OBG Gems and Minerals

Acanthite after Polybasite Mineral Specimen

Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. An excellent specimen of Acanthite replacing tabular Polybasite crystals from the Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. No damage, with numerous crystals. A great specimen from a famous locality.

Acanthite after Polybasite Mineral Specimen

Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. An excellent specimen of Acanthite replacing Polybasite crystals from the Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. No damage, with numerous crystals, this specimen also has an unknown white mineral, which is probably Cerussite. A great specimen from a famous locality.

Acanthite after Polybasite Mineral Specimen

Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. An excellent specimen of Acanthite replacing Polybasite crystals from the Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. No damage, with numerous crystals showing a jackstraw habit, this specimen also has an unknown white mineral, which is probably Cerussite. A great specimen from a famous locality.

Acanthite after Pyrargyrite Mineral Specimen

Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. An excellent specimen of Acanthite replacing Pyrargyrite, with associated Chalcopyrite, from the Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. No damage, very aesthetic with the brassy Chalcopyrite contrasting nicely with the dark Acanthite. A great specimen from a famous locality.

Acanthite after Pyrargyrite Mineral Specimen

Adamite Mineral Specimen

near Hezhou, Guangxi Province, China. A nice specimen of botryoidal, sea-green Adamite on Matrix.

Almandine Garnet in Ryolite on Quartz Mineral Specimen

Garnet Hill, White Pine County, Nevada, USA. Deep-red, perfectly formed Almandine crystals on in rhyolite vugs, lined with Quartz. Beautiful contrast. Largest single crystal - 8 mm.

Almandine Garnet in Ryolite on Quartz Mineral Specimen

Garnet Hill, White Pine County, Nevada, USA. Deep-red, perfectly formed Almandine crystals on in rhyolite vugs, lined with Quartz. Beautiful contrast. Largest single crystal - 12 mm.

Amethyst Quartz Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Rift Valley, Kenya. Beautiful zoned, phantomed Amethyst crystals from the Rift Valley in Kenya. Very gemmy and clear, with interesting phantoms, inclusions, and color. This one is very large and doubly terminated. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Amethyst crystal - 60 x 34 x 28 mm. A unique specimen, from a uncommon, low-producing locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Amethyst Quartz Crystal Scepter - ex Charlie Key Collection

Rift Valley, Kenya. A beautifully formed, perfectly terminated, pale Amethyst scepter from the Rift Valley in Kenya. Very gemmy and clear, with interesting inclusions. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Amethyst crystal - 53 x 32 x 27 mm. A unique piece, from a uncommon, low-producing locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Amethyst Quartz Crystal Scepter - ex Charlie Key Collection

Rift Valley, Kenya. A beautiful zoned, phantomed Amethyst crystal scepter from the Rift Valley in Kenya. Very gemmy and clear, with interesting phantoms, inclusions, and color. No damage to the faces or edges on the crystal. Size of largest Amethyst crystal - 50 x 24 x 24 mm. A unique specimen, from a uncommon, low-producing locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Andradite Garnet Crystals (Green) - ex Charlie Key Collection

Davib Ost, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A very large specimen featuring beautiful, deep green Andradite crystals from the Charlie Key Collection. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. Size of largest Andradite crystal - 15 x 10 x 7 mm. Note: For some reason, the photos do not show the true color of the crystals. They are deep, dark green, not black. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone.

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection

Tubussis Farm, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A pair of beautiful bright green Demantoid garnet crystals on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, with great color. There is a small chip on the tip of one of the crystals and a larger chip on the corner of the other crystal. Otherwise, no damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Demantoid crystal - 11 x 11 x 8 mm. A special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection

Tubussis Farm, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Beautiful bright green Demantoid garnet crystals on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, with great color. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Demantoid crystal - 10 x 7 x 7 mm. A special specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Overall dimensions and weight given below include the perky box.

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection

Tubussis Farm, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Beautiful bright green Demantoid garnet crystals on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, with great color. No damage to the faces or edges of the main crystal. Size of largest Demantoid crystal - 8 x 8 x 8 mm. A special specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable).

Apophyllite, Stilbite Mineral Specimen

Pune District, Maharashtra, India. A very impressive decorator/museum quality specimen with several gemmy, apple green Apophyllite crystals with clusters of tan colored Stilbite. A perfect specimen for the serious zeolite collector. Size of largest Apophyllite crystal - 30 x 22 x 22 mm. Size of largest Stilbite cluster - 60 x 45 x 40 mm. A beautiful specimen. Don't miss the chance to own it. No damage to any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen.

