My Collection

(Cabinet Specimens)

The largest dimension of all of these specimens is typically larger than 2.5 inches.  They were mostly acquired from local dealers and collectors in the 1990’s and early 2000’s.  Most are crystalline, and were chosen primarily for their aesthetics, as opposed to perfection or rarity.

SPC119

Interesting Red River Selenite, formed differently than most...

SPC147

Unusual Selenite (Gypsum) crystals, coated by bright blue Azurite!

SPC144

Colorful Pyromorphite specimen with great crystal coverage...

VERA01

Nice example of the famous Vera Cruz Amethyst - largest crystal is 1 in. long...

KYAN17

An interesting jumble of Kyanite crystals penetrating a Quart matrix - much bluer than the picture....

MALA08

Nice Botrioidal Malachite specimen, with significant coverage on all sides...

MALA04

Very nice specimen from Africa - opposite side is all botryoidal Malachite, but I like this (the back?) better....

MOGAL01

A superb cluster of sharp, undamaged large Galena cubes, with great luster and texture...

CASS04

A pair of rare large, well-formed Cassiterite crystal twins...

WOLF01

A great specimen of sharp shiny Wolframite crystals, with Calcite and a few tiny Fluorites...

PYRQ03

A gorgeous collection of cubic Pyrite crystals strewn amid needle Quartz...

SPC013

A triangular chunk of "Amber-Jack" Sphalerite xls., artfully arranged in 3 mounds...