Established 1982

MINERALS - THUMBNAILS

Updated 1 February 2008

	Vivianite, Canutillos mine, Potosi, Savedra, Bolivia. This specimen highlights the classic shape and color of the Bolivian Vivianites. Priced at a reasonable $60.00.
	An unusual and seldom seen mineral, this wonderful specimen of Carrollite from the Kamoto mine in Zaire will certainly be an attractive addition to a collection. Priced at $50.00.
	Vivianite, Canutillos mine, Potosi, Savedra, Bolivia. Another great Vivianite specimen showing classic shape and color. Associated with Chalcopyrite for a nice contrast. Priced at $45.00.
	Offered here is an uncommon but very attractive mineral. This specimen of Ettringite is from the famous Wessels mine in Kuruman, South Africa. It is priced at a reasonable SOLD.
	This is an attractive example of Axinite. This particular specimen is from Puyva, Polar Urals, Russia. It is priced at $30.00.

Though not of gem quality, this Emerald specimen from the Muzo mine in Colombia, South America, has classic shape and color. It is priced at $150.00.

Rhodochrosite, Pasto Bueno, Peru. While not as impressive as the Colorado Rhodochrosite, the specimens  from Peru are attractive and well formed - just not as rich in color. This is an above average specimen from a well known location. Priced at $60.00.

Another rather scarce mineral, this example of Torbernite has well defined crystals and good color. It is from the Entreygues Mountains, Aveyron, France, and priced at $45.00.

Here is a beautiful Rhodochrosite specimen from the N'Chwaning mine, near Kuruman, South Africa. It has a lovely color and displays quite nicely. Priced at $30.00.

Sturmanite from the N'Chwaning mine, near Kuruman, South Africa. A clean single crystal with good color on matrix. SOLD

Offered here is an excellent Wolframite crystal with Fluorite. This specimen is from the Yao Gan Xian mine in Yizhang County, Hunan Province, China. It is priced at $35.00.

The beautiful rose color Fluorite crystals from Mt. Blanc are difficult to obtain and always in demand. This specimen is priced at $55.00.

Gold comes from many parts of the world but one seldom seen location is New Guinea. This lovely specimen is from the Enga Province, and is priced at $145.00.

This is a stunning example of a natural octahedron of fluorite. This thumbnail has the soft apple green color of the famous Dalnergorsk, Siberia, Russia, specimens. SOLD

At one time these Russian Heliodors were uncommon but available. Now they have disappeared from the marketplace. This excellent example is from Wolynsky and is priced at $45.00.

Here is a nice Dioptase specimen from Renneville, People's Republic of the Congo. Great color and displays well. It is priced at $75.00.

This Titanite specimen is a twinned crystal with good habit and color. It is from the Campo do Boa mine in Capelinha, Brazil. It is priced at $50.00.

This is an excellent example of the mineral Brazilianite on Albite. It is from the Telirio mine in Linoplois, Brazil. SOLD

Scheelite from the Bao Feng Wu mine, Sichuan Province, China. Priced at $40.00.

Legrandite, Ojuela mine, Mapimai, Durango, Mexico. Another uncommon mineral and difficult to obtain with good crystal structure. Priced at $60.00.

This is a very good example of Smithsonite from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia. Not much Tsumeb material is available today so here is an opportunity to acquire a nice collection addition. Priced at $50.00.

Seldom seen, especially with such classic habit and good color, this Anatase crystal will find a home in someone's thumbnail collection. From the Cuiaba district, Gouvia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, it is priced at $40.00.

Another uncommon mineral is Chrysoberyl and this is a good example of the crystal and color. This particular specimen is from Fazenda Santa Isabel, Espirito Santo, Brazil. It is priced at $95.

Here is a nice Gold specimen, this one from Marlborough, Victoria, Australia. Priced at $145.00.

Offered here is an above average specimen of Pyrargyrite. This specimen is from El Bote, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, and priced at $45.00.

Sperrylite is a rare mineral, seldom seen for sale, and always expensive. This specimen is from Talnakh, Noril'sk, Russia. SOLD

Tanzanite crystals are quite rare and this beauty would fit into the finest thumbnail collection. From Merelany Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania, this specimen is priced at $625.00.

This interesting Corundum (Ruby) specimen is from Prilep, Macedonia, Yugoslavia, and is priced at $40.00.

The Azurite crystals from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia, are deep blue in color and have excellent terminations. This specimen is priced at $45.00.

This lovely specimen of Inesite is from the Hale Creek mine in Trinity County, California. It is priced at $30.00.

This is a bi-color (green above red) Tourmaline from Minas do Sapo, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is priced at SOLD.

Alexandrite  is a mineral one does not encounter very often. Even though it is not of gem quality, the habit is quite good. From Socoto, Bahia, Brazil, it is priced at $50.00.

This is another seldom seen mineral - Stephanite. This specimen is a good example of this elusive mineral. It is from the El Bolte mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, and priced at $30.00.

Siegenite is a rare mineral, usually found associated with lead bearing minerals. This excellent example has great crystals. It is from the Buick mine in Reynolds County, Missouri, and is priced at SOLD.

The Pyromorphites from Yangshu, Guangxi Province, China, rival the best found elsewhere in the world. This deep green specimen has wonderful habit and color. These Pyromorphites caused a big splash in the mineral market a few years ago but have since dried up and few are seen today. This specimen is priced at $50.00.

This is a very large and showy Topaz point from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The tip is clean and shows good terminations. It is priced at $40.00.

Smithsonite specimens from the Kelly mine in Socorro County, New Mexico, are world famous for the color and habit. SOLD