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12/3 Garrett Rocks Minerals & Shells Collection
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Garrett Rock and Mineral auction DAY 1. AUCTION ENDS with real time online bidding at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Day 1 is Online Only. Pickup will be Sat for those attending the live auction and Monday Dec 8th for all other pickups. DAY 2 will be BIG ROCKS LIVE at EDS, Saturday, December 6, 2025 with online bidding up to Friday, Dec. 5th ONLY. The live event will feature many larger lots of mixed specimens, large single specimens, roughs, fossils, saws, slabbing, old stock & more. The live event will have limited shipping, some surprise lots, lunch on us, and a great opportunity for collectors & dealers. Watch for Gemstones and Specialties coming soon! EDS Fine Estate Auctions presents the 9th & 10th auction of fossils, shells, rock & minerals specimens from the private collection of Dennis and Nancy Garrett. More items coming soon and we may be adding items up to the day before close, so look often! This auction is one of many featuring the rock and mineral collection of Dennis and Nancy Garrett and inventory from The Garret Antiques. Expect to see more before the end of 2025 from this very special collection. PREVIEW For this auction is by appointment. Preview & checkout is at: EDS 701 S Ransom Lane Bloomington IN 47403 CHECKOUT / PICKUP is Thursday, December 4, (Saturday the 6th for those attending live) and Monday, December 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM - By Appointment. SHIPPING Is available for most lots in this auction. EDS has a professional in-house shipping department. Shipping is not free nor is it inexpensive. Shipping in today's economy and cost environment is expensive. We will charge a handling fee above and beyond carrier charges to cover labor and materials. Please do not bid on heavy or fragile items and then expect us to reduce your shipping charges. These costs are non-negotiable.
Auction lots (149)
5 Bismuth Crystals 13.9 oz TW
5 specimens in rainbow of colors, mounted onto plexiglas. Laboratory grown in Germany. Largest 2 1/4"W x 2 1/8"D x 1 1/2"H.EDS...
2 Lg Pink Andean Opal Specimens 2 Lbs, 12.5 oz
Largest, 5"W x 5 1/4"D x 1 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
3 Fluorite Specimens Clear on MIn Matrix + 9.6 oz
9.6 oz TW for 3 specimens: Fluorite with barite, Madoc, Ontario, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2" x 7 /8"H. Frosty purple fluorite, Elmwood Mine,...
Adamite Fluorescent & Calcite Crystal Cl 7.1 oz TW
Cuprian fluorescent adamite, Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, MX. Calcite crystal cluster with cube formation, Flemingsburg, KY, 3...
3 Selenite Blades Cave-Of-The-Swords MX 12.6 oz TW
Longest, 9 1/4"W x 1 1/4"D x 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Shells 34 Spec Gold Thorny Oyster Nautilus Cowrie+
34 Specimens. Stombus Gallus, 5 1/4"W x 2 1/2"D x 2"H. See photos for labels.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the...
Pyrite Cube Stibnite & Garnet 2 oz TW
Pyrite, Navajun, Spain, 7 /8" cube. Garnet, NY. Stibnite, Felsobania, Romania.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to...
Sparkly Quartz Cluster w Pyrite Sphalerite+ 2 Lb+
2 lbs., 3.5 oz. Unique crystal quartz cluster with a dusting of associated minerals. 6"W x 6"D x 3"H.EDS aims to accurately...
3 Pink Andean Opal Specimens 3 Lbs 1.1 oz
Largest, 5"W x 3 1/4"D x 1 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
2 Argonite 2 Quartz w Hedenbergite & Chlorite 7 oz
7 oz TW. 2 argonite specimens mounted on plexiglas, Southwest Mine, Bizbee, AZ. Quartz with hedenbergite, Mega Xhorio Serifos...
Twin Point Calcite Calcite Cluster & Brown Calcite
1 lb., 1.3 oz TW. Twin point calcite specimen with golden tones at the tips, 4"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H. Brown calcite, Santa...
