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Hawaiian Tropic Founder Ron Rice's Rocks & Minerals
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Ormond Beach, FL 32174 |
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Bidding Starts: Tuesday Mar 26 Bidding Ends: Tuesday Apr 16 |
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Terms and Conditions of the Sale:
15% Buyer's Premium will be added to ALL transactions. There are no longer any discounts for cash or local check.
Buyer must notify Dunn's Attic prior to bidding if they intend to pay with cash or Florida check.
Payments via Credit Card are processed via PayPal invoices. Following the close of the auction you will receive an invoice from PayPal with your itemized settlement attached in a PDF. Clicking on the PDF allows you to see a full cost breakdown of your winnings. We must be notified prior to bidding if you plan to pay by cash or Florida check.
We HIGHLY recommend buyers inspect all items before placing a bid.
All items will be available to be viewed and inspected the 2 prior days to the end of the auction between 10:00am-4:00pm at:
Dunns Attic Auction Showroom
138 W Granada Blvd
Ormond Beach FL 32174
By placing a bid, buyer signifies they have inspected the item, or have declined to inspect the item.
All items are sold AS IS.
No warranties are included with any purchase, and there are NO refunds or returns.
Buyer assumes the responsibility of paying all applicable taxes on their purchase, unless valid tax exemption paperwork is on file with us prior to auction start.
Winning items will be available for pickup the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday following auction close. The Wednesday following the auction is reserved for invoicing and packing winning bids, please do NOT pickup items on this day. Pickup times are from 10am to 4pm at:
Dunns Attic Auction Showroom
138 Granada Blvd
Ormond Beach Fl 32174
Dunns Attic will hold items for a max of 1 week. If items are picked up within a week the items will become property of Dunns Attic with no refund or recorse.
IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU DONT PICK IT UP YOU LOSE IT!
SHIPPING: Shipping is handled in house with a software system called ShippingSaint. Following auction close, you will receive a text and an email from ShippingSaint asking if you will pickup or need shipping. Invoices for shipping will be shared with you via text and email. Please anticipate a delay of 5-7 business days before your items are shipped.
Dunns Attic will provide a quote for local delivery on an as-needed basis.
Item descriptions are believed to be accurate, however we are not liable for any mislabeling or innacuracies.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
By placing a bid, buyer hereby agrees that any suit, action, or legal preceeding arising out of or relating to the auction shall be brought solely and exclusively in the courts of the state of Florida in and for Volusia County. The buyer further waives the right of a jury trial.
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auction@dunnsattic.com
(386) 673-0044
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Auction starts online Tuesday April 16th at 7PM
Welcome to our online auction of rare rocks and minerals, where enthusiasts and collectors alike gather to discover extraordinary treasures from the depths of the Earth. Our meticulously curated collection showcases a stunning array of geological marvels, each with its own unique story to tell.With a focus on providing an immersive experience, our platform ensures seamless navigation and bidding, making it easier than ever to acquire coveted specimens for your collection. Whether you're a seasoned collector seeking to expand your portfolio or a newcomer eager to delve into the world of mineralogy, our auction offers something for everyone.Some of the sought-after rocks and minerals featured in our auction include:Blue Amber: Prized for its rare coloration and stunning clarity, blue amber is a true gem of the mineral world.Titanite: Known for its vibrant green hues and exceptional transparency, titanite is highly coveted by collectors.Red Beryl: With its striking crimson coloration, red beryl is one of the rarest gemstones on the planet, making it a must-have for serious collectors.Para�ba Tourmaline: Renowned for its vivid blue-green coloration, Para�ba tourmaline is a prized addition to any collection.Painite: Recognized as one of the rarest minerals in the world, painite