Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose")This is a superb "floater" "Copper Rose" pseudomorph specimen from the only place in the world where they are found. Not only is the piece pristine and undamaged, but there are two additional and important aspects that make it stand out from others I've seen from this locality. First, the individual blades of the "rose" are incredibly SHARP and distinct, which is unlike many others I've seen from this locale, as they can be somewhat "lumpy" and

quality and caliber are simply not seen from Bolivia in virtually any capacity

a prominent figure and collector of Colorado minerals

but it also produced some distinctive Quartz “casts” after Anhydrite

dark blue colored Vivianite crystal

Here we have a nice thumbnail display specimen featuring a cluster of thin

Many collectors and dealers alike treasure this species for its immense scarcity and immeasurable combination of form and color

but you can barely see it with the naked eye

and the faces on the Magnetite crystals are rather smooth and shiny with good isolation between the crystals

modified rhombohedra of Calcite from the world famous Sherman Mine in Leadville

Most Diopside crystals you'll see from Mogok are often dark and typically opaque

and a worthwhile “hand”-sized display specimen of this classic material

notably lustrous