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Scholarly Mineral Collection- Oreland, PA Estate
Description
A carefully curated collection from an Oreland, Pennsylvania Estate. Many rare and exceptional specimens collected with a purpose.Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description, whether accurate or erroneous. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.
Auction lots (327)
Honey Calcite, Natural Beehive Form
Stunning natural calcite formation, honey colored and looks like a beehive. Size: 12"T x 8"L x 8.5"D Provenance: From the...
Massive Apatite On Calcite
The biggest mineral in the collection. A massive piece of calcite imbedded with green apatite. Otter Lakes Canada. Size: 12"T x...
Large Rose Quartz Specimen, Rough
Large rose quartz specimen, flat bottom on wood stand. Rough form, unpolished. Size: 4.75"T x 11.25"W x 5.5"D on standProvenance:...
Angle Plated Quartz, Druzy, On Wood Stand
Unique and sizeable specimen of angle plated quartz. Some parts have tiny crystals on crystals giving a druzy appearance. Size:...
Large Calcite Sphere On Stand
Nice sized polished calcite sphere, color ranges from honey to orange, comes on rotating wood stand. Size: 6.75"T overall, sphere...
Large Salt Specimens, 2 Pieces
Two nicely formed salt crystal specimens on wood stands. Size: 4.75"T x 10.5"L x 5.5"D & 4"T x 4"L x 5"D. irregular, without...
White Aragonite Cluster, UV Reactive
Natural formation white aragonite on two toned wood base. UV reactive, blue. Size: 5"T x 9.5"L x 8"W Provenance: From the...
Celestite On Calcite, Custom Stand
Celestite on calcite specimen, custom carved wood stand. Size: 3.5"T x 10"L x 6"D on stand Provenance: From the lifetime...
Whole Calcite Geode On Stand
Lovely calcite geode cracked to leave most of it intact. Origin Morocco Size: 4.75"T x 8"W x 7"D irregular, measured with out...
Selenite, Desert Rose On Stand
Natural formation dessert rose, selenite specimen, on acrylic base. Size: 6"T x 13"L x 4"D Provenance: From the lifetime...
Calcite Cave Specimens, Stalagmite
Three pieces that slot together to form one large stalagmite. Size: 15.5"T, 7.25"T, 4.5"T individual; together 25.5"T Provenance:...
Dolamite & Petrified Wood On Stands
Dolamite and a petrified wood specimen, both on acrylic stand. Size: 3.75"T x 8.5"L x 5.5"W & 4.25"T x 13"L x 6"W Provenance:...
Large Dog Tooth Calcite On Stand
Dog tooth calcite on wood plinth, large crystal formation, deeply colored. Natural. Size: 6"T x 12.5"L x 7.5"D without stand...
Uncut Natural Rubies, Lapidary Use
A selection of uncut natural rubies, 17 pieces in all. Size: various 7.9mm-25mm across, total weight 123.2g, 615 carat...
Gem Cut Tsavorite Garnet & Aquamarine
Generous amount of lapidary cut gem stones. Size: Marquis cut Aquamarine, approx 0.35 carats each, 3.5mm x 7mm. Tsavorite...
Jewelry Grade Cabochons, Variety
Stones, as labeled on packaging, malachite, turquoise, blue lace agate, mahogany onyx, tiger's eye (honey & red), amethyst, Palm...
Collection Of Jewelry Grade Cabochons
Stones, as labeled, malachite, rose quartz, paua shell, parrot wing, turquoise, tigers eye, mahogany onyx, multiple agate &...
Large Herkimer Diamonds In Matrix
Sizeable chunk of rock littered with Herkimer diamonds, Herkimer NY. Sliced on the top making a removable piece so more diamonds...
Multiple Herkimer Diamonds In Matrix
Collection of small pieces of Herkimer diamonds in matrix, Herkimer NY. Every piece has something to see. Size: various, largest...
Diamond Chips, Loose
Diamond chips, tested positive on a diamond tester, various sizes and shapes. Great clarity and sparkle. Size: various, total...
Large Calcite Point
Impressive clear calcite point on natural wood base. Size: 10"T x 11"W x 9"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an...
Large Specimen, Rubies In Matrix
Large example of rubies in matrix (UV reactive) on raw wood stand. Size: 5.5"T x 10"L x 11"D Provenance: From the lifetime...
Quartz on Selenite & Tourmaline In Matrix
Selenite with quartz specimen and green tourmaline in matrix. Stands included. Size: 4.5"T x 8"W x 5.5"D; 5"T x 6"L x 5"D...
