.00 each.

LITHIOWODGINITE w/ TA-WODGINITE- Tanco Mine, Bernic Lake, Manitoba, Canada
This relatively rare species occurs as small brownish masses sparsely scattered in quartz matrix. Originally obtained in the early 1990s from the authors when proposed as tantalowodginite, [formula: (Mn,Li)4(Ta,Sn)4(Ta,Nb)8O32 - monoclinic], they subsequently withdrew it when redefining the wodginite group in 1992, instead determining that it is perhaps a mixture of two phases, lithiowodginite and Ta-rich wodginite. It was further studied for a number of years and erroneously published in Canadian Mineralogist (Vol. 39, pg 917-023) as approved tantalowodginite after it was resubmitted in 2000 (IMA #2000-026). The material formerly called tantalowodginite, and the 2000-026 mineral, are still either "discredited" or "suspended", respectively, in IMA parlance. Tired of waiting, we have decided to release the material held in stock for so many years based on the published 1992 reference calling it lithiowodginite+Ta-rich wodginite. Only a few specimens on hand, primarily matrix samples to 1cm with a tiny dark brown mass on each @ 50.00 per sample. Someday, it may be redefined again...

MALACHITE- Lottery Mine, White Pine Co., Nevada
From an obscure locality, these are small green tufts of malachite scattered on limonitic, somewhat vesicular matrix, some of the larger specimens with small pods of white, globular "cave calcite". The Lottery Mine name appears in the local tax records, but nowhere else! Specimens show moderately good color contrasts and range from about 2.5cm to 10cm across @ just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 35.00 each.

NARSARSUKITE- Sage Creek, Whitlash, Liberty Co., Montana
Perhaps the least known of the several narsarsukite localities, this Montana occurrence consists of mustard yellow crystalline masses in quartz and/or grayish green aegirine. Moderately rich, nice specimens, 3cm to 7cm @ 30.00, 45.00 and 65.00 each.

NICKELTSUMCORITE (2013-117)- Km-3 Mine, Lavrion, Attiki Pref., Greece
Another NEW SPECIES from the well-known Lavrion (Laurium) district, here as brown to yellowish brown crusts and tiny (<1mm) aggregates overgrowing an assemblage of calcite, dolomite, annabergite, gaspeite etc., occasionally with Mn-oxides or Sb-rich phases of the romeite group in Ni-Pb-As-Sb ore veins. Formula: Pb(NiFe3+)2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2 - monoclinic, IMA # 2013-017. Type locality material and the Ni-analogue of tsumcorite, all with arrows from 1.5cm to 2.5cm @ 125.00 and 155.00 each, depending on coverage.

NIOCALITE- Oka, Quebec, Canada
This unusual species, a calcian niobian silicate, occurs as mm-sized prismatic crystals scattered through matrix. Besides the brownish yellow niocalite, the matrix may also contain dark grey crystalline latrappite and possibly other phases from this classic locality. Sizes from 2cm to nearly 8cm @ 15.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 75.00 each.

NORSETHITE- Kremikovtsy, nr. Sofia, Bulgaria
Interesting pale brown spherules of platy crystals and aggregates of somewhat pearly norsethite scattered in dark brown matrix. A rarely offered mineral from an obscure locality, we have a few samples from about 2cm to nearly 4.5cm @ 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each.

NORTHUPITE- Searles Lake, San Bernadino Co., California
From the classic locality, we have a small selection of very sharp single crystals of this unusual carbonate, all showing excellent octahedral habit without matrix. Old material, crystals range from about 0.9cm to 1.3cm tall @ 15.00, 20.00 and 25.00 each. Nice!

OPAL- Bohouskovice, Czech Republic
Pale greenish white, translucent masses of opal richly comprising matrix, some with odd, black dendritic inclusions of an unknown material and a white skin of XRD-confirmed cristobalite. Excellent locality pieces, sizes average 4cm to 5cm @ only 15.00 and 20.00 each.

PARALAURIONITE- Pacha Limani, Laurion, Attiki Pref,, Greece
Recently uncovered in our warehouse is a small lot of old, 1970s vintage specimens of typical vuggy grey slag nodules, each with micro, water-clear, thin and flattened but somewhat elongated paralaurionite crystals. these with a variety of potential associations, the most common being laurionite, blocky phosgenite and/or anglesite, ecdemite, aragonite etc. Specimens range from about 1cm to 2.5cm, priced according to quality @ 20.00, 30.00, and 45.00 each, all with micro potential.

PORTLANDITE- Cerro de la Coronita, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Pure white masses of portlandite from an old Morelos locality, these pieces are chalky, soft and neatly fit their textbook description (ie: quite ugly!). Matrix sizes from about 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, depending on overall bulk of the specimen.

PYRITE with QUARTZ- Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana
An old Cureton specimen comprised of a large partial pyritohedron without matrix, showing excellent, bright luster, sharp faces and a splash of radiating quartz crystals perched at the top of the sample. Attractive miniature, size about 4.5x4cm @ 55.00.

QUARTZ variety CARNELIAN AGATE- Stirling Brook, Warren Township, New Jersey
Nestled among the woods of the Watchung Mountains, the locally famous "Carnelian Creek" has produced excellent, deep red-orange, translucent agate for many years (along with mosquitoes), these agates collected by Howard E. Moore circa 1950. Specimens show gentle botryoids and fine carnelian color, small specimens from about 1.7cm to 4cm across @ just 4.00, 8.00 and 15.00 each. An eastern classic!

RALSTONITE w/ THOMSENOLITE- Ivigtut, Arksuk Fjord, Greenland
Large masses of white cryolite showing open vugs containing numerous micro crystals of prismatic thomsenolite, with small, cubic transparent ralstonite crystals sparsely scattered as well! Good micro potential from this classic material, matrix sizes range from about 3cm to 7cm @ 25.00, 40.00, 60.00 and 85.00 each.

REALGAR- Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada
Recently uncovered material from our move, we have located numerous specimens of drusy red realgar in black rock matrix, occasionally as masses with yellowish-orange orpiment or as micro crystals in vugs. The locality has produced many rare micro minerals, and this material has been largely unchecked for nearly 40 years! Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 6cm across at just 5.00, 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00, with a few larger brutes up to 12cm and up to 125.00, these likely collected by Forrest Cureton many years ago.

REDDINGITE- Hagendorf-Sud, Baveria, Germany
Usually offered as unappealing massive phosphate material, we have a small suite of nicely crystallized reddingite, as translucent microcrystal druses of a pinkish brown color, associated with rockbridgeite and other secondary phosphate minerals. Only a few on hand, about 2 cm each, for only 20.00 each Limit one per order; list alternates.

RHODOCHROSITE with SPHALERITE- Emma Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana
An old-timer comprised of an exposed seam of pink rhodochrosite showing rhombohedral, opaque pink crystals running through a massive, sphalerite-rich matrix, likely intergrown with other sulfides. Ex-Robbe Collection (G.B. Robbe, 1884-1963, pioneer chemist at Bingham mines) which went to Michigan Tech after his death. Overall size about 9x6cm @ 125.00, with Robbe label.

SAL AMMONIAC- Ravat, Tajikistan
Excellent herringboned, spiky rods of crystallized sal ammoniac without matrix, most averaging about 1.5cm tall and up without matrix. Attractive, great locality specimens with superb habits at just 25.00 each for these curious TN-sized groups!.

SANBORNITE- Esquire #1 Mi., Rush Crk, Fresno Co California
Rich, pearly masses of nearly pure, translucent platy sanbornite comprising matrix. Collected over forty years ago, these are exceptionally rich specimens, overall sizes ranging from about 2.5cm to 6cm @ just 8.50, 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 65.00 each.

SANTACLARAITE- nr Mt. Hamilton, Santa Clara Co., California
Pink to tan masses of santaclaraite richly scattered in/on rock matrix. Likely from the type locality Pennsylvania Mine, originally from very old Cureton stock. Specimens range from 2.5cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each; a fine and rich 8cm specimen @ 65.00.

SCHULENBERGITE- Ramsbeck, Sauerland, Germany
Pale blue, platy microcrystalline aggregates of this unusual species richly scattered on matrix, all showing fairly rich coverage. Interesting for both the locality and species, matrix sizes from about 2cm to 5cm @ 25.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each.

SIDERAZOT- Lagno di Polleno, Vesuvius, Napoli, Italy
Truly one of the more bizarre "freaks of nature", siderazot is an iron nitride (Fe5N2), occurring as silvery metallic to iridescent films covering good portions of a light weight vesicular scoria rock. Considered doubtful by some, these were collected after the 1941 lava flow, which is no longer accessible. Sizes from 3.5cm to 6cm matrix specimens @ 20.00, 35.00, and 55.00; one fine 11x5cm sample @ 125.00.

SKLODOWSKITE- Musonoi, Katanga Province, Dem Rep Congo
Minute, bright yellow glassy crystal sprays of sklodowskite richly scattered on matrix and in seams and vugs of siliceous dolostone. Excellent material from an old lot, all with micro potential as well, and copious coverage! The locality was formerly within Shaba Province of Zaire before the political upheaval and name changes. Moderately hot stuff, matrix sizes from 2cm to 4cm @ 20.00, 30.00, 45.00, and 75.00.

SPODUMENE in pegmatite- Bessemer City, Gaston Co., North Carolina
A large pegmatite "chunk" comprised of quartz and albite showing flattened, elongated aggregates of pale greenish-grey spodumene scattered about the piece. Ex-Michigan Tech specimen (#DM11665), quite hefty and measuring about 11x7x6cm @ 55.00. Also suitable for a small doorstop.

TENORITE- Fremont District, Hidalgo Co., New Mexico
From old material collected in the 1960's, we have a small lot of black dendritic tenorite well scattered on hard rock matrix, some with minor secondary copper staining evident as well. These were erroneously believed to be Mn-oxides, but EDS showed them to be rather interesting, fern like flattened growths of tenorite! Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 7cm across @ 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

THOMSONITE etc.- Drain, Douglas Co., Oregon
Large vugs in greenish basaltic matrix are filled with pink to white coarsely bladed thomsonite richly lining the cavities, occasionally with later-forming mesolite needles as well. Old stock, collected by Ted Morley in the 1960s, likely from the old Whipple Quarry, with specimens ranging in size from 2.5cm to 8cm across @ 8.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, many with micro potential as well.

TROLLEITE- Champion Mine, Mono Co., California
This anhydrous aluminum phosphate occurs here as pale blue masses richly scattered in quartz matrix, occasionally with darker masses of minor scorzalite. Old material recently uncovered in our warehouse, with specimens ranging in size from small 1.5cm chips to hefty 9cm hand specimens @ 5.00, 15.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

COLLECTIONS

TEXAS METEORITE COLLECTION- Various Localities in Texas
From our extensive meteorite stock, we are offering a super collection of twelve different Texas meteorite specimens! All are professionally prepared slices with one face polished, and individual weights will range from about 7 grams up to 25 grams or more, sizes from about 2.5cm to 5cm or larger, total weight in excess of 185 grams. No overweight irons here, but stony-irons only, at least four or five different types, all individually labeled, valued at over $1150.00, our net price: $895.00 plus shipping! Limit one per customer.