Fluorite Purple Zoned Translucent 6.6 oz
3"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Charoite Slab Russia1 Lb 7.5 oz
6 1/4W x 2 1/8"D x 1 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Gaspeite Slabs Australia 5 Pcs 12.9 oz Incl. Case
5 specimen slabs in a glass front cardboard case. Case, 8"W x 6"D.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of...
Andradite Garnet Fluorite w Mins & W Fluorite 2 Lb
2 lbs. TW. Andradite garnet cluster, 4 1/2 "W x 2 1/2"D x 1 3/4"H. Fluorite with sphalerite and mineral inclusions, Denton Mine,...
7 Quartz Crystal Cluster w Min Inclus. 5 Lb 2 oz
5 lbs., 2 oz TW. 7 specimens from Arkansas of quartz crystal clusters with mineral inclusions. Largest, 5"W x 4"D x 2 5/8"H.EDS...
2 Fluorite Translucent BL & Purple w Min 1 Lb 1.7
1 lb., 1.7 oz TW. Translucent blue fluorite with mineral on the surface, 3 1/8"W x 2 1/2"D x 1 1/2"H. Purple cube fluorite...
Franklinite w Small Areas of Zincite 1 Lb 12.4 oz
4"W x 3"D x 2 1/4"H, Sterling Hills, NJ.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...
Cylindrite Bolivian & Wulfenite MX 13.8 oz TW
Cylindrite, Poopo, Bolivia, 3"W x 2 3/4"D x 1 5/8"H. Wulfenite, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, MX.EDS aims to accurately identify all...
Quartz w Barite & Drusy Quartz Crystal Cl 18.7 oz
1 lb., 2.7 oz TW. Barite on quartz mounted on plexiglas, Juanita Mine, Magdalena, New Mexico. Druzy quartz crystal cluster with...
Quartz w Hedenbergite & Youngite & Rutile 10.1 oz
10.1 oz TW. Rutile, Graves Mountain, GA., mounted onto plexiglas. Quartz with hedenbergite, Serifos, Greece, mounted onto...
Varisite Specimen Slab 1 Lb
3 1/2"W x 2 3/8"D x 2"H, slab cut on one side, Fairfield, UT.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
Calcite Fluorite Sphalerite Specimen 7.4 oz
7.4 oz including mount. 3 1/2"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 3/8"H. Most likely from Mahoney Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL.EDS aims to accurately...
13 Pyrite Specimens 1 Lb 9.5 oz
Pyrite in slate, Bear Co., CA, 3 5/8"W x 4 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H. 10 small 1/2"Dia Pyrite from Logrono, Spain. Schoharie pyrite on...
Fluorite Octahedron & Quartx Xl w Window 7.6 oz TW
Quartz xl., 2 3/4"H. Blue to purple octahedron, 1 7/8" W x 2 3/4"L, some rough edges and chips at the points.EDS aims to...
2 Fluorite & Fluorite Barite Sphalerite 1 Lb 13.7
1 lb., 13.7 oz TW for 3 specimens: 2 purple fluorite with pyrite and other minerals, and a white fluorite crystal cluster with a...
5 Apache Calcite w Slab Cut Side MX 1 Lb 13.7 oz
1 lb., 14.7 oz TW. Slab cut on one side. Largest, 4 1/2"W x 2 3/4"D x 2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the...
Labradorite Rhodonite & Dragon Stn Slabs 5 Lb 6.3
5 lbs., 6.3 oz TW. Labradorite, Canada. Rhodonite, Madagascar. Dragon Stone, Boron Dry Lakes, North of N. Edwards, Canada, 4...
Lg & Sm Purple Fluorite Octahedrons 12.2 oz TW
Larger, 2 1/4" edge length.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Malachite Polished Nodule Paperweight 2 Lbs
4"W x 3 1/8"D x 2 1/4"H. Polished on top sides, flat bottom has rough surface.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to...
