New Specimens from Denver Show 2007!
* Updated and Reorganized on 5/5/2008 *

MIN#DENVER2007-21 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL SILVER!
Dramatic specimen of Native Silver Wires on Acanthite coated matrix!
I purchased this one in Dallas and was thrilled with the aesthetics of the climbing wires.
I called it the "Silver Medusa" when I first saw it and I think that's a pretty good description.
From Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 8 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Kevin Ward Personal Silver Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $27,500

MIN#DENVER2007-22 NEW!

Large, doubly terminated Calcite crystal atop Calcite with Dolomite!
From the White Pigment Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania.
Measures 10 cm by 8 cm in size.
Price $125

MIN#DENVER2007-23 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Tremendous cabinet specimen of Bluish-Green Topaz crystals on Albite!
This specimen ranks as one of the finest Topaz specimens I've seen from Nevada and
the color is definately the deepest of any I've seen. As a matter of fact, this specimen is
nearly perfect in all respects! Even the irregular edge on the lower right size is completely
rehealed from where the crystal split naturally in the pocket many years ago. The front
crystal faces are very glassy and gemmy. The main termination at top is pefect as is the
lower crystal termination. The termination on the crystal to the back left is incomplete
however - hence the phrase "nearly perfect". It's somewhat hidden and doesn't detract in
my opinion but could be frosted down if so desired. Truely an exceptional Topaz!
From the 1999-2000 find at the Zapot Mine, Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada.
Measures 12.2 cm by 11.3 cm by 12 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Ex. Perry Collection
Price $9500

MIN#DENVER2007-24 NEW!

Golden, translucent to gemmy crystal of Golden Calcite!
The crystal is doubly terminated and sits atop a smaller Calcite.
From Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Measures 5.8 cm by 9.2 cm in size.
Price $185

MIN#DENVER2007-25 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL! RARE specimen of "Poker Chip" Calcite crystals atop matrix!
Specimens of this caliber from Washington are extremely rare and almost impossible to
find. The crystals here are sharp and perfect and with excellent luster and translucense!
From Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington.
Measures 8 cm by 12.3 cm by 8.5 cm in size.
Ex. Vermont Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $1850

MIN#DENVER2007-26 NEW!

Sharp and distinct crystals of Galena (multiple growth) on Chert matrix!
The Galenas show many modification from later growth and have excellent luster!
From the old Tri-State Mining District, Baxter, Kansas.
Measures 5.3 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Price $350

MIN#DENVER2007-27 NEW!

Neat combo! Terminated xls of Amethystine Quartz with Barite, Chalcopyrite, and Sphalerite!
Classic specimen from Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 12.2 cm by 10 cm by 10.5 cm in size.
Ex. Wayne Sorensen, Mel and Grace Dyke Mineral Collections
Price $1750

MIN#DENVER2007-28 NEW!

Pretty mix of yellow Calcite crystals atop white Quartz points!
From Yu Chen, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 7.8 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#DENVER2007-29 NEW!

Attractive cabinet specimen of peachy Dolomite atop Quartz crystals!
From the Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 15.4 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#DENVER2007-30 NEW!

Beautiful specimen of lavender-blue Fluorite atop Calcite crystals!
From Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 6.4 cm by 8.5 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#DENVER2007-31 NEW!

Exceptional toe-nail sized specimen of Pyromorphite crystals on matrix!
From the famous Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Shoshone County, Idaho.
Measures 3.6 cm by 2.8 cm in size.
Price $95

MIN#DENVER2007-32 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Doubly terminated, gemmy crystal of Beryl var. Emerald!
This crystal is Vanadium colored and exhibits a gorgeous internal glow and almost metallic
luster on every glassy face. Both terminations are complete with tiny crystal accents of
Quartz and Muscovite! The color is quite good with lighter green portions at top changing to
a deeper green about 1/3 the way down. One of the better Emeralds I've seen from Nigeria!
From the Nandu Mine, Nandu village, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Measures 6.6 cm by 1.2 cm in size.
Price $12,500

MIN#DENVER2007-33 NEW!

Super lustrous Sphalerite "flower" with Fluorite atop Dolostone!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 7 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Price $125

MIN#DENVER2007-34 NEW!

Incredibly aesthetic specimen of GEM Aquamarine crystals with Quartz on Microcline!
Both Aquas are crystal clear gemmy with a gorgeous blue coloration and sharp terminations!
From Shigar, near Skardu, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6 cm by 5.9 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $3500

MIN#DENVER2007-35 NEW!

Beautiful specimen of gemmy-tipped Red Beryl on Rhyolite matrix!
This 1.5 cm crystal is perfectly terminated with excellent color and gemminess
near the top. There are the normal inclusions of Rhyolite near the base where the crystal
terminates into the matrix. Matrix specimens of Bixbite have become very difficult to find!
From the Wah Wah Mountains near Delta, Utah.
Measures 2.5 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Ex. Goings Collection
Price $6500

MIN#DENVER2007-36 NEW!

Gemmy, doubly terminated crystal of Brazilianite perched atop Cleavelandite!
From the Telirio Mine, Mendes Pimental, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Mined June of 2001.
Measures 2.5 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Price $750

MIN#DENVER2007-37 NEW!

Aesthetic mix of Beryl var. Aquamarine crystals with colorless Fluorite on Muscovite!
The Fluorite cube on the left is complete and undamaged and contrasts well with the Aqua tab.
From the Bao Feng Wu Mine, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 10 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#DENVER2007-38 NEW!

SUPERB LARGE CAB!!
Incredible plate of Golden Topaz, Green Fluorite, Schorl, Pink Apatite, and Quartz with Microcline!
This plate has a little of everything! There are actually five or so Topaz crystals but the three largest
are the important ones. The largest Topaz sits upright with a perfect, glassy termination. A smaller
Topaz terminates into the largest crystal and a third large Topaz is evenly cleaved on the backside
where it was separated from the host matrix. Surrounding the Golden Topaz are numerous cubic
  to modified cubic Fluorites and black Schorl. A 2+ cm Pink Apatite crystal adds the perfect touch to
the specimen and matrix of Quartz and Microcline crystals! Eye catching and large cabinet sized!
From Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 16 cm by 21 cm in size with a 5.1 cm by 4.7 cm Golden Topaz.
Ex. Perry Collection
Price $6500

MIN#DENVER2007-39 NEW!

RARE! Sparkling green specimen of Metavariscite!
Metavariscite (Hydrated Aluminum Phosphate) is a rare cousin to Variscite and
the above specimen is covered with hundreds if not thousands of micro-crystals.
From the Utahlite Claim, Lucin, Box Elder County, Utah.
Measures 5.6 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#DENVER2007-40 NEW!

Glassy crystals of Grossular Garnet with Epidote on matrix!
From the Coyote Front Range, near Bishop, Inyo County, California.
Measures 7 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $185

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