The Pegmatite Collection 2015
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The Pegmatite Collection 2015
Welcome to our inaugural auction of Fine Minerals. Many of you may not be familiar with our auctions or any other auctions and we welcome you to participate, so here is how to do it: 1) Register to Bid - completely fill out the online form (found at http://www.lynknight.com/register.asp). 2) Each new bidder will receive an initial bid limit of $10,000. If you need a higher limit, email us at support@lynknight.com or call 913-338-3779 and provide us references so we know you are serious. 3) Enter your name and password to view the lots. You can bid absentee, in advance of the live bidding or bid live. I suggest bidding early and following the live bidding in case you are out bid. The Knight Live system is different from the absentee bidding system, but all bids entered in early bidding transfer and take precedence over later bids. The buyer's premium is 20% added to all invoices. In additiona, Kansas residents or anyone picking up lots at the Kansas location without a resale certificate will be charged KS sales tax. Successful bidders are notified by email and shipment is made ASAP when funds have cleared. We use the US Post Office and Federal Express as primary delivery vehicles. We cannot offer UPS delivery. Packing and delivery charges are heavily dependent uponvalue, size and weight. Any shipping fees are to be paid by the buyer for purchases or returns for any reason. No refunds will be offered unless we have misrepresented the item by description. Our goal is to provide quality merchandise honestly represented and intelligently estimated but we are not mineral experts and in the event of a problem we will consider other expert opinions in a dispute. Photography credit for all lots goes to Joe Budd, view more of his work at JoeBuddPhotography.com. Also, I'd like to give special thanks to William Tumler and Nicolas Tweedie for their expert assistance. ~Lyn Knight P.O. Box 7364 • Overland Park, KS 66207 • www.lynknight.com/minerals 913.338.3779 • 913.338.4754 (Fax) • Email: lyn@lynknight.com Auction Information Bidding In Person, Internet, Fax, E-Mail, Mail IN PERSON See lot viewing and sale dates on next page FAX (913) 338-4754 Please use the enclosed bid sheet. MAIL Lyn Knight Auctions PO Box 7364, Overland Park, KS 66207 Please use enclosed envelope and bid sheet. You must be pre-approved before bidding through Knight Live. INTERNET www.lynknight.com Online lot viewing and bidding is now available until the lot closes on the auction floor through Knight Live. To log on to Knight Live, go to www.lynknight.com. For proxy bids prior to the start of the sale, click the U.S. Currency or World Paper Money links at the top of the page. To bid live or leave proxy bids during the live auction, click the Live Auction button and follow the instructions. EMAIL bids@lynknight.com (specify “Auction Bid” under subject ) Please note: 20% Buyers Premium • • • Fax, E-Mail and Mail Bids All bid sheets must be signed and have complete address, telephone and fax information (if available) so we can contact you if necessary. All bids should be in increments as listed in the Terms and Conditions of the sale. No odd bids, or they will be lowered to the proper increment. “Winning” bids are not determined until after live bidding has ended. • • • Faxes should be as clear as possible to avoid mistakes. If you are faxing and mailing your bids, please indicate that your bids were sent twice. We cannot be responsible for errors on your bid sheet. Please check them carefully. The current high bid on any lot is displayed on www.lynknight.com. Internet, mail, faxed and e-mail bids will be posted on our website from the time they are entered until the session closes online. By bidding, you agree to the FULL Terms and Conditions which are located following the Table of Contents. Lyn Knight P.O. Box 7364, Overland Park, KS 66207-0364 913-338-3779 Fax: (913) 338-4754 lyn@lynknight.com Lyn Knight Auctions invites you to attend The Pegmatite Collection +Plus Fine Minerals Auction December 15, 2015 - 1:30 pm Lyn Knight Auction Facility 14148 Sante Fe Trail Dr. Lenexa, KS 66215 913-338-3779 Lot Viewing Schedule By appointment only beginning December 1, 2015 Please contact us to schedule an appointment: lyn@lynknight.com, support@lynknight.com, 913-338-3779 Auction Session : Lyn Knight Auction Facility Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:30 pm *Invoicing for the sale will be sent after the close of the session. Invoices can also be obtained by logging into your account on the website. TABLE OF CONTENTS BERYLS........................................................................Lots 1-15 Aquamarine ............................................................................1-9 Goshenite ..................................................................................10 Heliodor ....................................................................................11 Morganite ............................................................................12-14 Red Beryl ..................................................................................15 TOURMALINE ................................................................16-201 Tourmaline ........................................................................16-195 Liddicoatite ....................................................................196-200 Schorl ......................................................................................201 APOPHYLLITE ....................................................................202 AUGELITE ............................................................................203 AZURITE ..............................................................................204 BRAZILIANITE....................................................................205 CALCITE........................................................................206-207 CELESTINE ..........................................................................208 CHRYSOBERYL ..................................................................209 DIOPTASE ............................................................................210 FLUORITE ....................................................................211-223 HEMATITE............................................................................224 NEPTUNITE ..........................................................................226 OMIITE ..................................................................................227 PERIDOT ..............................................................................228 PRECIOUS METALS ..........................................................229 Copper ....................................................................................229 QUARTZ ........................................................................231-232 TOPAZ ............................................................................233-235 Terms and Conditions 1. Auction Basics. Auction Basics. This is a public auction sale (“Auction Sale”) conducted by licensed and bonded Auctioneers, Lyn Knight Currency Auctions (hereinafter referred to as “Auctioneer” and at times as “Knight”). Bidding in this Auction Sale constitutes acceptance by you (“Bidder”) of all the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale stated herein. Bidders may include consignors who may bid and purchase lot(s) in the Auction Sale consigned by the consignor or by other consignors pursuant to their consignment agreement with Knight (“Consignor” and “Consignors”). A Consignor that bids on their own lots in the Auction Sale may pay a different fee than the buyer's premium charged to all other buyers. Knight reserves the right to include in any auction sale its own material as well as material from affiliated or related companies, principals, officers or employees. Knight may have direct or indirect interests in any of the lots in the auction and may collect commissions. THE TWO PRECEEDING SENTENCES SHALL BE DEEMED A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION OF ALL LOTS CONTAINED IN THE CATALOGUE. Pursuant to a separate agreement with Knight, Consignors or their agents may be permitted to bid on their own lots in the sale and may receive a rebate commission in whole or part if successful. Where the Consignor has re-purchased a lot and the lot is either returned to the Consignor or otherwise dealt with or disposed of in accordance with the Consignor’s direction, or pursuant to contractual agreement, Knight reserves the right to so note in the Prices realized or to omit a price from the prices realized. Knight may bid for its own account at any auction. Knight may have information about any lot that is not known publicly, and Knight reserves the right to use such information, in any manner determined solely by Knight and for the benefit of Knight without disclosing such information in the catalog, catalog description or at the auction. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that Knight may not be required to pay a Buyer’s Commission, or other charges that other Bidders may be required to pay and may have access to information concerning the lot(s) that is not otherwise available to the public. Any claimed conflict of interest or claimed competitive advantage resulting therefrom is expressly waived by all participants in the Auction Sale. Lot(s) may carry a Reserve. A Reserve is a confidential price or bid below which the Auctioneer will not sell an item or will re-purchase on behalf of the Consignor or for Knight. 