Mineral Auction - Assorted Collections and Acquisitions
Mixed specimens this week include gem crystals, classic locales, fine display specimens and a selection of assorted pieces from our inventory and collections we've purchased such as Brian Kosnar, Kurt Hefendehl, Ron Romanella, Rich Kosnar, Dave Bergman, Al Kidwell and more! Look for attractive higher value pieces this week, all starting at $10 reserve bids!
Some of the highlights from this week’s auction include:
1. A rare fiery pink GEM VÄYRYNENITE from Pakistan
2. Gorgeous rare COPPER pseudomorph after AZURITE ("floater") from New Mexico
3. A hard to find rich green FLUORITE from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
4. Rare fluorescent BLUE AMBER from Indonesia
5. Excellent GEM QUALITY TOPAZ from Namibia – ex Ron Romanella Collection
6. Wonderful bright green classic VESUVIANITE from the Jeffrey Mine, Quebec, Canada – ex Rich Kosnar Collection
7. Rarely seen GEM DIOPTASE crystals on matrix from Argentina – ex Brian Kosnar Collection
8. A hard to find rich specimen of GOLD from the Golden Wonder Mine, Colorado
9. Classic old-time gemmy ANGLESITE on matrix from the Monteponi Mine, Italy – ex Rich Kosnar Collection
10. Beautiful classic BRAZILIANITE on matrix (1960s) from the type locality – ex Rich Kosnar Collection
11. Rarities include: BASTNASITE-(La), LEMANSKIITE and LIBETHENITE