The Denver Show 2009 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated November 8th, 2009 *

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#Denver2009-161 SOLD!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Incredibly rich plate of bronze colored Calaverite blades on purple Fluorite drusy!
Without a doubt, this is the richest Calaverite specimen I've ever seen from Cripple Creek. The
shiny, flattened blades cover nearly the entire surface and extend down the sides and even appear
on the bottom of this purple Fluorite drusy covered matrix! Calaverite is a rare Telluride and is
a mix of Native Gold and Tellurium. Most of the time, it appears as a silvery or light yellowish
color but these blades are a bright golden-bronze, indicating a higher ratio of Gold. The purple
Fluorite drusy adds a gorgeous contrast to the golden blades with some Quartz included in the mix.
From the Ajax Mine, Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 6.4 cm by 8.3 cm by 3.1 cm in size.
Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $7500

MIN#Denver2009-162 NEW!

Aesthetic mix of drusy coated Malachite and shiny, smooth blue Chrysocolla!
Both minerals have botryoidal surfaces but the texture difference separates the two just as much
as the color does. The specimen is both sparkling and glossy at the same time! No distractions
or real damage to speak of, this cabinet specimen can be displayed upright or horizontally.
From the Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo.
Measures 15.5 cm by 7.8 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Price $1500

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MIN#Denver2009-163 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Stunning specimen of waxy-vitreous Bromian Chlorargyrite (Embolite)!
A beautiful small cab, the crystals are distinct and attractively arranged in a mesh formation
which allows for space between with complete faces. This is especially true at the top where
the crystals open up completely in a loose netting. The color is an original olive-green,
indicating very little direct exposure to sunlight. Since these specimens were mined in the
early half of the 1900's and are antiques, color preservation is always a major plus. I should
also point out that this is a heavy specimen for its size. Lots of Silver Chloride with this one!
From the Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, Yancowinna County, New South Wales, Australia.
Measures 9.2 cm by 6.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $5500

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MIN#Denver2009-164 NEW!

Large specimen of vibrant pink Kunzite with Quartz points and Albite accenting!
This beautiful specimen is doubly terminated and the Quartz crystal is nearly pristine
with a full point. The color of the Kunzite is quite strong (so many large Kunzites tend
to be pale) and the crystal faces are well striated and glassy. There are the normal
internal craze lines and the bottom termination is complex due to the influence of
Albite matrix (now removed). I once owned a specimen that had a similar appearance
with a large Quartz in association so I was very pleased to find this one at the show!
From Mawi, Laghman Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 17 cm by 11 cm by 9.6 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Listed Price $4500

MIN#Denver2009-165 NEW!

Flashy specimen featuring glassy reddish-orange Vanadinite crystals on spotted matrix!
Pretty much every crystal is in pristine condition and all are upright standing which always
creates the best overall appearance I think. The spots are nice and may be Psilomelane.
From Mibladen, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 10 cm by 10 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Price $685

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MIN#Denver2009-166 NEW!

Beautiful old classic! Attractive miniature featuring glossy Azurite crystals on chatoyant Malachite!
This specimen mixes crystals with chatoyant surfaces and is a great example of the incredible combos
that came from the Bisbee Mining District over a hundred years ago. In excellent condition for its age!
From Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts., Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2009-167 NEW!

Gemmy crystals of lavender Creedite on matrix!
These crystals are large and isolated with a color that is more lavender than purple!
I personally prefer this look and think it's more beautiful than the darker purple
specimens. The crystals are very transparent and glassy, ranging from 1 to 1.5 cm.
Interestingly, there are a couple of orange Creedite crystals at the very top!
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Denver2009-168 NEW!

Impressive cabinet specimen featuring large dark reddish-purple Fluorite cubes with Calcite accents!
The color is almost raspberryish but the cubes are a little too thick and the color leans towards the
darker side of reddish-purple. The cubes are also spotted with darker purple spots and highlighted
by tiny crystals of pearly Calcite! In excellent condition with a satiny luster, this is a first rate Fluorite!
From Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 12.5 cm by 11.6 cm by 6.2 cm in size.
Price $1250

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MIN#Denver2009-169 SOLD!

Satiny, rounded sprays of chatoyant Malachite atop orange Dolomite crystals!
A beautiful combination specimen with no damage and great aesthetics!
The Malachite is primary and incredibly lustrous. A few Dolomites cap the top middle!
From Oujda-angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco.
Measures 4 cm by 3.9 cm in size.
Price $685

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MIN#Denver2009-170 NEW!

Wow! Superb cabinet specimen featuring bi-colored Fluorite with Chalcopyrite studded Sphalerite!
This is one sweet looking combo plate from Illinois! First of all, it's in excellent condition with almost
no contacts to speak of. The Fluorite crystals exhibit a deep golden glow with a reddish-purple
outer coloration near the surfaces. Framing the Fluorite cubes are lustrous Sphalerites which are
further highlighted by Chalcopyrite crystals! This was one the largest Illinois Fluorites I saw at the
show this year and is definately one of the most impressive. It would easily make a great centerpiece.
Interesting note: The matrix is composed entirely of host rock and tiny ruby-jack Sphalerite crystals!
From the Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 13 cm by 14.5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2009-171 NEW!

