OKE-0004
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OKE-0004    Witherite       RESERVED     Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6257.  Prev. Dr. George Robinson Collection #694.  Prev. John Sinkankas collection # JS W11.  Wonderful provenance to this outstanding small cabinet specimen.  Not only did it once reside in the collection of the now famous John Sinkankas, it is an outstanding specimen from a then and now classic European location.  6 tags included documenting this fine provenance.  It is composed of single and double terminated, pseudohexagonal, twinned witherite crystals to over 4 cm each which are intergrown and sit nicely on a thin calcite druze matrix.  The crystals are white in color, with a medium luster and have a nice translucence.  The largest crystal is a double terminated and sits within a grouping of other crystals making for a very aesthetic display.  This crystal has a slightly rounded termination, probably from decades of handling.  There are minor micro calcite overgrowths in a few places on the specimen which appear gray in color in the photographs.  The specimen sits well for display and is a looker from every side.  The dimensions of this fine specimen are 6 x 5.8 x 5.1 cm.  The piece sits upright on its own and displays great.  This piece fluoresces a nice even yellow in S.W.  U.V.  It is well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from a classic location.  This is an important specimen which most dealers would have added several thousand more to the price.  Not a piece for everyone, but certainly a desirable specimen for the discriminating collector.  2,500$

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OKE-0005    Witherite    Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England.  (Type Locality) Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #4118.  This specimen is more unusual in form than the traditional witherite twin crystals.  It is composed of diverging sprays of witherite molds which are more elongated than normal.  They are white in color, with a low luster and little translucence.  This piece fluoresces a reddish orange in S.W.  U.V. and is phosphorescent, as well.  The dimensions of this atypical specimen are 7 x 5.5 x 3.1 cm.  There are a couple tiny chips only noticeable with magnification.  An unusual example of this rare carbonate mineral from a great, classic, European location.  Not very aesthetic but very desirable for its rarity. 295$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-0006

OKE-0006    Witherite on Alstonite   RESERVED    Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6266.  Prev. Hamilton College specimen.  Good provenance to this outstanding toenail sized specimen. There is also another (third) collection number of unknown origin.  I suspect this is a very old specimen.  It is composed of a single, pseudohexagonal, twin 3.4 cm witherite crystal which is white in color, with a medium luster and has an outstanding translucence.  This piece fluoresces orange in S.W.  U.V.  The witherite crystal dominates a tiny piece of matrix composed of micro alstonite crystals.  There is no damage to this fine piece and it is very aesthetic for a witherite.  The specimen sits well for display.  The dimensions of this fine specimen are 3.4 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm.  It is well formed on all sides and stands as an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from a now classic location.  A great, small witherite specimen.  250$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-0007

OKE-0007    Witherite on Fluorite    Mahoning #7 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6260.  Prev. Wayne and Dona Leicht.  Prev. Robert Rich collection # 137.  This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of double terminated, pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystals which are white in color, have a medium luster and are very translucent.  They are up to 1.5 cm each and all damage free.  The witherites are firmly embedded on well formed cubes of yellow fluorite.  The witherites are spread out nicely on this colorful matrix and the piece is more aesthetic than most.  There is a very small amount of white barite overgrowths.  The dimensions are 8 x 6 x 2.2 cm.  A piece from the good old days when writing your catalog number on the display face of a fine specimen was acceptable!  This piece fluoresces bright white in S.W.  U.V. and is phosphorescent, as well.  This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL.  A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards.  350$

 

 

 

 

 

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OKE-0008    Witherite on Calcite    Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6263.  Prev. Neal and Chris Pfaff.  This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of single terminated witherite crystals which are white in color, have a medium luster and are very translucent.  The grouping is approximately 10 pseudohexagonal twinned crystals which are in parallel growth on a small section of calcite matrix.  The calcite crystals protruding from this matrix are a very light yellow color and very thin and tapered.  This piece fluoresces a reddish white in S.W.  U.V. and has a very strong phosphoresce, as well.  The witherites are up to 2.8 cm each and the calcites up to 2 cm.  The dimensions are 5.3 x 4.1 x 3.9 cm.  There are a couple tiny rubs on the witherite.  A fine specimen which is more displayable than most.  This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL.  A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards.  295$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-0010

