Goethite with Onegite

Goethite with OnegiteThis is a superb specimen from one of the most storied and well known districts in Colorado. The pegmatites near the Lake George area of Colorado have produced what most collectors and dealers consider to be some of the finest crystallized Goethite specimens from the standpoint of superb color, top quality, large crystals, wonderful display specimens and excellent associations. This particular specimen it is an outstanding display piece featuring top

The back left corner of the main crystal is NOT cleaved

occasionally some fine quality Cassiterite specimens are found

This impressive and attractive twin has wonderful blocky form with very sharp faces

When viewed vertically the piece resembles an anchor

Braldu Valley

complete "floater" crystal of beautiful glowing pink Spinel

Essentially these specimens started out as a deposit of Native Copper that was oxidized and combined with carbonate molecules to form crystallized "rosettes" of Azurite

This mine is best known for its attractive Manganoan Calcite specimens

From the "Alpine-type" collection of my father

Specimen # BOL711B49

you know they can be rough in their form

Along with the translucency and the fact that it’s on matrix