Pur Fluorite Crystal Clust w O Flur Cube 1 Lb 4.9
1 lb., 4.9 oz. 6 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 1/8"H. Purple fluorite crystal cluster with orange fluorite cubed section, pyrite and...
5 Quartz Crystal Clusters 2 Lbs 1.8 oz TW
7 specimens from Arkansas of quartz crystal clusters with mineral inclusions. Largest, 5"W x 4"D x 2 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately...
Carbonized Wood Fossil Wise Co. VA
EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we acknowledge the...
Linerite Bingham New Mexico 11.9 oz
4 1/4"W x 2 5/8"D x 2 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Pyrite Quartz Sphalerite & Selenite & Calcite 9 oz
9 oz TW for 3 specimens: Pyrite and quartz cluster on sphalerite (2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"D x 1 5/8"H), Huaron, Peru; calcite cluster on...
Purple & Smoky Yellow Zoned Fluorite 1 Lb 10.4 oz
4 1/2"W x 4"D x 2 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Lg Wulfenite Crystal Cluster MX 1 Lb 13.5 oz
5 5/8"W x 4 1/2"D x 2 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Pyrite Sphalerite & Mineral Matrix 4 Lbs 5.3 oz
7 5/8"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Lg Rhodochrosite Argentina Specimen 4 Lbs 8.7 oz
7"W x 5"D x 2 3/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we...
Trilobite Brachipod Calyxes Fish Fossils 2 lb 10.3
2 lbs., 10.3 oz TW. Larger fish fossil, 4 3/4"W x 3 1/8"D. Please see photos for tags location details.EDS aims to accurately...
4 Bismuth Crystals 12.3 oz TW
4 specimens in rainbow of colors, mounted onto plexiglas. Laboratory grown in Germany. Largest 2 1/8"W x 2"D x 1 13/8"H.EDS aims...
5 Quartz Crystal Clusters w Minerals 3 Lbs TW
From Arkansas. Largest specimen, 5 1/4"W x 4"D x 1 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
2 Purple Fluorite Specimens1 Lb 9.5 oz
Larger, 4 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D x 2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Lg B & Sm Yellow Fluorite Octehedrons 9.1 oz TW
Larger (2"sides) blue and purple zoned fluorite has one corner cut for display base. Beautiful specimens!!EDS aims to accurately...
18 Shell Specimens
Large deer cowrie shell, 4"W x2 1/2"D x 1 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While...
Calcite Smoky Yellow Crystal Cluster 1 Lb 14.9 oz
Calcite crystal cluster with associated minerals, 6"W x 4 1/2"D x 2"H, Mina Salaverna, Conception Del Oro, Zacatecas.EDS aims to...
Rose Quartz w Eosphorite Amethyst w Agate + 4
6 Specimens: Rose quartz with eosphorite, Lavra Da Ilha, Minas Gerais, Brazil; polished amethyst slab with pink agate (2"W x...
Purple & YL Zoned Fluorite w Pyrite & MIn 1 Lb 8.3
1 lb., 8.3 oz. Purple & yellow zoned fluorite with pyrite and other associated minerals, 5 1/8"W x 4"D x 2 1/4"H. EDS aims to...
5 Quartz Crystal Clusters w MIn 2 Lbs 2.8 oz TW
Largest, 5"W x 3"D x1 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Pyrite Cube & Ball & Crispus Pyrite 9 oz TW
Pyrite cube, Navajun, Spain; Crispus pyrite, Peru; and pyrite ball, 1 5/8"Dia., Indianapolis, IN.EDS aims to accurately identify...
2Golden Mimetite Chihuahua MX 10.1 0z TW
Larger, 3 3/4"W x 2 1/2"D x 2 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Lg Azurite & Malachite MX 1 Lb., .5 oz
7"W x 4 1/2"D x 2 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Clear Blue Fluorite w Strontianite 9.8 oz w Mount
3 1/4"W x 2 1/4"D x 2 1/4"H. Minerva Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
YL Stalactitic & Dogtooth & 2 Xls Calcite 7 oz TW
2 calcite specimens, Pleasant Ridge, IN, (Larger, 3"W x 1 3/4"D x 1 1/4"H); chocolate dogtooth calcite, Santa Eulalia, Chuhuahua,...
