New Specimens from Denver Show 2007!
* Updated 9/26/2007 *

MIN#DENVER2007-121 NEW!

INCREDIBLE AND RARE!! A tremendous specimen of Native Wire Silver on massive Acanthite!
This was one of only two specimens that appeared at the Denver Mineral Show and I grabbed it
immediately. The story behind this 10 cm tall wire-rope is pretty amazing but from what I understand,
a small find of wire Silver was found in the late 1970's at the Dukat mine which is mainly known for its
massive Acanthite ore. One of the miners, at some risk to himself at the time, saved a few specimens
and put them into storage for posterity. The specimens were later sold and the two that I saw in
Denver were possibly the two finest of the small number hoarded some three decades ago. I can
honestly say I've never seen any others and only know of one other which is currently owned by
a dealer friend of mine (we split the find). I was struck by the grace and luster of this specimen
as well as the matrix (which I ALWAYS prefer with Silvers). Definately a unique opportunity!
Circa about 27 years ago (1979ish)
From the Dukat Mine, Dukat Gold-Silver Ore Field, Magadan Oblast, East Siberia, Russia.
Measures 12.4 cm by 5.6 cm by 3.6 cm in size.
Price $65,000

MIN#DENVER2007-122 SOLD!

Gorgeous, gemmy rhombs of Rhodochrosite with Apatite, Fluorite, Tetrahedrite and Quartz!
Specimens of this quality have become almost impossible to find at the shows. This is a
collection piece from that rare pocket find of gemmy Rhodo and light green Apatite crystals!
The Rhodochrosite crystals are transparent with glassy faces and that great Sweet Home color.
The purple zoned Fluorites add a nice touch to what is already a beautiful crystal plate.
From Steve's Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 6.5 cm by 8.4 cm in size.
Price $9500

MIN#DENVER2007-123 SOLD!

Awesome combo of Beryl var. Aquamarine with bi-color Fluorite on Muscovite and Albite!
I love these Aqua-Fluorite combos but it's so hard to find a good one with a complete
Fluorite crystal. This one is really nice and the Fluorite displays pretty pink with just
a light touch of green. The Aquamarines are perfectly terminated with glassy faces and
rehealed bottoms. I think the balance of this specimen is excellent as are the aesthetics.
From Nager, near Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Northern Pakistan.
Measures 9 cm by 10.5 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#DENVER2007-124 SOLD!

INTENSE FIRE!! Old specimen of precious Fire Opal in matrix!
I want to stress the word "old" because this specimen is at least 50 years old
and it is the older material from Lightning Ridge that many people consider to
be the best. Whether or not that is true, there's no doubt about the quality of
this specimen. The Opal displays the most intense array of flash and color that
one can imagine. Flashes of red, yellow, blue, green, purple, and orange roll
across the grayish-white Opal surface. I'm not sure if this specimen would be
designated as a semi-black but I do know that a gem cutter could cut at least
four stones of incredible quality and value from this piece. I like it as it is though.
Much better than the photo!!! Opal must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
From Lightning Ridge, Finch County, New South Wales, Australia.
Measures 7.5 cm by 6 cm in size with a 5.5 cm by 3.2 zone of Fire Opal.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection

MIN#DENVER2007-125 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL specimen of lustrous gray Acanthite crystals with Chalcopyrite on matrix!
The largest crystal in the middle measures 1.8 cm in length! The remainder of this very rich
Silver Sulfide is covered with smaller Acanthites and patches of iridescent Chalcopyrite.
From the Eldorado Mine, Port Radium, Mackenzie District, Northwest Territories, Canada.
(This locality was discovered in 1900 and mined as a source of Silver and Radium in the 1930's.
It was dewatered in 1976 and mined again for its Silver and Copper reserves before closing for
good in 1982. The mine and its settlement were destroyed by fire and no longer exist today.)
Circa 1930's - Measures 4.7 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $8500

MIN#DENVER2007-126 SOLD!

Large plate of octahedral bi-color Fluorite crystals on Quartz matrix!
The green and purple Fluorites really stand out well against the stark white matrix!
From the De An Mine, Jiangxi Province of China.
Measures 14.6 cm by 15.5 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#DENVER2007-128 SOLD!