Apophyllite, Stilbite, Heulandite Mineral Specimen

Nasik District, Maharashtra, India. A very impressive decorator/museum quality basalt vug containing gemmy, apple green Apophyllite crystals with large sheaves of tan colored Stilbite, all perched on a bed of white Heulandite crystals. A perfect specimen for the serious zeolite collector. Size of largest Apophyllite crystal - 23 x 18 x 18 mm. Size of largest Stilbite cluster - 63 x 45 x 50 mm. Size of largest Heulandite crystal - 7 x 5 x 3 mm. A very aesthetic specimen. Don't miss the chance to own it. No damage to any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful sky-blue Aquamarine crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 17 x 4 x 3 mm. Note: The weight and dimensions below includes the perky box. The dimensions above are of the crystal itself. A nice specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful sky-blue Aquamarine crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 20 x 7 x 5 mm. Note: The weight and dimensions below includes the perky box. The dimensions above are of the crystal itself. A nice specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful sky-blue Aquamarine crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. There is a small contacted area on the front of the crystal, as seen in the photos. Otherwise, no damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 35 x 7 x 7 mm. Note: The weight and dimensions below includes the perky box. The dimensions above are of the crystal itself. A nice piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Three beautiful, parallel growth, blue-green Aquamarine crystals from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear. The crystals on this specimen have complex terminations showing multiple faces, instead of the simple basal pinacoid typically found. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of overall specimen - 23 x 20 x 11 mm. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 17 x 17 x 11 mm. Note: The weight and dimensions below includes the perky box. The dimensions above are of the crystal itself. A nice piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful sky-blue Aquamarine crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, this crystal is terminated with basal pinacoids on both ends. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. There is a small chip on the edge of one of the terminations and on the bottom pinacoid. Neither detracts from the specimen and are only really noticeable under magnification. Otherwise, no damage to the crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 32 x 9 x 8 mm. A nice piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful sky-blue Aquamarine crystal, perched on a base of white feldspar, from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. No damage to the crystal faces or edges. Overall, a very aesthetic piece. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 40 x 15 x 9 mm. A great piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Two well formed Aquamarine crystals nicely intergrown with jet black Schorl Tourmaline crystals from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. The largest Schorl crystal shows no damage. There are some minor chips on the termination edge of the largest Aqua, visible at 10x magnification, which does not detract from the piece. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 40 x 13 x 11 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 20 x 15 x 15 mm. A very aesthetic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Azurite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia. A fantastic Azurite specimen from Tsumeb It is just loaded with deep indigo Azurite crystals. Some etching, but no damage. Size of largest Azurite crystal - 23 x 5 x 3 mm. An awesome specimen from one of the most famous and sought after localities in the world.

Azurite Crystals with Malachite Mineral Specimen

Liufengshan Mine, Guichi Co., Chizhou Pref., Anhui Province, China. A huge, museum sized specimen of brilliant blue Azurite from China. The color on this specimen is simply fantastic. Azurite is very difficult to photograph accurately, and the photos do not do this specimen justice. The color just has to be seen to be believed. This specimen is almost entirely solid Azurite, is almost 9 inches across, and weighs a whopping 9 pounds. It has crystals, and vugs filled with crystals, on every surface. The specimen also contains minor massive Malachite, as well. A very impressive, aesthetic and showy piece. Size of the largest Azurite crystal - 5 x 4 x 2 mm. Note: This specimen is almost completely damage free, with just a few small areas of slight bruising, as is typically unavoidable with specimens of this size.

Barite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures Co. , Romania. Beautiful white and tan Barite crystals from this classic locality. These specimens are very hard to find anymore. Size of largest Barite crystal - 10 x 8 x 1 mm. A classic and very attractive specimen.

Beryl (var. Goshenite) Crystals with Fluorite - ex Charlie Key Collection

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Lustrous, transparent to translucent, clear Goshenite Beryl crystals with bright, clear to green zoned Fluorite crystals and minor Schorl crystals from the Erongo Mountains. This is the only Goshenite Beryl specimen we have from the Charlie Key Collection. The color contrast and aesthetics of this specimen are simply fantastic. Size of largest Beryl crystal - 23 x 12 x 12 mm. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 10 x 10 x 10 mm. The largest crystals are nicely terminated and completely damage free. A unique specimen from a famous locality from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable)

Beryl var. Aquamarine - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Numerous, parallel growth, terminated, beautiful pale blue / green Aquamarine crystals from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Some internal fracturing and inclusions, as is common with these specimens. No damage to the major crystal faces or edges. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 30 x 10 x 6 mm. A unique and very aesthetic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Beryl var. Aquamarine - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A single, terminated, beautiful light blue / green Aquamarine crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Some minor internal fracturing, as is common with these specimens. Several areas of the prism faces are also contacted. Size of largest Aquamarine crystal - 30 x 7 x 7 mm. A unique and very aesthetic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Calcite - Poker Chip Mineral Specimen

near Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. A very aesthetic group of translucent Calcite crystals perched nicely on matrix. These are referred to as "Poker Chip" Calcite, due to the habit of the crystal being stacked like poker chips. A great collectors piece. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 30 x 27 x 19 mm.

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Santa Eulalia, Mexico. A beautifully colored, stalactitic specimen composed of numerous intergrowths of Calcite rhombohedrons from this choice locality. A unique and striking piece.

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia. A fine old specimen from the world famous Tsumeb Mine. This Calcite is a small cabinet sized display piece. The crystals are intergrown in a very aesthetic manner and some of the edges are coated with a chocolate brown unknown mineral, giving a very pleasing overall effect. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 23 x 23 x 7 mm. Tsumeb mineral specimens are among the most sought after by serious mineral collectors. Great color. Great aesthetics. Great locality. Get yours now.

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Tiaoshan, Henan Province, China. Large, aesthetic, translucent tan Calcite crystals from this new Chinese locality. These beautiful specimens literally glow with a soft white light. This is a very attractive decorator style specimen. Large crystals with excellent terminations. This specimen features a beautiful intergrowth of perfectly formed and terminated Calcite crystals, which inter-penetrate at just the right angles for a very aesthetic overall effect. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 110 x 48 x 38 mm. Note: There is a 12 x 4 mm long chip missing (cleaved) from the termination near the edge of one of the main crystals, which is not apparent in the photos. The rest of the crystal faces, edges and terminations are perfect.

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico. Beautiful sea green Calcite crystals from Zacatecas. This specimen is nice etching, but no damage. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 13 x 13 x 8 mm. A great specimen, from a famous locality, at a great price. Note: Specimen is mounted on a frosted acrylic base

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Brushy Creek, Missouri, USA. Excellent scalenohedral Calcite crystals from Brushy Creek, Missouri. The crystals are a light honey tan / yellow and show great clarity and luster. One of the larger crystals has a small rubbed area on one edge. Otherwise, no damage to the major crystals on the specimen. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 45 x 18 x 18 mm. A very aesthetic specimen at a great price.

Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Tiaoshan, Henan Province, China. Large, aesthetic, translucent white Calcite crystals from this new Chinese locality. These beautiful specimens literally glow with a soft white light. This one also has numerous epitactic smaller crystals growing from the faces of the larger crystals. This is a very attractive decorator style specimen. Large crystals with excellent terminations. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 130 x 57 x 50 mm.

Calcite Crystals (Poker-Chip) Mineral Specimen

Fozichong Mine, Cenzxi Co., Wuzhou Pref., Guangxi Zhuang AR, China. Very aesthetic white to clear poker-chip Calcite crystals on matrix from China. The crystals appear pseudo hexagonal, but are actually flattened rhombohedrons stacked on top of one another. This beautiful specimen shows nice color and contrast A very aesthetic and unique specimen. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 33 x 31 x 17 mm. There is some chipping on several of the larger crystals. Otherwise, no damage to any of the crystals on the main body of the piece.

Calcite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Well-formed, aesthetic Calcite crystals from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This is a really nice specimen showing classic elongated scalenohedral ("dog tooth") crystal form. Some of the crystals are coated with a lustrous black druse of another (most likely manganese oxide) mineral. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 25 x 8 x 6 mm. A fine specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Calcite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Well-formed, aesthetic Calcite crystals on matrix from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. The crystals are rhombohedrons and modified rhombohedrons. This specimen is very gemmy for a Calcite. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 9 x 8 x 6 mm. A fine specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base. Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Calcite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. A large plate of well-formed, water clear Calcite crystals on dark matrix from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This specimen has excellent transparency and luster and the crystals are numerous and beautifully formed. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. A great display specimen. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 15 x 13 x 13 mm. An excellent specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Calcite and Gaudefroyite Crystals - Rare. - ex Charlie Key Collection

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Well-formed, stepped parallel growth Calcite crystals on matrix of jet black Gaudefroyite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. Gaudefroyite is very rare borate mineral. It is reported from only a few localities including this one. This specimen shows excellent form, luster, and aesthetics. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 22 x 22 x 5 mm. Size of largest Gaudefroyite crystal - 4 x 3 x 2 mm. A fine specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Calcite with Boulangerite Mineral Specimen

Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures Co., Romania. This is a classic specimen from Herja - attractive Calcite rosettes colored a light grey by inclusions of Boulangerite. Size of largest Calcite rosette - 35 x 25 x 15 mm. A classic and very attractive specimen.

Caledonite and Linarite Mineral Specimen

Reward Mine, Inyo County, California, USA. An very attractive specimen with vugs of bluish green Caledonite and deep blue Linarite crystals from the Reward Mine. Some of the Caledonite and Linarite is massive, but there are crystals of each mineral as well. Size of largest Caledonite crystal - 4 x 4 x 1 mm. Size of largest Linarite crystal - 3 x 2 x 1 mm. Great color from a great locality.

Cerussite Mineral Specimen

Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia. A fine old specimen from the world famous Tsumeb Mine. This Cerussite is a nice cabinet sized display piece. The crystals have great luster and show a reticulated intergrowth habit. You can really feel the weight in this piece. Tsumeb mineral specimens are among the most sought after by serious mineral collectors. Great color. Great aesthetics. Great locality. Get yours now.

Elbaite Tourmaline Crystal Mineral Specimen

Kunar Valley, near Nuristan, Afghanistan. An excellent, zoned Elbaite tourmaline crystal from the Kunar Valley in Afghanistan. It is mostly pink with a green cap at the termination. It is undamaged, but does show internal fracturing, as shown in the photos, which is common with these crystals. Size of largest Elbaite crystal - 40 x 10 x 10 mm. A very aesthetic specimen, from a great locality, at a great price. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base with mineral tack (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Elbaite Tourmaline Crystal - ex. Charlie Key Mineral Specimen

Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a very large, museum quality, translucent green Elbaite crystal, showing parallel growth and multiple terminations from Minas Gerais, Brazil. It's provenance goes back to at least 1975, as it's original label shows it was a part of the B. E. Lockhart collection and that it was acquired by him from Oscar Sisman of Knoxville, TN on December 25, 1974. It subsequently became a part of the Charlie Key Collection. This huge crystal measures almost 13 x 8 x 8 cm and weighs a whopping 2.5 pounds. A genuine classic from one of the most famous Tourmaline localities in the world.

Erythrite Mineral Specimen

Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco. Beautiful lustrous lavender-violet crystals on matrix from this famous locality. Each comes mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). This mineral and Bou Azzer was featured in the October 2007 issue of The Mineralogical Record. Don't miss the chance to own one of these classics.

Ettringite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful intense canary-yellow Ettringite crystals on matrix from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. Very gemmy and clear, with excellent color. These pieces are very rare. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Ettringite crystal - 4 x 3 x 3 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Ettringite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. A very large beautiful intense canary-yellow Ettringite crystal on matrix from the famous N'Chwaning II Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This is an extremely large, fine Ettringite crystal and except of one contact area would be a floater. Very gemmy and clear, with excellent color. There is also a nice row of parallel growth quartz crystals adding to the aesthetics of this piece. This piece is the best of the lot. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Ettringite crystal - 60 x 58 x 33 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Fluorapophyllite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. A very large plate of pearly white to colorless Fluorapophyllite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine. Size of largest Fluorapophyllite crystal - 9 x 9 x 9 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get yours before they are gone.