boasts a captivating reddish-brown hue that is sure to captivate collectors.Benitoite: Admired for its dazzling blue hues, benitoite is a Californian gemstone that continues to enthrall collectors worldwide.Rhodochrosite: With its delicate pink coloration and intricate banding, rhodochrosite is a beloved favorite among mineral enthusiasts.Alexandrite: Known for its remarkable color-changing properties, alexandrite is a mesmerizing gemstone that never fails to impress.Taaffeite: Taaffeite is a rare mineral prized for its remarkable color-changing abilities and stunning brilliance.Jadeite: Revered for its vibrant green coloration and exquisite translucency, jadeite is a timeless classic in the world of gemstones.As you explore our auction, you'll find an unparalleled selection of rare rocks and minerals, each carefully sourced and authenticated to ensure authenticity and quality. Join us as we embark on a journey through the wonders of the Earth's geological treasures, and discover the beauty and splendor of rare rocks and minerals unlike anything you've ever seen before. Happy bidding! 1 Foote Mineral Co. Jasper 9.1 grams (three stones) 2 5-Piece Set of Spruce Pine, NC Tourmaline Weights in accordance with size/ aspect ratio of each stone (largest to smallest) 254.2 grams 162.7 grams 115.5 grams 43.1 grams 34.4 grams 3 Shelby & Highlands Area Amethyst (4-Piece Set) Weights in accordance with the size/ aspect ratio of each stone, from largest to smallest 96.0 grams 20.8 grams 9.7 grams 3.2 grams 4 Yellowstone Park Obsidian Assortment Various sizes, with the largest stone weighing 85.2 grams. 5 West Petrified Wood 505.2 grams 6 Franklin, NC Talc (10-Piece Set) Various sizes, with the largest piece weighing 23.0 grams. 7 Spruce Pine, NC Aquamarine (2-Piece Set) From largest to smallest 94.8 grams 88.0 grams 8 Graves Mt., GA Barite and Pyrophyllite Assortment The pale/ off white color stone in this assortment of minerals is barite, with remainder of this box�s contents being pyrophyllite. Pyrophyllite is a phyllosilicate often associated with quartz, mica, kaolinite, epidote, and rutile minerals. 9 Spruce Pine, NC Moonstone 279.0 grams 10 McKinney Mine Spruce Pine, NC Dendritic Feldspar Various sizes with the largest specimen weighing 850 grams and the smallest being 9.3 grams in weight. 11 Webster Fieldtrip Copper & Iron Pyrite Assortment Various sizes with the largest specimen weighing 192.3 grams. 12 Labradorite Specimen Calcium-enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador, Canada. 145.2 grams. 13 Shelby Area, NC Gold Mine Fine Quartz Assortment Various sizes with the largest specimen weighing 86.8 grams. 14 Unpolished Natural Garnet Specimens from Cave Various sizes with the largest specimen weighing 174.9 grams. 15 Fossilized/ Petrified Wood Specimens 138.9 grams - Larger specimen 78.4 grams - Smaller specimen 16 Natural Amethyst Crystal/ Stone Cluster 25.1 grams (amethyst cluster cumulative weight) 17 Aquamarine Specimen 303.3 grams 18 Quartz Stone Specimen 62.5 grams 19 Quartz Arrowhead 1 inch in length 3.4 grams 20 Aquamarine Cluster Various sizes, with the largest specimen weighing 326.9 grams. 21 Sedimentary Rock Assortment Various sizes, with the largest specimen weighing 208.1 grams. 22 Micaville, NC Soapstone Assortment Various sizes, with the largest specimen weighing 1.5 pounds. 23 Soapstone Specimen Soapstone, oftentimes referred to as steatite, is a metamorphic rock composed primarily of talc, with varying amounts of chlorite, micas, amphiboles, and other minerals like carbonates, magnesium, silicate, etc. With areas of distribution located aro... 24 Potassium Feldspar Specimen 56.3 grams 25 Microcline Feldspar Cluster Various sizes, with the largest specimen weighing 80.9 grams. 26 Woolly Rhinoceros Tooth Specimens Various sizes, with the largest weighing 24.6 grams. 27 Box Of Corundum, Rutile & Rubies Box of assorted sizes of Corundum, Rutile and rubies. Larger specimens weighed as noted. Rubies in separate vial. 28 Webster, NC Rhodolite Garnets & Nickel Set Set of assorted sizes of nickel, Rhodolite garners and Fuschite rocks with larger specimens weighed as noted. Mined from Webster, North Carolina. Comes with documentation and information. 29 Almanide Garnet & Obsidian Set Set of small obsidian and almanide garnet rocks with larger specimens weighed as noted. 30 350 Gram Limestone 350 gram limestone rock specimen. Weight and relative scale noted in photos. 31 500 Gram Chalcedony Rock 500 gram Chalcedony quartz rock. Weight and relative scale noted in photos. 