FOSSILS

FOSSIL ECHONOID - SEA URCHIN- Mepygurus depressus, Madagascar
Excellent, polished hemispheres of these classic five-pointed star sea urchins (species is mepygurus depressus), showing soft shades of brown and tan with well-defined form and all highly polished. Jurassic in age, these range from about 145 to 210 million years old, most about 6cm across at just 20.00 each. Limit one per order, please!

GEMS

GREEN AMETHYST- Brazil
Excellent, transparent pale green faceted quartz, typically called "greened amethyst" or "praisolite" in the trade. The color is a result of slow heat-treating pale amethyst, much of which will turn a pleasing orange-yellow citrine, but occasionally selected stones will be turned a pale green color! We have a small supply of free-form faceted gems of this delicate color, most ranging from 5 carats to over 20 carats in size, all fully transparent and damage-free, at just 4.00 per carat in single stones; just tell us the approximate carat weight you want, and we'll select the nearest size gem. SPECIAL: bargain priced lots in assorted shapes at 50 carats for just 150.00 per lot, a 25% savings!

SAPPHIRE COLOR COLLECTION- Sri Lanka
From the depths of our gemstone stock, we have assembled a few sets of five different colored sapphires, most in good quality oval facetted stones, all eye clean and showing distinctive colors, typically showing pink, pale green, blue, orange and yellow hues. This quality normally sells in the $300 to $400 per carat range, but we are blowing them out at about $100 a carat, with our five stone assortments ranging from approximately 2.5 to 3.0 carats per lot at just 250.00, 275.00 and 300.00 per boxed set! Add these excellent, gemmy stones to your gem collection at a great bargain price! Only six sets available and all subject to prior sale.

ODDITIES

INSECTS in AMBER- Danzig Region, Poland
Reasonably large, transparent amber lozenges, each with a tiny included winged creature! Hand-selected from a large collection, these are generously sized and quite fascinating, each accompanied by its own color photograph of the included insect! Sizes average 1cm to 2cm long, and are only 20.00, 25.00, 30.00 and 40.00 each, depending on size and the quality of the bug and the amber!

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21405 - Vol. XLI, No. 5

All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse.

ALTAITE- Hilltop Mine, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico
This unusual lead-telluride occurs as brilliant metallic streamers scattered through rock matrix, occasionally with other tellurium minerals. Available as rough matrix samples from 1cm to nearly 6cm across @ 20.00, 40.00, 65.00 and 100.00 each according to coverage; EDS confirmed and copy supplied!

ATACAMITE- Kadina, South Australia, Australia
Small green aggregates lightly scattered over pale brown rock matrix, these from material obtained in the late 1970s. Not as rich as other Australian localities specimens, these range from about 3cm to 6cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each, some with modest micro potential.

BOULANGERITE- Oberlahr, Westerwald, Rhein-Pfalz, Germany
Old Ward's Natural Science specimens comprised of dense, massive, silvery-grey boulangerite matrix, potentially with other admixed metallic Pb-Sb-S phases. A somewhat flattened, fibrous structure can be seen under magnification, and this Rheinland-Palatinate material may be from the Silberwiese Mine, although not labeled as such on the original Ward's labels. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 4cm across @ 15.00 and 25.00 each. Old and difficult locality material to obtain today!

BOURNONITE in QUARTZ- Horhausen, Altenkirchen, Rhineland, Germany
A recently uncovered lot of old material, ex-Wards, but precise vintage unknown despite the inclusion of "Nassau" in the locality labels (Nassau borders have changed many times and ranged from a single town to a large area later part of Prussia!). The bournonite occurs as greyish black, metallic masses richly scattered in white quartz matrix, most specimens showing minor green secondary copper mineral alterations, white cerussite, and possibly other phases. Presented here as chunks of fairly rich ore, specimens range from about 2.5cm to 3.5cm @ just 10.00 and 15.00 each from this classic Dana locality!

BROCHANTITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
Tiny bladed micro crystals of dark green brochantite scattered on matrix, some with massive azurite, chrysocolla and possibly other species. An interesting assemblage with modest micromount potential, matrix sizes from 2cm to 3.5cm @ 8.50, 12.50 and 20.00 each; a few to 5cm @ 35.00. Uncommon at the locality!.

CELESTINE (Orange!)- Caledon Township, Ontario, Canada
Recently uncovered after our warehouse move, we stumbled upon a box of orange (!!) celestite obtained in the mid/late-1970s. The celestine forms flattened, deep orange crystalline aggregates to several centimeters across (larger in larger specimens) richly scattered in greyish limestone matrix. The locality is likely the Deforest Quarry, but these were was simply noted as Caledon Township. A paper in American Mineralogist (Vol. 64, pgs 160-8) opined that the color was caused by 50ppm inclusions of copper, of which several primary and secondary minerals are known from this locality. Interesting material, and a rare color for celestine, specimen sizes range from about 3.5cm up to 9cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00.

CERUSSITE- Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Tiger, Arizona
Old-time classics from this famous Pinal County locality! These cerussites form nicely reticulated groups of free-standing translucent crystals and aggregates with or without matrix, all showing moderately well-formed crystals up to a centimeter or more! From an old hoard, likely from the Collins Vein, these range from about 2cm to 3.5cm @ only 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each. Very nice for old time stuff!

COPPER pseudo @ ARAGONITE- Corocoro, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Wonderful pseudohexagonal aragonite-shaped crystals completely replaced by copper, retaining their original, sharp habit. Recently described in Mineral News (May, 2014) we have a number of these exceptional, classic locality pseudos, sizes in singles and intergrown groups from 1cm to nearly 1.8cm @ 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

DELINDEITE- Mt. Rasvumchorr, Khibiny, Kola, Russia
From an unusual occurrence, we recently acquired three small specimens of micro, pale yellow, lamellar delindeite scattered in an orthoclase-rich pegmatite matrix, here associated with dark bronze-colored astrophyylite and occasionally with fibrous pale brown lorenzenite as well. Interesting association pieces with modest micro potential from an unusual locality, specimens average 2.5-3cm @ 125.00 each. List alternates!

DELVAUXITE var: BORICKITE- Brandberg, Leoben, Styria, Austria
This strange mineral, alternately known as foucherite, then borickite (aka borickyite), and now considered to be delvauxite (itself ill-defined), occurs here as orange-brown crusty masses scattered on hard rock matrix. Very old material from this excellent locality, variously labelled as Tollinggraben or simply Leoben, either as small samples in a capsule @ 10.00, or as larger matrix specimens from 1.5cm to 3cm @ 25.00 and 40.00 each; one rich, large ,ex-Albanese specimen, 6cm @ 75.00.

DEPMEIERITE- Karnasurt Mine, Lovozero, Kola, Russia
This relatively rare species occurs as colorless aggregates, offered here as small, relatively pure masses. Found underground by mine geologists in association with minor natrolite in a hyperagpaitic hydrothermal vein more than 25 years ago, and only in a single specimen (!!), this new cancrinite-group mineral was subsequently approved about 5 years ago. Formula: Na8[Al6Si6O24](PO4,CO3)1-x*3H2O - hexagonal, the PO4-dominant analog of cancrinite, vishnevite, hydroxycancrinite and kyanoxalite. IMA #2009-075, named for German crystallographer W.H. Depmeier (b.1944), only a few small samples on hand averaging 0.5cm across @ 125.00 each. A rare, one-locality species! List alternates!

DESAUTELSITE- Union Carbide Mine, San Benito, California
Orange, minutely platy aggregates of desautelsite thinly encrust areas of a serpentine matrix. Some samples have minor white fibrous tufts of artinite, and each comes with a photocopy of a locality label signed by the late Paul Desautels. Sizes are 2.5cm to nearly 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, and 40.00 each; a few showy samples, slightly larger @ 65.00 each.

DIAMOND- Northern Cape Province, Rep So Africa
A very strange group of four intergrown and somewhat rounded transparent to translucent diamonds without matrix, these forming an odd "L"-shaped crystal group with numerous, highly modified crystal faces! Weight is 4.82 carats, measuring about 1cm along each "leg". A nicely visible, intergrown group that is relatively inexpensive @ just 650.00 for this unique diamond specimen!

DOLEROPHANITE- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This rare copper mineral occurs as minute brown to black micro crusty aggregates and well-formed, complex doubly terminated micro crystals scattered on scoria matrix, often associated with other obscure bluish green copper phases and commonly with green euchlorine. Only a few samples available, far superior to earlier material from 10 years ago, sizes ranging from about 0.7cm to 3.5cm @ 45.00 for small micros, the larger matrix samples @ 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each.

ENARGITE with QUARTZ- Moonlight Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co Montana
Another old-timer from one of the many Butte sub-localities, here as nodular crystals of enargite scattered across the top of the specimen, with stout, milky white quartz points protruding through the enargite. Provided to Michigan Tech by A.M. Mackenzie in the distant past, a pyrite and sulfide rich matrix underlays it all, overall size about 8x7cm @ 135.00, with old cardboard label.

GALENA- Galena, Cherokee Co., Kansas
A beast of a specimen, comprised of densely intergrown galena cubes from 1cm to 2.5cm across in a heavy, upright specimen. The galena crystals comprise most of the piece, and there is a minor amount of rock matrix across the back of the specimen. A white alteration (anglesite?) on the back of the piece coats smaller
crystals, while the front and sides have a sporadic, brownish overgrowth in the recesses of the sample. A large, old specimen (once belonging to English-born John Gerry a mine captain in the Michigan iron mines) that could use some cleaning, it weighs about 7 pounds and measures a hefty 13x10x9cm @ 250.00. Heavy!

GLAUCOCHROITE- Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
Typical multi-mineral ore samples taken from the Joe Cilen collection and elsehwere, gluaocochroite occurs as a grey, non-fluorescent, association with brilliantly fluorescent willemite and franklinite, and possibly with fluoresecent clinohedrite or hardystonite (no calcite!). Older, quality pieces, three on hand at 3cm to 5cm @ 80.00, 90.00, and 100.00 each, depending on coverage.

GLAUKOSPHAERITE- Carr Boyd Nickel Mine, W. A., Australia
A copper-nickel member of the rosasite group, glaukosphaerite occurs as medium green crusts on matrix, possible occuring and admixed with takovite and other secondary nickel minerals. Good coverage for this mineral, in sizes from 2cm to 7cm across @ 15.00, 25.00, 45.00, 60.00 and 75.00 each.

GOLD- Mile End, New South Wales, Australia
An older specimen from this obscure locality, here showing about a half-dozen micros of crystallized gold scattered on a slightly ferruginous quartz and rock matrix. Although the sample could be trimmed to produce a handful of fine micromounts, we appreciate it more as a small hand specimen. The collection vintage is sometime in the early 1970s, overall size about 4.5x4cm @ 150.00.