CLASSIC SILVER! Twisting and twirling wires of Native Silver atop Acanthite crystal matrix!
This nearly 200 year old specimen was once part of the William S. Vaux Collection which
was assembled for the most part between the years 1820 and 1870. His is regarded as being one
of the earliest and finest mineral collections in the United States. His collection was bequeathed
to the Philadelphia Academy after his death in 1882 along with an endowment for preservation.
From Colquechaca, Potosi Department, Bolivia.
Measures 5 cm by 7.7 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Ex. William S. Vaux Mineral Collection - Circa mid 1800's
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Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $3500

MIN#DENVER2007-129 SOLD!

Classic specimen of Calcite blades with Malachite on Limonite!
From 26J Stope, 1200 Level, Cole Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 8.4 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Ex. Paul S. Harter Collection
Price $485

MIN#DENVER2007-130 NEW!

Old time specimen of Kyanite blades in Quartz!
From Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Measures 15 cm by 8.8 cm in size.
Ex. G. W. Carpenter, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collections
Price $785

MIN#DENVER2007-131 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Superbly crystallized specimen of Native Silver with purple Fluorite!!
Not only are the Silver crystals incredibly sharp, the combination with Fluorite is VERY
RARE! I've seen dozens of Kongsberg Silver but I've never seen one with Fluorite.
Each Fluorite is transparent with a purple interior and while the bottom crystals were
flattened by the now removed matrix, the top crystals are complete with full glassy faces!
I can't imagine a more beautiful combination than cubic Silver crystals with purple Fluorite.
From the Kongsberg Silver Mine, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 4.2 cm by 5 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $25,000

MIN#DENVER2007-132 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Tremendous plate of Orange Quartz clusters on white Quartz matrix!
Also with Pyrite and Sphalerite crystals! This is the finest Orange Quartz I saw at the show
and honestly I think it was the only one I saw at the show. These specimen have become so
rare that I don't run into them very often unless they come from a private collection as this
one did. The hard white Quartz surface is covered with numerous clusters of deep orange
Quartz crystals with only a a few incomplete crystals and reheals. These specimens are usually
full of breaks and damage when found but this one is in great condition with superb aesthetics.
From the 2nd Sovietski Mine in Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Measures 8 cm by 24.2 cm by 12 cm in total size.
Price $9500

MIN#DENVER2007-133 SOLD!

Incredible twisting wire of Native Silver on matrix!
I can't imagine any Silver collector not being impressed by this cute specimen.
From Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 6.8 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#DENVER2007-134 NEW!

Awesome combination of Spessartine Garnet with Rhodonite and Galena!
One of the better examples I've seen - the Garnets are large and distinct with
an average size of 2.5 cm and one crystal as large as 4.2 cm!! The Spessartine
crystals emerge from and sit atop a matrix of Galena and a seam of Rhodonite.
From Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
Measures 10.5 cm by 11 cm in size.
Price $3750

MIN#DENVER2007-135 NEW!

Rare specimen of Malachite included Calcite crystals!
This fine specimen is covered with Malachite incl. Calcite crystals on both the front and back.
Classic specimen from the El Cobre Mine, Concepcion del Rio, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Price $950

MIN#DENVER2007-136 NEW!

Cute combo of Acanthite with Native Silver and a Calcite crystal!
From Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 4 cm by 2.3 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#DENVER2007-137 NEW!

Great color! Reddish-brown Hematite incl. Quartz crystals with lustrous Hematite rosettes!
A tremendous cabinet sized specimen with lots of pizzazz! Only a few incomplete Quartz points and
they are very well hidden. This is one of the better looking examples that I've seen in a long time.
From the Dayu Mine, Dayu City, Jiangxi Province of China.
Measures 12.5 cm by 14 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $4500

MIN#DENVER2007-138 SOLD!

Fine specimen of Malachite over Pyrite with Quartz crystals!
From the Philipsburg Mining District, Granite County, Montana.
Measures 6 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#DENVER2007-139 NEW!

RARE! Native leaf Silver on Chalcocite matrix!
This is the first specimen of Silver I've offered from this very hard to find locality
and the covering is quite rich. I would estimate this specimen to be circa early 1900's.
From the Campbell Shaft, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 7.7 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Urish Collection
Price $1250

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