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Lot # 33 - Mineral Collection – Historic Global Pegmatite & Western US Copper

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 7:32:00 PM
Current bid:	0
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Description :

A fascinating, historically significant collector’s assembly comprising four distinct geological groups, accompanied by their original, vintage handwritten locality slips. This diverse estate lot features rare-element pegmatite minerals alongside classic Western American copper ores and regional rock strata

Group 1: Rare-Element Pegmatite Suite – Håland Quarry, Norway Locality: Håland Quarry (labeled "G. M. Ry. Hailand quarry"), Iveland, Agder, Norway

Description: A classic European locality suite showcasing the heavy mineralization of complex granitic pegmatites. The centerpiece is a prominent, mounted specimen of metamict Euxenite-(Y) embedded in a contrasting feldspar matrix.

Components: 1 large display specimen on an acrylic stand and 5 loose reference fragments (including biotite mica, quartz, and euxenite chips). Includes the original handwritten historic locality slip.

Group 2: Rich Malachite Matrix Specimen – Loon Lake Copper Mine Locality: Loon Lake Copper Mine (labeled "LOON L. COP"), Stevens County, Washington

Description: A superb display-sized master rock boasting vibrant, emerald-green acicular sprays and crystalline crusts of malachite nested inside a deeply oxidized, iron-stained quartzitic gossan matrix

Components: 1 large master display specimen and 4 smaller companion fragments showing varying levels of green copper carbonate staining. Includes the original handwritten "LOON L. COP" tag.

Group 3: Regional Strata & Druzy Quartz – Davenport Canyon Fault Zone Locality: Davenport Canyon (labeled "DAVENPORT CANYON W. OF SQUAW CAN."), Western USA

Description: An excellent regional reference suite representing distinct structural lithology. The group features solid, microcrystalline, matte olive-to-sage green serpentine/greenstone host rocks, beautifully contrasted by a choice cavity vug specimen completely lined with a shimmering crust of crystalline druzy quartz.

Components: 1 crystalline druzy quartz vug specimen and 5 dense greenstone rock fragments. Includes the original handwritten geographic location slip

Group 4: High-Grade Primary & Secondary Ores – Loon Lake Copper Mine Locality: Loon Lake Copper Mine (labeled "CHALCOPYRITE LOON L. COP"), Stevens County, Washington

Description: A classic mineralogical suite displaying the paragenetic transition from deep primary sulfides to brilliant secondary minerals. Features heavy, metallic masses of golden-brass chalcopyrite and pyrite embedded in quartz, showcasing prominent alterations to powdery sky-blue azurite and green malachite.

Components: 6 high-grade ore fragments ranging from rich gossan caps to bright blue and green altered crusts. Includes the original handwritten "CHALCOPYRITE LOON L. COP" tag.

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Lot # 33 - Mineral Collection – Historic Global Pegmatite & Western US Copper

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