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12/3 Garrett Rocks Minerals & Shells Collection

Status:
Bidding online now (11 days left)
Type:
Internet-only (timed) auction
At:
701 S. Ransom Lane, Bloomington, Indiana, 47403. USA. tel: 812-822-2508
Started:
14th Nov, 2025
Ends:
3rd Dec, 2025
Show auction description

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.

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Lot 101
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Lot 101

Lg Stalactite Calcite Epidote & MIn Inclu 2 Lb 8.4

2 Lbs., 8.4 oz., 8"W x 4 1/4"D x 3"H, Mexico.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...

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Lot 102
5
Lot 102

DT Dravite & 2 Schorl Tourmaline 3 Lbs 2.2 oz TW

Large dravite tourmaline, 4"W x 3"D x 3"H, Yinne Tharra, W. Australia.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best...

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Lot 103
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Lot 103

30+Shell Collection

Nice assorted specimen box of shells, great variety. Turbo Torquata, 3 1/2"W 2 3/4"D x 2 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify...

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Lot 104
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Lot 104

Cone In Calcite BX Kanapolis Dam KS 3 Lbs

30+ specimens. Longest, 3 3/4"L.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 105
5
Lot 105

2 Apophyllite Stilbite From Jaigaon 1 Lb 2.9 TW

Larger, 4 3/4"W x 2 3/4"D x 2 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...

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Lot 106
5
Lot 106

Calcite w Mottramite & 2 Calcite 1 Lb 5.7 oz TW

Calcite with mottramite, Tsumeb, S.W.A. (3 3/4"W x 2"D x 2 1/4"H). Golden yellow calcite crystal cluster, Minerva #1 Mine,...

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Lot 107
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Lot 107

Purple Zoned Fluorite on Sphalerite 2 Lbs 13.5 oz

4"W x 4"D x 3 3/4"H. Denton Mine, Rosiclare, IL. Colors of purple, blue, violet to clear.EDS aims to accurately identify all...

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Lot 108
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Lot 108

BR Iceland Calcite 3 DT Golden Amber Calcite 11 oz

4 specimens: Double refractory calcite (Icelandic spar), 3"W x 1 1/4"D x 1"H, Chihuahua, MX; 3 double terminated golden amber...

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Lot 109
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Lot 109

Sphalerite Qtz Galena w Qtz & Strontianite 27.8 oz

1 lb 11.8 oz TW. Galena with quartz, Reynolds Co., MO. Sphalerite on quartz, Deardorff Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL. Larger stontianite...

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Lot 110
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Lot 110

Sphalerite w Quartz & Stontianite 1 Lb 5 oz

Sphalerite and quartz, Cave-In-Rock, IL, Deardorff Mine, 4 1/4"W x 3 1/4"D x 1 3/4"H. Strontianite, Minerva # 1 Mine,...

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Lot 111
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Lot 111

Extra Large Ammonite Fossil 12.6 Lbs

11 1/4"W x 9 1/4"D x 2 3/4"H. Texas Shore Of Lake Texoma.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 112
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Lot 112

Topaz Amethyst Pyrite Celectite Fluorite Kyanite +

10 small specimens, 3.3 oz TW: Topaz, amethyst, pyrite, celestite, fluorite, kyanite, jet, fluorite octahedron, dravite...

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Lot 113
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Lot 113

4 Apache Calcite Mexico 4 Lbs

Largest, 5"W x 3"D x 2 5/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 114
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Lot 114

2 Yellow Brown Purple Fluorite 1 Lb 14.4 oz TW

Translucent golden yellow coloring with brown purple segments. Longer specimen, 5 1/2"W x 3 1/4"D x 2 1/2"H.EDS aims to...

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Lot 115
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Lot 115

Pyrite Ball & Cube 5.6 oz TW

Pyrite ball, 1 1/2"Dia. Pyrite cube, 7/8", Navajun, Spain.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 116
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Lot 116

PPL BL Fluorite Clusters on Sphalerite 4 Lb 3 oz

5 3/4"W x 4 1/4"W x 3 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 117
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Lot 117

4 Quartz Crystal Clusters 2 Lbs 2.3 oz

Largest, 4 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...

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Lot 118
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Lot 118

2 Yellow - Purple Brown Fluorite 2 Lbs 15 oz

Translucent golden yellow coloring with brown purple segments. Larger specimen, 5 3/4"W x 4 5/8"D x 3"H.EDS aims to accurately...

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Lot 119
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Lot 119

9 Solution Quartz Jeffrie Mine Little Rock 3.7 oz

3.7 oz TW. Longest piece, 2 1/2"L.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 120
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Lot 120

14 Shells Sea Urchin Cowrie Cardium Pseudolima +

Sea urchin, 3 7/8"Dia, 3 3/4"H. All are labeled.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While...

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Lot 121
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Lot 121

Dogtooth Spar Calcite & Golden Calcite 1 lb 6.8 oz

Golden calcite, 5"W x 2 1/2"D x 2 1/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we...

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Lot 122
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Lot 122

Purple Fluorite w Pyrite1 Lb 11.6 oz

4 3/4"W x 4 1/8"D x 3 1/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 123
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Lot 123

Dioptase On Fluorescent Matrix 11.6 oz

3 1/2"W x 3 5/8"D x 2 1/4"H. Tsumb, Namibia, S.W. Africa.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 124
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Lot 124

Selenite Fish Tail 2 DT & 2 Green Selenite 6 oz TW

3 selenite from Tracy, Iowa, and 2 green selenite from Mt. Gunson, S.W. Australia. Fish Tail, 4 5/8"W x 1 3/4"D x 1 1/4"H.EDS...