2. Descriptions and Grading. Bidder acknowledges as follows: Grading and evaluation is an art and not a science. The grade, quality, designation, variety, rarity, provenance, and historic relevance of any items in this sale are qualified statements of good faith opinion of Knight or its Consignor(s). It is possible that two people will not always grade the same item alike. Also, as market conditions change, grading standards change, and will most likely continue to do so in the future. Each Bidder’s own examination of the item(s) is the criterion and not the grade represented by another. Every effort is made by Knight to determine provenance and authenticity. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to arrive at a final conclusion prior to bidding. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUE CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. All photographs in this catalogue are of the actual items being sold but may not be the actual size or to scale. 3. The Bidding Process. The auctioneer may open or accept the bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the Consignor or his or her agent, a Bidder by mail, telephone, internet or telefax; or any other participant in the Auction Sale. Mail bidders are urged to send their bids early, and are reminded that fax bids must be sent to (913) 338-4754 and received no later than 24 hours prior to the start of each session or live auction bidding in order to be recognized. No bids less than 60% of the low estimate will be considered or entered. The Auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, challenge to any bid or bidding increment, as the Auctioneer in their sole discretion shall determine. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. No lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auctioneer. Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders in the Auction Sale acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorney’s fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. All material shall be sold in separate lots to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer. If any dispute arises, Auctioneer shall have the right to rescind the acceptance of the bid and place the lot(s) for Auction Sale again. Auctioneer’s decision shall be final. For the Mail and Internet Bidder’s protection, no “unlimited” or “buy” bids will be accepted. When the identical bids are received for a lot, preference is given to the first bid received as determined by the Auctioneer. A mail bid will take precedence over an identical floor bid; a Floor Bidder and Telephone Bidder must bid higher than the highest mail bid to be awarded any lot. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid, to reduce any mail bid received, to open the bidding of a lot at any level deemed appropriate by the Auctioneer and to determine the prevailing bid, at his sole discretion. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. Bidders who physically attend the Auction Sale, either personally or through an agent (“Floor Bidders”) should carefully examine all lots which they are interested in purchasing. Bidders who bid by telephone, either personally or through an agent, receive a similar benefit as Floor Bidders, in being able to actively participate in the live Auction Sale (“Telephone Bidders”). Therefore, except as otherwise provided in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED THAT IS PURCHASED BY A FLOOR BIDDER, A TELEPHONE BIDDER, AND OTHER BIDDERS WHO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE LOT(S), ANYONE PRESENTING KNIGHT WITH A RESALE CERTIFICATE OR OTHER EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE ACTING AS A DEALER. For Bidders by mail, telefax or internet, who have not had the opportunity to view the lot(s), if there is a material error in the catalogue description, the lot may be returned if written notice is received by Knight within five (5) calendar days of receipt of the lot(s). The lot(s) must be received by Knight no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Sale in the same condition the lot(s) were delivered to the Bidder, in their original containers. Late remittance constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges. All prospective Bidders who have had the opportunity to examine the lot(s) prior to the Auction sale personally assume all responsibility for any damage that Bidder causes while handling or examining lot(s). Knight shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. KNIGHT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Commission) that he or she is willing and able to pay. Once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, the Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. Knight reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot. No Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequent damages if the lot is withdrawn, even after the Auction Sale. 4. Bidder Registration Required. All persons seeking to bid must have a catalogue and register to bid at the auction by completing a registration card or bid sheet. By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the descriptions for the lot(s) on which they have bid, and that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale. This agreement shall be deemed to have been made in Kansas. The bidder acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue and Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale. 5. Prices, Payment and Delivery. The Buyer's Premium of twenty percent (20%) will be added to the total amount of all invoices. Please note that credit card checks and cashier's checks are NOT acceptable forms of payment. No extra fees are added for using Knight Live, our live auction system. Payment is the same for Knight Live as it is for all other bidding methods. An international bank wire fee will be charged of $37.50. A reacquisition charge may apply to Consignors pursuant to a separate agreement, which may be higher or lower than the Buyer’s Commission. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, auction sales are strictly cash in U.S. funds payable through a bank in the United States. No credit card checks will be accepted as payment for auction lots. On any cash transaction or series of transactions exceeding $10,000, Treasury form 8300 will be filed. Contact Knight for wiring instructions before sending a wire. Lots must be paid for the earlier of receipt invoice or delivery. Knight reserves the right to decline to release lots for which good funds have not yet been received. On any accounts past due, Knight reserves the right to extend credit and impose periodic charges. Bidder agrees to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and cost incurred to collect on such past due accounts. Bids will not be accepted from those persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent which acknowledges the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale herein and agrees to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. Bidders personally and unconditionally guarantee payment that are or become owed to Knight. If a corporation is the Bidder, the corporate representative present at the sale shall provide Knight at the time of registration with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any and all current or future obligations owed to Knight or such other statement as may be acceptable to Knight, in the sole discretion of Knight. Bidders who have not established credit with Knight must furnish satisfactory credit references or deposit at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their total bids for that Auction Sale session(s) or such other amounts as Knight may, in its sole and absolute discretion, require before such bids will be accepted. Deposits submitted will be applied to purchases. Bidders agree to pay an additional fee for packing, handling, postage and insurance on lots mailed to them, which fee shall be determined by the value and size and weight of the item(s) shipped and added to the total invoice. The fees will be determined at the time of the sale, please contact the office before remitting payment for total invoice amount with shipping included. Bidders outside the United States shall be invoiced for Knight’s shipping costs (an additional $15 handling fee will be added to International Bidders invoice), but agree to provide their own insurance on lots shipped to them (Knight shall not be responsible for non-delivery of lots shipped to addresses outside the United States). Additional fees will be charged for oversize/heavy items. Any remaining deposits will be promptly refunded, upon clearance of funds. Knight will not assume responsibility for the shipping and packaging of certain larger items or items of a more fragile nature sold in this sale as determined by Knight. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to contact Knight after the sale to make shipping and packaging arrangements. Due to the fragile nature of some lots, Knight may be forced to charge additional shipping and handling. Lots indicated as being “framed” are shipped at the Bidder’s risk. Taxes, postage, freight charges, if applicable handling, insurance and Buyer’s commission, and any other fees required by law to be charged or collected will be added to the invoice for any lot(s) that is invoiced to successful Bidders. On any tax not paid by Bidder which should have been paid, even if not collected Knight by mistake, error, negligence or gross negligence, Bidder agrees to promptly pay the same on demand together with any interest or penalty that may be assessed. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or Consignor’s assigns, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. Knight reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. The RISK OF LOSS passes to the Bidder upon delivery of the lot(s). 6. Financial Responsibility. In the event a successful Bidder fails to make payment when due, Knight reserve the right to resell the lot(s) in a commercially reasonable manner, which may include a private sale. Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale, together with any incidental costs of sale, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, cataloguing and any other reasonable charges. Bidder grants Knight or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due to Knight, and to make such offset from any past, current or future consignment, purchases that are in the possession or control of Knight, or from any sums due to Bidder by Knight. Bidder further grants Knight a purchase money security interest in such items to the extent applicable. Bidder agrees that Knight and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of Knight, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses attorney fees and costs, until the indebtedness is paid. Bidder grants Knight the right to file a UCC-1 financing statement on such items without need for Bidders signature and to assign such interest to any affiliated or related company or any third party deemed appropriate by Knight. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, the unpaid balance will earn interest at the rate of one-and-one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month until it is paid in full. In the event this interest rate exceeds the interest permitted by law, the same shall be adjusted to the maximum rate permitted by law. Bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and other collection costs incurred by Knight or any affiliated or related company to collect past due invoices. Knight reserves the right to assign its interest to any third party. 7. DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTIES. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE OR IMPLIED ON ANY LOT. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOT EXCEPT FOR WARRANTY OF TITLE, AND IN THE CASE OF TITLE, AUCTIONEER IS SELLING ONLY THAT RIGHT OR TITLE TO THE LOTS THAT AUCTIONEER MAY HAVE BY VIRTUE OF THE CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CONSIGNORS AS OF THE AUCTION SALE DATE. PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING AND RELATED TO THE GRADING OF A LOT. a. All sales of items (1) viewed by Bidders in advance of a sale, even if the sale is by mail, telefax or internet, or (2) bid upon by Floor Bidders, Telephone Bidders and Bidders who present Knight with a resale certificate, out of state resale certificate, or similar evidence in acting as a dealer; ARE FINAL AND MAY NOT BE RETURNED. b. Any and all claims that an item is not authentic, must be made in writing to Knight within five (5) calendar days after receipt of the item c. e. f. g. h. If an item or items are returned pursuant to the terms herein, they must be housed in their original, sealed and unopened container, as the case may be. Item must be returned in the original labeled and undamaged container, and may not have been removed or sent to any third party, thus allowing the item(s) to be out of the care, custody and control of the buyer, who then forfeits any right to return the item(s). Grading or condition or other attributes of the lots may have a material effect on the value of the item(s) purchased, and the opinion of others (including independent grading services) may differ with the independent grading services opinion or interpretation of Knight. Knight shall not be bound by any prior or subsequent opinion, determination or certification by any independent grading service. All oral and written statements made by Knight and its employees (including affiliated and related companies) are statements of opinion only, and are not warranties or representations of any kind, unless stated as a specific written warranty, and no employee or agent of Knight has authority to vary or alter these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale. Any alteration shall be effective only if in writing and signed by an officer of Knight authorized to do so. Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any reason whatsoever. Bidder acknowledges that the market for currency and related collectibles is speculative, unregulated and volatile, and that prices may rise or fall over time. Knight does not guarantee that any customer buying for investment purposes will be able to sell for a profit in the future. 8. Waiver and Release. Bidder, for himself, his heirs, agents, successors and assigns, generally and specifically waives and releases, and forever discharges Knight, and its respective affiliates, parents, shareholders, agents, subsidiaries, employees, members of their respective boards of directors, and each of them, and their respective successors and assigns from any and all claims, rights demands and causes of actions and suits, of whatever kind or nature, whether in law or equity, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which Bidder may claim to have with respect to and/or arising out of, or in connection with any challenge to the title to any goods purchased, the sale itself, and/or the auction, except where such reimbursement is otherwise authorized in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale. It is the intention of Bidder that this waiver and release shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, demand, cause of action and suit that may arise hereunder, and Purchaser hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred upon him by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads in full as follows. “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.” 9. Disputes. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon, Knight reserves the right to commence a statutory inter-pleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Knight reserves the right to postpone the Auction Sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever. No Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including incidental or consequential damages. Neither Knight nor any affiliated or related company shall be responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising out of any failure of the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the auction or the conduct thereof and in no event shall liability for any such failure exceed the purchase price, premium or fees paid. If the Bidder fails to comply with one or more of these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, then, in addition to all other remedies which it may have at law or in equity, Knight may at its sole option either (a) cancel the sale, retaining all payments made by Bidder as liquidated damages, it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative or difficult to compute, or (b) sell a portion or all of the lot(s) held by Knight, in a quantity sufficient in the opinion of Knight to satisfy the indebtedness, plus all accrued charges, and Knight may sell such portion at an auction sale or private sale conducted by Knight and charge a seller’s commission that is commercially reasonable. More than one such sale may take place at the option of Knight. Notice of the sale shall be by U.S.P.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to the address utilized on the Bid Sheet, Auction Consignment and Security Agreement or other last known address by Knight. The proceeds shall be applied first to the satisfaction of any damages occasioned by Bidder’s breach then to any other indebtedness owed to Knight, including without limitation, commissions, handling charges, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, collection agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses incurred. Bidder is also liable to Knight if the proceeds of such sale or sales is insufficient to cover the indebtedness. Rights granted to Bidders under the within Terms and Conditions of Auction sale are personal and apply only to the Bidder who initially purchases the lot(s) from Knight. The rights may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by sale of the lot(s), operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred by these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale. 10. General Terms. These Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Kansas, regardless of the location of the Auction Sale. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the competent courts of the State of Kansas shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute(s) arising hereunder, and Bidder hereby agrees that any dispute arising hereunder shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of the State of Kansas, regardless of any party’s current or future residence or domicile. Bidder further agrees that venue shall be in the Superior Court for Johnson County, in the State of Kansas. Bidder agrees that any legal action with respect to this Auction sale is barred unless commenced within one (1) year of the date of this Auction Sale. Bidder may have the right to submit disputes to binding arbitration pursuant to the rules of the Professional Numismatics Guild (“PNG”). If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Knight may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or Bidders. 