The Denver Show 2009 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated December 7th, 2009 *

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MIN#Denver2009-221 NEW!

Incredible crystal of bi-colored Aquamarine sitting atop fine Albite crystals!
I LOVE this specimen! The Aquamarine crystal is complete and perfectly terminated with
a smooth, flat-top termination. The surfaces are striated and lustrous and covered with
a very light matting that makes them sparkle! The color is tremendous, beginning with a
breathtaking sky-blue at the base which abruptly changes over to a darker, deeper blue
which extends upwards toward the top. This 4 cm by 3.2 cm Aqua crystal sits atop stark white
Albite which are accented by small crystals of Muscovite and what appears to be Clinochlore.
There is a small restoration on the backside where a crack was professionally filled to make it
virtually invisible to the naked eye. It's so well done that it doesn't even appear in the photo.
From the Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Baltistan, Skardu District, Pakistan.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.7 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Price $2500

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MIN#Denver2009-222 SOLD!

Stacked crystal cluster balls of Green Pyromorphite!
Amazing specimen which is vibrant in coloration and amazing in form.
Very little in the way of contacts with only a few scattered incomplete crystals.
That's pretty amazing considering the number of terminated crystals in these clusters.
From the Daoping Mine, Gongcheng City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Measures 9 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Steve Smale Mineral Collection
Price $4500

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MIN#Denver2009-223 NEW!

Impressive specimen featuring a deep orange Imperial Topaz crystal atop matrix!
Overall, this is a visually pleasing crystal with a textbook termination and only a slight
bit of contacting along the right side, probably due to matrix influence along that edge.
It doesn't detract at all from the 3.5 cm by 2.4 cm Topaz crystal. The color overpowers all!
From Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil.
Measures 5.6 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $3750

MIN#Denver2009-224 NEW!

Gorgeous crystal combo featuring Aquamarine with Fluorite, Quartz, Muscovite, and Albite!
The Aquamarine color is beautiful and there are also Schorl crystals present in the matrix.
A light pink Fluorite crystal is located just out of view behind the terminated Aqua.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 8 cm by 9 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2009-225 NEW!

Gorgeous combo of gem red Rhodochrosite rhombs with frosted lavender Fluorite and Tetrahedrite!
Also with Quartz, this specimen has everything for the Rhodo collector, including the finest color!
From Steve's Pocket, Fluorite Raise, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 5.5 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2009-226 NEW!

Cute miniature featuring Smoky Quartz, Amazonite, and Albite!
The major three minerals that all collectors look for in these beautiful combos from Colorado!
One of the Smokies has a contact and minor bumps are scattered here and there but the price
is right and the specimen is very aesthetic. The contacted tip could be restored if so desired.
From the Dreamtime Claim, Crystal Peak area, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 4.2 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $450

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MIN#Denver2009-227 SOLD!

Superbly lustrous and crystalline specimen of Native Gold!
Dozens of Native Gold crystals cluster together to form this attractive specimen
and are accented by just a tiny amount of white Quartz near the very center.
From the Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California.
Measures 2.5 cm by 2.5 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#Denver2009-228 NEW!

Crystal-clear Topaz set against Smoky Quartz!
A beautiful little combo with a Topaz that is perfectly terminated and flashy!
From Klein Spitzkopje, near Rossing, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 3.3 cm by 2.5 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#Denver2009-229 SOLD!

Another cute miniature featuring dark Smoky Quartz points with deeply colored Amazonite!
A beautiful combo with some sharp looking crystals and excellent color contrast!
From the Dreamtime Claim, Crystal Peak area, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 3.3 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Price $485

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MIN#Denver2009-230 NEW!

Excellent "drill-bit" crystal of dark red Cinnabar with smaller Cinnabars and Dolomite on Quartz!
In normal room light, these Cinnabar crystals are a lustrous dark red but light up to a deep red
under direct lighting. The tips are sharp and complete and the crystal form at left is textbook.
From Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 5.5 cm by 8.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Charles Leavitt Mineral Collection
Price $1450

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MIN#Denver2009-231 SOLD!

Stunning crystal of deep, deep golden Calcite perched on Dolostone with a Barite cluster!
Under a 10X loupe, a tiny cleave on the backside tip can be seen but this is invisible from
the front where the termination is perfect. Since it can't be seen from the front, it doesn't
detract at all. Most wouldn't even notice it anyway if I hadn't pointed it out - the cleave is
that difficult to see. Just to the right of the Calcite is a perfect little cluster of creamy Barite!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 6.3 cm by 6.7 cm in size with a 4 cm golden Calcite.
Price $985

MIN#Denver2009-232 NEW!

