{"title":"Domestic \u0026 Canada minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003eMineral specimens from famous US locales such as the now-closed Elmwood Mine in Tennessee and the Cave-in-Rock mining District in Illinois; to amethyst from the Thunder Bay Mining District in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herkimer-diamond-on-matrix-clear-quartz-crystal-grove-ny","title":"Herkimer Diamond on Matrix (clear quartz). Crystal Grove (NY)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerkimer Diamonds are doubly-terminated quartz crystals from the area of Herkimer County, New York, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully terminated quartz sits on a druzy bed of tiny quartz crystals, in the original dolostone matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected by Larry \u0026amp; Joan Bull at the Crystal Grove Campground, Montgomery Co, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 4” x 2.5” x 2.5” high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-standing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43942739345442,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/IMG-6656.heic?v=1751655602"},{"product_id":"herkimer-diamond-on-matrix-clear-quartz-crystal-grove-ny-1","title":"Herkimer Diamond on Matrix (clear quartz). Crystal Grove (NY)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerkimer Diamonds are doubly-terminated quartz crystals from the area of Herkimer County, New York, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 2 quartz crystals perched on the druzy face (tiny quartz crystals), of the dolostone matrix. The larger crystal is double-terminated and measures about 1 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected by Larry \u0026amp; Joan Bull at the Crystal Grove Campground, Montgomery Co, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 3.25” x 2.5” x 2.75”high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-standing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43942764904482,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/C4F4D5FE-520F-480F-A927-86201E6B951B.jpg?v=1756502859"},{"product_id":"elmwood-fluorite-on-sphalerite","title":"Elmwood Fluorite on Sphalerite","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic cabinet collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslucent \u0026amp; zoned purple fluorite perched on a bed of Ruby Jack sphalerite from the now-closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fluorite cube measures 2.5 cm along the front. Crisp front corners but is cleaved in the back, with a partial cube nextdoor. Stepped growth features on all of the faces. Deep purple zoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper lusterous sphalerite!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall measurements: 3” long, sits just over 1” tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf standing but will come with a small plastic stand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43978580099106,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/IMG-7240.heic?v=1752777769"},{"product_id":"untitled-aug23_18-04","title":"Azurite from Utah, paired","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning paired azurite “blueberry” from the Blue Crystal mines in Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning as a collectible but would also be gorgeous made into jewelry. Was cut from a single nodule by the mine owner and given a light polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a hint of malachite on the exterior. Measures about 1.2” x 1”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155924480034,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/IMG-8948.heic?v=1756330945"},{"product_id":"azurite-from-utah-paired","title":"Azurite from Utah, paired","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning paired azurite “blueberry” from the Blue Crystal mines in Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning as a collectible but would also be gorgeous made into jewelry. Was cut from a single nodule by the mine owner and given a light polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures about 1.2” x 1”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259636871202,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/8E9D5A42-6395-406C-91B7-DBA4D224CC4B.jpg?v=1756331751"},{"product_id":"azurite-malachite-paired-nodule-from-utah","title":"Azurite, Malachite paired nodule from Utah","description":"\u003cp\u003eAzurite \u0026amp; malachite nodule (or “blueberry”) from the Blue Crystal Mine in Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful as a specimen but would also be lovely set into jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas cut by the mine owner and given a light polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 1.4” long and about 3\/4” at the widest part.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259646079010,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/0B4E7E11-3E11-4732-B0F5-B5BE95BA5A2C.jpg?v=1756332401"},{"product_id":"elmwood-fluorite-with-spots-semi-floater","title":"Elmwood Fluorite with spots, semi floater","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible semi *floater* fluorite from the now-closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloater refers to the lack of a contact point- this piece\u003cspan\u003e is completely crystallized on all sides of the fluorite. Imagine the miner reaching into a pocket and this is just sitting there loose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a bit of druzy matrix attached to the back and that too has a “soft” edge. There is a teeeeeeny tiny fluorite cube attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft lavender purple with small spots or specks that are often called “radiation burns” but are actually impurities such as pyrite or chalcopyrite embedded in the fluorite. Darker purple zoning visible on the face cube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures roughly 3” x 1.75”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44560477650978,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/CFA086F5-2D18-4A2F-AFA2-3F8F9A8B00B4.jpg?v=1763749365"},{"product_id":"incredible-statement-thunder-bay-amethyst","title":"Incredible statement Thunder Bay Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible statement specimen of hematite-included amethyst from the Moonlight Mine, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThunder Bay Mining District, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOntario, Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStunning points of deep red (hematite) and purple (amethyst) with an incredible luster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOverall in incredible condition. There are a few broken points but these are minor and do not detract from her beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSelf-standing but I used a small wedge to adjust the angle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShe measures just over 8” long and about 5” tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862530617378,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/125CF95B-10E0-46EC-8E8B-056DE0F60733.jpg?v=1771874856"},{"product_id":"manganese-rich-vesuvianite-bi-colour-jeffrey-mine-canada","title":"Manganese-rich Vesuvianite (bi-colour), Jeffrey Mine, Canada","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eManganese-rich Vesuvianite (Idocrase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efrom the Jeffrey Mine, formerly a massive asbestos operation in Val-des-Sources, Quebec, Canda. The mine permanently closed in 2012, however these bi-colour specimens were primarily collected in the 1970s - 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe soft purple and green