FRENCH AND ITALIAN MINERALS. 



We have just received two consignments of nineteen boxes containing minerals 

 collected and purchased by Prof. Fcote, at various localities throughout France 

 and Italy. 



Among the more interesting specimens obtained are the following: 



From Allevaud — Beautiful rhpmbohedral Siderites. After an inspection of all 

 the French- and Italian museums, Prof. Foote considers the best specimen we have 

 to be the finest one in the world. 25c. to $5.00. Largest groups, $5.00 to $15.00. 



From Bowrg (V Oisans. — Axinite, a large lot of groups and single crystals, 

 among them some good microscopic specimens, 5c. to $7.50. 



Octahedrite crystals on the gangue, 15c. to $2.50. 



Quartz, clear, doubly terminated crystals occurring singly and in groups. We 

 offer these at about the prices the Herkimer quartzes bring. 



Adularia, beautiful microscopic as well as hand specimens. 



Epidote, associated with Axinite, also a few specimens of the now rare 

 Chessylite, $2.00 to $7.50. 



Allemontite. — We offer the brightest as specimens at the rate of $1.25 per 

 pound. Pure, but rougher, $ 1.00 per pound. 



Offretite. — A new and beautiful Zeolite, occurring in groups of hexagonal crys- 

 tals, 25c. to .$1.50. 



"These specimens were selected by Prof. Foote from the private collection of M. 

 Gounard, the describer of the species. 



Scheelite, some very large crystals, 25c. to $5.00. 



Dumortierite, from the original locality, 25c. to $2.50. 



From Traversella.—Pyrite. The finest lot of large specir -'«>- 



Groups of brilliant and perfect crystals, 25c. to $3.50-; larger, $5.( 



An interesting and rare association of Baverno Orthoclase w 

 Calcite ; Diadochite ; Christianite ; Mesotype ; doubly te 

 clase ; Pollux ; Rosterite ; Bustamite ; Arseniosiderite , 

 domorphs : Fahlerz ; Chrichtonite ; Prehnite, etc. 



ENGLISH MINERALS. 



. As advertised last month we received from Prof. Foote twenty boxes, the result 

 of a month spent in the localities of Derbyshire and Cornwall. 

 Full lists of these minerals will be sent on application. • 



OTHER RECENT ARRIVALS. 



Boleite.— We have found a great demand for this rare new species but our 

 stock still contains a number of brilliant cubes, cubo-octahedrons and a few cleav- 

 ages. Perfect crystals, 50c. to $3.50. 



Rubellite. — Of this exceedingly beautiful mineral we have a large stock, em- 

 bracing a variety of forms. Large radiations, clusters of single crystals, many of 

 them terminated and separate crystals. Magnificent groups for museums, $2.00 

 and upwards. The choicest cabinet specimens from 25c. upwards. Fragments. 

 Separate crystals, some of which will cut gems of good color, 5c. to 50c. 



Vesuvianite. — Several large and perfect crystals ranging from two to five 

 inches in diameter. 



Crystallized Eudialyte. 



Pseudoleucites, and other interesting Magnet Cove minerals. 



Chrysoberyl. — Another consignment from" Greenwood, Me. We are informed, 

 that these", together with what we have already received, constitute the entire find. 



The finest twins and single crystals in the gangue, $1.50 to $5.00. Character- 

 istic, but smaller or imperfect crystals, 5c. to $1.00. 



Japanese Stibnite, Hauerite, crystallized Pyrrhotite ; Crocoite ; Poonah 

 Apophyllite, etc., etc. 



We shall be pleased to send selections of minerals on approval to those desiring 

 them. 



A. E. FOOTE, M.D., 



MINERALS AND SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, 



4116 Elm Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. 



