Jamison K. Brizendine's Photo Gallery
JHJ-47LBenstonite Ba6Ca6Mg(CO3)13 , Fluorite CaF2
Dimensions: 2 cm x 2.5 cm x 4.5 cm
This is a miniature-sized specimen of Benstonite with blue Fluorite from the Minerva #1 Mine, Bethel Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. I acquired this specimen from Ross Lillie and it was formerly in the collection of Harold "Shorty" Millikan and Ron Roberts.
Benstonite is a complex and rare barium, calcium, magnesium carbonate, which has only been found at the Minerva #1 Mine and the Annabel Lee Mine (though the latter locality, according to Ross Lillie, was found in a single, small pocket). According to Gill Montgomery, benstonite and witherite (both late stage carbonates) occurred within five-hundred feet of the main shaft (Goldstein, 1997). Excellent specimens were recovered in the 1950s-1960s, while the mine was owned by the Minerva Oil Company.
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References Cited:
Goldstein, A., 1997, The Illinois-Kentucky fluorspar district: The Mineralogical Record, v. 28, n. 1, p. 3-49.
3TE-TMQCalcite CaCO3 , Fluorite CaF2
Dimensions: 5 cm x 6 cm x 7 cm
This is a cabinet-sized specimen of Calcite on Fluorite from the West Green Mine, Rosiclare Level, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. I acquired this specimen from Ross Lillie and it was formerly in the collection of Louis Lafayette.
A fantastic combination of pale yellow calcite in sharp scalenohedrals on top of yellow fluorite with light blue-purple rims. The underlying fluorite is partially etched.
The Ozark-Mahoning Company opened the West Green Mine in 1942 and produced fluorspar ore up until the 1970s. Although the ore body was extremely rich, specimens that are accurately attributed to this locality are difficult to find.
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W6J-2J3Agate (Dyed) with Quartz
Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 7 cm
This is a cabinet specimen of translucent agate with quartz from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Agates from this locality are very common and are typically cut and polished. Due to the sheer volume of these agates, many are made into decorative objects, including candle holders, bookends and even as a background for hand painted portraits.
Like many examples on the market some agates feature exotic colors like green, blue and pink, but these are not natural and are dyed. This example shows a blue-greenish center (proving that it is a dyed example) to a layer of quartz and finally back to a brown-green chalcedony edge. The specimen was a gift from my mother who found it a department store.
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A82-302Pyrite FeS2
Dimensions: .2 cm x .2 cm x .2 cm
Field of View: .4 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Pyrite from the Blue Ball Stone Co. Quarry (Showalter Quarry), Blue Ball, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .4 cm.
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KW0-ENUSphalerite ZnS
Dimensions: 1.8 cm x 1.9 cm x 2 cm
Field of View: .6 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Sphalerite from the Dundas North Quarry, West Flamborough Township, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This specimen was collected by Jay Haynes.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .6 cm.
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TKF-86JCorundum (Var: Sapphire) Al2O3
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x .8 cm x .7 cm
Field of View: .5 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Corundum Var. Sapphire from the In Den Dellen quarries, Mendig, Eifel Volcanic District, Mayen-Koblenz District, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. I acquired the specimen from Volker Betz. The specimen was collected by Bernd Ternes in 2007.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .5 cm.
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37D-KWWHaüyne (Na,K)3(Ca,Na)(Al3Si3O12)(SO4,S,Cl) , Augite (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Dimensions: 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.2 cm
Field of View: .6 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Haüyne with Augite from the In Den Dellen quarries, Mendig, Eifel Volcanic District, Mayen-Koblenz District, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. I acquired the specimen from Volker Betz. The specimen was collected by Bernd Ternes in 1995.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .6 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
46C-CKJMuscovite KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 , Biotite K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 , Quartz SiO2
Dimensions: 4 cm x 2 cm x 2.5 cm
Field of View: .7 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Muscovite and Biotite surrounded by Quartz from DeKalb County, Georgia.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .7 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
URF-TPNErythrite Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Dimensions: 2 cm x 1.5 cm x 1 cm
Field of View: .5 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge (Erzgebirgskreis), Saxony, Germany. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. This specimen was mounted by Fred Schaefermeyer (1919-2016).