HOLMQUISTITE- Uto, Sodermanland, Sweden
A lithium rich member of the amphibole group, holmquistite occurs as dark bluish black fine grained elongated masses comprising much of this amphibolite rock, occasional prismatic crystals or silky masses of the mineral are evident as well. Excellent type locality material, sizes from 2cm to nearly 5cm @ 20.00, 35.00, and 55.00 each. One 8cm sample, ex-E.W. Heinrich, @ 65.00.

JOHNBAUMITE- Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Spotty masses of grey to pale greenish grey aggregates of johnbaumite scattered in matrix, these associated with brownish andradite garnet and brilliantly fluorescent willemite, occasionally with other possible species. The johnbaumite is mildly fluorescent as well (SW orange), and this material came from a single boulder collected at the former Franklin Mill Site in October, 1983 by yours truly. Recent analytical work confirms the material as AsO4>PO4 with little or no fluorine, confirming what many believe that the mineral may be more common at Franklin than previously thought. Specimens range in size from about 3cm to 6cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

KEGELITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
This rare mineral occurs as pearly white aggregates well scattered and comprising the upper surface of these small matrix specimens. One of the more difficult to obtain Tsumeb species, ex-Walter Kahn material obtained many years ago and suitable for good micromounts. Priced according to coverage and size, with specimens ranging from 1mm to 6mm across @ 25.00, 40.00, 60.00, 85.00. Rare!

KYANITE in Pegmatite- Windham, Cumberland Co., Maine
Three large specimens, quite old and originally collected by L.L. Hubbard (1849-1933) that subsequently found their way to the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum before landing in our warehouse some years ago. The specimens show richly scattered, thick, pale blue blades of kyanite from 5cm to 10cm long well-scattered in quartz-dominant matrix. Exceptionally rich specimens that will clean up to excellent cabinet pieces from this old locality. Overall specimens sizes range from 13x10cm up to 21x11cm (!!), priced at just 60.00, 85.00 and 100.00 each. Heavy!!

METARAUCHITE- Belorechenskoe Deposit, N. Caucasus, Russia
This rare mineral occurs as minute, yellow crystalline druses scattered on matrix. Described in 2008 in the Czech Republic (IMA 2008-050, formula: Ni(UO2)2(AsO4)2*8H2O), the mineral remains difficult to locate and has been confirmed from fewer than five localities worldwide. The Belorechenskoe deposit (type locality
for rauchite) was the subject of an excellent, detailed article in the Mineralogical Almanac (Vol. 15, Part 2) and is known for both its nickel and uranium minerals that occur there. We have only a few confirmed specimens, sizes average 2.5-3cm across and are priced at 150.00 each.

MOUNTKEITHITE- Mount Keith Deposit, W.A., Australia
Sparse pale pink masses of mountkeithite are scattered over a bleached serpentinite rock. Derived from the alteration of deeper pink to purple associated stichtite, other associated species include magnetite and possible hexahydrite. A rare, one-locality mineral, each larger sized matrix piece has one or more areas of the mineral. Sizes from 2.5cm to 7cm across @ 45.00, 65.00 and 95.00 each.

NABIMUSAITE w/ YE'ELEMITE- Jabel Harmun, Judea Desert, W.Bank, Israel
This NEW SPECIES occurs within the Palestinian Autonomy and is a co-type sample, offered here as a 1cm polished section in a 2cm probe mount. Formula: KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F - trigonal, IMA # 2012-057. The mineral occurs as microscopic colorless grains with ye'elemite, associated with larnite and minor brownmillerite matrix, accompanied by complete chemical quantification as well as three SEM images that pinpoint the various species in the sample. Only one available, superb documentation, at 350.00.

NELENITE- Huanggang Mine, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia China
From a relatively recent find, this rare mineral occurs here as micro hexagonal plates that are typically stacked in minute, somewhat globular aggregates nicely perched on white, rhombic cleavages of calcite matrix. Identification has been confirmed by chemistry, XRD and Raman, and a copy of the original Raman spectra is included with each sample. Coverage is obvious to the naked eye and will also yield decent micromounts if trimmed further. Specimens range in size from about 1 cm up to 4+cm @ just 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each.

PARATACAMITE-(Mg) IMA #2013-014- Quebrada, Camarones, Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as glassy green, micro crystals sparsely scattered over rock matrix, occasionally with other rare copper phases. Formula: Cu3(Mg,Cu)Cl2(OH)6 - trigonal; IMA #2013-014. This is author's material and a new member of the atacamite group. Specimens will yiled modest micros upon trimming, and
overall sizes average about 3cm across at 120.00 each. List alternates!

PHLOGOPITE w/ PARGASITE - Limberg Quarry, Pargas, Finland
A very old specimen, accompanied by a heavily aged Helsinki Mineral Museum label obtained years ago during one of our trips to Finland. The specimen shows a fairly large, columnar phlogopite crystal about 4cm tall and 2cm wide, perched at the edge of a massive, etched white calcite matrix, accompanied by greyish-green grains and globular aggregates to 1.5cm of analytically-confirmed pargasite. Only one specimen available, a classic from this famous locality, overall size about 10x6x6 cm @ 250.00.

POLLUCITE- Tanco Mine, Bernic Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Nearly pure, greyish white massive pollucite comprising matrix, occasionally with minor quartz. X-Ray verified material, sizes from 2cm to 5cm across @ 8.00, 15.00, 25.00, and 45.00 each, a few to 8cm to 12cm @ 65.00, 85.00 and 100.00, from one of the better documented localities for the species!

PSEUDOMALACHITE- Inspiration Consolidated Copper Mine Arizona
A large specimen, ex- A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, comprised of hefty rock matrix with pale blue-green chrysocolla and other pale green secondary copper staining, with approximately two dozen, dark greenish-black, wonderfully spherical and isolated pseudomalachite balls scattered about on one surface, most in the 2-3mm size range. They contrast nicely against the pale blue-green undercoating, and the piece might be from the Thornton Pit, although the museum label does not specify it, instead indicating the 1912 name of the consolidated workings of this prolific copper ore property in the Globe-Miami District of Gila County. Overall size is about 12x8x5cm at just 125.00.

QUARTZ- Grymes Hill, Staten Island, New York
An odd assortment of matrix specimens showing small cloudy grey to slightly greenish quartz crystals well-covering a limonitic mass. Some samples show a transparent layer over a included quartz, while others are rather opaque, tan-green color. These were primarily collected in 1961 by H.E. Moore, and these odd, New York City specimens are from 4cm to 7cm @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each; one 10cm specimen @ 65.00. From a great locality near Wagner College that now overlooks the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge!

QUARTZ (Smoky)- Anderson's Gully, Mooralla, Victoria Australia
Excellent, doubly terminated small groups of fine, dark brown smoky quartz crystals without matrix. These show multiple crystal faces. some with apparent reverse scepters and other odd habits, all with good luster and richly colored transparency as well. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 3.5cm @ 15.00 and 25.00 each. Great locality stuff that is attractive and weird as well!

SCHUETTEITE- Oceanic Mine, San Luis Obispo Co., California
Canary-yellow, earthy masses of this rare secondary mercury mineral intergrown in brick-red cinnabar/clay matrix, possibly with other, non-descript secondary mercury minerals. Old, type locality material, only a few specimens available, sizes from 2cm to 5.5cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each.

SCOLECITE w/ FLUORAPOPHYLLITE- Pune District, Maharashtra, India
An attractive group of richly intergrown, slender, transparent to opaque white scolecite (EDS confirmed), with some crystals somewhat flattened and surrounding a few pale green fluorapophyllite crystals peeking out among the scolecites. This moderately attractive piece measures about 12x9cm @ is just 65.00.


SEPIOLITE- Valley Quarry, Valley, Stevens Co., Washington
Rich, white, fibrous sepiolite largely comprising matrix, occasionally with minor dolomitic marble present among the seams. The material was collected circa 1980 and is the only reported occurrence of sepiolite in the state of Washington (see Mineral News, May, 2006), although the locality was largely unknown and
is not documented in MinDat or any of the regularly available references to minerals of Washington. While similar palygorskite has been reported in the State, our EDS (and earlier XRD work) confirms the absence of necessary aluminum found in palaygorskite. Perhaps a unique occurrence, now closed, these uncommon, fibrous specimens range in size from about 4cm to 12cm long @ just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each for the largest.

SIDERITE with NATIVE COPPER- Ray, Pinal Co., Arizona
Weird, murky green siderite balls and dumbbell-shaped sheaves a few millimeters across, lightly scattered on quartz/rock matrix, all with small but excellent arborescent masses and/or spinel twinned spears of native copper, some piercing the siderite or showing a variety of forms on the same specimen. Old material acquired over 30 years ago, these are unusual specimens likely confined to a single occurrence, and not found in the usual Arizona literature from this defunct locality. Specimens range in size from about 2cm to 4cm across @ just 7.50, 12.50 and 20.00 each, most suitable for micros as well!

SPENCERITE- Hudson Bay Mine, Salmo, B.C. Canada
Pure white, somewhat micaceous and pearly platy aggregates of spencerite without matrix. A rare zinc phosphate from the type locality, originally obtained from the Royal Ontario Museum. These are offered as small fragments in a capsule @ 15.00; matrix specimens from 0.8cm to nearly 4cm @ 25.00, 50.00, 100.00 and 200.00 each.

STICHTITE- Stichtite Hill, Dundas, Tasmania
Rich, deep lilac-purple masses of stichtite generously scattered throughout matrix, most with minor green serpentine in association. Very colorful, classic material, matrix sizes from 2.5cm to 6cm @ 12.50, 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each. A few to 12cm across and quite attractive @ 75.00!

TONDIITE (IMA #2013-077)- Santo Domingo Mine, Arica, Chile
This NEW SPECIES occurs as emerald green, vitreous micro crystals lightly scattered on rock matrix, occasionally with other secondary copper minerals. Formula: Cu3MgCl2(OH)6 - trigonal, IMA # 2103-077. Excellent, colorful druses with modest micro potential for a new species, sizes average 2.5-3cm @ 125.00 each. Only a few available!

TOPAZ (Imperial)- Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Excellent single crystals of imperial color topaz without matrix. These are singly terminated with good prism faces and display fine pinkish sherry to mild honey color throughout. Gemmy and attractive, getting considerably more difficult to acquire economically, these are older samples from about 1cm to nearly 2.5cm @ just 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 60.00 each, depending on size and color.

VESUVIANITE variety CYPRINE- Parker Shaft, Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
A hefty hand specimen of rich, pale brown andradite showing excellent patches of blue vesuvianite (variety cyprine) scattered throughout the piece. There is much willemite in the specimen, but it is only evident under SW UV, as is a generous but filmy patch of clinohedrite (FL SW orange) on one edge of the specimen. Minor calcite, and possibly other phases, are present as well. Ex-H.E. Moore Collection, overall size about 6x5cm @ 65.00.