11. ACCEPTABLE BIDDING INCREMENTS (Floor increments are at the discretion of Auctioneer.) $10 on $1 to $100 $25 on $101 to $350 $50 on $351 to $1,000 $100 on $1,001 to $2,000 $250 on $2,001 to $4,000 $500 on $4,001 to $9,000 $1,000 on $9,001 to $16k $2,000 on $16,001 to $30k $3,000 on $30,001 to $50k $5k on $50,001 to $90k $10k on $90,001 to $150k $15k on $150,001 to 210k $25k on $210,001 to $400k $50k on $400,001 to 800k $100k on $800,001 and up Fine Minerals - Beryl THE PEGMATITE COLLECTION TUESDAY, DEC. 15 1:30 PM 1 FINE MINERALS BERYL AQUAMARINE 1 2 Aquamarine Jaqueto Mine, Bahia, Brazil 11.5 x 5.5 x 5.6 cm Sea foam green beryl with multiple color zones. Aquamarine and Quartz Ping Wu, Sichuan, China 7 x 5 x 6 cm Very aesthetic tabular aquamarine and quartz artistically set on matrix bed of mica. (4,500-12,000) 4 Aquamarine Klien Spitzkoppie, Namibia 2 x 1.5 x 6.9 cm Extremely unique form and quality. A sparkling, tiered column of four distinct but intergrown crystals, each showing a complex termination. (3,500-7,500) (4,500-12,000) Aquamarine and Topaz Minas Gerais, Brazil 6.2 x 6.7 x 5.5 cm Aquamarine crystal possessing the highly-sought-after, richest natural saturation, and found here in rare affiliation and eyecatching pairing (back-to-back) with a single topaz crystal. (7,500-18,000) 20% Buyer's Premium 3 2 5 Fine Minerals - Beryl Aquamarine Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria 1.8 x 1.5 x 4.6 cm Good example from the locality, with complex termination and particularly rich color saturation. (1,000-2,500) 6 Aquamarine Haramosh Mountains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 2.3 x 2.1 x 8.4 cm Exemplary baby-blue crystal with complex termination from this iconic location. Ex. Gene Meieran Collection. (5,000-12,500) 7 Aquamarine Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 5.5 x 4.1 x 6.9 cm Stunning color and thin inner curtain of fine phantom strands. Ex. Gene Meieran Collection. (15,000-50,000) Fine Minerals - Beryl 10 8 Aquamarine on Quartz with Garnets Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 7 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm Extremely aesthetic aquamarine on matrix. (4,000-10,000) 9 Aquamarine with Schorl Shigar, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 2.2 x 1.5 x 10.5 cm Glassy aquamarine with intergrown schorl crystals. (1,000-3,000) GOSHENITE 3 Goshenite with Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California 2.8 x 1.3 x 2.1 cm A watermelon tourmaline is paired with a high-luster gem goshenite beryl in this early find. Rare combination for this location. This specimen was mined in the famous 1972 pocket. Ex. Karla Larson Collection. (2,500-5,000) HELIODOR 11 Heliodor Volodarsk-Volynskil, Ukraine 1.5 x 1.5 x 9.1 cm A wonderful representative of the species from this classic location. (5,000-12,000) 4 MORGANITE Fine Minerals - Beryl 14 12 Morganites on Quartz, with Albite Mawi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan 19 x 13 x 9 cm Two perfect gem morganites nestled in a cluster of quartz crystals. (4,000-12,000) 13 Morganite Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11.4 x 3.4 x 9.5 cm Deeply etched and lustrous surface on this morganite floater, which has atypically retained a tabular crystal form. (4,000-10,000) Morganite and Aquamarine Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 7.5 x 4.5 x 8 cm Large, palm-sized beryl with choice color zoning: a pink heart internally with translucent light blue surrounding it. Faces are lightly etched. (8,000-18,000) RED BERYL 15 Red Beryl Harris Claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Utah 3.3 x 3.1 x 3.5 cm Exceptional ruby-red beryl perched in rhyolite. (8,000-16,000) TOURMALINE Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 16 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 12 cm Stunning gem crystal combination: long purple tourmaline with dazzling luster has small double-terminated crystal of like color attached artfully near the top. (7,500-15,000) 17 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.6 x 1 x 9.5 cm One of a kind tourmaline with unique crystallization. From an old find. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (5,000-10,000) 5 18 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1 x 7 cm Showy combination of 5 elongated, gem crystals with electric pink tops. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (3,500-7,500) 19 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3 x 2.5 x 4.8 cm A gem tourmaline with colors that start as green that graduates to an electric blue termination. (3,500-7,000) 6 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 20 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.2 cm Completely etched floater. From newer findings at the mine. (3,200-6,400) 21 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 1.2 x 4.8 cm Exceptional multi-color crystal with lightly-etched scepter form. This specimen came from a production that was mined many decades ago. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (3,200-6,400) 22 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 2 x 5 cm Very lustrous crystal with outstanding translucency and color banding. (3,000-6,000) 23 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 2 x 4.8 cm Double-terminated crystal, with etched bottom and zones of champagne, yellow, pink, and green; noteworthy find for location. (2,800-6,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 24 25 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 2 x 4.8 cm Crystal with gem nodule at base and superb zones of repeating yellows and greens. (2,500-5,000) Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 1.5 x 4.3 cm A beautiful crystal exhibiting five different color zones. (1,800-3,600) 7 26 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.5 x 2 x 3 cm Great example of a tri-color tourmaline from Brazil. (1,500-3,000) 27 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 4 x 2.5 x 4 cm Watermelon crystal with orange core and sea foam 'rind' (1,500-3,000) 8 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 28 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1 x 3.5 cm Thinly-etched purple crystal with contrasting sea foam termination. (1,200-2,400) 29 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 1 x 4 cm Tabular crystal, with gem nodule at base. (1,000-2,000) 30 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 3.2 cm Classic scepter form with light blue cap and contrasting staff. (1,500-2,500) 31 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.3 x 3.2 cm Very few scepters from this find had blue terminations. A great crystal for any collection. (1,000-2,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 32 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.7 x 1.5 x 3.8 cm A glassy termination compliments this bright multi-color specimen. (1,000-2,000) 33 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 2 x 2.5 cm Highly-distinctive small scepter: pink with green cap above a blue base; its heavily-etched complex termination is made up of numerous pyramidal points. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (1,000-2,000) 9 34 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 2.9 cm A gem crystal with light etchings and extremely rare color for locality. From newer findings at the mine. (900-1,800) 35 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1.1 x 3.7 cm Ex. Stephen Smale. Exceptionally gemmy, green crystal scepter (pink tail is etched to terminations). (800-1,600) 10 36 37 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm Teal-blue tourmaline with etched termination and rose quartz points. (700-1,400) Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.5 x 4 cm From older production, with uncommon color zones. (600-1,200) www.lynknight.com/minerals 38 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1 x 2.3 cm Orange and seafoam green make for an eye pleasing contrast in this crystal. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (600-1,200) 39 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .4 x 3.2 cm Beautiful gem scepter with great luster. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (400-800) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 40 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4 cm Older find with unique pastel color zoning. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (400-800) 41 Tourmaline Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x .5 x 3 cm An electric blue-green color banded crystal. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (300-600) 11 42 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 5.7 cm Flawless, double-terminated gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (1,200-2,400) 43 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 6.5 cm Flawless, double-terminated gem crystal with some etching. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (1,200-2,400) 12 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 44 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .6 x 5.7 cm Sparkling luster on a double-terminated crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (1,200-2,400) 45 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .5 x 5.3 cm Translucent raspberry color on tabular gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (1,200-2,400) 46 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .6 x 5.2 cm Unusual etchings on lustrous conjoined crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (1,200-2,400) 47 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4.2 cm Clean gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 13 48 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4.2 cm Double-terminated gem with richer color saturation. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) 50 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 6 cm Slender, glassy gem pencil. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) 49 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .4 x .6 x 4.6 cm Glassy bi-color with etched double termination. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) 51 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 5.5 cm Slender, glassy gem pencil. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) 14 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 52 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4 cm Subtle yellow zones in a gem double terminated crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (600-1,200) 54 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x .7 x 4.6 cm Deeply-etched, lustrous floater with sunset colors. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 53 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 2.3 cm Peach-colored gem crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 55 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 3.4 cm A great etched specimen from and iconic find showcasing a bright yellow termination. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 56 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 5 cm Clean pencil with double termination and light etchings Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 57 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4.2 cm Lightly etched gem. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 15 58 Tourmaline Baxao Mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .6 x 5.1 cm Rounded and etched termination. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 59 Tourmaline Chia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 6 cm Electric-green gem crystal with good clarity and luster. (1,200-2,400) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 16 60 61 Tourmaline Chia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 6.2 cm Electric-green gem crystal with shocking luster. 62 Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm Bi-color crystal with notable luster and complex termination. Ex. Sal Avella Collection. From a significant find. (2,000-4,000) 63 Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.4 x 5 cm Slightly larger bi-color with very appealing form, luster, and clarity; complex termination. Ex. Sal Avella Collection. From a significant find. (2,000-4,000) (600-1,200) Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.8 x 1.4 x 4.5 cm A radiant crystal with intermixing zones of burgundy, green, and pink. (2,500-5,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 64 65 Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 2 x 3.2 cm Gem crystal with cats-eye at base. Ex. Sal Avella Collection. (800-1,600) Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1 x 4.5 cm Chatoyant green outer color. 66 67 (600-1,200) Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .9 x .9 x 2.5 cm Facet grade green gem with a hot pink termination. Tourmaline Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x .6 x 2.5 cm Gem thumbnail with hot pink cap. 17 (300-600) (200-400) 18 68 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 70 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil Largest: 1 x 1 x 4 cm Choice, 4-crystal scepter lot; this is the best of the best for its size. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (2,000-4,000) 71 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm Classic watermelon colors with wonderful contrast. (1,500-3,000) Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.9 x 1.9 x 8.8 cm Exceptional crystal with flat termination and appealing electric pink color. (4,000-8,000) ABSENTEE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS Mail To: Lyn Knight Auctions P.O. Box 7364 Overland Park, KS 66207 69 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1 x 5.3 cm Flawless crystal scepter with excellent lines; chatoyant, with a blue zone. Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (2,500-5,000) Please use the enclosed envelope and bid sheet. Fax: 913.338.4754 E-mail: bids@lynknight.com Live Internet Bidding at: www.lynknight.com Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 72 73 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 2 x 3 cm A lovely rainbow watermelon crystal. (1,500-3,000) Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3 x 2.5 x 3 cm Pink and yellow, blue and purple crystal, with a cap of neon red. (1,500-3,000) www.lynknight.com/minerals 19 74 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 4 cm Electric pink with good clarity. (1,200-2,400) 75 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.5 x 2.6 cm Superior termination, with fully saturated color zones. (1,000-2,000) 20 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 76 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm Tabular crystal with sharp termination. (1,000-2,000) 77 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1.1 x 8 cm Unique lightly-etched purple crystal with complex termination. (1,000-2,000) 78 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.3 x 1 x 3.1 cm Exceptional color and saturation. (800-1,600) 79 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1.1 x 3.4 cm Very uncommon scepter specimen with reverse scepter emerging from top. (800-1,600) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 80 81 82 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 3.2 cm This piece originates from a classic Brazilian find. (600-1,200) 83 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.3 x 1.3 x 5.2 cm Something a little different with a blue core and pink outer rind. (500-1,000) Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x .8 x 3.6 cm Very clean with good color. (700-1,400) Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm High luster on hot-pink crystal. (700-1,400) 21 22 84 85 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1.1 x 7 cm Ex. Bill Larson. Unique coloring on translucent crystal with pink cap and complex termination. (500-1,000) Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.1 x 3.7 cm Lipstick-pink cap. (500-1,000) 86 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1 x 4.2 cm A double terminated crystal with bright green saturated color. (400-800) 87 Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.8 x .4 cm, 3 x 3 x .4 cm Two super saturated watermelon slices. (200-400) View large size photographs and bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/minerals Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 88 Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.3 x 2.3 x 8.3 cm From a select group of rarely-available crystals; exemplary for size, thickness and super-rich color zoning. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection. (6,500-13,000) 89 Tourmaline Golconda Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5 x 3.2 x 9 cm A substantial, beautifully dark blue crystal from a rare tourmaline locality. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (3,500-8,500) 23 90 Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm A superior crystal from a classic mineral locality. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (2,500-5,000) 91 Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 3 x 6.5 cm Striking deep-blue indicolite specimen of conjoined crystals. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (2,000-4,000) 24 92 93 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 2 x 6.7 cm Another deep-blue indicolite from conjoined crystals, with a tabular form. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (2,000-4,000) Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1 x 3 cm Distinctive piece composed of multiple graduating crystals, with a contrasting green cap color flowing from one to the other. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (1,000-2,000) 94 Tourmalines Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 6 x 6 x 3.5 cm Gem tourmaline crystals on matrix make for a lovely display. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (800-1,600) 95 Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.8 x .4 x 7 cm Unique color and luster in polished slice. From old mine with little production. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (500-1,000) Make your plans now to attend this sale Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 96 97 Tourmaline Golconda Pegmatite District, Governador Valdares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.2 x 5.2 x .3 cm Polished gem slice. From a significant find. Ex. Andrea Bartorelli Collection. (300-600) Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1 x 5.1 cm Beautiful, intense coloring and luster in this gem crystal with light etching. (1,500-3,000) 25 98 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 4.7 cm Clean gem crystal with strong color and luster (slightly chatoyant at color change). (1,500-3,000) 99 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1 x 4.4 cm This uncommon heavily etched scepter has rich color and luster. (1,200-2,400) 26 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 100 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 8.5 cm Conjoined gem pencil; exhibits both translucence and opaque inner core. (1,200-2,400) 101 Tourmaline and Quartz Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm Unusual coloring for tourmaline makes this one unique. A cluster of quartz crystals accompanies for an eye pleasing specimen. (600-1,200) www.lynknight.com/minerals 102 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x .6 x 4.9 cm Glassy green crystal with sharp pyramidal termination. (500-1,000) 103 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .6 x 4.6 cm Almost water-clear gem crystal. (500-1,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 104 105 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x .7 x 2.5 cm Glassy bi-color gem with open c-axis. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (500-1,000) Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1.2 x 2.9 cm Bi-color crystal. