We've enjoyed working with these treasures, and we expect that you'll find some pleasure in browsing through our galleries. If you see something that interests you, be sure to read about how to purchase a specimen.

Pyromorphite - $1500
Bunker Hill, Kellogg, Idaho, USA
3.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm

MMS-238 - This pristine, lustrous cluster of yellowish-green pyromorphite crystals is simply world-class in quality and aesthetics. The specimen is complete all around and equally attractive however you wish to display it. A classic Bunker Hill pyromorphite with the vibrant color characteristic of a find in the mid 1980's.

Chalcocite - $4500
Mammoth Mine, Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia
3.6 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm

MMS-232 - This competition-level chalcocite features several intergrown crystals (to 3 cm) with complex, bevelled terminations and high luster. The specimen may be displayed from multiple angles...in fact, the luster of the back side of the specimen exceeds that of the more highly striated front crystals. The main crystals are complete save a tiny contact that does not make a visual impact.

Wulfenite - $1150
Erupción Mine, Los Lamentos, Mexico
3.7 x 2.3 x 2.0 cm

MMS-253 - A highly transparent, tabular wulfenite crystal perches on a bit of cerussite matrix. A series of diamond-shaped phantoms are counterposed against a square color zone for a fabulous effect. Quite unusual for wulfenite from the Los Lamentos area. Hold it to the light and enjoy!

Beryl var. Aquamarine - $1750
Skardu Road, Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan
6.3 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm

MMS-251 - A water clear, jewel-like aquamarine prism rises from a cleavelandite matrix along with a few associated topaz crystals and tantalite needles. Hexagonal growth patterns add a rippling effect on the prism faces of the aquamarine, making this piece a joy to hold and admire.

Andorite with Pyrite - $1150
Potosi Department, Bolivia
3.6 x 3.1 x 2.4 cm

MMS-233 - Several extremely fine intersecting crystals of the rare sulfosalt andorite perch on a matrix coated with pyrite. The juxtaposition of the pyrite cubes and the striated, lustrous andorite is particularly appealing. One would be hard-pressed to replace such a high-quality miniature from Bolivia. Displays well from all angles.

Wulfenite - $950
Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
6.2 x 4.7 x 3.7 cm

MMS-258 - A pair of sharp, rich orange crystals of wulfenite (to 1.3 cm) rest on a multi-colored matrix in this pristine small cabinet specimen. The waxy luster of the crystals and slight transparency combine to make this a fine LL specimen.

Morganite with Tourmaline - $4500
Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
7.8 x 5.1 x 4.0 cm

MMS-273 - Morganite with well-defined faces from the Himalaya Mine in San Diego County is particularly rare in itself. Combined with a multi-color tourmaline crystal, this piece is truly unique and desireable. A must-have addition to any collection of gem minerals.

Topaz with Cookeite - $3000
Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.8 x 7.0 x 6.2 cm

MMB-524 - A glacier blue topaz crystal showing the classic form expected from Virgem da Lapa has accenting yellowish-green cookeite mineralization. Natural etching has produced sharp pyramids on the sides that add visual appeal to the piece. More transparent than the photos indicate.

– custom lucite base

Topaz on Smoky Quartz - $2250
Murzinka, Ekaterinburgskaya Oblast', Russia
5.1 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm

MMS-225 - A complexly terminated topaz crystal (2.7 cm) perches on a smoky quartz matrix. This classic locality in the Ural Mountains has provided gem topaz specimens since the early 1800's, but specimens of high quality are now difficult to find. Very nearly flawless internally!

Topaz on Albite - $1750
Younas, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Pakistan
6.2 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm

MMS-252 - A large, gemmy champagne-colored topaz crystal is partly encircled by a crystalized albite matrix in this fine gem crystal specimen. The topaz is in pristine condition with lustrous faces and is very nearly doubly-terminated. Be sure to view this from multiple angles as it is gemmier in person. In the middle photo below, the matrix is visible through the crystal.

Malachite ps. after Azurite - $6500
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
8.1 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm

MMB-603 - A gorgeous specimen of malachite pseudomorphed after azurite has unusually sharp edges along with the chatoyant patterns loved by all. The specimen is equally exciting on the back, showing a complex pattern of crystals. Note the vertical striations on the c-axis, still visible though the azurite has oxidized and changed form to malachite.

– ex Irv Brown Collection