Carved Sandstone Centerpiece
Pedestal style carved sandstone centerpiece, display stand. Size: 5.5"T x 10"L x 6.75"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection...
Aragonite On Base & Fluorite Slab
Aragonite (UV reactive) cave specimen on custom wood stand, fluorite slab on stand. Size: 7"T x 6.75"L x 3.5"D; 7"T x 6.25"L x...
Sulfur Plate On Stand
Large sulfur plate on wood, Bolivia. Size: 11"T x 9"L x 3.5"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Mixed Fluorescent Specimens
Assorted fluorescent specimens, calcite and Christmas Tree Rock (Willemite, Zincite, Calcite) New Jersey. Size: largest 3"T x...
Tufra Volcanic Rock, Quartz & Evil Eye Agate
Tufra volcanic rock, angled plated quartz, and agate with a polished eye. Stands included. Size: largest 8"T x 6"W x 4.5"D...
Talc W Stand, Tufra Volcanic Rock, Raw Tiger's Eye
White talc on stand, 2 mini geodes, raw tigers eye slab and tufra volcanic rock. Stands included. Size: largest 3"T x 5"L x 4"D...
Carved Agate Buddha & Pagoda
Beautiful two toned agate carved to highlight the contrast between the brown outside and blue interior. Scenic depiction of...
Rutilated Quartz & Blue Lace Agate
Blue lace agate and rulilated quartz point, both on stands. Size: 4.5"T x 8"L x 3"D; 4.5"T x 8.5"L x 5.5"D Provenance: From the...
Apophyllite & Stilbite, Pink Tourmaline In Matrix
Nice vein of pink tourmaline in matrix and stillbite on green apophyllite. Size: 3"T x 7"L x 7"D; 4.5"T x 6.5"L x 6.5"D...
Apophyllite In Matrix & Talc On Stand
Green apophyllite with calcite in matrix and free form talc, both on custom stands. Size: 5"T x 8"W x 5"D, 4.5"T x 8.5"W x 6"D...
Amethyst Geode Section
Section of an amethyst geode with polished edge. Uraguay Size: See photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Assorted Fluorescent Specimens
Generous group of all fluorescent mineral specimens, mostly Christmas Tree Rock (Willemite, Zincite, Calcite) New Jersey. Size:...
Malachite, Pyrite, & Tufra, Volcanic Stone
Beautifully marbled malachite, pyrite cluster and tufra volcanic rock. Stands included. Size: largest 4"T x 5.5"L x 1"D...
Modernist Fluorite Sculpture
Modernist fluorite sculpture with rose quartz base and removable polished eye. Size: 9"T x 8"L x 4"D Provenance: From the...
Manganocalcite & Galena, UV Reactive
Mangano calcite (UV reactive, pink) and galena cubes both on wood bases. Size: 5"T x 7"L x 6"D; 4"T x 7"L x 6"D Provenance: From...
Large Elmwood Fluorite
Double sided Elmwood fluorite specimen. Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland, Pennsylvania...
Aragonite Boat & Amethyst Flower
Aragonite oblong boat form specimen (UV reactive) and amethyst flower with polished double eye. Size: 3.5"T x 11"L x 4"D...
Large Aragonite Specimen On Stand
Aragonite cave specimen on stand, UV reactive. Size: 4.5"T x 9"W x 8"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Aragonite & Mangano Calcite On Stands
Aragonite and manganocalcite on stands, both UV Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland, Pennsylvania private...
Malachite, Charoite, Fluorite, Tufra & Calcite
Mixed group of specimens, charoite on stand, fluorite, tufra volcanic rock, honey calcite and polished malachite. Size: see photo...
Large Fluorite Specimen
Large cut and polished fluorite specimen, mostly green with central purple inclusion. Size: see photo Provenance: From the...
Charoite, Bloodstone, & Dog Tooth Calcite
Exception rough specimens, charoite, dog tooth calcite, and bloodstone. Stand included. Size: see photo Provenance: From the...
Stilbite, Galaxy Amethyst, Malachite, & Charoite
Stilbite cluster, galaxy or black amethyst, polished malachite and charoite slab. All stands included. Size: largest 4"T x 8"L x...
Calcite, Charoite, Septerrian Slabs
Group of slab form specimens, calcite, charoite, and Septerrian. Stands included. Size: largest 7"T x 8.5"W x 0.5"D Provenance:...
Double Chamber Geode
Whole geode in 2 pieces with interior double chamber. Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Septerrian Node & Apophyllite & Stillbite
Great scale septerrian node, cut and polished, apophyllite and stillbite plate. Size: 2"T x 7"L x 5"D, 3.5"T x 6"L x 5"D...