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 27 106 Tourmaline Itinga, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .9 x .9 x 3 cm Translucent, gemmy tri-color. Ex. Frank & Wendy Melanson Collection. (400-800) 107 Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5 x 4 x 8 cm A significant piece: hot-pink gem pencils with blue tips pierce a quartz crystal and emerge perfectly upright (2 main tourmaline crystals, with smaller tourmalines appearing on and throughout the quartz) (6,000-12,000) 28 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 108 Tourmaline on Quartz Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 1.5 x 7.5 cm A model, saturated Morro gem crystal set artfully in a gem quartz; sharp lines and termination (repaired). Ex. Adalberto Giazotto Collection. (4,000-8,000) 110 Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .7 x .7 x 3.5 cm Gem bi-color with saturation. (300-600) 109 Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 3.8 cm A double terminated specimen from a classic mineral find. (500-1,000) 111 Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 3.6 cm Clean crystal with some cats-eye. (300-600) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 112 113 Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x .5 x 2.5 cm Tabular bi-color thumbnail. (300-600) Tourmaline Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4 cm Pink gem scepter with green cap. (200-400) 29 114 Tourmaline Pederneira Mine, Blue-Green Pocket, Minas Gerais Brazil 5.5 x 2.3 x 8.7 cm Ex. Daniel Trinchillo. An impossible stacking of blue-green tourmaline 'pencils' and mini-pencils; there are naturally-healed contacts on the bottoms of some of the tourmaline crystals (one professional repair). (7,500-18,000) 115 Tourmaline Pederneira Mine, Pink-Blue Pocket, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.7 x 2.3 x 10.3 cm Bundle of lustrous, translucent crystals with double terminations and unique coloring (pale pink and blue); a much larger, more color-saturated crystal extends off the base of the bundle to one side (one professional repair). (7,500-15,000) 30 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 116 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Bi-Color Steel Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1.5 x 14 cm From a famous rare find: two long, separate bi-color crystals are joined at the base and diverge in a tight V; one arm of the V is completed by a smaller crystal, and the upper portion of the V is a very attractive, translucent blue-green, contrasting beautifully with the lower portion; tiny terminated tourmaline crystals appear at the base of the V (professionally repaired). (6,000-30,000) 117 Tourmaline Pederneira Mine, Cranberry Blue Pocket, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.1 x 3.5 x 7.6 cm Ex. Daniel Trinchillo. This artful combination of different crystal forms and species presents a single tourmaline upright on a quartz matrix covered with purple lepidolites; matrix includes a recumbent quartz crystal with large, well-formed point (5,000-12,500) 118 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.6 x 1.2 x 6.8 cm Impressive specimen has 4 conjoined tourmalines forming one crystal at the base, from which a pink scepter tail emerges; prime example from the "Rocket Pocket". (4,500-9,000) 119 Tourmaline Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.1 x 2.4 x 7.6 cm Noteworthy color zoning and form in crystal from this prized tourmaline location (from Dilo’s Tunnel). (4,500-12,500) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 120 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Cranberry-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3 x 3 x 8 cm Sizeable, double-terminated crystal with pink cap; rich color saturation and luster throughout. (2,500-5,000) 121 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Pink-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1 x 8.5 cm Very clean and lustrous crystal. Double terminated from the "Pink and Blue Pocket". One professional repair. (1,800-3,600) 31 122 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .9 x .9 x 6.8 cm Tiered 5-crystal gem spray; double-terminated, blue crystals with green caps. (1,500-3,000) 123 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Violet Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x .8 x 8 cm Clean, purple pencil; excellent gem crystal. (1,500-3,000) 32 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 124 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 4.7 cm Fine facet-grade gem crystal. (1,500-3,000) 125 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4 cm Beautiful gem indicolite with double-terminated quartz resting on termination. (1,000-2,000) 126 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Burkhard's Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 5.7 cm This specimen represents an iconic find from the Pederneira Mine from Burkhard's Pocket. (1,000-2,000) 127 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Blue-Green Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 6.5 cm Gem indicolite crystal growing on a node of double-terminated tabular quartz. (1,000-2,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 128 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Dilo's Tunnel, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 3.5 cm Classic Pederneira watermelon, from Dilo's Tunnel, with albite at the base. (1,000-2,000) 129 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Dilo's Tunnel, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2 x 1.5 x 3 cm A rich cherry core with a distinctive termination. From Dilo’s Tunnel. (800-1,600) 33 130 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .7 x .7 x 8 cm Lustrous, bi-color gem pencil with great refraction. (700-1,400) 131 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Rocket Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x .5 x 6 cm A gem pencil with fine luster and a very sharp termination. From the "Rocket Pocket". (600-1,200) 34 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 132 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, 18% Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x .6 x 5.7 cm Stunning color from a superior find from the "18% Pocket". (500-1,000) 133 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Cranberry-Blue Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .7 x .7 x 4 cm Purple is a highly sought after color for tourmaline, and this gem crystal is one for any size collection. (400-800) 134 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Burkhard's Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 4 cm Rich pink core, blue 'rind' and cap (repaired). (300-600) 135 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Sharon Stone Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1 x 1 x 3 cm Watermelon pink core, blue termination. (300-600) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 35 BEAUTIFUL CRYSTAL 136 Tourmaline Pederneira Claim, Grandon Pocket, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.6 x 1.4 x 2.6 cm A sharply terminated crystal with gem internals. From the "Grandon Pocket". (300-600) PLEASE NOTE ABSENTEE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS Absentee bids can be placed using the following methods. Mail, fax and e-mail bids must be received 24 hours prior to start of live auction bidding. Mail To: Lyn Knight Auctions P.O. Box 7364 Overland Park, KS 66207 Please use the enclosed envelope and bid sheet. Fax: 913.338.4754 E-mail: bids@lynknight.com Bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/LiveAuction BID LIVE online during the auction using our Knight Live feature! 20% Buyer's Premium 137 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.5 x 2.1 x 11.7 cm Very clean and large tourmaline specimen. A significant find with stunning color zones, ranging from purple to blue to green. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection. (12,000-24,000) Invoices and prices realized can be printed within hours after each LIVE session concludes, by logging onto our website at: www.lynknight.com 36 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 138 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 8 x 4 x 6.5 cm Ex. Bill Larson. Truly impressive pairing of pristine crystals: a gemmy rainbow tourmaline crystal with uncommon luster is perched dramatically on an elegant quartz point. (12,000-24,000) 139 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.5 x 1.5 x 7.2 cm This remarkable and exotic specimen features dendrite inclusions, a very uncommon occurrence for tourmaline. Ex. Bill Larson Collection. (10,000-20,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 140 141 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.5 x 2 x 9 cm Large, lustrous, tabular crystal; even coloring of rich blue-green, with remarkable clarity for a large crystal; stellar example of prime-quality indicolite production from this mine. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection. (7,500-15,000) 142 37 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.3 x 8.1 cm Rare, highly-desirable gem tourmaline with complex termination and beautiful coloring. (10,000-20,000) Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.5 x 7 x 9.8 cm A small cabinet specimen associated with green tourmalines on a clear quartz crystal. Bright purple lepidolite inclusions in the quartz. Ex. Pete Heckscher Collection. (3,000-6,000) 38 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 143 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.1 x 1 x 5.3 cm,1.5 x 1.5 x 6.6 cm Ex. Ian Bruce. Two classic, blue-green gem crystals. (1,300-2,600) 144 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.5 x 2 x 5 cm Gem pastel crystal growing through similar cluster. (450-900) 145 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .8 x 3 cm Sea foam-blue, facet-rough. (400-800) 146 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x .5 x 3.1 cm Highly refractive crystal. (400-800) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 147 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x .4 x 3.7 cm Sharp, vibrant green. (400-800) 148 Tourmaline Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.6 x 1.6 x 3.2 cm Terminated indicolite with double-terminated gem quartz. (150-300) View large size photographs and bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/minerals 39 149 Tourmaline Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.3 x 2 x 5 cm Large rainbow, blue-cap crystal from famous 'blue-cap' find, an iconic Brazilian piece (some very minor lepidolites). Ex. Luiz Menezes Collection. (7,500-15,000) 150 Tourmaline Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm From seldom-seen older production, an attractively-zoned crystal with a matching sidecar. (1,000-2,000) 40 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 151 Tourmaline Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.2 x 4.3 cm Another older find: double-terminated, with richer saturation and matched sidecar crystal. (1,000-2,000) 152 Tourmaline Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x .8 x 4 cm Beautiful tabular indicolite. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection. (600-1,200) 153 Tourmaline Sapo Mine, Ferrunginha, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.4 x 1.4 x 3.4 cm From the mine's original find. Ex. Alvaro Lucio Collection. (600-1,200) 154 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.5 x 11 cm Exemplary, single long gem crystal from a mine difficult for collectors to source. Ex. Keith Proctor Collection. (7,500-15,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 155 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x .7 x 8.2 cm A fine example of beautiful alternating color zones. Tabular shape and excellent clarity. This one is from the "Light Post Pocket". (3,000-6,000) 156 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.2 x 1.2 x 5.8 cm Arkenstone tag; beautiful, saturated green gem crystal with complex pink termination. (2,500-5,000) 41 157 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm Pleasing color contrast into intense green pyramidal termination. (1,000-2,000) 158 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil .8 x .8 x 4 cm Gem purple crystal with sidecar. (800-1,600) 42 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 159 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2.8 x 1.4 x 4.2 cm Purple crystal with hot pink cap and perpendicular sidecar. (700-1,400) 160 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 5 cm A colorful pencil from a hard to come by locality. 161 162 (400-800) Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil .6 x 5 x 3 cm Neat tabby gem with distinct green cap. Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 4 cm Thin gem crystal. (300-600) (300-600) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 163 164 Tourmaline Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil .5 x .5 x 3.1 cm Tabular gem crystal. (300-600) Tourmaline on Morganite Dara-i-Pech Pegmatite Field, Chapa Dara, Kunar Prov., Nuristan, Afghanistan 4 x 2.5 x 6 cm With attractive form and association, a golden tourmaline perched on a richly-colored morganite crystal. (1,200-2,400) 43 165 Tourmaline Kunar Province, Afghanistan 1.5 x 1.2 x 6.6 cm From a famous find of indicolites: 3 intensely-lustrous gem crystals growing together, with 3 terminations tiered in an aesthetic skyscraper arrangement. Ex. Herb Obodda. (4,000-8,000) 166 Tourmaline Kunar Province, Afghanistan 1.5 x 2 x 7.5 cm A double terminated crystal showing incredible root beer color. (3,000-6,000) 44 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline SPECTACULAR CABINET PIECE 167 Tourmaline on Matrix Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan 12.7 x 16 x 16.2 cm A stunning, 'large-cabinet'-sized display piece: two lustrous rainbow tourmalines with well-defined color bands stand above and contrast sharply with a lavender and white matrix (one repair). (35,000-75,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 168 169 45 Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 2.5 x 2.5 x 12 cm Amazing, large 'cotton-candy' tri-color with distinct, soft pink and blue zones and a richer pink cap, and with numerous matching sidecars stacked in a spray arrangement; beautiful form and coloring. (18,000-36,000) Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 1.5 x 1.5 x 10.5 cm Exquisite crystal with outstandingly clean lines and faces from an important find. Saturation and luster are amazing. Ex. Kevin Dixon. (9,000-18,000) 46 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 170 Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 1.5 x 1 x 10.5 cm From a historic find: paired gem crystals combine fully-saturated color and rich luster with clear zones and distinctive purplepink caps. Ex. Kevin Dixon. (7,000-14,000) 171 Tourmaline with Quartz Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 4.5 x 5 x 5.5 cm Classic material: tourmaline crystal is sharply terminated in hot pink, with a large clean face. An aesthetic quartz crystal appears at bottom. (3,500-7,000) 172 Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 1.5 x 1.2 x 7 cm A specimen with electric glowing color. (2,000-4,000) 173 Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 1 x 1 x 7.5 cm Very fine crystal for the location, with striking lime-green zone beneath a gem tip. (1,500-3,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 174 Tourmaline Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 4 x 4 x 4.5 cm Thick, 2-crystal composition with one crystal growing like a chimney out of a larger, matching crystal. Pink bands at terminations cap dark-green bases. (1,200-2,400) 175 Tourmaline Fugong, Yunnan Province, China 1.8 x 1.8 x 3 cm Chinese crystal with pleasing symmetry and large termination face. (800-1,600) 47 176 Tourmaline Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria 1.5 x 1.5 x 6.5 cm Choice crystal specimen with fine structure and strong luster; deep cherry-pink shaft contrasts nicely with golden-green cap. (4,800-10,000) 177 Tourmaline Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria 1.3 x 1.3 x 5.7 cm Select-quality Nigerian tourmaline with exemplary color banding and luster. Ex. Bill Larson Collection. (2,000-4,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 48 178 179 Tourmaline Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria .8 x .6 x 4 cm Pink gem pink crystal. Tourmaline Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria .5 x .6 x 3.6 cm Hot pink crystal. 180 (800-1,600) 181 (400-800) Tourmaline Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria .5 x .6 x 3.6 cm Saturated gem crystal. (400-800) Tourmaline Kaituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo .6 x .6 x 2.8 cm Neat thumbnail. (400-800) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 182 Tourmaline Otijua Mine, Karibib, Namibia 5 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm Ex. Bill Larson. A prestigious specimen that has appeared in "The Mineralogical Record". One larger and one smaller doubleterminated crystal rest separately on a quartz that's also doubleterminated. Tourmalines from this location are only rarely found in this wonderful color quality. (5,000-10,000) 184 185 183 Tourmaline Karibib, Erongo, Namibia .5 x .5 x 5.6 cm Translucent gem pencil with clear zone. (500-1,000) Tourmaline Karibib, Erongo, Namibia .4 x .4 x 5.5 cm Translucent gem pencil with clear zone. 49 (500-1,000) Tourmaline Karibib, Erongo, Namibia .8 x .6 x 2.5 cm Appears black, but when backlit shows a slight violet color. Ex. Christopher Nohl. (100-200) www.lynknight.com/minerals 50 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 186 Tourmaline Harchoo Niral, near Astor Diamer District, G-B, Pakistan 2 x 1 x 4.5 cm Pink and yellow bi-color seldom seen from this location. Ex. Dudley Blauwet Collection. (600-1,200) 187 Topaz on Tourmaline Stak Nala, Skardu Dist., Pakistan 2.5 x 1.2 x 3.5 cm Dark crystal with purple gem cap; one face covered in topaz crystals around a centered, main topaz. Ex. Dudley Blauwet Collection. (1,500-3,000) Please fax your bids in early 913.338.4754 188 Tourmaline on Sapphire Near Passara, Uva Prov., Sri Lanka 1.5 x 1.1 x 4.3 cm Rarely-seen association, with a blue tourmaline displayed on a yellow sapphire crystal. Ex. Cal Graeber Collection. (3,000-6,000) 189 Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .8 x .8 x 5.8 cm Clean, attractive crystal with vibrant color zones. (1,000-2,000) Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 190 Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .8 x .8 x 5.5 cm A spectacular California tourmaline crystal. (1,000-2,000) 191 Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .7 x .5 x 4.2 cm Tabular form and gem clean stone. (400-800) 51 192 Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .6 x .6 x 4.2 cm This pencil has rich saturation, and the clarity is excellent. (400-800) 193 Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .5 x .5 x 5.5 cm California gem pencil. (400-800) 52 194 Fine Minerals - Tourmaline Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA .5 x .5 x 5.2 cm California gem pencil. (400-800) 196 195 LIDDICOATITE Tourmaline Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande Dist., San Diego, USA 2.5 x .5 x 3 cm Colorful pair of polished gem slices. One natural and one treated. Both from the same crystal origin, making for a great example of before and after treatment. (400-800) View large size photographs and bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/minerals Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite Estatoby, Sahatana Valley, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 1.8 x 1.9 x 9.2 cm A multi-colored specimen with alternating color zones with shocking vibrant color (professionally repaired). (5,000-12,500) PLEASE NOTE ABSENTEE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS Mail To: Lyn Knight Currency Auctions P.O. Box 7364 Overland Park, KS 66207 Please use the enclosed envelope and bid sheet. Fax: 913.338.4754 E-mail: bids@lynknight.com Live Internet Bidding at: www.lynknight.com Fine Minerals - Tourmaline 197 Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 1 x .8 x 6.2 cm This high