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Lot 125
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Lot 125

4 Chrysocolla 5.2 oz TW

2 specimens from Globe, AZ, 1 from Mexico, and one from Tyrone Mine Silver city, NM. Largest, 5 3/4"W x 2 7/8"D x 7/8"H.EDS aims...

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Lot 126
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Lot 126

5 Large Pyrite Clusters 4 Lbs TW

Larger round shaped specimen, 3 1/2"W 3 1/4"D x 1 7/8"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 127
 
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Schorl & Dravite Tourmaline Australian 1Lb 11.3 oz

1 lb, 11.3 oz TW for 16 specimens from Vinnie Tharra, Australia. Largest, 3"W x 1 7/8"D x 1 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify...

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Lot 128
 
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40 Sm Agate & Crystal Geode Halves 1 Lb 1.5 oz TW

Polished on cut end. Largest, 2 1/4"W x 2"D x 1 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 129
 
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Red Blue Agate & Opalized Wood 1 Lb 10.2 oz TW

Large red blue agate polished and cut on one side, 3 3/4"W x 3 5/8 "D x 2 1/2"H. Opalized wood, Washington, OR.EDS aims to...

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Lot 130
 
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190+ Sand Dollars 3"Dia. - 1 1/4"Dia.

EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we acknowledge the...

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Lot 131
 
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Purple Fluorite w Sphalerite 2 Lbs 12.8 oz

4 3/4"W x 3 1/2"Dx 4 1/2"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 132
 
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6" Golden Fishtail Twin Calcite Xl 16.5 oz

Tri-State District, S.W. MO.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 133
 
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Large Varisite Polished Slab 3 Lbs 5.2 oz

5"W x 3 1/2"D x 4 5/8"H. Cut and polished on two sides. Cobin Mine, Snowville, UT.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens...

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Lot 134
 
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Calcite w Pyrtite & Calcite Xls w Sphalerite 15 oz

Calcite xls cluster on sphalerite, Picker, OK. Calcite xls on pyrite, 4 1/2"W x 3"D x 1 3/4"H, Ozark Lead, Ellington, MO.EDS aims...

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Lot 135
 
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3 Witherite & Mimetie Calcite 1 Lb 4 oz TW

3 witherite, Minerva Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL. Mimetite & calcite, 2 3/4 "W x 2"D x 2 3/8"H, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, MX.EDS aims...

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Lot 136
 
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Large Dravite Tourmaline Yinnie Tharra W. AU 5 Lbs

4 3/4"W x 3 3/4"D x 4 3/4"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 137
 
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Wulfenite Crystal Cluster 15.7 oz

4"W x 3"D x 3"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for precision, we...

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Lot 138
 
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Green Garnet Xls on Matrix 1 Lb 2.7 oz

4"W x 3 1/2"D x 2 7/8"H. Oaxaca, MX.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...

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Lot 139
 
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Snowball Barite on Sphalerite Elmwood Mine 1 Lb

3 7/8"W x 3 1/8"D x 2"H. Carthage, TN.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive...

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Lot 140
 
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Rosasite & Sulphur w Aragonized Crystal on Qtz 8.4

8.4 oz TW. Sulphur with aragonized crystals on quartz, Italy. Rosasite, 3 3/4"W x 2 3/4"D x 1 5/8"H, Silver Bill Mine, Cochise...

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Lot 141
 
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4 Phantom Flur Cubes & Flur Cal Spalerite 6.2 oz

Phantom fluorite fluorescent cubes, Auglaze quarry, Auglaze Co. Defiance, OH. Fluorite & Calcite on sphalerite, 2 5/8"W x 21/8"D...

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Lot 142
 
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Quartz Sphalerite Galena & Barite Spec 2 Lb 3.6 oz

Quartz, sphalerite & galena, 3 1/2"W x 3 1/4"D x 2 5/8"H, Deardorff Mine, Cave-In-Rock, IL. Barite Minerva #1 Mine, Cave-In-Rock,...

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Lot 143
 
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4 Lg Pyrite Xls Clusters 6 Lb 5.8 oz TW

4 large pyrite xls. clusters with associated minerals. Largest, 4 1/2"W x 3"D x 3"H.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens...

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Lot 144
 
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Large Garnet & 2 Pea Ridge Apatite 9.7 TW

Garnet, 2"W x 1 1/2"D x 1 3/8"H, River Valley, Ontario, Canada.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our...

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Lot 145
 
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4 Solution Quartz Xls Jeffrie Mine 9.7 oz TW

Little Rock, AK. Longest, 4 3/8"L.EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of our abilities. While we strive for...

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Lot 146
 
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22 Coal Pit Fossils In Ironstone 3 Lbs 4 oz w Case

Collected from Peabody Coal Mine, Sullivan Co., IN. Case,12" x16".EDS aims to accurately identify all specimens to the best of...

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Lot 147
 
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2 Fluorite On Sphalerite Elmwood TN 15.8 oz TW

White interior with purple exterior zoned fluorite on sphalerite, and clear to pale lavender fluorite on sphalerite, 3"W x 2...

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Lot 148
 
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Choc Dogtooth Calcite & Cal w Sphalerite 3 Lb 9.3

3 lbs., 9.3 oz TW. Chocolate dogtooth calcite, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, MX.Calcite on sphalerite, MO, 5 3/4"W x 5 1/2"D x...

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Lot 149
 
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4 Calcite w Dolomite w Pryte Golden & Twin 24 oz

1 lb., 8 oz TW for 4 calcite specimens: Golden calcite crystals and twin calcite xls, Picker, OK; calcite and dolomite, Cordon,...

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