Tourmaline var. Rubellite

Three well formed deep red garnets in a black schist matrix. The garnet crystals are each approximately 3.5 x 3.5cm. This specimen is from Markstay area, Awrey Township, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.

Undamaged grouping of tan colored calcite crystals projecting prominently from a matrix which is covered with a first generation of smaller white calcite crystals. The top crystal is twinned. An unusual locality for me in that it comes from Gralex Quarry, Mont-sur-Marchienne, Charleroi, Hainaut Province, Belgium.

Very attractive group of well crystallized copper with a black tenorite patina coating. This specimen is from the Cliff Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.

A largercognac color twinned crystal sits perfectly, with a small accompanying crystal at it’s base, on a thin layer of matrix. Crystal faces are razor sharp. There is no damage on this specimen. The luster is great. This is a quality specimen from Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA.

Great combination of these two native elements. As seen in the photos, the silver is well crystallized.