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These are getting harder to find since the Tucson Mineral and Gem show in 2021. Chalcopyrite on “mud” from the Volga River in Russia. 2.3oz

This classic Danburite and Chalcopyrite combo displays itself two different ways. From the famous San Luis Potosi area in Mexico. Ex. Martina Petrovic Collection 5.5oz

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning, building a mineral collection is a fascinating experience, and mineral dealers play a vital role in guiding

The Brushy Creek Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri is famous for calcite and chalcopyrite combos. This is a fascinating example from that locality. 3.9oz 12×6.5×4.5cm

This is a killer Rhodochrosite with boulangerite and quartz. The locality is just as awesome – Madem-Lakkos Mine, Chaklidiki, Greece! Ex. Martina Petrovic Collection 5.6oz

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I love the contrast of this very sparkly combo of gem sphalerite on quartz with calcite. It is from Shulkoushen, Hengyan, Hunan Prov. China.  Ex.

This is a great piece to add to any collection, just don’t display it around silver. This sparkling sulfur specimen is from Crescent Valley, Eureka

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I’m always excited when I can offer great pieces from one of the most famous mines in mineral collecting history – the Tsumeb Mine in

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