Fluorapophyllite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. A large beautiful plate of well formed, colorless Fluorapophyllite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine. These crystals have great luster and aesthetics - a large and very showy specimen. Size of largest Fluorapophyllite crystal - 18 x 10 x 8 mm. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone.

Fluorapophyllite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Colorless to light tan Fluorapophyllite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine. Size of largest Fluorapophyllite crystal - 17 x 15 x 10 mm. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). The weight given below includes the weight of the base.

Fluorapophyllite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Interpenetrating, pearly, translucent Fluorapophyllite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine. This faces on these crystals show really interesting stepped growth patterns, as shown in the photos. No damage. Size of largest Fluorapophyllite crystal - 17 x 16 x 16 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). The weight given below includes the weight of the base.

Fluorite (Ball Fluorite) on Calcite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Nasik District, Maharashtra, India. A very impressive decorator/museum quality basalt vug containing two perfectly round hemispheres of golden Fluorite. A perfect specimen for the serious zeolite collector. Size of largest Fluorite ball - 30 x 30 x 15 mm. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 15 x 10 x 10 mm. Ball Fluorite specimens from India are very sought after. Don't miss the chance to own one. No damage to any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen.

Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen

Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA. A nicely etched, pale lavender Fluorite crystal from the famous (and now closed) Elmwood mine. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 35 x 35 x 22 mm. Don't miss your chance to get one of these specimens from this famous locality at a great price.

Fluorite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Hunan, China. Nicely zoned and phantomed, light green, cubic Fluorite crystals from Hunan, China. The aesthetics are great and the crystals on the main body off the specimen are undamaged. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 33 x 27 x 15 mm. A very aesthetic and showy specimen.

Fluorite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Riemvasmaak, Orange River, South Africa. A beautiful specimen from Riemvasmaak featuring light green transparent Fluorite cubes on a massive zoned purple Fluorite matrix. The color and clarity of the Fluorite crystals is simply amazing. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 20 x 20 x 12 mm. A beautiful piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Fluorite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Beautiful zoned, blue-green cube-octahedral Fluorite crystals on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, with excellent color. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 18 x 14 x 8 mm. A nice piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Fluorite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Beautiful zoned, blue-green cube-octahedral Fluorite crystals on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Very gemmy and clear, with excellent color. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 11 x 11 x 8 mm. A nice specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Fluorite Crystals on Dolomite Mineral Specimen

Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan Province, China. An attractive specimen showing numerous cubic and modified cubic crystals of Fluorite on a crystalline Dolomite matrix. Most of the cubes are modified with octahedral faces. The Fluorites are a very transparent colorless to light green with a slight hint of purple tinting in the interior.. Size of largest Fluorite crystal - 17 x 17 x 13 mm. Size of largest Dolomite crystal - 4 x 4 x 3 mm.

Goethite Mineral Specimen

Richard's Glory Hole Mine, Luis Lopez District, Socorro County, New Mexico. Lustrous, golden brown to black, botryoidal Goethite from this high quality New Mexico locality. The piece is studded with a secondary small spherical growth of Goethite as well. A great choice for the species collector.

Helvite Crystal Mineral Specimen

Wushan, Yunxiao, Fujian Province, China. A beautiful, golden yellow Helvite crystal on matrix from China. Helvite is not common from this locality, which is famous for its Spessartine. The Helvite crystal shows tetrahedral faces and is undamaged. Size of largest Helvite crystal - 12 x 11 x 8 mm. A rare specimen from a famous locality. Note: The specimen is mounted on a frosted acrylic base. Weight includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Hematite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Uri, Switzerland. Lustrous, tabular, specular Hematite crystals from Switzerland. There is one large crystal, with several smaller crystals growing from its base. Well formed, with great luster and aesthetics, the specimen is mounted on an acrylic base. No damage. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 21 x 18 x 3 mm. A great thumbnail specimen.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This is a very showy piece. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 22 x 15 x 10 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This is a very large and very aesthetic cabinet-sized specimen showing very nice contrast between the large Hematite crystals, white Calcite, and pinkish matrix. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 28 x 27 x 15 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This piece features several very large well formed Hematite crystals intergrown in a very aesthetic fashion. The form of the Hematite crystals is simply excellent. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 40 x 33 x 25 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 5 x 5 x 5 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 5 x 5 x 5 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. They show a very aesthetic penetration twinning as well. The front of one and the side of another of the crystals is contacted. Otherwise, no damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 17 x 12 x 14 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 15 x 11 x 3 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This piece features a large, perfectly terminated 1.5 cm Hematite crystal standing out right in the center. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 15 x 8 x 5 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite and Manganvesuvianite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Amazing intense jet-black Hematite crystals with associated Manganvesuvianite crystals from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. Wessels is the co-type locality for Manganvesuvianite. The luster and form of the Hematite crystals are simply superb. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Hematite crystal - 5 x 4 x 4 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Hematite pseudomorph after Magnetite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina. Amazing pseudomorphs of Hematite after octahedral Magnetite crystals from Argentina. These specimens have great form and aesthetics. Size of largest crystal - 35 x 25 x 20 mm. A unique specimen for the pseudomorph collector.

Jamesonite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Zacetecas, Mexico. An excellent specimen of Jamesonite crystals showing a classic jackstraw habit from Zacatecas, Mexico. This specimen was obtained from the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Size of largest Jamesonite crystal - 35 x 4 x 4 mm. A classic specimen from a world famous locality.

Kutnahorite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful light-pink Kutnahorite crystal sprays on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This specimen shows very nice color and form. Length of largest Kutnahorite crystal spray - 20 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Kutnahorite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful light-pink Kutnahorite crystal sprays on matrix from the famous Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Manganese Field of South Africa. This specimen shows very nice color and form. Length of largest Kutnahorite crystal spray - 15 mm. A rare and special piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Lazulite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Dawson Mining District, Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada. Nice deep indigo blue Lazulite crystals from Dawson. Size of largest Lazulite crystal - 7 x 4 x 3 mm.

