The Denver Show 2009 Mineral Rooms!
* Re-Updated July 2nd, 2010 *
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Gorgeous large cabinet specimen of
Aquamarine with bi-color Fluorite!
Both the Aquamarine crystals and large Fluorite sit
atop a matrix of Muscovite and Albite!
One of the more impressive combination plates I brought home from Tucson and
definately
one with the most Aquamarine. This plate is pretty much covered from top to bottom with
the
glassy blue crystals. The upright crystal at top measures over 7 cm in height and the fat
crystals in cluster to the right measures over 6.5 cm in width! These crystals are
rehealed
on the backside and all are perfectly terminated with flat tops. The pink and green
Fluorite
hugs the fattest Aqua termination and also measures nearly 6.5 cm in width. On the far
left
you can see two blocky Albite crystals with a small pink Fluorite. Obviously, this large
plate
has a lot going on and is a real eye catcher! It would make a great centerpiece for any
collection.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Northern Areas
of Pakistan.
Measures 17.5 cm by 18 cm by 11 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Price $25,000
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MIN#Denver2009-42 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL! Incredibly dramatic specimen
of Native Wire Silver!
I've had larger specimens from Germany and thicker wires as well but this specimen
has that special bit of pizzazz that is so difficult to find. It's literally a work of art
with
great balance and aesthetic eye appeal. The base is composed of dozens of thin Silver
wires which nest together before giving rise to nearly a dozen twisting wires of various
sizes above. The thickest wire is actually quite thick (1 cm) and can be seen to the far
right,
just above the base. It also sprouts upwards in the form of thinner wires on the right
side.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 9.7 cm by 7.4 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $24,500
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MIN#Denver2009-44 NEW!
SUPERB! One of the finest specimen of
Linarite CRYSTALS I've seen!
These very sharp and complete, translucent blue crystals are actually freestanding on
matrix!
This specimen is small miniature in size but could be trimmed to fit in a thumbnail
collection
if desired. The crystals are large, measuring up to 1 cm in size with full terminations. I
sold this
specimen some years ago and have it back again. I'm very pleased to reoffer it on the
website.
Measures 3.5 cm by 3 cm in total size.
From the Grand Reef Mine in Graham County, Arizona.
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#Denver2009-45 NEW!
Crystallized Native Copper on
Calcite and Dolomite!
Crystallized Copper from Tsumeb is pretty rare and this specimen presents both
rarity and excellent aesthetics! The crystals on the right side actually extend above
the white matrix to give a "free standing" appearance. I'm pleased to be
offering this
very fine Native Copper for the second time. A rare opportunity has resurfaced!
From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. John Sinkankas, Kevin Ward Collections
From the Hall of Fame
Collection
Ex. John Sinkankas, Ferris Mineral Collections
Price $4500
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MIN#Denver2009-46 NEW!
Quality specimen featuring Azurite crystal
clusters atop Malachite!
One of the better specimens I've seen recently! The crystal clusters are lustrous
and undamaged and sparkle under the faintest of lighting. The Malachite is solid.
From the Big Indian Mine, San Juan County, Utah.
Measures 8.2 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $850
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#Denver2009-48 NEW!
Beautiful combination of Calcite crystals
atop satiny Malachite and Cuprite!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 7 cm by 12 cm in size.
Ex. H. Westenberger Collection
Price $785
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MIN#Denver2009-49 NEW!
Classic and pristine specimen of Rosasite
on matrix!
Beautiful satiny surfaces of botryoidal Rosasite highlight this specimen.
From the Silver Bill Mine, near Gleeson, Cochise County,
Arizona.
Measures 3.6 cm by 2.7 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Michel Collection
Price $285
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#Denver2009-50 NEW!
Beautiful cluster of raspberryish Spinel
crystals on matrix!
The large Spinel on the right measures 4.3 cm in size and is surrounded by at
least a dozen smaller Spinels of at least 1 cm. The surfaces are glassy and flashy.
From the Sungate Mine, An Phu, Luc Yen, Yen Bai District,
Vietnam.
Measures 7 cm by 7.3 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#Denver2009-51 NEW!
Sharp, reddish-orange crystals of
Vanadinite on speckled matrix!