hues are distintive to this find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe crystals are incredibly glossy and mostly terminated, with the largest measuring roughly 1 cm long and 4mm across the termination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThere is a small area of contact on the “back” but this highly-collectible small cabinet specimen could easily be considered two-sided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMeasures approximatly 1.5” x 1” (3.8 cm x 3.5 cm). Will come with acrylic display base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45058396160034,"sku":null,"price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/5E06059E-B997-4F6B-8CE2-9A035BFFA860.jpg?v=1773262850"},{"product_id":"carthage-corner-elmwood-mine-fluorite-yellow-purple","title":"Carthage Corner Elmwood Mine fluorite; yellow \u0026 purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \"Carthage corner\" (or Elmwood corner) refers to the unique crystal habit of certain fluorites from the Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA; a closed locale. These specimens are characterized by etched, stepped, or frosted cubic faces contrasted with smooth, glass-clear, gem-like corner growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis outstanding small cabinet fluorite has corners that are clear, raised, and gem-like compared to the rest of the surface which has an attractive stepped formation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft, pleasing colours are clear to soft yellow with purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures approximately overall 2.5” and sits 1.5” high (6.5 cm x 3.7 cm) The main cube measures 1.75” across (4.8 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill come with the base shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45068829720610,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/5AAB63AF-E4A8-46D2-BB84-511912493E8C.jpg?v=1773526758"},{"product_id":"calcite-sphalerite-from-the-cumberland-mine-tennessee-xcellent-uv","title":"Calcite, Sphalerite, from the Cumberland Mine (Tennessee). Xcellent UV","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsthetically pleasing medium cabinet specimen from the Cumberland Mine in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, located \u003cspan\u003ejust a few miles north of the world-famous Elmwood Mine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cumberland Mine is still an active zinc mine and field collecting is not allowed. This is an old collection piece, specifically noted to be Drift 16-5-3, which was a horizontal tunnel cut into the rock to access a vein—and known for producing spectacular, UV-reactive specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 gemmy, honey-coloured, double-terminated calcites perched on the top of a baby calcite-dusted mass of red sphalerite with a 3rd calcite crystal peeking out. The larger of the calcites measures 2.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly UV reactive- showing bright red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures roughly 3.5” across the bottom (9cm) and sites 1.5” high (3.5 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45690484260898,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/8202F932-8929-45F5-9BDC-714B6D1F64F5.jpg?v=1780261678"},{"product_id":"pyrite-from-leadville-colorado","title":"Pyrite from Leadville, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelf-standing pyrite cluster on massive pyrite matrix, from the Leadville  Mining District, Lake County, Colorado, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"VnM3R_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VnM3R_25\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWell-formed crystals with distinct striated faces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures roughly 2.25” x 2”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791159779362,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/2E549F75-286C-4D0C-890D-2E47A30B4A44.jpg?v=1781727892"},{"product_id":"rhombohedral-calcite-on-aragonite-cadman-quarry-washington-usa","title":"rhombohedral Calcite on Aragonite, Cadman Quarry, Washington, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge twinned, rhombohedral, calcite blade perched atop spiny and stalactitic aragonite, from the Cadman Quarry in Monroe, Washington, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large blade is the visual grab, but there are at least 9 additional calcite crystals tucked in the aragonite mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe calcite uv’s pinky-orange under my not-so-strong light and Ive read it should really pop under midwave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLargest blade measures roughly 1.25” (4cm) across the middle. Overall specimen measures roughly 2.75” x 2” x 2” tall (6.5 cm x 5cm x 5cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45888157220898,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/20D01810-7121-40CF-9B39-261DF7FDF6B9.jpg?v=1783290664"},{"product_id":"strontianite-calcite-pennsylvania","title":"Strontianite, Calcite: Pennsylvania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcicular (spikey)\u003c\/span\u003e, white balls of strontianite on gemmy calcite, from Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original card states \u003cspan\u003eMcKellsville, which is on the border of Northumberland and Snyder counties, home to the massive Meckley's Quarry (no longer open to collecting) in Mandata and the National Limestone Quarry in Mount Pleasant Mills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery aesthetically pleasing specimen and the strontianite fluoresces and phosphoreces. Ex Mike Davis Collection (field collector).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaures roughly 2” x 3” (6.5 cm x 7 cm). Will come with a stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45916278554658,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/68788662-8440-4AAC-9C51-03926819A57E.jpg?v=1783538007"},{"product_id":"road-cut-thunder-bay-hematite-included-smoky-quartz-amethyst","title":"Road Cut Thunder Bay hematite-included Smoky Quartz, Amethyst","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHematite-included Smoky Quartz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eover Amethyst \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efrom the Road Cut Pocket, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHighway 17, Pearl Lake, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePearl Station area, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThunder Bay Mining District, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOntario, Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePocket found during highway construction during Spring, 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eShe is not a Black Widow but she is a very close cousin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStunning points of deep red (hematite) over smoky quartz over purple (amethyst) with an incredible luster. The back side feautures classic purple amethyst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery good to excellent condition. No broken points, which is hard to accomplish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShe measures just over 4.5” long and about 4” tall and 1” thick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46018175893538,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/A2F9DE30-09DB-44C0-8DEF-DEA01DC155B9.jpg?v=1784147129"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/collections\/D4D6B049-01DC-490D-88D5-B55368E8CC2C.jpg?v=1784327444","url":"https:\/\/www.bedefay.com\/collections\/domestic-canada-minerals.oembed","provider":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}