32 Old Presnell Mine Elbaite Garnet Rocks Set Lot of Elbaite garnet rocks mined from Old Presnell Mine, North Carolina. Weights of larger specimens noted in photos. Comes with paperwork and documentation. 33 500 Gran Petrified Wood Specimen 500 gram petrified wood specimen. Weight and relative scale noted in photos 34 150 Gram Hematite Specimen 150 gram Hematite red iron ore rock specimen. Relative scale and weight noted in photos. 35 Clear Quartz & Citrine Set Set of clear quartz and citrine stones. Largest quartz is 95 grams as noted in photos. 36 Muscovite Samples Set of Muscovite rocks and scales of assorted sizes. 37 Webster, NC Quartz Rock Set Set of Webster, North Carolina mined quartz rocks. Weight of larger specimens noted in photos. 38 Yellowstone Park Sulfur Set of Yellowstone Park mined sulfur rock samples of various sizes. 39 North Carolina & Montana Agate Specimens Set of Agate specimens of various sizes mined from North Carolina and Montana. Largest rock is 370 grams as noted in photos. 40 Tourmaline Quartz Samples Lot of tourmaline quartz samples of assorted smaller sizes. Roughly 40 rocks. 41 Spruce Pines, NC Feldspar Samples Set of blue and pink feldspar samples of various sizes mined from Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 239 grams as noted in photos. 42 Webster, NC Chromite Samples Set of assorted Chromite rock samples of various sizes mined from Webster, North Carolina. Largest specimen is 173 grams as noted in photos. 43 North Carolina Mined Sturolite Samples Set of Sturolite rock samples of various smaller sizes mined from North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 135 grams as noted in photos. 44 Micaville Mined Muscovite Samples Set of Muscovite mica samples of various sizes mined from Micaville, North Carolina. Largest sample weights 499 grams as noted in photos. 45 2500 Gram Chromite Rock 2500 gram Chromite rock sample, relative size and weight noted in photos. 46 3750 Gram Schist Rock 3750 gram schist rock sample, relative size and weight noted in photos. 47 700 Gram Quartz Specimen 700 gram raw quartz rock specimen. Relative scale and weight noted in photos. 48 850 Gram Gneiss Rock 850 gram gneiss rock specimen. Relative size and weight noted in photos. 49 Set Of Obsidian Samples Set of obsidian rock samples of various sizes. Largest specimen weighs 108 grams as noted in photos. Roughly 30 samples total. 50 Amethyst Set With 162 Gram Specimen Set of amethyst gem stones, the largest specimen weighs 162 grams as noted in photos. One specimen a crystal growth type. 51 Set Of Rose Quartz Samples Set of rose quartz specimens. The largest weighs 42 grams as noted in photos. 52 Raw Emerald Tourmaline Quartz Matrix Specimens Set of tourmaline quartz samples of assorted sizes with raw emeralds in matrix. Largest sample weighs 250 grams as noted in photos. 53 Quartz Assortment Set Set of assorted quartz rocks of various sizes including emerald matrix samples. Largest specimen weighs 361 grams as noted in photos. 54 Petrified Acorns And Nuts Set of assorted petrified acorns and nuts. Twelve specimens total. 55 Sodalite Samples Set of six sodalite rock samples. Largest specimen weighs 46 grams as noted in photos. 56 564 Gram Franklinite Specimen 564 gram Franklinite rock specimen. Weight noted in photos. 57 Smokey Quartz Specimens Pair of Smokey quartz samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. One sample weighs 130 grams and the other weighs 115 grams as noted in photos. 58 Set Of North Carolina Calcite Samples Set of three Calcite rock samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Larger samples weighs 99 grams as noted in photos. 59 79 Gram Calcite Sample, Ontario Canada 79 gram Calcite specimen mined from Ontario, Canada. Weight noted in photos. 60 Mitchell County Beryl Aqua Marine & Tourmaline Set of black tourmaline, beryl emerald and aqua marine mines from Mitchell County, North Carolina with documentation. Larger samples weighed and noted in photos. 61 Almendite Garnets, Macon County NC Almendite garnets of various small sizes mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest samples weighs 15 grams as noted in photos. 62 Rhodolite Garnet, Macon County NC Rhodolite garnet sample mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Sample weighs 1.6 grams as noted in photos. 63 Dendrite Fossil In Manganese Dioxide Dendrite fossil in a manganese dioxide rock specimen. Mined from unknown location. 