OKE-0010    Barite pseudo. after Witherite    RESERVED   Treloar Vein, Haggs Mine, Nestberry, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England.  (Type Locality for witherite) Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #465.  Here is a fine matrix piece from the famous Sir Arthur Russell pocket, circ. 1930.  This specimen is more unusual in form from the traditional witherite twin crystals.  It is composed of blocky pseudohexagonal crystals that are interlocked with each other on an unknown rock matrix which have been replaced by white barite.  These are truly ugly crystals!  They are white in color, with a low luster and little translucence.  The dimensions of this atypical specimen is 5.5 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm.  It is damage free.  This piece fluoresces orange in S.W.  U.V.   An unusual example of this rare carbonate mineral from a great, classic, European location.  Not very aesthetic but very desirable for its rarity and atypical form.   395$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-0011

OKE-0011    Witherite on Fluorite    Mahoning #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #6296.  This outstanding small cabinet specimen is composed of yellow pseudohexagonal twinned witherite crystals which are very translucent and take the form of a large ball.  It is a very displayable, high luster piece which sits nicely and is damage free.  This piece fluoresces a strong yellow color in S.W.  U.V. has a very strong phosphoresce, as well.  There is one crystal extending out of the primary cluster which has a barrel shaped form to the crystal.  This specimen is an outstanding example of this rare carbonate mineral from Cave-In-Rock, IL.  A very displayable and desirable specimen in all regards.  300$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-0012

OKE-0012    Witherite with minor Alstonite    RESERVED    Fallowfield, near Hexham, Northumberland, England.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection #5490.  Prev. Lehigh University specimen.  Very attractive piece which contrasts these fine crystals well.  Witherites to 2.5 cm are on a rock matrix with very minor alstonite.  Sawn flat on back of piece.  The pseudohexagonal twinned crystals are medium in luster, very translucent and have great form.  There is no damage to this fine piece and it is very aesthetic for a witherite.  The specimen sits perfectly for display.  The dimensions of this fine specimen are 5.8 x 4.6 x 3 cm.  The aesthetics of this piece are certainly good.  Desirable as a fine specimen from a classic location.   325$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-422

OKE-422    Aragonite    Kyaukpyathet, Burma.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.  A highly aesthetic grouping of pale cream colored cave formations measuring 9 x 7.2 x 4 cm.  Smooth surfaces with minor surface crystallization.  Interesting and uncommon.  210$

 

 

 

 

 

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OKE-423    Tourmaline    Minas Gerais, Brazil.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This is an old specimen which Art picked up when he was a kid.  It is a 7.4 cm crystal with deep striations and a steep, complex termination.  The piece is gemmy, highly lustrous and a luscious deep green color.  This is a high end specimen at a not so high end price.  The backside has a thin region of contact/ chipping but otherwise it is in wonderful condition.  This has all the qualities top collectors look for in a serious specimen.  If I collected tourmalines, or gem minerals of any kind, I’d be all over this one myself.  Reasonably priced at 1,050$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-424

OKE-424    Tourmaline (var. Indicolite)   Paproc, Kunnar, Afghanistan.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.  A beautiful pink indicolite mostly composed of gem material which has moderate inclusions.  Minor matrix feldspar and a rather crude termination.  Back of piece has a large region of crystal contact area.  An attractive piece measuring 6.5 cm long.  Certainly a nice value at 420$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-426

OKE-426    Tourmaline Scepter    Barra de Salinas Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This specimen is a fine example of this classic material.  Tough to get now.  This one measures 6 cm and is fully terminated (both ends!), damage free, high in luster and a real winner.  Quite gemmy.  Impressive color variation from its pink stem to its rich green cap and steep termination.  Excellent crystal.  550$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-427

OKE-427    Spinel    Pein Pyit, Mogok, Burma.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   Ther are a good number of these on the market today but very few of this extremely high quality.  This monster measures 5 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm.  It is highly translucent and glassy smoot with zero damage.  Its luster is superior and its form complex and interesting.  I could look at this specimen for hours.  Exceptional for the location and the species.  510$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-428

OKE-428    Pyromorphite    Toussit District, Oujda, Morocco.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   Here is a fine matrix specimen with crystals to .7 cm each.  The specimen measures 8 x 4.8 cm.  The plate of crystals is thickly coated by light tan pyros on one side and minor mineralization on the backside.  No damage and a steal for a specimen which is unusual for this location.  70$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-429

OKE-429    Azurite Rose    Chessy-les Mines, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This 3.5 cm diameter crystal cluster is a rare find.  Classic material in damage free condition.  Don’t let this one sit too long.  280$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-430

OKE-430    Chrysoberyl    Minas Gerais, Brazil.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This fine, damage free piece is a nice green color and a partial sixling.  It measures 3.9 x 3 x 3 cm overall.  Some areas of the crystal are gemmy and others translucent.  An excellent piece.  420$

 

