Paga Mine

Fine Minerals

Lighthouse Point, Florida   

Dealer of Fine Mineral Specimens
 

    Calcite Replacing Mercenaria Permagna, Okeechobee, FL
 

Location Information; Click on picture to enlarge:Calcite Replacing Mercenaria Permagna, Rucks Pit, Florida.  Fluoresces both long and short wave.  Golden color due to iron atom in forming process of Rucks area 2 to 2.5 million years ago.  These specimens will enhance any fossil or mineral collection.  A two page, five step documentation of the forming of this location will be supplied with each purchase and will no doubt add to the overall value of your collection.  As of August, 2006, digging IN THE PIT will no longer be permitted. 

Clam in matrix, an extraordinary example of Rucks Pit colossal fossils with associated crystallized smaller clams in matrix included.         Item: CL#2001 Size: Large 15x11 cm Price:$155

Beautiful calcified clam in matrix.  Minor field stripping left for new owners discretion.  Very nice piece to increase collection value.  Conversation generator.      Item: CL#2002 Overall size is 12x 10 cm. Crystal pocket is 11x8x4 cm Price:$115

Well balanced, beautiful sample of calcified clam fragment on matrix.  crystal segment. Item: CL#2003 Size: measures 4.5x3.5x2 cm on a matrix of 7.5x5.5x2.5 cm    Price: $65

Calcified clam segment cluster on light matrix. Piece displays well.   Item: CL#2004 Size: 4.5x4.4x3 cm  Price:  $45

Calcified clam segment cluster on light matrix.    Very showy.     Item: CL#2005 Size: 4x5x3.5 cm Price: $55

Calcified clam segment. Exquisite side displaying brilliant color.  Should be mounted on permanent base to rotate views.     Item: CL#2006 Size:  8x3.5x3 cm Price:  $65

Exceptional calcified clam in matrix.  Unusual large crystals.  Displays on natural footing.  Crystals accented by lighting to emphasize beauty of this piece.  Large cavernous interior reveals calcification present.  View from both sides.  One of my favorites. Item: CL#2007 Size: 16x10.5x9 cm     Price:$240

Calcified clam in matrix formed in unusual horizontal position forcing the side to collapse onto itself causing unusual cockscomb crystal pattern.  Beautiful specimen.   Item: CL#2008 Size: 15x11x4.5 cm     Price:$65

  Beautiful fragment calcified clam showing remnants of Marsh Stage of the development of the Rucks Pit area.  This stage is credited with causing iron atoms within the calcium carbonate to give it the beautiful golden honey color to the calcite. 
 

Item: CL#2009
Size: Matrix 3.5x7x3.5 cm, Large crystal cluster 3x2x2 cm    
Price: $90

Item: CL#20010
Size: 10x7.5x5 cm
Price: $225

   A good specimen for the ardent fossil collector.    Two photos are provided.  The first shows some small amount of crystallization within the cavity by use of an external light source.  The second shows deterioration from the cementation stage of the formation of the Fort Drum area.  The specimen is free standing on its matrix.  A bargain for a fossil hunter.  P.S. A Chione elevata (say 1822)Venus clam is attached and evident

Item: CL#20011
Size:  10x8x6 cm clam set in a matrix of 12.5x12x6.5 cm
Price:$35

Item: CL#20012
Size: Matri11X9.5X6 cm, Clam 8X9X5 cm
Price:$125

 An around the horn series of views of a very beautiful crystallized clam. A piece to induce conversation when
showing in any collection. Very nice piece.

Item: CL#20013
Size: Displayed naturally on its matrix of 14x10x4 the clam measures 12x7.5x5.5 cm
Price: $185

Calcified Clam with light matrix at base. Specimen will stand but would show better with an appropriate display vehicle.  
 

Item: CL#20014
Size: 10x8x5.5  cm
Price: $65

Item: CL#20015
Size: This clam measures 10x8x5.5 cm
Price: $135

Item: CL#20016             
Size: measures 9x6x6 cm
Price: $65