Dravite Tourmaline & DT Schorl 3 Lb 1.5 oz TW
Both from Yinnie Tharra, Western Australia. Larger dravite tourmaline, 4 1/2"W x 2 7/8"D x 2 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately...
Purple & Yellow Fluorite w Pyrite 1 Lb 11.3 oz
5 1/2"W x 4"D x 1 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Wulfenite Chihuahua, MX 1 Lb 15.7 oz
8"W x 5"D x 1 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we...
3 Fluorite w Barite Sphalerite 2 Lb 11.7 oz TW
Fluorite with barite and sphalerite (4 3/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 2"H); and 2 barite on fluorite specimens. All from Boyle Co., Danville,...
15 Quartz Specimens Arkansas 7 Lbs 3 oz TW
Largest, 5 1/2"W 3 1/8"D x 2 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
BL Celestite G Selenite Calcite Smithsonite 19 oz
19 oz TW. Smithsonite, Rush, AK, 3 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D x 1 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
Turtle Shell Cowfish Specimen &13 Shells
Turtle shell, 4" x 3 1/2".EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Lg Ammonite Fossil w Plant Imprint
10 1/2"W x 7"D x 2 3/4"H. Leaf or coral imprint on surface.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
Apophyllite Stilbite & Stilbite Heulandite 18.4 oz
1 lb, 2.4 oz TW. Apophyllite, stilbite (4 1/2"W x 2 3/4"D x 2 1/4"H), and stilbite, heulandite specimens from Jaigoan.EDS aims to...
Azurite Morenci Arizona 15.3 oz
6 1/4"W x 5"D x 1 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Schorl Tourmaline DT & Dravite Tourmaline 4 lb 3.1
4 Lbs., 3.1 oz TW for 4 specimens. Largest, dravite tourmaline, 4"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all...
Apophyllite Stilbite & Seulandite Specimen 7.6 oz
From Nasik. 3 3/4"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...
3 Pyrite Sphere & Xls & Cube 3.9 oz TW
Pyrite sphere, Vishan Guangxi, China, 1 1/2"Dia. Cube, Navajun, Spain. Pyrite xls, Schoharie, NY.EDS aims to accurately identify...
2 Rhodochrosite Argentina 3 Lb 6.5 oz TW
Larger, 4 3/8"W x 3 3/4 "D x 3"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Apophyllite & Stilbite Specimen Jaigoan 15.5 oz
4"W x 3"D x 2 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we...
Sphalerite on Fluorite w Cubes Elmwood 4 Lb 1.4 oz
7 1/2"W x 5"D x 2 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Calcite Fluorecent Phosphorescence 1 lb 12.8 oz
Largest, 4"W x 2 3/4"D x 2 1/8"H. Some fluorescent sections in the specimens, from Shelby Co., IN.EDS aims to accurately identify...
Purple on Yellow Fluorite 2 lbs 10.5 oz
6 1/2"W x 4 1/2"D x 2 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
18 Sm Agate Geode Polished Halves 2 lb 5.2 oz
From Rio Grande Do Sal, Jacajara, Brazil. Polished on cut end. Largest, 2 1/4"W x 1 1/2"D on cut end.EDS aims to accurately...
7 Quartz Specimens AK 4 lbs 4.8 oz
Largest, 5 1/4"W x 3 1/4"D x 3 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Shell Collection 23 Specimens
Murex, 4 1/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Pyrite Sphere & Xls 3.9 oz TW 11.6 oz TW
Pyrite sphere and box of small pyrite specimens, Vishan Guangxi, China, Pyrite xls. cluster, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2"D x 1 1/2"H, M.A....