 

 

 

 

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OKE-431    Peridote    Suppart Valley, Pakistan.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This crystal is a large parallel growth crystal which is gemmy with moderate internal veils and cloudy regions.  6 x 4.7 x 1.1 cm thick this is one substantial peridote.  There is a chip off the highest part of the termination.  Nice surface features.  395$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-432

OKE-432    Dioptase    Altyn-Tyube, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This attractive piece sports two large dioptase crystals which are well separated on the calcite and limestone matrix.  One crystal hase a crystal contact which is not obvious unless magnification is used to find it.  Gemmy crystals of the brightest green color and high luster expected of this material.  Dioptase crystals are to 1.3 cm and piece measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm overall.  A fine specimen and value at….245$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-433

OKE-433    Groutite on Vesuvianite   Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   Numerous tiny crystals of black groutite blend in within this forest of green vesuvianites crystals.  Exceedingly rare mineral, especially for this location.  The large specimen measures 9.5 x 5 x 5 cm. 

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-434

OKE-434    Cerrusite    Toussit District, Oujda, Morocco.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This is a large and complex crystal of a light sherry color.  There is only one branch which appears to be smoothly chipped off but other than that it’s in great condition.  9.7 x 7 x 4 cm.  560$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-435

OKE-435    Amethyst    Las Vegas Mine, Veracruz, Mexico.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This nice plate of crystals is an old specimen which has minor epidote on its partially crystallized backside (base).  The piece measures 12 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm with individual crystals to over 4 cm.  Top luster, form and aesthetics.  Great piece.  490$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-436

OKE-436    Calcite on Chalcopyrite    Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   10 x 6.8 cm plate has one yellow calcite (2.9 cm) on highly iridescent  chalcopyrite crystals.  There are plenty of these around but are they as aesthetic as these?  A fine specimen for any collection  105$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-437

OKE-437    Rhodochrosite and Calcite    Kavnic, Romania.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   A light pink dome of tiny rhodos with minor white calcites measuring 7.6 x 6 x 3.5 cm.  The luster is very high and the aesthetics nice.  An attractive, colorful specimen from a desirable location.  270$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-438

OKE-438    Pyrite epimorph after Calcite    Pleasant Ridge, Indiana.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   Nicely formed mold of pyrite crystals created over a once existing calcite crystal.  There is some minor pyrite disease on back of piece.  This is a large example of this material for this site (8 x 5 x 5 cm).  Normally this would be a far more expensive piece.  175$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-439

OKE-439    Rhodochrosite    Kounrad Massif, Balquash Region Zhenqazhan Oblysy, Kazakhstan.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   This is an unusual rhodo location unknown to me prior to seeing this specimen.  It is a substantial piece measuring 14 x 7.5 cm and averaging about 2 cm thick.  Damage free.  It is an attractive translucent deep raspberry red and is thickly coating both sides of the specimen.  Great piece.  700$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-440

OKE-440    Rhodochrosite, Calcite and Quartz    Capnic, Romania.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   Prev. Herb Oboda.  An attractive specimen which has mounds of rhodochrosite coated by white calcites and quartz crystals.  Damage free.  The aesthetics of the piece are great and the size is large (13.4 x 10 x 4.2 cm).   395$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-441

OKE-441    Heliodor       Sao Miguel de Piracicaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   4.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm.  Lots of gemmy material in this single crystal.  Great luster and color to this fine specimen.  It stands up perfectly for display and is deeply striated on most side.  A quality damage free piece.  280$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-442

OKE-442    Calcite    Paul Frank Quarry, North Vernon, Indiana.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.   A huge (9.5 x 8 x 7 cm) example of this material.  The big single crystal is mixed with matrix limestone.  The faces that have no intergrowth with the rock are large, lustrous and gemmy to a good depth into the crystal.  An attractive and substantial piece.  280$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-443

OKE-443    Calcite    Pelte Carbonate Stone Quarry, York, PA.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.  This is the calcite which was found in a single pocket find a number of years back which was written about in a Rocks and Mineral? article.   This specimen is composed of deep orange rhombs stacked and scattered on a calcite and limestone matrix.  This is a very displayable, damage free piece which measures 13.5 x 8.4 x 5 cm.  Nice specimen.  210$

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-444

OKE-444    Vanadinite    North Geronimo Mine, La Paz County, Arizona.  Ex. Art Edwards collection.  Here is a nice coating of brownish red vanadinite crystals to .5 cm each on a nicely trimmed matrix.  The specimen measures 6.6 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm.  A good damage free example.  210$

 

 

 

 

 

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