ZADOVITE (IMA #2013-031)- nr. Arad, Negev Desert, Israel
This NEW SPECIES, a co-type sample from the paralava of the Hatrium formation at the Gurim anticline, occurs as colorless, submicroscopic grains sparsely scattered in melilite/wollastonite matrix, occasionally with minor rankite, schorlomite garnet and possibly other phases. Formula: BaCa6[SiO4)(PO40](PO4)2F, trigonal, IMA #2013-031. Elegantly prepared and thoroughly identified in a 1 cm ore section in a 1.5x1.5cm probe mount, accompanied by a color image plus backscattered SEM images at various magnifications that show the labelled phase boundaries, plus full analytical chemistry of the zadovite in a single specimen at 300.00. List alternates!

BOOKS

MINERALS OF USSR- Minerals First Discovered in the Former Territory of the USSR by Igor V. Pekov
This long awaited book by Dr. Igor Pekov received rave reviews when first published several years ago, written in English and complete with 184 color photos of minerals and localities, 68 SEM images and crystal diagrams. The strength of this 370 page hard cover work lies in the marvelously complete locality information lacking from so many published Russian mineral descriptions, and each description also includes excellent physical characteristics, type locality info, historical data and much more. This is a much-needed reference work @ only 59.00 plus shipping!

COLLECTIONS

NEVADA MINERAL COLLECTION- Various Localities in Nevada
A nice lot of twenty-five (25) different species including many unusual items and odd-locality pieces, all from Nevada! Most are aesthetically challenged but generously sized from 3cm to 6cm across. Individually labelled, these lots are easily worth twice the price of 25 different for only 125.00!

GEMS

QUARTZ (AZOTIC TREATED) - Brazil
Sometimes, we just can't resist something attractive that is only mildly related to our main field of mineralogy. We recently came across a interesting lot of water-clear faceted quartz from Brazil that had been treated by the proprietary, and permanent, Azotic process. The result is transparent gems that show a wild array of purple-blue-green color flashes in each stone! We have several different cuts and sizes, ranging from: about 7.5mm squares (2-2.5 cts each) @ 10.00, fine 10-11mm antique cushion cuts (5.5-6 cts each) @ 20.00, or larger ~15x12mm ovals (about 8 carats each) @ just 25.00 per stone. We can provide matched pairs at 2 times the single stone prices, or offer a special 50 carat lot of assorted stones @ just $135.00 - less than $3.00 a carat! Great looking material, and a suitable enhancement for Brazilian quartz gemstones!

EPHEMERA

The Pseudo News - by Dr. Phil Betancourt
We have a limited number of perfect-bound reprints of the long out-of-print The Pseudo News, a 128 page periodical that focused on the collecting of mineral pseudomorphs. A quarterly magazine that was published in three annual volumes from 1994-1996, it described finds at classic localities, as well as new finds at more obscure sites. It provided excellent technical recounting of the various types of pseudomorphs that occur in the mineral kingdom and was avidly read by a small but enthusiastic group of subscribers. Difficult to locate in full sets, we offer a complete reprint, including a comprehensive index, for just $35.00 postpaid in the U.S.A.; for foreign mailing: add $20.00.

[Frank de Wit]

CATALOG 21406 - Vol. XLI, No. 6

All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse.

AURICHALCITE- 79 Mine, nr. Hayden, Gila Co., Arizona
Just uncovered in the warehouse: a small flat of excellent, needle-like pale blue aurichalcite from the 79 Mine, collected in 1968, wrapped, and unseen by human eyes ever since! Perhaps the finest U.S. occurrence of the mineral ever found, we have a small selection of TN sized specimens, some with hemimorphite or other minerals, all with good micro potential as well, at just 10.00 per specimen. Colorful and attractive!

AZURITE- Mechernich, "Rhenish Prussia" Germany
A very old specimen, ex-A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and accompanied by their cardboard label, indicating the specimen was provided by L.L. Hubbard (b. 1849) who studied at Harvard, Bonn and Heidelberg. The piece shows numerous balls of pisolitic azurite protruding from a hard, sandy matrix. The azurite balls appear to run throughout the entire piece and are not a superficial coating but rather a dense "bunch of grapes" that average about 5mm across and are individually comprised of hundreds(?) of tiny azurite crystals. The "Rhenish Prussia" on the label suggests the piece was possibly early 19th century or later, as the locality is an ancient mining area now part of North Rhein-Westphalia. A rarely-encountered specimen with excellent pedigree, overall size about 5x5cm @ 175.00.

CALCINAKSITE (IMA #2013-081)- Bellerberg, Eifel District, Germany
This NEW SPECIES occurs as vitreous, greyish white, densely intergrown and flattened sheaves scattered on matrix. Formula: KNaCa(Si4O10)*H2O, triclinic, IMA #2013-081, a new member of the lithiionite group. Boxed specimens average about 1.5cm across, type locality and author's material, @ 125.00 each. Only a few on hand!

CALLAGHANITE- Basic Refactories Mine, Gabbs, Nye Co., Nevada
Extraordinary material from a find of brilliant, deep blue druses and micro crystals of callaghanite richly scattered on matrix, occasionally associated with other species. Excellent for the species, colorful and hence quite attractive for a rarity, some with fine micro potential as well! The best ever! Sizes from 2cm to 10cm @ 10.00, 20.00, 35.00, 55.00, 80.00 and a few at 100.00 each, depending on size and coverage!

CALOMEL- Redwood City, San Mateo Co., California
This uncommon mercury chloride occurs here as patches of transparent to slightly yellowish druses well scattered on rock matrix, potentially associated with other mercury-rich phases. The calomel shows good fluorescence (bright orange-red under SW UV) as well, and these specimens are quite old, recently rediscovered in an old cigar box from the Godshaw collection. Specimens range in size from about 2.5cm to 4cm @ 30.00, 45.00 and 65.00. List alternates!

CANCRINITE- Cancrinite Hill, Dungannon, Ontario, Canada
Cancrinite occurs here as rich yellowish masses scattered in calcitic matrix, typically assocaited with dark blue sodalite and possibly other phases. A moderately attractive combination from a prolific locality, specimens from about 2cm to 8cm across @ 8.00, 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 65.00 each, depending on overall size and coverage.

CARLETONITE- Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Pure, pale blue crystalline chunks of carltonite crystals without matrix, some with a pale lavender rim surrounding the crystal core. Old, rich stock, average sizes from 0.6cm to 1.2cm across @ only 7.50, 10.00 and 15.00 each. A few rather ugly matrix specimens to 5cm at 35.00 each.


CHALCOPHANITE- Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Rich specimens of black, metallic-appearing chalcophanite botryoids nearly completely covering one or both sides of limonite matrix. Associations include calcite in a variety of habits, and possibly other minerals as well. Modest micro potential on these, in samples from 4cm to 8cm @ 20.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each.

CHALCOPYRITE- Anxbach Mine, nr. Lorscheid, Germany
A very old specimen, ex-L.L. Hubbard (b.1849), comprised of numerous small chalcopyrite crystals lightly scattered on rock matrix. The locality is an ancient one in Rheinland-Pfalz, finally abandoned in the 1950s, and the specimen shows crystallization on both the top and bottom surfaces. The piece is accompanied by an old A.E. Seaman Museum cardboard label, overall specimen size is a hefty 11x8cm @ just 65.00.

ELPIDITE- Khan-Bogdinskii Massif, Gobi, Mongolia
Rich masses of vitreous orange brown elpidite are scattered through a pegmatite-like matrix. The elpidite is mostly found as irregular crystalline masses, with an occasional crystal face present. Nice representative specimens from the distant Gobi Desert, in sizes from 2cm to 5cm, reasonably priced at just 15.00, 25.00, and 35.00 each.

EMMERICHITE (IMA #2013-064)- Rother Kopf, Roth, Eifel, Germany
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, tabular brown crystals perched on matrix. Formula: Ba2Na(Na,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Mg)Ti2(Si2O7)2O2F2 - monoclinic, IMA #2013-064. This is a new member of the lamprophyllite group, type locality and author's material, sizes average about 1.5cm @ just 75.00 each, most with modest micro potential as well.

ENSTATITE- Stillwater Mine, Nye, Montana
This famous PGM locality is well known for its rare minerals that occur in the ubiquitious enstatite, here as greyish-green crystalline aggregates richly comprising matrix. Excellent locality material despite its ugly look, specimen sizes range from about 1.5cm to nearly 6cm across @ 10.00, 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

EPIDOTE- Rosario Mabel Mine, Castrovirreyma, Peru
Excellent, deep green to nearly black elongated spears of terminated epidote crystals in tightly packed groups without matrix. These are quite lustrous and relatively damage free from this interesting find, with the groups extending from about 2.5cm to 4.5cm long @ 15.00, 30.00, 40.00 and 50.00 each. A few high-end specimens available; inquire!

EUXENITE-(Y)- Tunnelen, Hilltveit, Iveland, Norway
Black to brown resinous masses of this complex uranium-bearing yttrium niobate occur scattered through a reddish feldspar matrix. Quite rich and representative for the species, these are competitively priced in sizes from 2.5cm to 4.5cm at just 10.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each. Old material, ex-Hedegaard Collection.

FERRIMOLYBDITE w/ MOLYBDENITE- nr. Winfield, Chafee Co., Colorado
Old Cureton stock comprised of yellow masses of ferrimolybdite scattered on quartz matrix, associated with greyish metallic molybdenite as well. The precise locality is noted as the "North Fork of Clear Creek, 1 mile W of Winfield". An unusual Colorado occurrence, specimens from about 1cm to 6cm across @ just 5.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

FERROINDIALITE (IMA #2013-016)- Bellerberg, Eifel, Germany
Another NEW SPECIES from this prolific area, ferroindialite occurs as tiny grey to greyish-violet crude hexagonal crystals and sections intergrown in matrix. Formula: (Fe2+,Mg)2Al4Si5O18 - hexagonal - IMA #2013-016. The mineral is a new member of the beryl group and a chemical dimorph of sekaninaite. Type locality and author's material, small specimens about 1.2cm across @ 125.00 each.

FIEDLERITE- Harakas Cove, Lavrion, Attiki Pref., Greece
Minute, thin tabular micro crystals of transparent fielderite sparsely scattered in vuggy ancient slag, sometimes associated with boleite, pseudoboleite or other species. Most can be trimmed for additional micro potential, but only a few samples on hand, overall sizes ranging from about 2.5cm to 3.5cm @ 35.00 and 55.00 each. List alternates.

