Back
S7643 - Epidote - $1250
Knappenwand, Untersulzbachtal, Austria
Overall Size: 5 x 4 cm
Aesthetic crisscrossing of high quality rich green epidotes reaching up to 2.5 cm in length sit inter-
connected with pretty acicular bluish-green byssolite needles for a miniature of 5 x 4 cm in overall
size. The prism sides and terminations of the four main crystals are in pristine condition, of course
there are some non terminated ends typical for Austrian material, imagine extracting this piece out
of a pocket as the natural breaks allow the prism ends to fall from the specimen, some people who
have never been in a mine don't seem to get the concept of why so many specimens from here show
damage or repairs, it is what it is a fine miniature! Purchased around 1946 as written on the previous
label.
|
S7644 - Proustite - $2300
Dolores Mine, Chanarcillo, Chile
Overall Size: 5 x 4.5 cm
Among collectors of worldwide minerals, proustite ranks at or near the top from this location. The fact
that it's a silver arsenic sulfide with cherry-red saturation and high luster make these extremely desirable,
a rare species in display quality, the ultimate for the connoisseur. Also historically important as well,
miners encountered vugs in the 1850s, all in all matchless for the stated reasons. This choice example of
5 x 4.5 cm in size has crystals up to 1.2 cm in length, halogen light was used to show the hidden true red
color. If on your hit list it is a good buy, considered one of the "holy grails" of mineral collecting and forever
a treasure!
|
S7645 - Azurite with Arsentsumebite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.5 x 3.1 cm
Colorful blue on green association makes this one easy on the eyes. The lustrous azurite of 1.7 cm in
length sits upon pleasing lime-green matrix of 3.5 x 3.1 cm in size. When together, these two minerals
are one of the neatest combos from the most celebrated locality in the world. It's a given that Tsumeb
will increase in value, foresight folks, the mine is just to unique.
|
S7646 - Cobaltian Dolomite - $135 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.2 cm
Pleasing minutely crystallized vibrant pink dolomite has partially grown over a matrix of 5.5 x 3.2 cm
in size. Another very good sample from the most famous of mines, a tad different from other worldwide
deposits.
|
S7647 - Pyrite with Sphalerite - $650
Park City, Summit County, Utah
Overall Size: 11.5 x 6.5 cm
Excellent old time American classic! Numerous shiny metallic yellow pyrite crystals up to 1 cm across
sit scattered over both sides of this good sized plate of 11.5 x 6.5 cm in size. The type is rare from
Park City, even more so today considering it is a ski resort! The Leichts broke this collection up 2
years or so ago, different U.S. material is increasingly hard to find.
|
S7648 - Copper - $625
New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona
Overall Size: 10 x 5 cm
Very nice grouping of copper crystals reaching 1 cm in size still maintains the natural patina look but
could be brighter with a quick dip if desired. Once fairly common but less is available today, at least
in the 4 inch size range. Photos are dead on as the mineral is easy to shoot, also displays well if
flipped 180 degrees, simple task in photoshop for those who know how, at any rate it's one native
element that would show well on a glass shelf, fair price too.
|
S7649 - Galena - $165 SOLD
Turt Mine, Satu Mare, Maramures, Romania
Overall Size: 6.8 x 5.5 cm
Highly lustrous, defined, and truncated silvery galena crystals reaching 1.5 cm in length sit on attractive
dark yellow siderite of 6.8 x 5.5 cm in overall size, quality is common enough but the opposing matrix is
key here, contacted on backside, front is perfect.
|
S7650 - Ruby - $250
Jegdalek, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 6 x 3 cm
Fine rich purplish-red ruby of 1.2 x 1.2 cm in size sits frozen in contrasting calcite matrix measuring 6
x 3 cm in overall size, a little stronger red than normally seen, popular variety of corundum.
|
S7651 - Azurite - $250 SOLD
Nacimiento Mine, Cuba, New Mexico
Overall Size: 7.2 x 4.5 cm
Solid uniform mass of attractive bright blue crystals up to 1.5 cm across are scattered nicely upon
a pale brown matrix of 7.2 x 4.5 cm in size. Pleasing color for the mineral, not to dark, glows under
display lights. First rate New Mexico locality seldom seen. In good condition.
|
S7652 - Ruby - $225
Jegdalek, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 8 x 5 cm
Nice rich purplish-red ruby of 1.2 x 1 cm in size sits frozen in contrasting calcite matrix measuring 8
x 5 cm in overall size, a little stronger red than normally seen, popular variety of corundum, tiny chip
on one side, eventhough dark this piece has the best color out of the three.
|
S7653 - Sulfur - $75
San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico
Overall Size: 8.3 x 4.7 cm
Richly saturated vibrant canary-yellow crystals have lined a matrix measuring 8.3 x 4.7 cm in size.
Absolutely pleasing to look at and a stunner for the display, affordable.
|
S7654 - Ruby - $175
Jegdalek, Afghanistan
Overall Size: 7.5 x 5.2 cm
Choice rich purplish-red ruby of 1.2 x 0.9 cm in size sits frozen in contrasting calcite matrix measuring
7.5 x 5.2 cm in overall size, a little stronger red than normally seen, popular variety of corundum.
|
E-mail: andy@andyseibel.com
Tel: 661 - 823 - 8091
Back
