home  |  specimens  |  auctions  |  gallery  |  ordering  |  about   |  links  

 




***Bringing you the very finest minerals ebay has to offer!!***


Atacamite

Warner Mine, South of Hot Springs, Mineral Co., Nevada

3cm x 1.87cm x 1.7cm

Ex. Edwin S. Terres Collection

Ex. J. Cilen Collection No. 7961


Description/Interesting Notes:

An absolutely incredible example of atacamite from Nevada!!! When I first saw this specimen I thought I was looking at one of the classic Australian atacamite - then I was stunned to see that this beauty was from Nevada!!! This specimen is from a small find of particularly fine atacamite specimens made by W. F. Foshag (1894-1956) and consists of a fine spray of emerald green, prismatic atacamite crystals perched on a matrix of intergrown atacamite crystals!!! The crystals have exceptional color with glassy luster and sharply defined features!!! The crystals have complex surface features and sharp, lustrous terminations!!! This specimen retains old labels from the collections of Joe Cilen and Edwin Terres the latter of which provides extensive detail on its history - noting that it was originally collected by W.F. Foshag who donated it to the U.S. National Museum (aka Smithsonian), who sent it to Princeton University for identification and study - and ultimately it wound up in the Terres collection (there is mention of a "Mineathre Collection" on the label as well)!!! Incredible material indeed!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!

****PLEASE NOTE: We will be away March 10th - 17th, and as such, any specimens paid for after Friday, March 8th will not ship until our return (Monday, March 18th). Thank you!****


The MineralMan Pledge: To offer a variety of interesting and unique mineral specimens that stand out from the majority of specimens on ebay and to add new specimens AT LEAST every week, all with an opening bid of JUST $1, NO RESERVE.

Click here to see
More INCREDIBLE Minerals!
  • Bidding for auctions starts at JUST $1, NO RESERVE


  • We accept PayPal, - if you have questions about any other payment methods, please ask

  • Specimens ship weekly

  • High bidder pays shipping

  • Full Money Back Guarantee
    (less shipping)

  • We combine shipping
  • Add Mineralman999
    to My Favorite Sellers!!!


    **INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:
    Items will ship USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL ONLY. Both of these methods are trackable, and the Express option is insured and guaranteed. For rates, refer to the USPS website or contact us directly.