FLUORAPATITE- Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
The classic, well studied apatites often used in analytical standards: excellent yellow-green elongated and transparent fluorapatite crystals and prisms, many singly terminated and quite clean, ranging in size from about 1cm to nearly 2cm tall, priced according to completeness, clarity and size @ 10.00, 17.50 and 25.00 each. Very fine, research-grade material! Matrix specimens occasionally on hand - inquire!
GOBBINSITE- Poudrette Quarry, Mont St Hilaire, Canada
Transparent micro crystals appearing as tiny chevron-like aggregates sparsely scattered in matrix, occasionally with tabular gmelinite-Na, pyrite or other species. These were collected in the late 1990s and will yield modest micromounts, overall matrix sizes average about 2cm @ 25.00 each. Only a few available!

GYPSUM etc.- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
From our analytical study published in the June, 2012 issue of Mineral News, these are from the first reported occurrence of the mineral at the prolific Black Pine Mine! Gypsum occurs as colorless to greyish micro spears and aggregates sparsely scattered over yellowish beudantite that coats well-terminated quartz crystal groups. Specimens are primarily TNs to 3.5cm @ just 10.00 and 15.00 each.

HYDROTALCITE-2H in LIZARDITE- Snarum, Modum, Buskerud, Norway
Pearly, white foliated masses of waxy hydrotalcite-2H richly scattered in pale yellow-green lizardite matrix, occasionally associated with crude black "martite" aggregates as well. Excellent locality material, old Cureton stock, specimens from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ 25.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each.

KURNAKOVITE- US Borax Mine, Boron, Kern Co., California
Remarkably clear specimens of glassy kurnakovite, these collected in the late 1950s! The specimens show weird, wispy inclusions of an unidentified muddy, clay-like grey mineral (possibly saponite or other member of the montmorillonite group), and other inclusions of globular ulexite and needle-like inderite have been reported in the literature. Perfect {010} cleavage yields excellent, somewhat flattened, glassy specimens, ranging in size from about 2.5cm to nearly 7cm across at just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each for the largest and cleanest one. Old stuff from more than a half-century ago, and in an usually unaltered state!

LAACHITE (IMA #2012-100)- Dellen Quarry, Mendig, Eifel Dist., Germany
This relatively NEW SPECIES occurs as tiny, thin elongated needle-like sprays of brownish colored rods sparsely scattered on white crystalline matrix, occasionally with small dark amphibole pods. Formula: (Ca,Mn)2Zr2Nb2TiFeO14 - monoclinic, IMA # 2012-100. The mineral is the Nb-domiant analog of zirconolite-3O. Type locality, author's material, specimens are just under 1cm with modest micro potential @ 145.00 ea.

MILLERITE w/ GROSSULAR- Orford Nickel Mine, Quebec, Canada
Brassy to somewhat silvery micro rod-like crystals of millerite perched in vugs within pale green chromian grossular matrix. Each simple will yield at least one good micromount with a pleasing and colorful association under the 'scope. Overall matrix sizes average about 1.5cm @ just 15.00 each. Nice!

NITROCALCITE- Catalonia, Spain
This uncommon mineral occurs here as small, white grains admixed with brownish black granular soil matrix. Ex-Cureton material, generously packed in a 2.5cm tall stoppered glass vial @ just 30.00 per vial!

PYRARGYRITE w/ QUARTZ- Vienna Mine, Pole Creek, Blaine Co., Idaho
Minute, silvery to deep red metallic masses and crystalline aggregates of pyraryrite scatteed in/on quartz matrix. Old micro material acquired in the distant past, and research on this obscure locality has failed to produce additional information. Only a few small specimens available, averaging 1.5cm @ 25.00 each.

PYRITE-MARCASITE BALL- Stubbenkammer, Island of Rugen, Germany
An old Scott Williams specimen comprised of a solid nodule of pyrite-marcasite, about the size of a clementine, here without matrix. The ball is exceptionally heavy and dense, and shows no sign of typical marcasite deterioration. The old WIlliams label is attached to a small handwritten German label as well, vintage unknown but clearly quite old. The island is Germany's largest, just lying NNE of the coast, now part of the Mecklenburg-West Pomerania region. A neat specimen, size about 5cm in diameter and perfectly round @ just 55.00.

QUARTZ var: CHALCEDONY- unspecified locality in Florida
Perhaps one of the strangest chalcedony specimens we have ever encountered, this is an ex-A.E. Seaman Museum specimen from the J.V.W. Rawlings (b. 1826) collection. It is comprised of about a dozen greyish mammillary teats projecting upward from massive chalcedony seam, most averging about 1.5cm tall, the largest ones grouped in rows of three across. Attractive, strange, quite unique, possibly from the well-known Tampa chalcedony region, but otherwise labelled simply as "Florida". Overall size about 7x5cm @ 75.00.


RIVADAVITE- Tinkalayu Mine, Salta Province, Argentina
White nodules of massive borax with needle-like inclusions of colorless to white rivadavite scattered throughout. Classic, type locality material from this "Salar del Hombre Muerto" locality, specimens from about 1.5cm to 3.5cm @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 75.00 each.

ROSASITE & CALCITE- Silver Bill Mine, Pima Co., Arizona
Bright blue balls and globular forms of rosasite richly scattered over exposed seams and vugs, some with white platy rosettes of calcite. Very attractive and rich material collected some years ago. Nice older pieces, sizes from about 4cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 20.00 and 30.00 each, depending on overall quality. A few large Mapimi specimens also on hand, ranging up to 13x6cm to 100.00.

ROWEITE- Solongo, Buryatia, Siberia, Russia
Small tan to brownish cherty colored masses of somewhat nodular roweite scattered in matrix. Formerly a one-locality, one-known-specimen mineral from Franklin, NJ, these are from a 1997 discovery in this prolific boron-rich locality. Only a few small thumbnails available, averaing about 1.5cm @ 75.00 each.

RUIZITE- Christmas Mine, nr Hayden, Gila Co. Arizona
Fleshy-brown masses of minutely crystalized elongated needles and aggregates of ruizite richly scattered over smectite matrix, occasionally with other species. From the original find in the 1970's, matrix pieces from 2cm to 7cm across @ 15.00, 30.00, 45.00 and 55.00 each. Rather ugly stuff, but type locality material; A few larger specimens to 10cm @ 100.00.

SARCOPSIDE- Solleftea, Angermanland, Sweden
Nicely crystalline examples of this primary pegmatitic phosphate mineral, occuring as dark brown nearly opaque cleavages with varying amounts of matrix. Most clearly illustrate the distinctive fibrous silky habit of sarcopside. From 2cm to 7cm @ 10.00, 15.00, 30.00, and 45.00.

SCHROCKINGERITE- nr. Wamsutter, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming
This uncommon mineral occurs as minute scales of pale yellowish crusts sparsely scattered in a light tan arkose sandstone from the Red Desert area. Brightly fluorescent response as numerous tiny pinpoints highlight this old material, specimens from about 2cm to 5cm @ 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each; an 8x4cm rich sample on hand @ 65.00.

SCHULAMITITE (IMA #2011-016)- Bellerberg, Eifel District, Germany
This relatively NEW SPECIES was first described from the Negev Desert in Isreal and has recently been confirmed from the prolific Eifel District as well. The mineral occurs here as rather richly scattered sugary druses of brownish-orange masses in matrix, quite a bit richer than found in the type material. Formula: Ca3TiFe3+AlO8 - orthorhombic - IMA # 2011-016. Only a few specimens on hand, aboout 2cm across, @ 75.00 each.

WOLSENDORFITE etc..- Shinkolobwe, Shaba, Zaire (DRC)
Excellent examples of bright orange wolsendorfite on matirx, typically with uraninite, minor becquerelite, uranophane and/or curite, depending on the sample. Formerly Ziare, now in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ex-V. King collection, ex-Sorbonne material, specimens from about 2.5cm to 3cm @ 250.00, and 350.00. Excellent!!

ZAVARITSKITE- Moldava, Czech Republic
This rare mineral occurs here as somewhat greyish masses sparsely scattered in rock matrix, often with minute native bismuth, purple fluorite, and possibly other phases. An uncommon mineral, old Cureton stock, specimens from about 2cm to 4cm @ 25.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each.


BOOKS

APPALACHIAN MINERAL & GEM- TRAILS by June Culp Zeitner

We have a few first-edition copies of this classic 1968 softcover book published by Lapidary Journal back in the days it covered minerals as well as lapidary and beads. There were several different printings of this edition, but most are in good shape with clean covers and tight bindings. Multiple chapters, each devoted to field collecting in a specific state, cover NJ-PA-MD-VA-WV-KY-TN-NC-SC-GA-AL and FL. Many maps, b/w images, 133 pages in 8.5x11.25" format @ just 10.00 each with any mineral order.

FLEISCHER'S GLOSSARY- 2008 Edition by Malcolm Back

The latest edition of Fleischer's Glossary of Mineral Species has been produced but is not available through dealers. Hence, we will dump our existing supply of the expanded 2008 edition that encompasses 346 pages covering 4233 species. The mineral groups appendix has been added, and many new nomenclature changes have been provided, some among a fair amount of controversy! Our reduced price is just 19.00 per copy with any mineral order as long as our small supply lasts. (You can get a new one from MinRec, and with shipping it will run about 40.00!)

COLLECTIONS

UTAH MINERALS COLLECTION- Various Localities Utah
We've accumulated a large number of individually identified specimens from several prolific mines in Utah, most in the 2cm-3cm size range and virtually all with excellent micro potential. In order to move many of these one-of-a-kind and small quantity specimens, we offer a collection of twenty (20) different pieces our choice for just 89.00! Excellent value, many SEM identified, many are copper minerals with good micro potential. Limit one collection per customer, please!

GEMS

TOPAZ (Pink!)- Azotic Treated, Brazil
Stones from a professional and patented Azotic enhancement treatment of transparent Brazilian topaz, we have a number of excellent, eye-clean faceted gems of fine pink color, available here as small lots of five stones that will include two pear-shaped, two ovals, and one brilliant round. Total carat weight of each lot will average over 4 carats, nicely boxed, at just 40.00 per set. We can also offer a larger lot of 40 carats of assorted shapes at just 350.00 for the lot!

[Frank de Wit]

CLINOPTILOLITE-Ca- Succor Creek, Malheur Co., Oregon
Small transparent crystals of this interesting species to 1.5mm very richly scattered in opened, geode-like thunderegg balls, occasionally with minor white mordenite. Old material collected in the 1960's with good micro potential, these are sodium dominant in the interior od the crystals, and calcium dominant at their exteriors. Rich specimens, sizes from about 2cm to 5cm @ 20.00, 35.00 and 45.00 each.

CLINOTYROLITE- Lovelock Mi, Bolivia, Churchill Co. Nevada
This uncommon mineral occurs here as micro pale blue to blue-green acicular crystals and sprays perched on matrix. Old material, XRD-confirmed, from one of several localities we have in stock. These are the best of the bunch and will all yield excellent micromounts from colorful TNs and miniatures as well. Associations can include tiny azurites, brochantite and many other potential secondary minerals. Only a few samples on hand, sizes range from about 2cm up to rich 6cm specimens @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each, these at less than half the price of 20 years ago!

