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

MIN#DENVER2007-141 NEW!

LARGE CABINET!! Stunning large plate of Rhodochrosite rhombs with Quartz, Pyrite, and Tetrahedrite!
I don't think I need to tell anyone how rare plates of this size are today. Just attend a mineral show and
the specimens you see can be counted on one hand. This plate is covered with gemmy red Rhodo crystals
and some associated minerals for contrast. The largest crystals are around 2 cm but most average 1.5 cm
in size. The plate is in excellent condition with only a few bumps here and there which I will mention for
accuracy. There are the normal incomplete crystals around the trim line of course and at about 2 o'clock
a rhomb has a small contact where it was touching matrix. None of these detract in the least from the
dazzle of this gorgeous red plate and aren't even noticeable without close inspection. This is the first large
plate I've offered in a couple of years and they go very fast. If you need one for your collection, here it is!
From the Millennium Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 12 cm by 14 cm in total size.
Price $45,000

MIN#DENVER2007-142 SOLD!

Large plate of Azurite nodules with some associated Malachite!
I love these large specimens from New Mexico. They appear almost weather-worn and occur
on a matrix of compressed sandstone. This is by far one of the largest plates I've seen recently.
From the Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, Cuba, New Mexico.
Measures 9.4 cm by 16 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Urish Collection
Price $1750

MIN#DENVER2007-143 SOLD!

Second time around! Classic specimen of Native Wire Silver on Acanthite matrix!
I sold this specimen about six years ago and had the chance to reacquire it in Denver.
As I mentioned the first time I sold it, I love the shape of the specimen because it
resembles an old tree so much. I'm a collector of all Silvers but the tree-like specimens
are always special and very popular. This specimen also has a beautiful antique patina.
From Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.8 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward, M. Weill Collections
Price $9500

MIN#DENVER2007-144 SOLD!

Glassy, large crystal of orange Scheelite on Muscovite!
This crystal is about as perfect as a big Scheelite can get and measures 7 cm from tip to tip!
From Miang Yong City near Ping Wu, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 8 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Ex. Hiss Collection
Price $4850

MIN#DENVER2007-145 NEW!

Classic specimen of Chrysocolla with Quartz drusy!
From the Copiapo Province, Chile.
Measures 9 cm by 11.8 cm in size.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $685

MIN#DENVER2007-147 SOLD!

HISTORIC! Large cabinet plate of Quartz var. Amethyst on Chalcedony!
This plate pre-dates Yellowstone Park and is most likely circa 1860's to early
1870's! It was collected when collecting in Yellowstone was still legal and has
resided in the Philadelphia Academy Collection for over a century. Any specimen
from the world's most famous park must be considered an American Heirloom.
From Amethyst Mountain, Eastern Fork of the Yellowstone River, NW Wyoming.
Measures 18 cm by 24 cm by 8.4 cm in size.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $6500

MIN#DENVER2007-148 SOLD!

Excellent specimen featuring three distinct Cuprite crystals coated by Malachite!
Multi-crystal specimens of this material are scarce, especially when the crystals are so sharp
and well formed. The backside of the specimen is a mix of matrix, Cuprite, and Malachite.
From the Emke Mine in Onganja, Namibia.
Measures 7 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Sussman Mineral Collection
Price $3850

MIN#DENVER2007-149 SOLD!

WOW! Basaltic nodule of blue Chalcedony, Calcite, and Mordenite sprays!
I'm showing three photos of this specimen to show just how beautiful and bizarre
it really is! The top photos show the specimen from the frontal display side and
the bottom photo shows the bottom of the nodule which has its own mineral display.
Obviously, the nodule was once hollow and gradually filled with various crystals
growth. The golden Calcite at top is actually larger on the bottom side opening!
This is one of those India specimens that is so unique that I just had to buy it.
From Chakan Poona, Maharashtra, India.
Measures 17.8 cm by 10.4 cm by 10 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#DENVER2007-150 NEW!