Carved Tiger's Eye Elephant
Lovely striations on this carved and polished tiger's eye elephant. Size: 4.5"T x 5.5"W x 1.5"D Provenance: From the lifetime...
Septerrian, Malachite, Calcite, & Agate Slabs
Slab form specimens, Septerrian node, malachite, honey calcite, and agate with a cool ghostly effect in the center. Stands...
Calcite, Septerrian, Petrified Wood, Ruby Zoiste
Mineral slices, 2 pieces of ruby in zoiste, Septerrian node, honey calcite, polished petrified wood. Stands included. Size:...
Ruby In Zoiste, Sandstone, Petrified Wood Slabs
4 slab cut specimens, sandstone, petrified wood, ruby in Zoiste, and agate. Stands included. Size: largest 6.5"T x 11.5"L x 1.5"D...
Large Thick Cut Agate Slab
Thick cut agate slab, great proportions. Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland, Pennsylvania...
Prehenite On Druzy Basalt
Prehenite on druzy basalt matrix, India. Stand included. Size: 5"T x 16"L x 9"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an...
Mixed Fluorescent Specimens, UV Reactive
Selection of fluorescent minerals, calcite and Christmas Tree Rock (Willemite, Zincite, Calcite) New Jersey. Size: largest 5.5"T...
Fossil, Nautaloid Plate, Orthoceras
Fossil orthoceras plate on wood stand. Morocco Size: 9"T x 9"W x 3"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Brain Coral, Mushroom Coral, Mixed Shells
Brain and mushroom coral, assorted shells, scallop and conch. Size: largest 4.5"T x 8"L x 6"D Provenance: From the lifetime...
5 Free Form Polished Agate, Jasper
5 polished free forms in varieties of jasper and agate, red jasper, rain forest, poppy and others. Size: largest 6"T x 4"W x...
Quartz Cluster & Amethyst Tower
Nice size quartz cluster and amethyst tower (possibly lab grown). Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an...
Calcite, Ruby In Zoiste, Petrified Wood
Orange calcite specimen, ruby in zoiste, and petrified wood. All with flat bottoms that stand on their own. Size: see photo...
Geode & Septerrian Node
Great scale quartz geode and Septerrian node slice. Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland,...
Mica In Tourmaline, Herkimer, Pyrite, Copper
Metallic mineral selection, mica in black tourmaline, Herkimer diamond in matrix and a nice triple Herkimer on stand, pyrite...
Fossils, Orthoceras & Coral
Large orthoceras fossil on stand and coral specimen. Size: 10"T x 8.5"L x 1.5"D, 7"T x 9"L x 6"D Provenance: From the lifetime...
Citrine, Apophyllite, Chrysocolla
Citrine plate, apophyllite plate and chrysocolla on malachite. All with wood bases. Size: largest 2.5"T x 6"L x 5"D Provenance:...
Chrysocolla, Agate, Citrine, Quartz & More
Collection starter pack, chrysocolla on malachite, agate slice, quartz cluster, citrine point, fossil orthoceras, pyrite, geode,...
Mixed Group, Fossils, Agate, Amethyst, Sulfur
Little bit of everything. Orthoceras fossil, agate sections, amethyst cluster, sulfur, pyrite. chrysocolla on malachite, quartz...
Full Color Mix, Sulfur, Calcite, Chrysocolla
Great color range, sulfur, dog tooth calcite, chrysocolla on malachite, whole geode, quartz cluster, pyrite, Septerrian egg,...
Pyrite, Copper, Bismuth, Mineral Group
Group of minerals and metals, multiple pyrite examples cubes, sun bursts and clusters, lab made bismuth from Germany, copper free...
Large Geode, Druzy
Great scale geode, druzy, quartz. Size: see photo Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an Oreland, Pennsylvania private...
Druzy & Geode Set
Two nice sized specimens, cracked geode and grey druzy. Stands included. Size: 4.5"T x 5"L x 5"D; 5"T x 7"L x 6"D Provenance:...
Geode & Druzy Specimens
Selection of natural formations, geode, druzy, and aragonite cluster (UV reactive). Stands included. Size: all approx 5"T x 6"W x...
Amethyst On Stand
Amethyst geode on custom wood stand, great form and color. Size: 7"T x 7"W x 4.5"D Provenance: From the lifetime collection of an...
Aragonite, Druzy, & Septerrian
Great scale specimens, aragonite (UV reactive blue and green), druzy and Septerrian node. Size: see photo Provenance: From the...