Lazulite Crystals Mineral Specimen

Dawson Mining District, Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada. Nice deep indigo blue Lazulite crystals from Dawson. Size of largest Lazulite crystal - 5 x 5 x 3 mm.

Microcline (Carlsbad Twins) with Muscovite, Quartz, and Schorl - ex Charlie Key

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Large, well formed Microcline crystals with minor Quartz, Muscovite, and Schorl from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Both of the largest Microcline crystals are Carlsbad twins. The back of each is covered with an epitactic growth of Muscovite with needle-thin black Schorl crystals. A single Quartz crystal sits at the base. No damage except to any of the major Microcline crystals on the piece. The single Quartz crystal has some exsolution but it does not detract (the quartz crystal is the least conspicuous item on the specimen). Size of largest Microcline crystal - 50 x 30 x 20 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 15 x 1 x 1 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 22 x 15 x 12 mm. A classic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Microcline Crystal (Baveno Twin) with Quartz - ex Charlie Key Collection

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A large, single, well formed Microcline Baveno twin crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. There are also three well formed Quartz crystals growing from the base. A classic Baveno. No damage except for a contacted area on one end where it was attached to it's original matrix. Size of largest Microcline crystal - 70 x 48 x 48 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 15 x 8 x 6 mm. A classic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). The weight given below includes the weight of the base.

Microcline Crystals (Carlsbad Twins) with Schorl and Muscovite - ex Charlie Key

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Large, well formed Microcline crystals with minor Schorl crystals and Muscovite from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Several of the large Microcline crystals feature Carlsbad twinning. The jet black Schorl crystals nicely punctuate the creamy tan Microcline twins. There is Muscovite throughout the base as well as on several of the Microcline crystals. This is a very aesthetic, "decorator quality" specimen. No damage except to any of the major crystals on the piece. Size of largest Microcline crystal - 50 x 38 x 22 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 14 x 9 x 5 mm. A classic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Microcline Crystals with Schorl and Hyalite Opal - ex Charlie Key Collection

Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Large, well formed Microcline crystals with minor Schorl and Hyalite Opal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. This is a very aesthetic specimen featuring a nice V shaped growth of two large Microcline crystals. No damage to any of the major crystals on the specimen. Size of largest Microcline crystal - 73 x 48 x 35 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 8 x 2 x 2 mm. A classic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). The weight given below includes the weight of the base.

Microcline var. Amazonite Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection

Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. A nice Amazonite crystal specimen from Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. Size of largest Amazonite crystal - 48 x 45 x 16 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Mimetite with Wulfenite Mineral Specimen

Mina Ojuela (Campana Lugar), Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Bright green Mimetite spherules with associated minor Wulfenite from the 2007 find at Mapimi. This is a beautiful specimen. Size of largest Mimetite sphere - 1 x 1 x 1 mm. Size of largest Wulfenite crystal - 4 x 3 x 1 mm. A classic specimen from a classic locality.

Native Copper Crystals Mineral Specimen

Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. Nice spinel twinned native Copper crystals from Kazakhstan. The specimen shows both a nice patina and attractive arborescent growth. Size of largest Copper crystal - 8 x 8 x 3 mm. A very aesthetic specimen at a great price.

Pectolite with Fluorapophyllite Mineral Specimen

Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA. Beautiful creamy white Pectolite crystalline aggregates from the Millington Quarry. This specimen shows the classic form for this mineral - hemispherical sprays of hundreds of tiny radiating crystals forming an overall botryoidal habit. As a bonus, there are two crystal clear Fluorapophyllite crystal clusters perched right on top. This is a beautiful specimen from a recent find. Size of largest Fluorapophyllite crystal - 8 x 5 x 4 mm. New Jersey zeolites and associated minerals are becoming harder and harder to get each year. Get yours while the supply lasts.

Polybasite Mineral Specimen
Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. A very nice specimen of Polybasite from Guanajuato. Polybasite is one of the "Ruby Silvers" and this one is from the famous silver mining district of Guanajuato, Mexico. A great specimen at a great price.

Polybasite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. Dark grey Polybasite crystals with associated Chalcopyrite from the Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. No damage. Size of largest Polybasite crystal - 6 x 5 x 3 mm. A great specimen from a famous locality for the species.

Prehnite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Brandberg, Namibia. Beautiful, pale green, translucent aggregated Prehnite crystals on matrix from this famous locality - Brandberg, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A fine piece, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Prehnite with Calcite and Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Brandberg, Namibia. Beautiful, pale green, translucent aggregated Prehnite crystals with sparkling clear Quartz crystals and rhombohedral Calcite crystals from this famous locality - Brandberg, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. There is also minor Schorl on the base of the piece. Size of largest Prehnite cluster - 8 x 7 x 7 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 23 x 7 x 5 mm. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 9 x 7 x 7 mm. A fine piece, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Prehnite with Epidote Mineral Specimen
Djouga, near Benduko, Bufaulabe Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali. Beautiful translucent green balls of Prehnite growing on an bed of interlaced Epidote crystals. Fantastic.

