Pinkish Blades of calcite are selectively coated by a second generation of white calcite crystals, all on a matrix of crystallized pyrite.

A specimen of acicular and blocky crystals of malachite on matrix. This a very rare and excellent example from this obscure California locale and, based on the literature. Found earlier than 1977, probably in the late 50’s. California collectors should love this one.

Off-white bladed crystals of barite sit on a crystallized sphalerite matrix. A medium purple fluorite on one edge. Mined in Dec. 1993 and acq. from Ross Lillie in 1994.

A pearly white sharp rhombohedron of calcite is sprinkled with clear fluorite crystals and sits on a matrix of quartz and sphalerite. Older specimen acq. in 1990

Medium reddish pink, lustrous rhodochrosite rhombs forming stalactites lining a vug.

A magnificent example of non pseudomorphous, curved crystals of malachite with a bright green color and great crystal size. On one end you can find micro cuprite crystals. Acquired from Gilbert Gauthier when the country was known as Zaire.

Light purple grey, intergrown bi-pyramidal octahedrons of fluorite with a dull luster, on matrix. Old German classic.

Rose colored, intergrown doubly terminated quartz crystals (very different in habit from the typical rose quartz crystals) with inclusions of reddish brown hematite. I must admit I have never seen another like this one.

A reddish complete dodecahedron of grossular sits on an olive green partial vesuvianite crystal, with another smaller grossular on one side. Wonderful crystal with very minor contact and terrific aethetics. Acquired from Beau Gordon in 1994.

Colorful (mostly yellow and reddish purple) cubes of fluorite with great zoning are included with sphere of white barite, all on a massive barite matrix.