Crystals & Minerals

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 41x27x19 mm / 1.6x1.1x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

This is an outstanding specimen with an eye catching mix of crystals.  This cluster is  comprised of layers of pyrite, dravite and oellacherite crystals on bright white dolomite marble. This top specimen has it all and is in great condition. Will mesmerize you for hours examining all angles of this fantastic specimen.  Would be an amazing addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite, Dravite and Oellacherite Crystal on Dolomite Marble Cluster 
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 45x45x34 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.3 inches
Weight: 85 Grams / 3.0 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Lengenback quarry, Binn Valley, Valais, Switzerland

This is an outstanding specimen with an eye catching mix of crystals.  This cluster is  comprised of Dolomite with a patch of terminated calcite, tiny terminated quartz crystals and traces of pyrite matrix,. This top specimen has it all and is in great condition. Will mesmerize you for hours examining all angles of this fantastic specimen.  Would be an amazing addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Dolomite, Pyrite, Calcite and Quartz Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 165x114x82 mm / 6.5x4.5x3.25 inches
Weight: 1.68 KG / 3 Lbs 11 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Sainte Clotilde, Quebec Canada