FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end August 4th, 2016
Ends August 4th, 2016
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TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We're not just listing the standard "20 species" from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week's include:
1. A GEM quality purple Apatite crystal from a new find in Afghanistan
2. Rarely seen blue Sapphire crystals on matrix from the Ilmen Mountains, Urals Region, Russia
3. A curling Wire Silver specimen from the Sarbaiskoe deposit in Kazakhstan
4. OLD TIME classic, good quality, Aragonite "spray" on matrix from Cleator Moor, England!
5. A fine quality multicolor gem crystal of Hydroxylherderite from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
6. Rich pink and red colored Rubellite Tourmaline from the Cruzeiro Mine in Brazil
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We're not just listing the standard "20 species" from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week's include:
1. A GEM quality purple Apatite crystal from a new find in Afghanistan
2. Rarely seen blue Sapphire crystals on matrix from the Ilmen Mountains, Urals Region, Russia
3. A curling Wire Silver specimen from the Sarbaiskoe deposit in Kazakhstan
4. OLD TIME classic, good quality, Aragonite "spray" on matrix from Cleator Moor, England!
5. A fine quality multicolor gem crystal of Hydroxylherderite from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
6. Rich pink and red colored Rubellite Tourmaline from the Cruzeiro Mine in Brazil