64 Peacock Coal, Pennsylvania Set of five Peacock Coal specimens mined from Pennsylvania. Largest samples weighs 56 grams as noted in photos. 65 Limestone, Gainesville FL Set of three limestone rock specimens from phosphate mines in Gainesville, Florida. Largest specimen weighs 115 grams as noted in photos. 66 Fossilized Corals, Ontario Canada Set of three fossilized corals from Ontario, Canada. Largest specimen weighs 36 grams as noted in photos. 67 Mica, Macon County NC Set of four mica specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. The largest sample weighs 200 grams as noted in photos. 68 Actinolite specimen, Macon County NC 27 gram actinolite sample mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight noted in photos. 69 Fossilized Shark Teeth, Gainesville FL Set of five small fossilized shark teeth from Gainesville, Florida. One tooth is broken as noted in photos. 70 Fossilized & Petrified Mastodon Teeth Set of three fossilized & petrified mastodon teeth and jaw pieces. Mined from phosphate mines in Gainesville, Florida. 71 Fossilized Wood Palm & Oak, Gainesville FL Fossilized Wood Palm & Oak mines from phosphate mines of Gainesville FL 72 Moss Agate, Oregon 4 gram moss agate specimen mined from Oregon. Weight noted in photos. 73 Garnet Matrix Quartz, Macon County NC Raw garnet matrix quartz rocks mined from Macon County, NC. Largest specimen weighs 350 grams as noted in photos. 74 Amethyst Set With 250 Gram Specimen Set of five amethyst crystals mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest amethyst is 250 grams as noted in photos. 75 Large 30� Amethyst Crystal Cathedral Very large amethyst crystal cathedral with large crystal growths. Cathedral is 30� tall by 30� wide and while an accurate weight was unable to be done it is roughly 500 pounds. 76 Celestite, Ontario Canada 44 gram Celestite crystal specimen with some outer rock mined from Ontario, Canada. Weight noted in photos. 77 372 Gram Specular Iron Ore, Lake Superior MI 372 gram specular iron ore/hematite specimen mined from Lake Superior, Michigan. Weight noted in photos. 78 Mica specimens, Macon County NC Set of eight Mica specimens of various sizes mined from Macon County, NC. Largest specimen weighs 138 grams as noted in photos. 79 75 Gram Bornite sample, Lake Superior MI 75 gram Bornite/Peacock copper ore sample mined from Lake Superior, Michigan. Weight noted in photos. 80 180 Gram Copper Pyrite, Macon County NC 180 gram copper pyrite specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight noted in photos. 81 Clear Quartz Samples, Montgomery County Arkansas Set of roughly 30 clear quartz samples of various sizes mined from Montgomery County, Arkansas. The largest specimen weighs 303 grams as noted in photos. 82 308 Gram Biotite Schist, Macon County NC 308 gram biotite schist rock specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight noted in photos. 83 147 Gram Rhodonite/Amphibole, Macon County NC 147 gram rhodonite/amphibole specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight noted in photos. 84 Epidote Specimens, Macon County NC Set of five Epidote specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest sample weighs 545 grams as noted in photos. 85 Vermiculite Biotites, Macon County NC Set of seven vermiculite biotite rock samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 47 grams as noted in photos. 86 Dunite Rock Samples, Macon County NC Set of seven Dunite rocks of various small to large sizes mined from Macon County, North Carolina. The largest specimen weighs 750 grams as noted in photos. 87 Black Flint Samples, Macon County NC Set of three small black flint samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 19 grams as noted in photos. 88 Iron Pyrite Specimens, Macon County NC Set of four small iron pyrite specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest sample weighs 30 grams as noted in photos. 89 Blue Apatite, Macon County NC Set of three Blue Apatite specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 350 grams as noted in photos. 90 Black Mica, Macon County NC Set of three Black Mica specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 341 grams as noted in photos. 91 149 Gram Epidote In Calcite, Macon County NC 149 gram epidote in calcite specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight noted in photos. 92 Grossular Garnet Crystal, Macon County NC 238 gram Grossular garnet crystals specimen mines from Macon County, North Carolina. Weight & size noted in photos. 