caliber, unblemished purple/pink gem crystal has intense luster. (3,000-6,000) 198 Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar .5 x .5 x 3.5 cm A fine cluster of uniquely color zoned liddicoatites. (400-800) 53 199 Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 1 x .6 x 3 cm Cluster of double terminated liddicoatites with interesting color zones. (300-600) 200 Tourmaline var. Liddicoatite Anjanabonoina, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 1 x .5 x 2.7 cm Two diverging crystals joined at base. (300-600) 54 201 Fine Minerals - Apophyllite, Augelite, Azurite, Brazilianite SCHORL Tourmaline with Aquamarine and Schorl Erongo Mountains, Namibia 5 x 3.5 x 5 cm In an eye-catching association, terminated crystals of light-blue aquamarine grow at different angles on the crystal face (and base) of a schorl tourmaline. (1,000-2,000) AUGELITE 203 AZURITE APOPHYLLITE 204 202 Apophyllite on Chalcedony Maharashtra, India 6.4 x 6 x 11.4 cm Aesthetic cluster of apophyllite on chalcedony (with a calcite core) that resembles an ice-cream cone. (2,500-7,500) Augelite with Quartz Tamboras, Mundo Nuevo Huamachuco, La Libertad, Peru 6.3 x 4 x 2.5 cm Very showy cluster of gemmy green augelite crystals topped with numerous excellent quartz crystals, many of them Japanlaw. (2,500-10,000) Azurite with Malachite Copper Mtn. Mine, Morenci, Arizona, USA 6.7 x 4.4 x 2.6 cm Uncommon older specimen; striking bright-blue cluster of well-defined crystals, with a basal spray of malachite. (3,000-7,500) Please fax your bids in early 913.338.4754 Fine Minerals - Calcite, Celestine, Chrysoberyl BRAZILIANITE 205 55 Brazilianite on Albite Marcel Telivio Mine, near Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil 9.5 x 7.6 x 5 cm Sparse matrix of albite dominated by yellow brazilianite in pristine gem crystals of great luster, color and clarity. (8,000-22,000) CALCITE 207 206 Calcite with Pyrite and Marcasite Conco Mine, North Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois 7.3 x 5.8 x 4.6 cm Fine display of these minerals on matrix; additionally, the calcite features beautiful marcasite inclusions. (1,500-4,500) www.lynknight.com/minerals Calcite Twins Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 9.6 x 7.5 x 4 cm Very nice matrix plate presenting lustrous calcites twinned in the butterfly pattern of Japan-law quartz. (1,500-3,500) View large size photographs and bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/minerals 56 CELESTINE Fine Minerals - Dioptase, Fluorite 209 208 Celestine Sakoany Deposit, Katsepy Commune, Mitsinjo Dist., Boeny Region, Mahajanga Prov., Madagascar 3.9 x 4.1 x 6.3 cm Exceptionally rare occurrence of pristine gem celestine crystals emerging from celestine matrix. (2,500-5,000) CHRYSOBERYL Chrysoberyl Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil 3 x 2.8 x 2.9 cm This complete chrysoberyl crystal is a perfect sixling, with sharp edges and rich color. (3,500-7,500) Make your plans now to attend this sale DIOPTASE 210 Dioptase on Calcite Tsumeb, Namibia 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm Very desirable example in 'small-cabinet' size: larger brightgreen dioptase crystals appear on calcite matrix with a thin topping of druzy calcite in places. (6,500-12,500) Fine Minerals - Fluorite 57 FLUORITE 211 213 212 Fluorite Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia 16 x 14 x 7 cm An elegant crystal plate from this mine's famed snake-eye pocket, densely composed of gemmy translucent cubes of uniform size and color. (8,000-24,000) Fluorite on Quartz PiaoTang Mine, Ganzhou, Dayu, Jiangxi Province, China 16.4 x 9.5 x 9.2 cm Outstanding visual appeal in a symmetrical composition of different mineral form and color: a cluster of gemmy light-green fluorites is centered atop an impressive ring of very sharp, clear to milky quartz crystals. (15,000-25,000) Fluorite Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia 9 x 7.1 x 6 cm Sizeable, uncustomary fluorite with attractive colors and unique zoning, including a slight color shift. (3,500-9,500) View large size photographs and bid on all lots online at www.lynknight.com/minerals 58 214 215 Fine Minerals - Fluorite Fluorite Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia 15.4 x 10.2 x 7.5 cm Ex. H. Malzahn. Large, gemmy cluster of green fluorite cubes displays very attractive uniformity of crystal size and color; the color is translucent at the edges of the cluster and richly saturated towards the cluster center (repaired). (2,000-7,500) Fluorite Okorusu Mine, Otijiwarongo Dist., Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia 7.2 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm Ex. H. Malzahn. Nicely-delineated fluorite cluster on matrix, with bi-color (purple and yellow) crystals. (1,000-2,500) 216 Fluorite Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA 11.2 x 8.5 x 6 cm Another larger but more lustrous fluorite, also displaying rich grape coloring and sharp lines. (2,500-7,500) 217 Fluorite with Calcite Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co, Illinois, USA 5.7 x 5 x 4 cm Individual dogteeth calcite crystals occur randomly on frosty blue fluorite. (1,200-3,600) www.lynknight.com/minerals Fine Minerals - Fluorite, Hematite 218 219 220 Fluorite with Barite Mahoning Mine #1, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm Evocative specimen has snowy barites drifted across ice-blue fluorite crystal with dark core. (1,000-3,500) 221 Fluorite with Calcite Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA 5.7 x 4.7 x 5.6 cm Bright gem fluorite cube with top yellow color (thin clear zone around edges) and dogteeth calcite crystals appearing dramatically on several faces. (1,500-3,500) Fluorite Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co, Illinois, USA 9 x 7.5 x 5.1 cm Large fluorite with well-defined, grape-colored crystals (crystal core has yellow zone). (1,500-3,500) Fluorite Mahoning Mine #1, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA 4.1 x 3.2 x 3.1 cm Clean piece with rich purple color and zoning. (1,000-2,500) www.lynknight.com/minerals 59 Mail Bids To: Lyn Knight Currency Auctions P.O. Box 7364 Overland Park, KS 66207 Please use the enclosed envelope and bid sheet. 60 Fine Minerals - Hematite, Neptunite, Olmiite, Peridot 223 222 Fluorite Dolomite Products Quarry, Penfield, New York, USA 11 x 6.6 x 6 cm A scarce specimen from this location featuring a lightly-colored fluorite crystal set in a bed of smaller crystals and perched atop a hardrock matrix. (2,500-7,500) Fluorite with Sphalerite Minerva Mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA 9 x 6.4 x 6.8 cm Very nice example of the beautiful crystal colors that distinguish this classic mine. (1,500-7,500) www.lynknight.com/minerals HEMATITE 224 Hematite Rosette on Quartz Jinlong Hill, China 8 x 6 x 11 cm An inimitable specimen that highlights a hematite rosette hung like a beehive from the tip of a quartz point (in a cluster of quartz sprays with hematite inclusions). (7,500-22,000) Fine Minerals - Precious Metals 225 Hematite Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais, Brazil 8.5 x 6 x 8.3 cm Uncommonly huge single crystal, with complex termination and shiny, mirrored faces. (3,500-8,500) NEPTUNITE 227 OLMIITE 61 Olmiite and Calcite N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari, South Africa 6.6 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm Cabinet-sized exemplar of olmiite species, portraying its beautiful color, lively sparkle, and unique form. (4,500-12,500) PERIDOT 226 Neptunite on Natrolite Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA 9.4 x 7.2 x 3.7 cm Nice presentation plate contrasts many sharp neptunite crystals with natrolite matrix. (1,000-3,500) 20% Buyer's Premium 228 Peridot with Ludwigite Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 2.2 x 2 x 3.1 cm Richly-colored, gem peridot crystal with complex termination and some ludwigite inclusions. (1,000-3,500) Fine Minerals - Prehnite, Quartz 62 PRECIOUS METALS COPPER 229 Copper Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA 7 x 1.5 x 26.8 cm Impressive, lengthy, tree-like presentation of numerous tabular copper crystals. (15,000-50,000) PREHNITE 230 Fine Minerals - Topaz Prehnite and Epidote Sandare, Nioro du Sahel Circle, Kayes Region, Mali 6.5 x 2.7 x 4.5 cm Extraordinary specimen presents a frosty green prehnite ball against a dark epidote cluster. (2,500-7,500) Make your plans now to attend this sale QUARTZ 63 231 Strawberry Quartz Uruachic Chiliverlaui, Mexico 8.5 x 7.2 x 12.3 cm Ex. Frederick H. Pough. A rare specimen indeed, with vibrant color and large, uncommonly glassy natural crystal faces. The quartz tip is comprised of many teeth like points. (5,000-15,000) 232 Quartz and Tourmaline Enhydro Aracui, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3.8 x 3.2 x 9.8 cm A standout, one-of-a-kind specimen: the quartz scepter contains a tourmaline crystal which itself contains a water bubble (tourmaline also appears on the scepter). (5,000-15,000) 64 TOPAZ Fine Minerals - Topaz 234 233 Pink Topaz Katlang, Mardan Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 1 x .8 x 9.3 cm A rare gem 'pencil' crystal, exceptionally large for the species and location, with remarkable luster and color. (7,500-25,000) Mail Bids To: Lyn Knight Currency Auctions P.O. Box 7364 Overland Park, KS 66207 Please use the enclosed envelope and bid sheet. 235 Topaz on Albite Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan 6.8 x 4.4 x 6.2 cm Large gem crystal with classic champagne color. (3,500-10,000) Topaz on Albite Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan 10.5 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm Large champagne-colored topaz set at dramatic angle on smaller matrix of albite and mica. (3,500-8,500) END OF SALE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.