RARE Native Gold With Aurichalcite & Malachite FRANKLIN, JERSEY - Ex Lemanski
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Native Gold with Aurichalcite & MalachiteFranklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA7.4cm x 5cm x 3.1cmEx. Chet Lemanski Collection #F026
Description/Interesting Notes: A very rare example of native gold wth aurichalcite and malachite from Franklin!!! This specimen hosts a significant, eye-visible mass (approx 3-4mm)of somewhat spongiform native gold in association with malachite and very pale blu...ish aurichalcite, as well as scattered areas of tiny calcite crystals!!! Upon close inspection with a loupe or a scope one can see some very minute, submillimeter grains of native gold near the larger mass!!! Upon close study the native gold appears to be intimately intergrown with the surrounding mineralization as well!!! The specimen does not show any dramatic fluorescence under UV, however there are a few small grains of green fluorescent willemite and a small amount of peachy-pink fluorescence s well (what appears to be pale purplish fluorescence among the aurichalcite is reflection I believe)!!! There is a lot going on with this specimen and there are several other mineral species in association here as well of course!!! This specimen is from the noted Franklin collection of Chet Lemanski and retains its original label as well!!! 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!!!
STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th!!! * * * EXCITING NEWS!!! * * *We are excited to announce our largest collection acquisition to date - the incredible 28, 000 specimen collection of noted Eastcoast collector Chet Lemanski! We are so very proud and honored to be handling this important collection, jointly purchased with Rob Lavinsky of the Arkenstone! Chet has been a lifelong collector of mineral specimens and has contributed greatly to the hobby of mineral collecting and mineralogy. Chet is an administrator for www.mindat.org and the namesake of the mineral Lemanskiite. Chet began building this vast collection in the mid 1960's and continued right up until recent years. The collection consisted mainly of three segments - a vast general collection of worldwide specimens, a large and important Franklin suite, and an impressive fluorescent display. The general collection is remarkably comprehensive with specimens from famous and obscure localities alike, specimens of historic and scientific import, "rare uglies" and aesthetic masterpieces - all ranging in size from micro to huge, museum-sized specimens! Within the general collection are several noteworthy, species specific suites of fluorite, willemite, cassiterite, pyrite and prehnite - each impressive in size and scope! The collection was also rich in diversity, representing over 3, 000 species with most of the noteworthy rarities including relevant analytical data!
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Native Gold with Aurichalcite & MalachiteFranklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA7.4cm x 5cm x 3.1cmEx. Chet Lemanski Collection #F026
Description/Interesting Notes: A very rare example of native gold wth aurichalcite and malachite from Franklin!!! This specimen hosts a significant, eye-visible mass (approx 3-4mm)of somewhat spongiform native gold in association with malachite and very pale blu...ish aurichalcite, as well as scattered areas of tiny calcite crystals!!! Upon close inspection with a loupe or a scope one can see some very minute, submillimeter grains of native gold near the larger mass!!! Upon close study the native gold appears to be intimately intergrown with the surrounding mineralization as well!!! The specimen does not show any dramatic fluorescence under UV, however there are a few small grains of green fluorescent willemite and a small amount of peachy-pink fluorescence s well (what appears to be pale purplish fluorescence among the aurichalcite is reflection I believe)!!! There is a lot going on with this specimen and there are several other mineral species in association here as well of course!!! This specimen is from the noted Franklin collection of Chet Lemanski and retains its original label as well!!! 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!!!
STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th!!! * * * EXCITING NEWS!!! * * *We are excited to announce our largest collection acquisition to date - the incredible 28, 000 specimen collection of noted Eastcoast collector Chet Lemanski! We are so very proud and honored to be handling this important collection, jointly purchased with Rob Lavinsky of the Arkenstone! Chet has been a lifelong collector of mineral specimens and has contributed greatly to the hobby of mineral collecting and mineralogy. Chet is an administrator for www.mindat.org and the namesake of the mineral Lemanskiite. Chet began building this vast collection in the mid 1960's and continued right up until recent years. The collection consisted mainly of three segments - a vast general collection of worldwide specimens, a large and important Franklin suite, and an impressive fluorescent display. The general collection is remarkably comprehensive with specimens from famous and obscure localities alike, specimens of historic and scientific import, "rare uglies" and aesthetic masterpieces - all ranging in size from micro to huge, museum-sized specimens! Within the general collection are several noteworthy, species specific suites of fluorite, willemite, cassiterite, pyrite and prehnite - each impressive in size and scope! The collection was also rich in diversity, representing over 3, 000 species with most of the noteworthy rarities including relevant analytical data!
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
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**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.
