FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION - end July 14th, 2016
Ends July 14th, 2016
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 native Platinum nugget from the Yukon Territory, Canada
2. Classic Bournonite with Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Gard, France
3. Beautiful reddish Tantalite-(Mn) on matrix from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
4. A hard to find matrix specimen of gemmy Pollucite from Afghanistan
5. A fine quality Azurite from the TYPE LOCALITY at Chessy, France
6. Rarities include Mrazekite, Scainiite, Coloradoite, Magnetoplumbite and Junitoite
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 native Platinum nugget from the Yukon Territory, Canada
2. Classic Bournonite with Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Gard, France
3. Beautiful reddish Tantalite-(Mn) on matrix from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
4. A hard to find matrix specimen of gemmy Pollucite from Afghanistan
5. A fine quality Azurite from the TYPE LOCALITY at Chessy, France
6. Rarities include Mrazekite, Scainiite, Coloradoite, Magnetoplumbite and Junitoite