Prehnite with Quartz - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Brandberg, Namibia. This is a very aesthetic thumbnail. It consists of beautiful, pale green, translucent Prehnite balls growing around the base of a perfectly formed, clear Quartz crystal. It is from the famous locality at Brandberg, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Size of overall specimen - 22 x 22 x 17 mm. Size of largest Prehnite cluster - 17 x 17 x 14 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 24 x 8 x 8 mm. A fine specimen, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Prehnite with Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Brandberg, Namibia. Beautiful, pale green, translucent aggregated Prehnite crystals with sparkling clear Quartz crystals from this famous locality - Brandberg, Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Size of largest Prehnite cluster - 15 x 12 x 12 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 9 x 4 x 4 mm. A fine piece, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Pyrite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca Dist., Dos de Mayo Prov., Huanuco Dept., Peru. Spectacular cabinet sized pyrite crystal group from Peru. These specimens show beautiful color and luster as well as excellent striated pyritohedron crystal development. Size of largest Pyrite crystal - 50 x 70 x 45 mm. Some of the edges show minor bruising/chipping, which does not detract from the piece.

Pyrite Cubes on Matrix Mineral Specimen
Minas Victoria, Navajun, La Rioja, Spain. Beautiful pyrite cubes on matrix from a classic locality. Size of largest Pyrite crystal - 22 x 21 x 18 mm.

Pyrite Cubes on Matrix Mineral Specimen
Minas Victoria, Navajun, La Rioja, Spain. Beautiful pyrite cubes on matrix from a classic locality. Size of largest Pyrite crystal - 25 x 25 x 25 mm.

Pyroxmangite Mineral Specimen
Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado, USA. An attractive pastel pink Pyroxmangite specimen with associated Galena from Silverton, Colorado. Pyroxmangite is a dimorph of Rhodonite.

Quartz Crystals (cast) - ex Charlie Key Mineral Specimen
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. This is a really interesting specimen of Quartz crystals which have replaced another hexagonal species and formed a cast. The crystals are arranged in a very symmetrical herringbone pattern all over the prism faces of the original crystal. There are also some minor Schorl crystals on the specimen as well. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 5 x 3 x 2 mm. A very unique, world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Mineral Specimen
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. An excellent Quartz crystal specimen from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. The larger Quartz crystals are undamaged. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 45 x 15 x 10 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Orange River, South Africa. Showy Quartz crystals from the Orange River in South Africa. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 35 x 18 x 14 mm. The largest crystals are nicely terminated and almost completely damage free. A fine specimen, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Orange River, South Africa. Large, showy Quartz crystals with nice phantom growth patterns from the Orange River in South Africa. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 45 x 33 x 33 mm. The largest crystals are nicely terminated and almost completely damage free. A fine specimen, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Quartz Crystals - ex. Charlie Key Mineral Specimen
Chihuahua, Mexico. This is a very large and very unique Quartz crystal specimen. The crystals are covered with epitactic growths of several other minerals - a bluish white, spiked habit mineral (probably Calcite); a light grey unknown mineral; and several darker minerals (Goethite and perhaps a dark manganese mineral). There is also a sprinkling of hundreds of sub-millimeter transparent crystals of another unknown species. It's provenance goes back to at least 1973, as it's original label shows it was a part of the B. E. Lockhart collection and that it was acquired by him from Oscar Sisman of Knoxville, TN on December 25, 1973. It subsequently became a part of the Charlie Key Collection. This huge specimen measures 20 x 15 x 13 cm and weighs a whopping 3+ pounds. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 175 x 55 x 40 mm. A one-of-a-kind specimen for the species collector.

Quartz Crystals Scepters with Schorl - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. An excellent Quartz crystal specimen with sceptered growth and associated jet black Schorl crystals from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. This specimen just bristles with Quartz scepters. No damage to the crystal faces or edges of the Quartz crystals on the main body of the specimen. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 30 x 8 x 8 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 30 x 12 x 8 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Quartz Crystals with Schorl Tourmaline - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A very aesthetically pleasing and showy specimen showing numerous large Quartz crystals, with associated minor Schorl crystals, on matrix from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. The prism faces on the Quartz crystals have an interesting thin white powdery coating which contrasts nicely with the terminations which are uncoated, yielding a very pleasing overall effect. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 35 x 15 x 12 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 5 x 4 x 3 mm. The largest crystals are all nicely terminated and damage free. A fine piece, from a famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Quartz var. Amethyst Mineral Specimen
Artigas, Uruguay. Beautiful deep purple amethyst crystal clusters from Uruguay. The Uruguayan material is considered the best from a color standpoint. These specimens are a beautiful deep purple and each is mounted on a clear polished acrylic base. Size of largest Amethyst crystal - 10 x 10 x 8 mm. Some show minor chipping on a few points. A very aesthetic specimen.

Rhodochrosite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful bright pink Rhodochrosite crystals forming a botryoidal druse. Size of largest Rhodochrosite crystal - 2 x 2 x 2 mm. A fine piece from a famous locality from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Rhodochrosite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful bright pink Rhodochrosite crystals forming a botryoidal druse. Size of largest Rhodochrosite crystal - 3 x 2 x 2 mm. A fine specimen from a famous locality from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable)

Rhodochrosite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful bright pink Rhodochrosite crystals forming a botryoidal druse. Size of largest Rhodochrosite crystal - 1 x 1 x 1 mm. A fine specimen from a famous locality from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear acrylic base (removable). Weight given below includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Rhodochrosite - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa. Beautiful bright pink Rhodochrosite crystals forming a botryoidal druse. Size of largest Rhodochrosite crystal - 3 x 3 x 2 mm. A fine piece from a famous locality from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Rhodonite Crystals with Pyrite, Sphalerite, Calcite, and Quartz
San Martin Mine, Chiurucu, Huallanca, Bolognesi Prov., Ancash Department, Peru. Spectacular, hot-pink bladed Rhodonite crystal clusters with associated Sphalerite, Pyrite, pearly white rhombohedral Calcite crystals, and terminated Quartz prisms from this great locality. The color and contrast on this piece is simply superb. Size of largest Rhodonite crystal - 13 x 4 x 1 mm. Size of largest Pyrite crystal - 1 x 1 x 1 mm. Size of largest Sphalerite crystal - 3 x 3 x 3 mm. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 10 x 8 x 8 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 17 x 3 x 3 mm. No damage to any of the crystals on the main body of the piece.