Another fine specimen of Calcite!
This one features reddish tinted Calcite crystals with red Quartz on smaller Calcites!
A unique combination with glassy, transparent Calcites! The red Quartz crystals are in cluster.
All sit atop what appears to be a matrix cast of some sort.
From the Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut.
Measures 5 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $485

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MIN#Denver2009-233 NEW!

Impressive halfbreed! Almost exactly half Native Silver and half Native Copper!
The Silver portion is composed of crude crystals, two of which can be seen on the far
right side of the specimen. The Copper portion is less crystalline but adds the perfect
balance to the Silver. One of the first halfbreeds I've seen that is actually a halfbreed
in terms of metal ratio. This is a good sized specimen with a fair amount of heft as well.
From the Calumet & Hecla Mine, Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 8.5 cm by 5.9 cm in size.
Ex. Freedman, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $3500

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MIN#Denver2009-234 NEW!

NEW FIND! Sharp crystals of bipyramidal Wulfenite on Limonite matrix!
These were collected in January of 2008 and have been very popular since coming to market.
These specimen is in excellent condition with very little in the way of contacts. The crystals
appear to be sitting on Descloizite coated matrix but I haven't tested to be certain.
From Level 6, San Juan Poniente Vein, Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 6.9 cm by 10 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $1250

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MIN#Denver2009-235 NEW!

VERY RARE NATIVE GOLD SPECIMEN!
Spectacular old specimen of Native Gold in Quartz matrix from Georgia!
This impressive specimen is from Dahlonega, Georgia, which was home to the second gold rush
period in American History. Dahlonega was a rough patch of ground in northern Georgia back
in the early 1800's and it was also home to the Cherokees. Settlers found their way there
and the discovery of Gold brought in waves of panners and miners, leading to the founding
of the town of Dahlonega and later the Dahlonega Mint which struck the Gold into 1, 2 1/2 and
5 dollar coins. Unfortunately for the Native Americans, it also meant they were to be displaced
and the government drove them westward into Oklahoma along the now famous "Trail of Tears".
The town of Dahlonega prospered for a short period but was soon overshadowed by the newer
discovery of Gold in California which pulled away many of its miner inhabitants. The federal
mint in Dahlonega continued to operate up until the Civil War but never reopened afterwards.
This is the largest Dahlonega Gold specimen I've seen outside of museums.
From Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Measures 7.8 cm by 9 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Ex. Richard Hauck Gold Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $6500

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MIN#Denver2009-236 NEW!

Rare specimen of natural Turquoise from Iran!
Completely natural specimen which has not been stabilized or tampered with!
It's measured at 1000 cts but seems larger to me. The color is absolutely gorgeous and
the nugget itself is thick and solid. Some very fine Turquoise from a very rare locale!
I only know of two specimens that have come to market from Iran and this is the finest.
From the Ali-Mirsa-Kuh Mountains, Khorasan Province, Iran.
Ex. Gabriel Risse Mineral Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $2500

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MIN#Denver2009-237 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!!! Ram's Horn Selenite (Gypsum) on matrix from Cave of Swords!
Classic locality for this mineral, the curls are numerous with smaller curls surrounding the
top two largest curls. The surfaces are in excellent condition with no scuffs and lots of sparkle.
From the Cave of Swords, Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 8.4 cm by 7.4 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2009-238 NEW!

Fine crystals of tan Siderite set against Magnesite and small Pyrrhotites!
From the Morro Velho Mine, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil.
Measures 6.2 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Price $185

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MIN#Denver2009-239 NEW!

NEW FIND!! Exciting new specimen of superbly crystallized Native Copper with Native Silver!
Russians dealers are calling these new specimens "halfbreeds" but the Native Silver actually appears
as a thin coating atop the fine Copper crystals. This particular specimen has Silver coating atop the
left side crystals, extending outward over the backside towards the right. While the Silver doesn't
add much in terms of overall weight, it definately adds a bright white contrast to the reddish Copper.
From the Pubtsovskiy Mine, Altay, Western Siberia, Russia.
Measures 7.6 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $3500

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MIN#Denver2009-240 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!!! Museum quality plate of intensely lustrous Schorl crystal clusters on white Quartz!
These incredible Schorl specimens appeared about 7 years ago in Tucson and have all but disappeared
from the market. I purchased this large cabinet plate in 2006 because it was the largest of the entire lot
that I was fortunate enough to cherry-pick. It's now making its first website appearance and trust me,
the above photo (as good as it may be) does not do the specimen justice! The Schorl Tourmaline
clusters are incredibly vibrant and lustrous with a satiny sheen that just can't be captured in a photo.
These black crystal clusters are made even more impressive by the stark-white Quartz crystal
matrix that they sit on. This is the finest and largest specimen of this material that I've ever owned
or offered on the website. It would easily make a great centerpiece for the finest mineral collection.
From the Guadalupana Mine, Cerro de Chavito, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 19 cm by 24.1 cm by 8 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $4500

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