An extremely fine and well-shaped pyrargyrite measuring a competition thumbnail size of one inch. This dark red silver mineral features metallic sheen and prominent terminations that makes it all the more impressive. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- $1500
- San Luis Shaft, Proano Mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
- Overall Size: 2.5 x 1.7 cm
An extremely fine and well-shaped pyrargyrite measuring a competition thumbnail size of one inch. This dark red silver mineral features metallic sheen and prominent terminations that makes it all the more impressive. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24851 – Pyrargyrite
- $1500
- San Luis Shaft, Proano Mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
- Overall Size: 2.5 x 1.7 cm
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- New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Andres del Rio District, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Overall Size: 6.1 x 2.5 cm
Once a prolific silver mine, the famous Batopilas locality is now known for particullarly fine crystals of spinel twins and herringbone patterns. This silver has that detailed quality and is very appealing considering its aesthetic framework of crystals. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24853 – Silver
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- New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Andres del Rio District, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Overall Size: 6.1 x 2.5 cm
Once a prolific silver mine, the famous Batopilas locality is now known for particullarly fine crystals of spinel twins and herringbone patterns. This silver has that detailed quality and is very appealing considering its aesthetic framework of crystals. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Overall Size: 8.5 x 4.5 cm
Mashamba pieces have exceptional quality and good ones are still the best and remain the spot for gorgeous cobalt-rich calcite. This specimen fully captures that appearance. The attraction is mostly due to aesthetically lined gem pink calcites piled over lush green malachite without damage. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24855 – Calcite
- with Malachite
- $14500
- Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Overall Size: 8.5 x 4.5 cm
Mashamba pieces have exceptional quality and good ones are still the best and remain the spot for gorgeous cobalt-rich calcite. This specimen fully captures that appearance. The attraction is mostly due to aesthetically lined gem pink calcites piled over lush green malachite without damage. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- $6500
- Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer Co., New York
- Overall Size: 15 x 12 cm
An outstanding American classic of Herkimer Diamonds from Herkimer County in New York. A remarkably fine, nicely balanced chain of crystals, with its largest one at top. This isn't a small specimen either and given its size still retains high quality. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24857 – Quartz
- $6500
- Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer Co., New York
- Overall Size: 15 x 12 cm
An outstanding American classic of Herkimer Diamonds from Herkimer County in New York. A remarkably fine, nicely balanced chain of crystals, with its largest one at top. This isn’t a small specimen either and given its size still retains high quality. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia
- Overall Size: 8 x 5.7 cm
This would be a great Japan-law twin on its own, never mind a twin of golden citrine that is very different from what is usual and unique to this deposit. It is uncommon to find natural citrine in such twinned crystals. The degree of symmetry, near textbook is noteworthy as well. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24861 – Quartz
- (Var. Citrine)
- $12500
- Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia
- Overall Size: 8 x 5.7 cm
This would be a great Japan-law twin on its own, never mind a twin of golden citrine that is very different from what is usual and unique to this deposit. It is uncommon to find natural citrine in such twinned crystals. The degree of symmetry, near textbook is noteworthy as well. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- Anjanabonoina, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
- Overall Size: 4.1 x 2.8 cm
This liddicoatite slice is well polished and displays a nice-looking blackish green rind around its fuchsia-pink core. An excessively bright, colorful and eye-catching Anjanabonoina piece. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24863 – Fluor-liddicoatite
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- Anjanabonoina, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
- Overall Size: 4.1 x 2.8 cm
This liddicoatite slice is well polished and displays a nice-looking blackish green rind around its fuchsia-pink core. An excessively bright, colorful and eye-catching Anjanabonoina piece. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- $1800
- Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Overall Size: 8 x 4.6 cm
The Denton mine operated by the Ozark-Mahoning Company between 1979 and 1993. Essentially a floater and complete single, its doubly terminated form is exceptional from the mine. Formerly collection of Elaine Smith.
S24866 – Calcite
- $1800
- Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, Hardin Co., Illinois
- Overall Size: 8 x 4.6 cm
The Denton mine operated by the Ozark-Mahoning Company between 1979 and 1993. Essentially a floater and complete single, its doubly terminated form is exceptional from the mine. Formerly collection of Elaine Smith.
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- Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts
- Overall Size: 10 x 7 cm
This mine is known for producing vibrant red translucent almandine garnets encased in graphite schist. A spectacular plate featuring ten crystals of glowing red embers that sit intermixed with crystals of dravite when backlit. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24867 – Almandine
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- Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts
- Overall Size: 10 x 7 cm
This mine is known for producing vibrant red translucent almandine garnets encased in graphite schist. A spectacular plate featuring ten crystals of glowing red embers that sit intermixed with crystals of dravite when backlit. Ex Elaine Smith collection
- $600
- Trevaunance Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England
- Overall Size: 1.5 x 1.2 cm
The finest cassiterite remains in China, nevertheless, this 19th century specimen is a near-floater of cassiterites, nicely twinned, and with high luster. Historically significant and likely more than 150 years old.
S24870 – Cassiterite
- $600
- Trevaunance Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England
- Overall Size: 1.5 x 1.2 cm
The finest cassiterite remains in China, nevertheless, this 19th century specimen is a near-floater of cassiterites, nicely twinned, and with high luster. Historically significant and likely more than 150 years old.
- $450
- Karengerenge, Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, Zambia
- Overall Size: 3.7 x 1.2 cm
An excellent, two-sided crystal of topaz from Karengerenge, Zambia. The interior is mostly clear and glows an energetic shade of orange. Ex Elaine Smith collection
S24873 – Topaz
- $450
- Karengerenge, Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, Zambia
- Overall Size: 3.7 x 1.2 cm
An excellent, two-sided crystal of topaz from Karengerenge, Zambia. The interior is mostly clear and glows an energetic shade of orange. Ex Elaine Smith collection