Glossy, bubbly surfaces of Chrysocolla with Malachite!
A beautiful plate which is covered by a thick layer of very shiny Chrysocolla.
No damage to speak of except along the outer trim zone. A very pretty mix of blue and green!
From Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo.
Measures 7.4 cm by 9.2 cm in size.
Price $385

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MIN#Denver2009-172 SOLD!

Gemmy crystals of Pink Danburite with yellow Calcite accents!
Wow! I don't see many of these combos anymore and this is easily one of the finest
I've ever offered. The Danburites are incredibly glassy, with a gemmy pink internal color!
The largest vertical crystal measures 7.4 cm in length! Smaller Danburite crystals jut out
in various angles from left to right and all are perfectly terminated. Beginning in the center
of the specimen and extending to the left are dozens of bright yellow scalenohedral Calcite
crystals. It was extremely difficult to capture everything in detail with a photograph because
there is so much flash and glare from all the shiny crystal faces. Grab this one while you can!
From Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 6.8 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $2500

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MIN#Denver2009-173 NEW!

Beautifully zoned specimen of gem Fluorite sitting atop fine crystals of Calcite!
The crystal is glassy and bi-colored with lavender and bluish hues under direct lighting.
The zoning is very pronounced and the crystal faces are glassy and lustrous with no damage.
From the Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang County, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 5.2 cm by 6.4 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#Denver2009-174 NEW!

Large golden-yellow crystals of Fluorite with Chalcopyrite inclusion!
Very pretty cluster with a satiny luster and slight surface etching. No damage on the cubes to speak of.
Only a small cleave near the bottom trim zone and it doesn't detract at all.
From the Annebel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 11 cm by 9.5 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Price $585

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MIN#Denver2009-175 NEW!

Attractive cabinet plate of Smoky Quartz atop Amazonite crystals!
This is an older specimen from Teller County and it exhibits over half a dozen terminated
Smoky points sitting atop fine crystals of turquoise-colored Amazonite. Both of these minerals
sit atop a matrix of Albite with Manebach twinning. It's very important to note that this specimen
is UNREPAIRED, which is a major rarity when it comes to cabinet sized Smoky-Amazonites.
This specimen was found complete and in one piece and remains so to this day. It dates back to
Tucson 1985 where collector Marvin Rausch purchased it and was also once in the Richard Kosnar
Collection which probably means it dates even earlier than that. Most likely from the mid 1970's.
From the RAK Claim, Teller County, near Lake George, Colorado.
Measures 8.5 cm by 10.8 cm by 7.8 cm in size.
Ex. R. Kosnar, Marvin Rausch, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $4850

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MIN#Denver2009-176 NEW!

Fine specimen featuring sharp crystals of Biotite on greenish-yellow Siderite!
The thick Biotites are dark and glassy with no damage. The Siderite crystals are
equally as sharp and rhombic in habit. They exhibit shiny surfaces atop multiple faces.
From the Crabtree Quarry, near Raleigh-Durham, Wake County, North Carolina.
Measures 3.4 cm by 6.9 cm in size.
Circa late 1950's - Ex. Lloyd Allison, Edward David Mineral Collections
Price $1750

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MIN#Denver2009-177 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL! Large, perfectly terminated crystal of Malachite ps after Azurite!
A tremendous single crystal, this specimen measures 10.6 cm in length!! The surfaces are
chatoyant and satiny, the crystal form is very sharp, and the top termination is textbook!
All in all, this is one great specimen and it actually sits on a small bit of white matrix!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 10.6 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Ex. Al McGuiness, Edward David Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2009-178 NEW!

Gorgeous cabinet plate featuring large, gemmy reddish-purple Fluorites with Sphalerite!
Both are sitting atop a Dolomite covered matrix. The specimen is in great condition overall,
with very few contacts. The Fluorites are very transparent and exhibit just a touch of red
in their purple coloration which really makes the plate glow under all forms of lighting.
The backside of the plate is pure Dolomite on drusy and sparkles like crazy.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10.4 cm by 8.4 cm in size.
Price $2450

MIN#Denver2009-180 NEW!

Colorful seam of precious Boulder Opal on Ironstone matrix!
Greens, reds, yellows, orange, and blue jump out from the otherwise tan Opal.
From Quilpie, Queensland, Australia.
Measures 6.8 cm by 6.1 cm in size.
Ex. H. J. Siber Collection
Price $785

MIN#Denver2009-180b NEW!

Gemmy, doubly terminated crystal of golden-brown Barite atop yellow Calcite!
Very pretty specimen with no damage. The glassy Barite crystal measures 4 cm from tip to tip.
From Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota.
Measures 5.8 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Ex. William Hiss Mineral Collection
Price $450

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