Large Septerrian Node, Dragon Egg
Great size septerrian node on wood stand, also called a dragon egg. Size: 8.5" x 10" x 4" Provenance: From the lifetime...
Coral & Mixed Shells, Abalone
Selection of sea specimens, abalone shells, multiple coral varieties including feather, mushroom, and more. Size: various, 2-8"T...
Coral and Shell Collection
Abalone shells and mixed coral varieties, mushroom, brain, feather and more. Size: various, 2.5"T - 4.5"T Provenance: From the...
Coral, Shells, & Barnacles
Barnacle specimen, branch coral, and abalone shells. Stands included. Size: various, largest coral at 5"T x 7"W x 7"D Provenance:...
Coral Geode, Shells & Coral
Agatized and crystalized coral (Florida), feather and mushroom coral, abalone shells. Stands included. Size: various, 4-11"L...
Mixed Coral & Starfish
Assorted coral specimens, feather, branch, mushroom, and more, preserved starfish. Stands included. Size: various, 3"T x 4"W x...
Coral, Shells, Sand Dollars
Multiple agatized and crystalized coral (Florida) abalone shells, sand dollar, coral on stand. All stands included. Size:...
Coral Geode, Sea Urchin
Beautiful Coral Geode (Florida) sea urchin and coral specimen. Size: various, 4"T x 9"W x 9"D; 5"T x 6"W x 6"D Provenance: From...
Red Coral, Coral Geode, Sea Urchin
Crystalized coral (Florida) brain coral, sand dollar, sea urchin, red colored coral. Size: various, 0.5"T - 4"T Provenance: From...
Brain Coral, Abalone & More
Brain and mushroom coral, abalone shell, excellent crystalized coral specimen. Stands included. Size: various, largest 4"T x 8"L...
Mixed Shells, Abalone, Coral
Variety of sea specimens, abalone shell, nautilus shells and more, crystalized coral (Florida). Size: various, 1"L -8"L...
Coral Geodes & Shells
Conch shell, coral geode and more coral varieties, mushroom & branch. Stands included. Size: various, 0.5"T-6"T Provenance: From...
Abalone, Coral, Geodes
Crystalized coral specimen (Florida) coral, abalone shell and a bag of mixed shells. Size: various, smallest 3.5"T x 8"W x 6"D...
Shell & Crystal Coral Group
Crystalized coral, coral geodes, dried coral, and two shells. Stands included. Size: various, 1"T x 2"L x 2"D to 5"T x 10"L x 6"D...
Spider Shell, Coral Geodes
Interesting spider shell, agatized and crystalized coral (Florida), mushroom coral, ear shell. Stands included. Size: various,...
Coral Geode & Large Shells
Agatized and crystalized coral specimens ( Florida) nautilus and paper nautilus shells, mushroom coral. Stands included. Size:...
Coral Geode On Stand& Shells
Coral geode on wood base, crystalized coral (Florida) paper nautilus, abalone, oyster shells. Stands included. Size: various,...
Red Coral, Coral Geode & Shell
Several crystalized and agatized coral specimens (Florida) lambis shell, abalone, and red colored coral. Stands included. Size:...
Coral Geode, Starfish & Shells
Nautical variety, starfish, abalone, paper nautilus, mixed shells, moon scallop shell, coral geode (Florida). Stands included....
Coral Tower, Sponge & More
Great scale coral tower and sponge specimen, agatized and crystallized coral. Stands included. Size: various, sponge 9.5"T coral...
Pencil Coral, Coral Geode
Coral varieties, crystalized (Florida) branch coral. Stands included. Size: various, 6"T-8"T Provenance: From the lifetime...
Large Coral & Mixed Shells
Coral specimens including crystalized (Florida), abalone shells, and carved shell. Stands included. Size: various, 5.5"T x 11"W x...
Coral Geode On Stand & Shells
Beautiful agatized coral (Florida) starfish, abalone shell, bisected nautilus shell and more. Stands included. Size: various,...
Coral With Barnacles & Coral Geode
Unique nautical group, barnacles on coral, crystalized coral (Florida), mounted nautilus shell, conch shell, hinged shell trinket...
Coral Geode, Banksia Pods, Shells
Variety of crystalized and agatized coral, starfish, abalone, banksia pods (Australia). Stands included. Size: various, 3"L-10"L...
Banksia Pods, Coral Varieties, Abalone
Banksia pods (Australia) mushroom coral, abalone shells, coral geodes (Florida). Stands included. Size: various, largest 3"T x...