DRAVITE- Guadalupana Mine, Cerro de Chevito, Mexico
From a crate packed in the 1980s, a fine selection of analytically confirmed dravite specimens, typically as black
sheaves and striated crystals fully covering matrix. Often mis-identified as schorl because of its color, our EDS work (copy supplied with each sample) shows this Sonoran material to be consistently Mg-dominant, and hence, dravite, not schorl. Attractive, lustrous specimens from about 4cm to 12cm across @ 30.00, 55.00, 85.00 and 150.00 each; one monster 18cm specimen @ 300.00. List alternates, please!

EPSOMITE- Calatayud, Zaragoza, Spain
Massive aggregates of powdery white epsomite, here as relatively pure masses carefully filling a 4+cm stoppered glass vial. Obtained more than 20 years ago, the material is likely from the Arcilla Cave, interesting stuff and rarely offered from an excellent locality at just 15.00 per vial.

FLEISCHERITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
Minute glassy pinkish needle-like splintery crystals without matrix. A rare species from this prolific, type locality, a few tiny, pinkish-white, glassy fibrous crystals in a capsule @ just 25.00.

HEMATITE- Izenhood Ranch area, Lander Co., Nevada
Interesting thumbnails of steely-black botryoids with little or no matrix, all comprised of densely intergrown, platy micro crystals of splendant hematite. Unusual locality material with both TN and micro display potential, only a few available @ just 8.50 each.

HEMIMORPHITE- 79 Mine, nr. Hayden, Gila Co., Arizona
From a small lot recently uncovered in our warehouse: excellent, pale blue to bluish-grey botryoids of globular hemimorphite richly scattered on gossan matrix. These were collected on the third level of this famous mine in January, 1973, and they represent some of the finest of their type from this prolific Arizona locality. Moderately attractive specimens, impossible to obtain today, sizes from TNs to nearly 7cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 each, depending on quality and size from a 40 year old stash!

LAZULITE- 6mi NW of Jacksonville, Jackson Co. Oregon
Old material collected in the 1950s at the headwaters of Galls Creek and Jackson Creek, about 6 miles NW of Jacksonville, our location is significantly more precise than previously listed elsewhere! The specimens show rich pods of deep blue lazulite masses well scattered in granular quartz matrix, along with bladed muscovite and trace sulfides. Specimens range in size from flattened 3.5cm specimens to hefty 7cm chunky samples @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00, with a couple of the largest & richest @ 45.00 each.

MENEGHINITE- Kalkar Quarry, Santa Cruz Co., California
Large areas of grey metallic meneghinite, often showing cleavage faces, running through a coarse limestone matrix in these hefty specimens from the classic U.S. locality. Considerably richer than those from Washington and elsewhere, sizes from about 3cm to 6cm @ 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each.

MESOLITE- Drain, Douglas Co., Oregon
Minute, thin colorless mesolite needles richly scattered in vugs, often with coarsely bladed thomsonite crystals and underlaying the mesolite in fine grained volcanic rock. Good micro material from an old locality, these collected in the late 1960's, specimens from 2cm to nearly 5cm across @ 8.50, 15.00 and 30.00 each. Nice!

METANOVACEKITE in GYPSUM- Mina las Animas, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
From a lot of material unseen for more than 50 years, we have a few flats of this recently EDS-confirmed autunite group mineral, here as minute tabular crystal plates and masses scattered in white to greyish frothy gypsum specimens and imparting a wonderful, bright green (both SW & LW, better SW) fluorescence to the specimens. Based on opacity of the few exposed crystals, we assume these are water-depleted novacekite, hence, the metanovacekite designation. Moderately attractive samples from the "Wet Camp" area of the mine, collected in 1961-1963, sizes about 3cm up to 10cm across @ 10.00, 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 65.00 each, with analysis!

MEYERHOFFERITE pseudo INYOITE- Corkscrew Canyon, Death Valley, California
Chalky white, somewhat silky aggregates of meyerhofferite richly scattered over glassy primary meyerhofferite crystals or more commonly as pseudomorphs after inyoite crystals comprising matrix. Old, classic material, sizes from 1cm to 5cm across @ 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each. Quite good for the species!

MICROCLINE var: AMAZONITE- Morefiled Mine, Amelia, Virginia
From an old hoard of material collected in the 1960s by Ted Morley, we have a number of pale blue microcline specimens in chunky cleavages and crudely crystallized aggregates comprising matrix from this famous eastern U.S. locality. We consider this primarily as reference material, inexpensive specimens from 2.5cm to 6cm are on hand @ just 4.00, 8.50 and 15.00 each. Old stuff!

MIMETITE- 4th level, 79 Mine, nr. Hayden, Arizona
A nice selection of bright yellowish orange to pumpkin orange botryoidal skins of mimetite richly covering matrix, some with small tabular crystals of orange wulfenite as well. Old material collected over forty years ago, these are moderately attractive specimens, sizes ranging from 2cm to nearly 6cm across @ 10.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 depending on overall quality.

MONAZITE-(Ce) w/ MAGNETITE etc- Travancore, India
From a small bottle of monazite concentrates ex-E.W. Heinrich, we have several 4cm stopped glass vials filled with approximately 10g of these interesting concentrates. Under the scope, many highly magnetic, black octahedra of magnetite are evident, as well as a few (analyzed) Fe-oxide rectangular crystals (likely pseudomorphous), as well as minor quartz etc., all with pale pinkish-tan, rounded micro grains of monazite-(Ce). Our analysis of the monazite (copy supplied) shows Ce>La>Nd>Th phosphate, nearly identical to textbook Ce-end member. From an old and prolific alluvial deposit region in India, just 12.50 per 4cm glass vial.

PHARMAZINCITE (IMA 2014-015)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This NEW ARSENATE SPECIES was discovered at the Arsenatnaya fumerole of the Second Scoria Cone at Tolbachik, here as tiny but rich aggregates of colorless to white crystals individually mounted on 1cm disks. Formula: KZnAsO4 - hexagonal - IMA # 2014-015. The mineral is named for its chemical constituents (Greek: poison+zinc). Only a few available @ 125.00 each.

PIEMONTITE- Heddal, Telemark, Norway
Finely disseminated masses of rich pink piemontite well scattered in quartz matrix. Ex-Claus Hedegaard material from a rarely offered locality, specimen sizes from about 3cm up to large 10cm pieces @ just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

PLANERITE- Mauldin Mt., Montgomery Co., Arkansas
A rarer member of the turquiose group, planerite occurs as green botyroids nearly completely covering one side of a cherty matrix. Passably attractive as cabinet specimens and potential micro material as well. In sizes from 3.5cm to 8cm @ 30.00, 55.00, and 75.00 each.

POSNJAKITE- Ives Mine, nr. Eastman, Quebec, Canada
Pale blue masses of posnjakite nicely scattered over rock matrix, here from an excellent older locality. Moderately rich coverage for this uncommon mineral, specimens from about 2.5cm to 5cm across @ just 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

QUARTZ etc.- Panasqueira, Castelo Branco, Portugal
From an old lot recently uncovered, we have a small selection of singly terminated quartz crystals without matrix from this famous locality. Many have small druses of white, rhombic calcites and occasional trace sulfides as weel, interesting for the locality and collected many years ago. The crystals range from about 3cm to 6cm tall, priced according to size and quality at 10.00, 20.00, 40.00 and 50.00 each.

ROSICKYITE- Pacific Coast, Ventura Co., California
Sharp, yellow transparent micro crystals of rosickyite richly scattered over the surface of a brown shale matrix. Old stuff and good micro material as well, these from a drill core extracted off the coast of Ventura County in the Pacific Ocean. Sizes from 1.5 to nearly 3cm @ 10.00, 15.00 and 25.00 each. One larger 4x2.5cm specimen @ 40.00.

SINCOSITE- S. Rasmussen Ridge Mine, Caribou Co. Idaho
Small tabular micro crystals of dark green sincosite well-scattered in exposed seams in dark, V-rich mudstone matrix. An uncommon locality for the species, better known from South Dakota (which we also have in stock), but these appearing considerably darker than the Ross-Hannibal material. Only a few TN specimens on hand, all with excellent micro potential, @ just 30.00 each.

STANNITE- Redruth, Cornwall, England
Old specimens from the Michigan Mining College collection, most likely circa 1900. These are rich, massive specimens of grey, metallic stannite from the classic locality for the species, most admixed with arsenopyrite and other sulfide minerals but richly comprising a solid, metallic matrix. Our confirming EDS analysis is included with each specimen, only a few on hand, sizes ranging from about 2.5cm to nearly 6cm across @ 20.00, 35.00, 50.00 and 85.00 each.

STILBITE-Ca with ALBITE- Summit, Union Co., New Jersey
An older specimen comprised of many hundreds of white to pale orange-brown, iron-stained sheaves of radiating stilbite richly covering matrix, associated with small crystalline aggregates of similarly colored albite. Ex-Wallings Collection, hefty size, rather flat specimen about 22x10cm (!!) at just 95.00. One only!

TALC- Huntley Mine, Lodi District, Nye Co. Nevada
Slick, pearly white, greasy masses of richly scattered talc largely comprising these interesting locality specimens. Smaller samples are relatively pure, while the larger ones often have minor altered feldspar matrix associated. Specimens range from about 2.5cm to 7cm across @ 8.50, 15.00 and 30.00 each. Slippery stuff & obscure locality!

TALNAKHITE- Oktyabr Mi,Talnakh, Norilsk,Siberia, Russia
Ore samples of this rare mineral, here as intergrowths in pentlandite/ chalcopyrite matrix obtained from a Russian museum. Specimens range from about 1cm to nearly 3cm across, offered at just 75.00, 100.00 and 150.00 each, the latter in polished ore sections. List alternates!

TELLURIUM- Golden Cycle Mine, Teller Co., Colorado
Excellent, single bladed crystals and lightly intergrown groups of tellurium without matrix, each carefully packaged in a clear-topped, cotton-filled plastic box to best display habit and bright metallic luster. From this Cripple Creek District locality about 20 miles from Colorado Springs, these average about 5mm long @ just 15.00 each. Old stuff!

VESZELYITE- Black Pine Mine, Granite Co., Montana
Choice, deep greenish blue crystalline aggregates and tabular micro crystals of this uncommon species nicely perched on quartz-rich matrix, occasionally with chrysocolla other secondary minerals. Attractive micros for the species and easily visible without magnification, these are hand-selected from a large, old hoard, overall sizes from 2cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00, 55.00 and 75.00 each, depending on size, coverage and quality.

VOLBORTHITE- Gold Quarry Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada
Bright yellow-green balls and tiny aggregates of micro volborthite scattered over matrix and in seams, occasionally with other secondary copper minerals, most typically with azurite. Small but colorfully attractive specimens under the scope, matrix sizes from 1.5cm to 3cm @ 12.50, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

WICKENBURGITE- Potter-Kramer Claim, Wickenburg, Arizona From this Maricopa Co. haven for rare lead minerals, wickenburgite occurs as pink to orange fluorescent whitish masses in rock, with a few small microcrystals possibly present. Mimetite and phoenicochroite may also be associated as well, and this is relatively rich, old material. Sizes from about 2.5cm to nearly 6cm @ only 10.00, 20.00, and 35.00 each.