Selenite Roses DT Selenite & Gr Selenite 12.3 oz
12.3 oz TW (includes the package of the green selenite specimen). 4 selenite rose specimens, one is two attached spheres, MX. DT...
2 Calcite Modified Rhombs Neg Xls1 lb 14.4 oz TW
Larger, 6 1/2"W x 3 3/4"D x 2 1/4"H. Pleasant Ridge, IN.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
4 Schorl Tourmaline 3 Lbs 12 oz TW
Largest, 4 5/8"W x 2 5/8"D x 2 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Yellow & Violet Zoned Fluorite 3.6 oz
Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL. 2 1/2"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...
5 Quartz Crystal Clusters 2 lbs 7.2 oz
Largest, 4"W x 3 3/4"D x 2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Apophyllite Stilbite & Okenite On Amethyst 12.5 oz
Apophyllite & stilbite from Ralgad (3 1/2"W x 2 1/4"D x 1 7/8"H), & okenite balls on purple amethyst from Nasik. EDS aims to...
5 Apache Calcite MX 3 Lbs 14.2 oz
Largest, 4 3/4"W3 3/4"D x 2 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Azurite Specimen Morenci AZ 13 oz
5 1/2"W x 3 3/4"D x 1 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
Dark Purple Fluorite Sphalerite + 1 Lb 10.6 oz
5"W x 3 3/4"D x 2 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
3 Needle Quartz Clusters on Matrix 15.2 oz
Jeffrie Mine, AK. Largest, 3 1/2"W x 3"D x 2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While...
Polished Chrysocolla in Breecia 9.5 oz
5"W x 3 1/4"D x 1/4"H. Ray Mine Pinal Co., AZ. EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While...
12 Calcite w Fluorescent Phosphorescence 7 Lbs
Largest piece, 5 1/2"W x 3"D x 2 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...
Pyrite Cube & Sphere & Xls. 4 oz TW
Pyrite sphere, Yishan Guangxi, China (1 3/8"Dia), Pyrite xls. cluster, box of 3 small pyrite specimens, and a pyrite cube from...
15 Shell & Sea Specimens
Spindle Tibia, 10"L.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we...
2 Chesapecten Jeffersonius Fossils 2 Lb 10.3 oz TW
Whole shells, 6 1/2"W x 6 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
11 Amethyst Celestite QC Fluorite Topaz+ 2.9 oz TW
11 smaller specimens, some mounted: Amethyst, celestite, quartz, fluorite, 2 grossularite garnets, topaz, schorl tourmaline,...
Apophyllite Stilbite & Apophyllite Chalcedony 1 L3
1 Lb., 12.3 oz TW for 2 specimens: Apophyllite with stilbite from Poona, India ( 4 1/4"W x 3"D x 2 1/4"H), and apophyllite on...
Wavelite Mauldin Mnt. Quarry 1 Lb 15.7 oz
5 5/8"W x 3 3/4"W x 2"H. Montgomery Co., Mt. Ida, AK.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities....
Sulfur On Matrix Steamboat Springs Washoe Co 6 oz
4 1/4"W x 3"D x 2 1/4"H. Nevada specimen.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...
5 Calcite Chocolate Dogtooth 3 YL Stalactitic +
3 yellow stalactitic calcite, Brooksville, FL; chocolate dogtooth calcite, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, MX; calcite cluster (3 1/2"W...
2 Cobaltian Calcite Zaire Africa 8 oz TW
Longer piece, 3"W x 1 3/8"D x 1 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...
Stilbite Calcite & Phantom Cal Stilbite Mal 1 Lb
Stilbite calcite (from Jaigoan), and phantom calcite cube on stilbite malachite mineral matrix (3 1/4"W x 2 3/4"D x 2 3/8"H). ...
YL Fluorite w Faint Purple Edge & MIn 1 Lb 7.6 oz
4 3/4"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 3/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...
4 Quartz Crystal Clusters w Min AK 2 Lbs 8.8 oz TW
Largest, 4 1/2"W x 4 1/4"D x 1 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...