93 Ruby Corundum Crystals, Macon County NC Set of small ruby corundum crystals mined from Macon County, North Carolina. The largest specimen weighs 8 grams, size and weight noted in photos. All other crystals are 2 grams or less. 94 Emerald Beryl, Macon County NC Emerald beryl specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Specimen weighs 31 grams, size and weight noted in photos. 95 53 Gram Pectolite Specimen, Piermont NY 53 gram pectolite crystal specimen mined from Piermont, New York. Weight & size of specimen noted in photos. 96 Gabbro Rocks, Macon County NC Set of nine Gabbro rock specimens mined from Macon County, North Carolina. The largest specimens weigh 386 & 327 grams. Weights and sizes noted in photos. 97 Fluorite Specimens, Barcelona Spain Pair of Fluorite specimens mined from Barcelona province, Spain. One weighs 161 grams and the other weighs 48 grams. Weights and sizes noted in photos. 98 Green Jasper, Wyoming 56 gram green Jasper specimen mined from Wyoming. Weight and size notes in photos 99 Variscite Samples, Utah Set of five Varsicite specimens mined from Utah. Largest sample weighs 12 grams, weights and sizes noted in photos. 100 Agate Specimens, Summerville GA Set of three Agate specimens mined from Summerville, Georgia. Largest specimen weighs 283 grams, weights and sizes noted in photos. 101 Mahogany Obsidian Samples Set of mahogany obsidian samples of various sizes. Largest specimen weights 93 grams, weight and sizes noted in photos. 102 Amazonite Specimens Set of amazonite samples of various sizes. Largest specimen weighs 106 grams, weight and sizes noted in photos. 103 Natural Fine Ruby Crystals Set of small fine ruby crystals. Total weight of all rubies is 3.8 grams. Sizes noted in photos. 104 Lab Grown 7CT Pink Sapphire Lab grown pink sapphire, roughly 7 carats in size, measures 14mm wide and 10mm high. Comes in a display case. 105 Myconos Greece Stones Glasses & Shells Collection of various stones, shells and polished natural glasses from Myconos, Greece. Relative scale of specimens noted in photos 106 Aventurine Quartz Samples Pair of aventurine quartz samples. Largest specimen weighs 30 grams. Weigh and sizes noted in photos. 107 Emerald Matrix Tourmaline Quartz Samples Set of emerald matrix tourmaline quartz specimens. Largest specimen weighs 173 grams. Weight and scale of samples noted in photos. 108 Stilbite Specimens Set of three stilbite mineral samples. Largest specimen weighs 59 grams. Weight and scale noted in photos. 109 126 Gram Siderite, Cornwall England 126 gram siderite specimen mined from Cornwall, England. Weight and scale noted in photos. 110 Quartz Specimens Set of quartz rock specimens. Approximately seventeen samples. Largest specimen weighs 94 grams. Weight and scale noted in photos. 111 Washed Stones, Alaska Collection of small washed rocks and natural glasses from Alaskan riverbeds. Scale of samples noted in photos. 113 Ruby Feldspar Samples, Macon County NC Set of ruby in feldspar samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Largest specimen weighs 52 grams. Weight and scale noted in photos. 114 Pegmatite Specimens Set of pegmatite rock specimens. Approximately twenty samples. Largest specimen weighs 91 grams. Weight and scale noted in photos. 115 Natural Marble, Macon County NC Natural marble specimen mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Marble weighs 78 grams, weight and scale noted in photos. 116 359 Gram Diorite Specimen 359 gram Diorite specimen, unknown origin. Weight and scale noted in photos. 117 Granite, Macon County NC Pair of large granite rock samples mined from Macon County, North Carolina. Larger sample weighs 1500 grams, smaller one is 800 grams. Weights and scale noted in photos. 118 Almandine Garnets Set of eight almandine garnet samples. Largest specimen weighs 18 grams. Weight and scale noted in photos. 119 Azurite Specimen Small azurite samples mined from West Nyack, New York. Total weight of specimens is 1.4 gram as noted in photos. 120 31 Gram Bloodstone Specimen 31 gram bloodstone specimen, unknown origin. Weight and scale noted in photos. 121 Chalcedony Specimens, Gainesville FL Set of eight small Chalcedony samples mined from the phosphate mines of Gainesville, Florida. Scale of specimens noted in photos. 122 Calcareous Tufa, Alameda County CA Set of calcareous tufa rock samples mined from Cedar Mountain in Alameda County, California. Largest specimen weighs 111 grams. Weight and scale of specimens noted in photos. |
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