Al Cerny Collection Al Cerny was a practicing mining engineer for over 30 years before retiring to South Carolina for the bass fishing. He worked at several mines including Sterling Hill near Franklin, New Jersey and the Northumberland Mine in Nevada where he was able to satisfy his collecting passion. Barite became his specialty, but the collection has far more than just barite.

This aquamarine pocket was collected by Stan Esbenshade of Midwest Minerals more than 20 years ago, and the quality still stands up. The termination on this one is a bit occluded with the host rock, but the termination is complete. The color and clarity of these crystals is superb.