Fine terminated crystals of Malachite incl. Barite on Malachite covered matrix!
From Shangulowe, Katanga Province, Congo.
Measures 7 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $985

MIN#DENVER2007-151 SOLD!

RARE! Gemmy crystals of Pink Grossular Garnet on sparkling matrix!
Every now and then I find a small hoard of these scarce specimens and they
always go fast. This is one of the finer specimens I've seen in a long time in
terms of both crystals quality and size of specimen. Definately a choice piece!
From the Jeffrey Quarry, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada.
Measures 7.3 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#DENVER2007-152 NEW!

At first glace, this would be a great looking plate of Sweet Home Rhodochrosite!
It's actually a Chinese Rhodochrosite specimen however and the finds from there
continue to amaze as they get better and better. I wouldn't call them Sweet Home
quality but they are getting very close. These 1 cm rhombs are translucent with
the best color to yet appear from China. Also, the matrix is now a more sturdy
Quartz needle on Chalcedony in contrast to the slightly fragile Dolomitic matrix
of years past. This was one of the finest plates available at this year's show!
From Wuzhou, Guangxi Province of China.
Measures 6 cm by 10.4 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#DENVER2007-153 SOLD!

Stunning specimen featuring a gemmy yellow Spodumene crystal on matrix with Smoky Quartz!
The color contrast is the first thing you notice with this combo but upon closer inspection you
will find that all crystals are perfectly terminated. Also, the Spodumene is glassy-gemmy on
the front presentation face. It rises 6.5 cm above the Microcline matrix and becomes even more
yellow when exposed to light. Specimens of this quality from Afghanistan are becoming scarce!
From Nilaw-Kolum Pegmatite Field, Laghman Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 11.5 cm by 8 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $5450

MIN#DENVER2007-154 NEW!

Finely crystallized specimen of Native Silver with a reddish Sphalerite and Calcite at top!
What a cute specimen! The rubyjack Sphalerite crystal can be easily seen on the right
side of the specimen and the Calcite at top sits atop a small Silver wire! Actually, the
entire specimen is composed of dendritic Silver "feathers" and crystals. Very sweet!
From Chanarcillo, Copiapo Province, Atacama Region of Chile.
Measures 4 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Kevin Ward Personal Silver Collection
Price $3500

MIN#DENVER2007-155 NEW!

Satiny Malachite with fine crystals of reticulated Cerussite!
From Brown's Deposit, Rum Jungle, near Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia.
Measures 6 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $985

MIN#DENVER2007-156 NEW!

Fine crystals of Native Copper with micro-Cuprite coating!
From the Copiapo Province, Atacama Region of Chile.
Measures 2.9 cm by 2.1 cm.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection
Price $385

MIN#DENVER2007-156b NEW!

Classic specimen of crystallized Native Copper!
I love the look of this old timer! The Copper exhibits a beautiful patina of red and
brown which is much better in person, trust me. Composed entirely of Copper crystals!
From the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan.
Measures 9 cm by 3 cm in size.
Ex. S. B. Whiting, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collections
Price $895

MIN#DENVER2007-157 SOLD!

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 7.5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#DENVER2007-158 NEW!

Classic specimen of Rhodochrosite on drusy covered and Pyrite accented Quartz points!
From the American Tunnel, Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 3.9 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#DENVER2007-159 NEW!

Large crystals of reddish-orange Vanadinite on Goethite!
From Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 4.2 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Martin Zinn Collection
Price $585

MIN#DENVER2007-160 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL and HUGE!! Large gemmy octahedral crystals of Fluorite atop Galena!
These large crystals vary in color from mint green to an icy transparent! The largest Fluorite
measures 7.5 cm in size! There are also snowy-white Calcite accents between some of the
Fluorites and between the bottom Fluorite crystals and large Galenas which make up the matrix.
From Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 21 cm by 26.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Price $4850

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