The specimen has been magnified by 40x with a field of view of .5 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
LE9-2YRGold Au
Dimensions: 1 cm x .6 cm x .6 cm
Field of View: .3 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Gold from the Soulsby Mine, Soulsbyville, Soulsbyville & Confidence District, East Belt, Tuolumne County, California. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium.
The specimen has been magnified by 40x with a field of view of .3 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
W27-ENJCaledonite Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 , Linarite PbCu(SO4)(OH)2
Dimensions: 1.5 cm x 1.2 cm x .5 cm
Field of View: .7 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Caledonite with Linarite from the Grand Reef Mine, Laurel Canyon, Klondyke, Graham County, Arizona. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. The specimen was originally in the Kenneth Bladh collection and was mounted by him in 1977.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .7 cm.
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76J-CFAGold Au , Quartz SiO2
Dimensions: 1.3 cm x .5 cm x .6 cm
Field of View: .5 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Gold on Quartz from the Davidson-Tisdale Mine, Tisdale Township, Porcupine Mining District, Timmins, Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. The specimen was originally in the Jim Newman collection and was acquired by John Ebner. John mounted the specimen on September 4, 2000. The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a field of view of .5 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
JAV-96HSilver Byproduct
Dimensions: .7 cm x .5 cm x .1 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Silver from the Morro Velho mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium.
A cluster of silver crystals without any matrix. Silver isn't listed as a valid mineral from Morro Velho on Mindat, and its likely that this specimen may actually be a byproduct of gold mining which occurred there in the past.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
WYJ-T04Diamond C
Dimensions: .2 cm x .2 cm x .2 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Diamond from the Argyle Mine, Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire, Western Australia, Australia. I acquired this specimen from Al Pribula at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium.
A beautiful 10 point pink diamond from Australia with a bright adamantine luster. The specimen has been magnified by 40x.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
5P5-RDWHaynesite (UO2)3(OH)2(SeO3)2·5H2O
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x 1.2 cm x .7 cm
Field of View: .3 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Haynesite from the Repete Mine, Blanding, San Juan County, Utah. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality on April 4, 1992.
The specimen has been magnified by 40x with a FOV of .3 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
FC4-43NWulfenite Pb(MoO4) , Malachite Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Dimensions: 1.3 cm x .9 cm x .8 cm
Field of View: .7 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Wulfenite with Malachite from the Duplex Mine, Searchlight District, Clark County, Nevada. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality on March 28, 2007.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a FOV of 7 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
Q02-FTFWulfenite Pb(MoO4) , Azurite Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 , Smithsonite ZnCO3
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x .6 cm x .3 cm
Field of View: .25 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Wulfenite with Azurite and Smithsonite from the Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality.
The specimen has been magnified by 40x with a FOV of .25 cm
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
0M0-THTWulfenite Pb(MoO4)
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x 1.5 cm x .6 cm
Field of View: .6 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Wulfenite from the Dinged Virgin Prospect, Lemitar Mountains, Socorro County, New Mexico. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a FOV of .6 cm
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JWW-GXCWulfenite Pb(MoO4)
Dimensions: 2 cm x 1 cm x .6 cm
Field of View: .5 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Wulfenite from the May Flower Mine, Socorro Peak District, Socorro County, New Mexico. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a FOV of .5 cm.
Jamison K. Brizendine specimen and photo
46T-6CGVanadinite Pb5(VO4)3Cl
Dimensions: 1.7 cm x 1.5 cm x .5 cm
Field of View: 1 cm
This is a micromount specimen of Vanadinite with Calcite from the Jack Frost Mine, North Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico. I acquired this specimen from Patrick Haynes at the 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Micromineral Symposium. Pat also collected the specimen at the locality.
The specimen has been magnified by 20x with a FOV of 1 cm.
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