From Mibladen, Midelt, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 4.7 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Price $745
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MIN#Denver2009-52 NEW!
Fine blades of Wulfenite atop matrix!
Here's another old timer from the Gleeson area. The blades are in great condition
with a slight accenting of white Calcite. The color is best described as yellowish-orange.
From the Defiance Mine, Gleeson, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Michel Collection
Price $285
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#Denver2009-53 NEW!
RARE CLASSIC! Sharp crystals of Native
Silver atop Calcite from the Kongsberg Mine!
This Silver crystals boast a gorgeous antique patina and the Calcite is nearly complete
and lustrous. It's also
quite translucent. Crystallized Silver is much more rare from Kongsberg than the wires the
locale is famous for!
This specimen was exchanged from the Rome Museum mineral collection some years ago by
Giancarlo
Parodi, where it was listed it as having been from the Struve collection and mined in
circa 1870.
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Miniatures 3.4 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.5 cm.
Circa 1870 - Ex. Struve, Museum of Rome Collections
Price $4500
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MIN#Denver2009-54 NEW!
Glassy, green crystals of Dioptase atop
Calcite!
Attractive specimen with over a dozen complete Dioptase crystals. The only incomplete
crystals are located along the outer matrix trim and could easily be removed if desired.
From the Altyn-Tyube Deposit, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan.
Measures 7.2 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Ex. Goings Collection
Price $385
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#Denver2009-55 NEW!
GEMMY and CLEAR!! Tranparent crystals of
modified cubic Fluorite with Quartz!
A beautiful combo specimen which is incredibly difficult to photograph because it is so
clear
and reflective. The above photo gives a good idea of the piece but it's even better in
person!
From the Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia.
Measures 6.7 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $785
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MIN#Denver2009-56 NEW!
Golden-brown cubes of Fluorite with
Celestite on sparkling matrix!
From the recent Ohio find, the Fluorites are sharp with great luster.
From Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio.
Measures 7.5 cm by 10 cm in size.
Price $285
 Photo by Joe Budd |
Click on the image above for a much larger photograph!
MIN#Denver2009-57 SOLD!
MUSEUM QUALITY! Amazing plate of large
Galena cubes on sparkling Sphalerite covered matrix!
Without a doubt, this is the finest Tri-State Galena specimen I've ever seen or owned!
Nothing I've
come across in the past decade has even come close. The Galenas are large (averaging 6 cm
in size),
sharp, and incredibly lustrous with a mirror-like surface! There are over a dozen of them,
sitting atop
a matrix of Chert and sparkling Sphalerite! Imagine a mirror placed atop a glitter ball
and you'll have
a good idea of how stunning this specimen is! Atop the Galena cubes are small octahedron
crystals of
new growth, adding further reflection and flash. This is a specimen worthy of the finest
collections!
From the Tri-State Mining Region, Ballard Mine, Treece, Cherokee
County, Kansas.
Measures 23 cm by 24 cm in total size.
Ex. Marvin D. Rausch Mineral Collection
From the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $19,500
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MIN#Denver2009-58 NEW!
Light blue crystal sprays of Köttigite on
matrix!
A rare mineral that isn't seen very often for sale. The sprays are lustrous and complete!
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 7.5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Ex. Hollis Page Collection
Price $950
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MIN#Denver2009-59 NEW!
Gorgeous plate of bluish-purple Fluorite
with Galena on Quartz!
This specimen exhibits some wonderful color change ability. Depending on the lighting, the
Fluorite
cubes can appear as blue or reddish-purple. The uncoated Galenas are sharp and lustrous!
From the Blanchard Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 11 cm by 15.2 cm in size.
Price $850
 Photo by Joe Budd |
MIN#Denver2009-60 Sold!
LARGE CABINET!! Gorgeous sea-green plate
of Fluorite cubes with Galena octahedrons!
This plate exhibits color change and will shift from green to other hues under different
lighting. It's also VERY fluorescent!! The matrix is a sparkling drusy of small Quartz
xls!
From the Rogerly Mine, County Weardale, England.
Measures 19.8 cm by 29.5 cm in total size.
Price $4500
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