ZINCOMENITE (IMA 2014-014)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This NEW SELENIUM SPECIES was found in the Northern fumerole field of the First Scoria Cone at Tolbachik, here as minute, colorless, tabular to prismatic crystals and aggregates on matrix. Formula: ZnSeO3 - orthorhombic - IMA #2014-014. The species is named (Greek) for its chemical composition. Only a few 0.7cm matrix specimens on hand @ 145.00 each. List alternates!

ZIRCON- Buckwheat Dump, Franklin, Sussex Co. New Jersey
A miniature from old A.E. Seaman Museum stock (donated specimen RTC No. 163), comprised of many tiny zircons scattered in a quartz/microcline matrix. Two areas show larger, partially exposed (4mm) brown tetragonal dipyramids protruding from the matrix. Fluorescence is dull, somewhat yellowish orange, and not spectacular. The piece measures about 6x4cm @ 60.00. One only!

BOOKS

MICROMOUNTING- by Quintin Wight
This classy hardcover work, fully titled as "The Complete Book of Micromounting", has over 280 pages of detailed information dealing with the many diverse factors of mineral collecting at the microscopic level. Chapters cover the history of micromineral studies, trading and field collecting methods, specimen preparation, identification, various mounting techniques, microscopes, photography, a wide range of useful tools and more! Included are 165 color photographs (alphabetically arranged) of superb micro specimens as well. If you have contemplated micromounting, this is the bible to follow! Large format (28x21cm), hardbound with dustcover, new shrink-wrapped copies at just 39.00 each plus shipping. The book is now out of print, and this is the last of our stock!

GEMS

COLORED DIAMOND COLLECTION- Princess Cut Squares
We have a few small lots of faceted diamonds, all princess cut squares offered as a collection of four different colored stones, including white, yellow, green and blue! These are good commercial grade diamonds averaging about 1-1.5mm each and handsomely presented in glass-topped, 4cm white display boxes @ just 75.00 per set. Limit two sets per customer, please! If you have ever wanted a reference set of faceted diamond colors, this is it! As in most commercial goods these days, we suspect the fancy colors are treated natural diamonds!

[Frank de Wit]

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CATALOG 21408 - Vol. XLI, No. 8

All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse.

ANORTHOCLASE- Mt. Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica
Strange, elongated crystals of anorthoclase without matrix, some showing modest twinning, here from a well-documented and sought-after locality for this feldspar-group mineral. These are from an old stash collected circa 1960, and only a few are available, sizes from about 2.5cm to 4cm tall @ 20.00, 30.00 and 40.00 each. depending on quality and size.

APJOHNITE- Brunita, La Union, Murcia, Spain
This uncommon member of the halotrichite group occurs here as minutely fibrous, tiny needle like crystals lightly scattered over buff to white colored clay-like matrix. Modest micro potential on these interesting specimens, average size about 3cm across at just 20.00 each.

AUGITE in SHONKINITE- Shonkin Sag, Chouteau Co., Montana
Perhaps the ugliest specimens one could own, augite occurs here as small black aggregates scattered in dark greyish shonkinite matrix, the locality being the petrologists' type locality for the rock type shonkinite. Material originally acquired circa 1974 and likely collected decades before. A few specimens on hand, sizes from about 3cm to 8cm across @ just 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

BARYTOCALCITE- Blagill Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
An uncommon mineral from the type locality for the species, barytocalcite occurs here as small bladed aggregates and masses scattered in matrix, potentiallyy with other species such as witherite, galena etc. The mineral fluoresces a please red color under both SW and (lesser) LW UV. Specmens from about 2cm to 6cm across @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each. Old material!

BRACCOITE (IMA 2013-093)- Valletta Mine, Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy
This relatively NEW SPECIES occurs as dark orange, microcrystallien aggregates well scattered on one surface of
Mn-rich ore matrix. Formula: NaMn2+5[Si5As5+O17(OH)](OH) - triclinic, IMA #2013-093, the As-analog of saneroite. Type locality material, analyses confirmed by EDS, PXRD, RAMAN and WDS methods, only a few thumbnail specmens on hand @ 85.00 each. List alternates!

CHALCOPYRITE, SPHALERITE etc.- Zenith Mine, nr. Schreiber, Ontario, Canada
Large masses of brassy, metallic chalcopyrite shot through dark, sphalerite matrix, some specimens with apparent pyrrhotite and likely other sulfides as well, all without discernable rock matrix. This Pays Plat Lake area locality was active from the late 1800s, with the original ore body exhausted in 1970. Rarely offered ore samples, sizes from about 5cm to10cm @ 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each. Heavy!!

CLAY CONCRETIONS- Fox Creek, Schoharie Co., New York
Weird, carbonate-rich clay concretions with a wide array of shapes, ranging from buttons to flying saucers, with other strange forms as well. Recently featured in Mineral News (Vol. 30, No. 9), we have a diverse selection of these oddities and can offer a collection of 7 specimens for the small lot price of just 25.00 per collection, specimens from 2cm to 5cm across in each lot, plus shipping.

CURETONITE- nr. Golconda, Humboldt Co., Nevada
Minute, pale green masses and aggregates of this rare, one-locality species very sparsely scattered on matrix, some intergrown with white barite. From the original find by Forrest Cureton, matrix sizes from 1.5cm to 6cm @ 25.00, 40.00, 65.00 and 85.00 each. The last of the stock!


DACHIARDITE-Ca with MORDENITE- nr. Cape Lookout, Tillamook Co., Oregon
Clear to white micro crystals of dachiardite-Ca scattered in vuggy basalt matrix, most associated with white, somewhat porcelanous mordenite balls, potentially with clinoptilolite-(Ca) as well. Good micro material from a well-documented find of more than 35 years ago, matrix sizes from 2cm to 6cm @ 10.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

DEVILLINE- near Arivaca, Pima County, Arizona
Rather non-descript, pale blue masses of devilline scattered over a heavy rock matrix, most with pods of altered galena and possibly other minerals. Locality reference material, potentially worth breaking down to find other weird species. Old Cureton specimens from 2.5cm to 8cm @ 8.00, 15.00, 30.00 and 55.00 each.

DONPEACORITE- ZCA #4 Mine, Balmat, New York
This Mn member of the pyroxene group, one of the more uncommon orthopyroxenes, occurs as orange-red crystalline nearly pure aggregates, associated with dark brown braunite and possibly spots of fluorescent turneaurite. This St. Lawrence Co. locality is the first for donpeacorite, in sizes from 2cm to 7cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00, 60.00, and 75.00 each. Reasonably colorful material!

FAHLEITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
Tiny masses of pale green fahleite without matrix. This extremely rare species is missing from most reference collections and has been chemically analyzed and XRD-confirmed. Only a few 1mm fragments are available @ 75.00 each; one 2.5mm sample @ 125.00, and one larger 4mm specimen is 275.00. Please list alternates!

FLUORITE on QUARTZ etc.- Sweet Home Mine, nr. Alma, Colorado
During the initial Sweet Home rhodochrosite rage, we purchased a great deal of material from the mine, much of it sulfides and other under-appreciated specimens. We recently uncovered a few small fluorite specimens, each showing a small cube (to 5mm) of pale blue to purple color, invariably perched on elongated quartz needles overlaying sulfides. While not spectacular as far as fluorites go, these are moderately attractive association pieces from a famous locality. Overall sizes are in the 3cm to 4cm range at just 20.00 each. Nice!

HEMIMORPHITE- Downeyville Lead Mine, Nye Co., Nevada
Excellent, water-clear micro sprays and sheaves of radiating hemimorphite on limonitic matrix. Attractive material with good coverage and fine micro potential, these show excellent terminations, with matrix sizes ranging from about 2cm to nearly 4cm @ 7.50, 10.00 and 15.00, depending on quality and size.

MAGNETITE- Lyon Mountain, Clinton Co., New York
An old specimen comprised of crudely aggregated magnetite richly scattered in a pale pinkish carbonate matrix. The specimen is ex-Edwin J. Collins, (1875-1956), a Vice President of the famous Calument and Arizona Mining Company that was organized in 1901 and later merged with Phelps Dodge in 1931. From a relatively uncommon locality, the piece measures about 7x5cm is just 40.00 with prior label.

ORPIMENT in KURNAKOVITE- U.S. Borax Mine, Boron, Kern Co., California
Tiny, pale yellow micro aggregates of orpiment very sparsely scattered and frozen in transparent cleavages of kurnakovite. Some magnification will be needed on this very uncommon assemblage, and all specimens have arrows to help pinpoint this very strange association. Only a few specimens found in a large lot of material, overall sizes range from about 3cm to 6cm across @ 20.00, 35.00 and 50.00 for the largest.

ORTHOCLASE- Rostrenen, Brittany, France
Elongated and somewhat flattened twinned crystals of tan orthoclase without matrix. Quite large for this interesting and old locality, specimen sizes from 3cm to 5.5cm long and about half as wide @ 25.00, 35.00 and 45.00 each. Excellent and quite sharp, old BRGM material from Dr.Paul Sainfeld!

PABSTITE- Kal-Kar Quarry, Santa Cruz Co., California
Greyish white, sparsely disseminated pabstite occurring as either poorly crystalline contact material or as isolated grains scattered in rock. A rare but lean fluorescent (blue-white, SW) mineral from the classic locality, sizes from 1.5cm to 5cm @ 10.00, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each.

PUSHCHAROVSKITE- Salsigne Gold Mine, Aude, France
This uncommon copper arsenate, formula: Cu(AsO3OH)-H2O, triclinic, occurs as richly distributed, pale bluish-green masses and coatings on an altering bismuth matrix, most associated with other copper arsenates. Moderately attractive for an uncommon species, sizes from 1cm to 2.8cm @ 35.00, 60.00, and 75.00.

PYRARGYRITE w/ GALENA etc.- Highland Bell Mine, B.C., Canada
From an old stock, we have several relatively large chunks of silver-lead ore, consisting primarily of massive galena in rock, typically with minor pyrite and a host of unattractive, massive silver minerals. Probe work shows pyrargyrite to be quite prolific but largely unimpressive in small scattered and disseminated masses, and the locality has produced much acanthite, sternbergite, freibergite and other silver-rich species as well. Only a few ore specimens on hand, sizes from 5cm @ 35.00, 10cm @ 75.00. Heavy!

PYROMORPHITE- Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
A small lot from old stock, these consist of very small, bright green drusy pyromorphite needles nicely scattered over matrix and in seams from this prolific area. Matrix sizes from 2.5 to 8cm @ just 15.00, 25.00, and 45.00 each, most with micro potential as well.