Scheelite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China. Beautiful, large, perfectly terminated Scheelite crystals on a bed of pearly white, bladed Muscovite from this famous chinese locality. This beautiful specimen glows with a vibrant orange hue and has great bright white fluorescence under SW UV as shown in the pictures. No damage to any of the large Scheelite crystals on the main body of the piece. Size of largest Scheelite crystal - 50 x 50 x 50 mm. A stunning specimen.

Scheelite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China. Beautiful, large, perfectly terminated Scheelite crystals on a bed of pearly white, bladed Muscovite from this famous chinese locality. This beautiful specimen glows with a vibrant orange hue and has great bright white fluorescence under SW UV as shown in the pictures. No damage to any of the large Scheelite crystals on the main body of the piece. Size of largest Scheelite crystal - 50 x 50 x 50 mm. A stunning specimen.

Schorl Tourmaline Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. This piece is a nicely terminated, lustrous jet black Schorl Tourmaline crystal from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. There are also several smaller Schorl crystals growing from one of the prism faces. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 35 x 32 x 27 mm. There is a chipped corner on the termination as can be seen in the photos. A very attractive piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Schorl Tourmaline Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Perfectly terminated, lustrous jet black Schorl Tourmaline crystals on a bed of nicely formed Quartz crystals from the Charlie Key Collection. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia and has great aesthetics. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 13 x 13 x 13 mm. A nice specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Schorl Tourmaline Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. Perfectly terminated, lustrous jet black Schorl Tourmaline crystals from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. This specimen shows a very nice pattern of intergrowth with very aesthetic striations on most of the crystal faces. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the major crystals. There is, however, one contacted area on the back face of the largest crystal. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 25 x 25 x 15 mm. A nice piece, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection.

Scolecite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Poona, Maharashtra State, India. A beautiful spray of prismatic Scolecite Crystals from the famous Charlie Key Collection. The clear and gemmy Scolecite mounted on an attractive acrylic base makes this specimen a real showpiece. The specimen glows with a beautiful pearly luster and the Scolecite crystals are beautifully terminated. No damage to any of the main crystals. Size of largest Scolecite crystal - 86 x 4 x 3 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone.

Scolecite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Poona District, Maharashtra State, India. A beautiful spray of prismatic Scolecite Crystals with epitaxial Calcite rhombohedrons from the famous Charlie Key Collection. The very aesthetic contrast of the tan Calcite on the clear and gemmy Scolecite makes this a real showpiece. The specimen glows with a beautiful pearly luster and the Scolecite crystals are beautifully terminated. The terminations on the largest crystals are undamaged. Size of largest Scolecite crystal - 100 x 10 x 4 mm. Size of largest Calcite crystal - 3 x 3 x 3 mm. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone.

Smithsonite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia. A fine old specimen from the world famous Tsumeb Mine. This is a cabinet sized display piece - the surface of which is covered with lustrous, golden brown Smithsonite crystal aggregates. Size of largest Smithsonite crystal - 2 x 2 x 2 mm. Tsumeb mineral specimens are among the most sought after by serious mineral collectors. Great color. Great aesthetics. Great locality. Get yours now.

Smoky Quartz Crystal - ex Charlie Key Collection Mineral Specimen
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. An amazing crystal of phantom growth, translucent Smoky Quartz. This crystal glows beautifully when back lit, as shown in the photos. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. One edge of the termination has several very small chips, which do not detract, as can be seen in the seventh photo. There is also a chipped area between two of the prism faces, on the back, as can be seen in the third and seventh photo. This area does not show when the crystal is viewed from the front. Otherwise, no damage to the faces or edges on the crystal. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 67 x 40 x 35 mm. A unique and very aesthetic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Smoky Quartz with Muscovite Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. An excellent specimen of Smoky Quartz crystals with Muscovite. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. No damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 14 x 5 x 5 mm. Size of largest Muscovite crystal - 25 x 12 x 12 mm. A unique and very aesthetic specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Spodumene var. Kunzite Crystal Mineral Specimen
Pech, Nuristan, Afghanistan. This is a spectacular lavender/pink Kunzite crystal from Afghanistan. This is a twinned crystal. It weighs over 1,700 carats, and is also almost entirely gemmy and facetable. The crystal is nicely striated on the prism faces and terminated on both ends. One of the terminations is partially contacted. Overall, a most impressive display specimen.

Stibnite on Quartz Mineral Specimen
Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures Co., Romania. Quartz crystals coated with, and sometimes included by, Stibnite from this classic locality. Some of the Quartz crystals are doubly terminated. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 12 x 3 x 3 mm. A classic and very attractive specimen.

Tetrahedrite Crystals Mineral Specimen
Casapalca, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru. Spectacular Tetrahedrite crystals from this famous locality. These specimens are from old stock (1975) and are simply great. The crystals are large, undamaged and very aesthetic examples of the species and the locality. There is also minor associated Pyrite crystals on the piece. Size of largest Tetrahedrite crystal - 25 x 22 x 10 mm. Get them while they last.

