*All of the following specimens are from the collection of
Mr. Gerry Pogue
**Specimen type with pictures below **
Large (6") Iridescent Brown Calcite with Large Pink Calcite
Quartz Geode with Large Pyrite Cubes (nearly 1/4")
Chalcedony with Beautiful Yellow Barite (nealy 1.5")
Iridescent Black Calcite, a.k.a "Kahoka Black" (very rare)
Large Diamond Dewdrop (over 5" diameter)
Double-Terminated Calcite on Quartz
Fishtail Selenite and Selenite Spray on Quartz
Sphalerite with Micro-Pyrites on Dogtooth Calcite
Massive Pink Calcite on Quartz
Large Smokey Quartz Snowball (softball size snowball)
Iridescent Brown Calcite w/Aqua Sheen and Multiple Calcite Habits
Tan Calcite with Calcite Rhombs
Iridescent Brown Calcite w/Gold Sheen and Pagoda Calcite in Both Halves
Large Calcite Crystal on Gemmy Tan Calcite
Calcite Ingested with Kaolinite (Altered Structure and Color)
Iridescent Brown Calcite with Mr. Selenite and Ms. Calcite Combo
Pink Dogtooth Calcite with Reticulated Marcasite
Large Nailhead Calcite Cluster on Iridescent Brown Calcite
Brown Calcite Phantoms in Quartz w/Quartz Bridge
Spectacular Selenite Crystal on Quartz
Millerite on Quartz (Hairy)
A special thanks to Gerry and his wife for letting me visit and taking the time to show me their wonderful Keokuk Geode collection. Gerry has been collecting geodes since 1993. He has a cool demeanor and he always has a smile on his face. Gerry is known by his peers for having a "sixth sense" when collecting. He always finds the good ones. We think he follows his rockhound nose right to where the good ones are hiding. We've collected geodes from several of the same locations, yet he has some I have never seen before. Gerry also likes to cut and polish agates, geodes, and whatever else needs some T-L-C. He has a variety of excellent geode specimens to view. Above are just a few. ENJOY.