QUARTZ over CHRYSOCOLLA- Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona
While it is impossible to guess how and why this material has been priced up to $1000 a specimen by some, it is, indeed, attractive old material! These are transparent, drusy quartz crystals lining seams and cavities of massive, charming blue chrysocolla matrix, resulting in much sought-after specimen and lapidary material. We uncovered a small flat here in the warehouse, likely 1970s vintage, with pretty specimens ranging from about 2.5cm to nearly 5cm across @ 10.00, 20.00 and 35.00 each.

RHODONITE- Gambatesa Mine, Genova, Liguria, Italy
Pink, wedge-shaped micro crystals and druses of pleasing rhodonite are well scattered on these matrix specimens, obtained some 25 years ago and just recently uncovered. A few may show tiny, very pale pinkish balls of rhodochrosite. The locality has produced over 130 different species, and trimming these may disclose other species as well. Only a few on hand, sizes average about 5cm @ just 25.00 each.

SARKINITE on WILLEMITE- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Micro drusy brown sarkinite crystals very sparsely scattered on rich, brilliantly fluorescent red willemite ore matrix, some associated with minor green cuprian adamite and possibly other species. From the 1400' level find some years ago, some with good micro potential, matrix sizes from 3cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 25.00, 40.00 and 55.00 each

SHILOVITE (IMA 2014-016)- Pabellon de Pica, Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile
This NEW COPPER SPECIES occurs as pale blue masses lightly scattered in glassy, transparent halite, occasionally with other copper-rich phases. Formula: Cu(NH3)4(NO3)2 - orthorhombic, IMA #2014-016. This unique bat-guano locality has produced a number of new species because of its unusual environment! Fairly colorful and attractive stuff, author's material, only a few TNs available @ 195.00 each. Nice!

SILICOCARNOTITE (IMA 2013-139)- Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel
This NEW SILICO-PHOSPHATE SPECIES occurs as minute inclusions within a complex gehlenite-wollastonite matrix, occasionally with other accessory minerals. The precise locality is at Har-Parsa Mountain between Arad and the Dead Sea in the Negev Desert. Formula: Ca5[(PO4)(SiO40](PO4) - orthorhombic, IMA #2013-139. Related structurally to the carnotite group, but it lacks UO2 and VO4 found in other members of the group. Each 1+cm sample is provided in as a polished section and is accompanied by one color image plus two b/w SEM images pinpointing the species, along with full anlaytical microprobe data. Author's material, only a few available @ 225.00.

WERNERKRAUSEITE (IMA 2014-008)- Casper Quarry,Ettringen, Mayen,Eifel German
This NEW SPECIES occurs as microscopic inclusions in a etttringite-taumasite matrix, typically with other minor constituents, in a complex intergrown assemblage. The locality is at the Bellerberg Volcano and lies within the prolific Eifel complex in the Rheinland-Palatinate. Formula: Ca(Fe3+, Mn3+)Mn4+O6 - orthorhombic, IMA #2014-008. Each 5mm sample is in a 1.5cm probe mount and is accompanied by its analytical probe data and at least one pinpointing SEM image. Author's material, elegantly documented, only a couple available @ 295.00 each.

WHELANITE- Old Hickory Mine, Beaver Co., Utah
From the type locality for this approved and now (finally) officially published species, we have a small selection of specimens from the original find, here occurring as pale blue powdery druses and sprays scattered on matrix. Sizes range from 1.5cm to nearly 5cm @ 15.00, 25.00 and 45.00 each.

WOLLASTONITE- Gold Hill, Tooele Co., Utah
Everyone has wollastonite; few have it from Gold Hill! Largely ignored by collectors and dealers because of the many colorful secondary minerals found at this prolific locality, the wollastonite specimens from here are surprisingly rich, displaying nearly pure, white divergent crystalline aggregates throughout! Sizes are generous at 4cm to 10cm across at just 7.50, 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each. Be the first on your block to own one of the few rock-forming minerals from this 100+species locality!

XENOTIME-(Y)- Beryl Hill, nr. Yinnietharra Sta., Australia
A departure from the usual for this mineral, we have a single specimen of blocky rusty brown, crude xenotime crystals without matrix. Not attractive, but the individual crystals are from 1.2cm up to 1.8 cm in length. Old stuff, only a few on hand @ 30.00 and 45.00 each.


BOOKS

URANIUM MINERALS OF THE- CZECH REPUBLIC & THEIR LOCALITIES by Petr Paulis et al
This is a two-volume softcover set written in Czech by Petr Paulis, Stanislav Kopecky and Pavel Cerny that describes the uranium minerals of the Czech Republic as well as the localities in which they are found. There is extensive detail with individual mine diagrams of underground workings and ore body maps, as well as and black/white images of mining buildings, headframes, mill sites and specimens. The two volumes total just over 250 pages and are fully indexed with an extensive bibliography. Color softcover wraps, 21x14cm format, only a few sets avialble @ 59.00 per set, FOB our warehouse. Note: Czech language only!

FRANKLIN & STERLING HILL- -World's Greatest Mineral Deposit by Dr. Pete Dunn
The last of our stock, exclusively from the author: the revised HARDCOVER edition of Dr. Dunn's monumental work on the Franklin and Sterling Hill deposits. Over 750 pages in two volumes, handsomely bound in royal blue buckram, oversewn, with acid-free endpapers and gold-stamped on spine and cover, this set is a comprehensive treatment of the mineralogy and history of this prolific and complex deposit! Over 900 b/w illustrations and photographs fill this careful, descriptive, precise work that meticulously documents the diverse mineralogy of this famous NJ locality. Every serious collector and bibliophile should own this set, and we are the exclusive distributor for this limited printing. The two volume set is 195.00 plus 16.00 s/h (USA); overseas customers: please inquire for shipping costs.

COLLECTIONS

STILBITE - Various Localities Worldwide
We have large amounts of stilbite specimens from a wide range of localities. Most occur as pale greyish to pinkish to white radiating sprays and crystal groups on matrix, varying from 1cm to 3+cm tall, some pure, some with laumontite, calcite, apophyllite etc.. Specimen sizes will range from about 3cm to 7cm across, and we can assemble a variety of localities and/or associations in collections of 5 specimens @ 75.00 or 10 @ 125.00, and up! Many will have old collection labels as well, so enjoy these historic zeolites!

GEMSTONES

TOURMALINE- Minas Gerais, Brazil
A wonderful selection of deep green, fully transparent faceted tourmaline, these primarily in free-form elongated baguette shapes, varying in size from about 8x2mm to 12x4mm, weighing from about 0.5 carats to 1.3 carats each. We have assembled a few choice lots of 8 stones, averaging a little over 6 carats in total weight, at just 55.00 per lot - less than 10.00 per carat! A great bargain for Brazilian faceted tourmalines!

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CATALOG 21407 - Vol. XLI, No. 7


All specimens offered on a first-come first-served basis, FOB our warehouse.

APATITE var: COLLOPHANE- Achan Quarry, Plant City, Polk Co., Florida
Old material collected by famous geologist E.W. Heinrich and accompanied by a copy of his label. The material is tan to white, massive nodules, with Heinrich calling it "nodular phosphorite", an apatite variety generally found as impure, somewhat fibrous masses. His label notes from the Bone Valley formation within the Achan Quarry, and teh "collophane" variety is usually ascribed to carbonate-rich fluorapatite/hytdroxylapatite. Ugly stuff and neat reference material, specimens range from about 2cm to 4.5cm @ just 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 each.

ARADITE (IMA# 2013-047)- nr. Arad, Negev Desert, Israel
This NEW SPECIES occurs as minute, white to colorless grains scattered in a brownish matrix of massive rankinite-schorlomite, with melilite, perovskite and minor wollastonite plus other species present. Formula for this unique silicate-vanadate-phosphate is generalized as BaCa6[(SiO4)(PO4)](VO4)2F, trigonal, IMA 2013-047. From the type locality in the Gurim Anticline, accompanied by a color image just three SEM images and full analytical chemistry. Author's material, a co-type specimen measuring 10x9mm in a 1.8cm polished probe mount, only one on hand @ 300.00. The sample is pictured in MinDat; list alternates!

BAKERITE- Corkscrew Canyon, Death Valley, California
Pure white porcelaneous masses of bakerite, one of the primary boron minerals from this region known for its borates and high day-time temperatures. Bakerite is a complex borate-silicate of the gadolinite group, and is offered as solid, chalky white chunks from 3cm to 6cm @ 15.00, 20.00, 30.00, and 45.00.

BANNISTERITE- Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Last offered about 20 years ago, we recently uncovered a small lot of bannisterite specimens, available as several tiny flakes of brown micaceous platelets contained in a capsule. These are from the type locality, of course, and we have just a few lots available @ 25.00 each. Ex-Cureton, XRD-confirmed. A few rich, larger samples to nearly 2cm from Broken Hill on hand @ 55.00 each.

BAYLDONITE- Tsumeb, Namibia
Small drusy crystals of micro green bayldonite lighthly scattered on matrix, these are XRD-confirmed specimens that were trimmed many years ago. Only a few small samples on hand, sizes from about 4mm to 9mm @ just 20.00, 30.00 and 45.00 each. Also on hand, ex-Cilen Collection, a TN sized sample with sparsely scattered micro druses on matrix, about 2.5cm @ 75.00. Also, an exceptionally large, very old specimen, ex-Wards Natural Science, comprised of micro reticulated bayldonite densely aggregated, comprising matrix, with thin seams of crystallized malachite and possibly other species on heavy Tsumeb ore matrix, size about 10x6x5cm @ 450.00.

BERTHIERITE- Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
From an old classic locality, we have a few representative specimens of this uncommon mineral, here as greyish metallic masses scattered in rock matrix. Not as attractive as Romanian material, but considerably less expensive, specimens ranging in size from 3.5cm to 6cm @ only 15.00, 25.00 and 40.00 each. Old stuff!

CALCITE- Banat (ex-Hungary), Caras-Severin, Romania
From our 1974 show inventory, a neat specimen comprised of numerous translucent rhombohedral calcite crystals to 1.2cm scattered on matrix. Banat has a diverse geographical past, ruled by Austria, Hungary, the Ottomans, Serbs etc. and now largely part of Romania. The piece is numbered and has our original Dover, NJ label and a small handwritten paper label. A classic locality and moderately old and unusual specimen, size about 7x6cm @ just 45.00.

CHUBAROVITE (IMA #2014-018)- Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
This NEW SPECIES, one of many recently approved, occurs at the Arsenatnaya fumerole on the Second Scoria Cone of the Great Tolbachik Fissure Eruption. It forms minute, water-clear lamellar crystals and aggregates, often with white, acicular fluoborite hairs. Formula: KZn2(BO3)Cl2 - trigonal, IMA #2014-018. Named for Russian mineralogist and physicist Valeriy Mikhailovich Chubarov (b. 1948), a specialist in microprobe analysis. We have a few small (~1cm) matrix specimens with arrows and modest micro potential @ 175.00 each. List alternates!

[Frank de Wit]

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