Topaz Crystals with Microcline and Smoky Quartz - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A really interesting specimen consisting of several large, pale blue Topaz crystals with associated minor Microcline and Smoky Quartz from the famous Charlie Key Collection. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Size of largest Topaz crystal - 29 x 15 x 10 mm. Size of largest Microcline crystal - 10 x 6 x 4 mm. The largest Topaz crystal has a chip on one end and an internal fracture on the other. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get yours before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Topaz Crystals with Quartz - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A beautiful specimen consisting of several highly lustrous, transparent, pale amber Topaz crystals growing with associated flattened Quartz crystals from the famous Charlie Key Collection. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Size of largest Topaz crystal - 14 x 13 x 11 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 23 x 19 x 5 mm. The largest Topaz crystal has two very small chips on one edge. All have some internal fracturing, common for the species. Otherwise, no damage to the crystal faces or edges on any of the crystals on the main body of the specimen. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get yours before they are gone. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Topaz Crystals with Quartz Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A nice specimen consisting of a large translucent Topaz crystal with several Quartz crystals from the famous Charlie Key Collection. This specimen is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. The largest Quartz crystal is missing its termination and one face of the Topaz crystal is damaged. Another face shows exsolution / etching. Size of largest Topaz crystal - 22 x 22 x 14 mm. Size of largest Quartz crystal - 20 x 12 x 12 mm. A unique specimen, from a world-famous locality, from the equally famous Charlie Key Collection. Note: Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable).

Topaz Crystals with Schorl Tourmaline Crystals - ex Charlie Key Collection
Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A really interesting specimen consisting of numerous large, pale green Topaz crystals with jet black Schorl crystals from the Erongo Mountains from the famous Charlie Key Collection. Size of largest Topaz crystal - 20 x 18 x 15 mm. Size of largest Schorl crystal - 8 x 2 x 2 mm. Most of the Topaz crystals are terminated with no damage. A world-class specimen from a famous collector. Get one before they are gone. Specimen is mounted on a clear square acrylic base (removable)

Tunellite Crystals - Rare - Type Locality. Mineral Specimen
US Borax Mine, Boron, California, USA. This specimen consists of a large cluster of translucent grayish white crystals of the rare strontium borate Tunellite from the type locality - the US Borax Mine. These specimens caused quite a sensation at this years Tucson show and were written about in the Mineralogical Record as follows: "In 2004, while the huge open-pit operation at the Kramer borate deposit near Boron, California was being further enlarged, mine geologist Joe Siefke collected about 500 specimens of tunellite, including what are by far the best specimens ever seen of that fairly rare strontium borate" (Min.Rec. Vol 42 No. 3 page 261). These specimens are from that find. This is an opportunity for you to own a world-class example of this rare species from the type locality.

Tunellite Crystals - Rare - Type Locality. Mineral Specimen
US Borax Mine, Boron, California, USA. This specimen consists of a large cluster of translucent grayish white crystals of the rare strontium borate Tunellite from the type locality - the US Borax Mine. These specimens caused quite a sensation at this years Tucson show and were written about in the Mineralogical Record as follows: "In 2004, while the huge open-pit operation at the Kramer borate deposit near Boron, California was being further enlarged, mine geologist Joe Siefke collected about 500 specimens of tunellite, including what are by far the best specimens ever seen of that fairly rare strontium borate" (Min.Rec. Vol 42 No. 3 page 261). These specimens are from that find. This is an opportunity for you to own a world-class example of this rare species from the type locality.

Tunellite Crystals - Rare - Type Locality. Mineral Specimen
US Borax Mine, Boron, California, USA. This specimen consists of a large cluster of translucent grayish white crystals of the rare strontium borate Tunellite from the type locality - the US Borax Mine. These specimens caused quite a sensation at this years Tucson show and were written about in the Mineralogical Record as follows: "In 2004, while the huge open-pit operation at the Kramer borate deposit near Boron, California was being further enlarged, mine geologist Joe Siefke collected about 500 specimens of tunellite, including what are by far the best specimens ever seen of that fairly rare strontium borate" (Min.Rec. Vol 42 No. 3 page 261). These specimens are from that find. This is an opportunity for you to own a world-class example of this rare species from the type locality.

Turquoise after Fluorapatite Mineral Specimen
Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico. An amazing pseudomorph of Turquoise after Fluorapatite from the 2007 find at Nacozari. You can still see the outline of the morphology of the original Fluorapatite crystal. It was one single crystal. This specimen is now solid Turquoise. Note: The specimen is mounted on a frosted acrylic base. Weight includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Turquoise after Fluorapatite Mineral Specimen
Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico. An amazing pseudomorph of Turquoise after Fluorapatite from the 2007 find at Nacozari. You can still see the outline of the morphology of the original Fluorapatite crystal. It was one single large crystal. This specimen is now solid Turquoise.

Turquoise after Fluorapatite Mineral Specimen
Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico. An amazing pseudomorph of Turquoise after Fluorapatite from the 2007 find at Nacozari. You can still see the outline of the morphology of the original Fluorapatite crystals. There was one very large crystal, with a smaller crystal growing from its base. This specimen is now solid Turquoise.

Turquoise after Fluorapatite Mineral Specimen
Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico. An amazing pseudomorph of Turquoise after Fluorapatite from the 2007 find at Nacozari. You can still see the outline of the morphology of the original Fluorapatite crystal. It was one single crystal. This specimen is now solid Turquoise. Note: The specimen is mounted on a frosted acrylic base. Weight includes the weight of the acrylic base.

Wulfenite Crystals with Mimetite Mineral Specimen
Mina Ojuela (Campana Lugar), Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Stunning, butterscotch colored Wulfenite crystals with minor bright green Mimetite spherules from the 2007 find at Mapimi. The Wulfenite crystals show nicely curved faces making for a very showy specimen. Size of largest Wulfenite crystal - 5 x 5 x 4 mm. Size of largest Mimetite sphere - 1 x 1 x 1 mm. A classic specimen from a classic locality.