Case 5

Ruby Crystal

Ampanihy, Madagascar Beautiful burgundy colored crystal. Ex. Dr. Donald Kelman collection 3.0 x 3.0 x 1.0cm SOLD TM54-1587

Manganite

Caland (Steep Rock) mine, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada Excellent plate of manganite crystals from this iron mine in northwestern Ontario. 11.2 x 7.0 x 4.0cm SOLD TM85-792

Silver/Acanthite

Bulldog Mountain Mine, Creede, Colorado Very fine thick slab with lots of visible silver & acanthite. Galena and barite are also present. 13.3 x 7.0 x 1.0cm $75 TM54-1588

Fluorite

Southern Illinois Fluorspar District Very unusual miniature of glassy fluorite covered with calcite crystals that have an opaque white coating. Blue celestine crystals are also present. 6.2 x 4.0 x 3.4cm SOLD TM54-1589

Keweenaw Agate

Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw Co., Michigan Gorgeous face polished pair collected over 50 years ago on Isle Royale. Our last pair from this locality. 3.8 x 2.5 x 2.1cm SOLD TM54-1590

Hematite (needle ore)

Montreal Mine, Iron County, Wisconsin A perfect example of this form of hematite. Gentle curve in the hematite, and terminated on top & bottom. 11.3 x 7.7 x 5.1cm SOLD TM85-793

Fluorite

Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois Very fine miniature with great color. Also has small gemmy calcite crystals on a couple of the fluorite crystal faces. 5.6 x 3.6 x 3.7cm SOLD TM54-1591