The Denver Show 2010 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated November 8th, 2010  *

MIN#Denver2010-81 New!

EXCEPTIONAL! Unique specimen of Native Silver wires in Calcitic matrix from Kongsberg!
This specimen fascinates me! I've seen many fine Silvers from Kongsberg in my days but this is the
finest of this variety I've come across from there and I can attest that they are definately not common.
This specimen is original and old, with a handwritten label on the backside which dates to the mid 1800's
The surfaces are incredibly bright and lustrous with a wire arrangement that is very pleasing to the eye.
The white Calcite was picked away here and there to expose the wires and the entire piece takes on
the appearance of a snow covered fir tree. A great companion piece for the more traditional thick wires!
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 8 cm by 2.7 cm in total size.
Price $9500

MIN#Denver2010-82 New!

An exceptional cabinet sized plate of Amazonite crystals with dark Smoky Quartz!
The is one sweet specimen and the color is rich and stunning! The contrast between the
dark Smoky points and Amazonite is what draws collectors to these combos and I can
happily say that this plate has no broken terminations or distracting contacts. There is a
repair which is completely normal for these large plates but it's on the backside matrix
and not visible from the front. Overall, I can't find anything negative to say about this
specimen. What I can say however is that it originally sold for over $25k and I'm able to
offer it for much, much less!! If you're looking for a top quality Smoky-Amazonite, this is it!
From the Smoky Hawk Claim, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 12.2 cm by 9.8 cm by 5.6 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand
Price $17,500

MIN#Denver2010-83 Sold!

Dazzling and quite unique specimen of gemmy Spessartine Garnet with dark botryoidal Goethite!
I don't think Goethite is listed as a mineral in Tongbei but here it is, all grape-like and velvety!
Hematite is listed at the mine so that's close enough. I know for certain that I've not seen another
combination of Spessartine and Goethite from Tongbei so this specimen must be rare if not unique.
The contrasting colors and textures are eye catching and the gemmy Garnets flash light and sparkle.
From Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China.
Measures 12.5 cm by 10.2 cm in size.
Price $2850

MIN#Denver2010-84 New!

Rare and aesthetic specimen of Native Silver wires emerging from Calcite matrix!
This is a prized locality for Silver collectors and one that is now under water and inaccessible.
The mine itself was actually located on an islet in Lake Superior and as one would expect,
eventually the water came in and flooded the shaft. Authetic Silvers from the Silver Islet
Mine date back to as early as 1868 when ore was first discovered by Thomas MacFarlane
to as late as 1884 when the mine was finally closed after yielding over $3 million in Silver. The
above specimen displays a beautiful antique patina, which is indicative of its age, over strong luster.
From the Silver Islet Mine, Silver Islet, Sibley Township, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 3.8 cm by 1.7 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Graeber Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2010-85 New!

Wonderful specimen of Lazulite crystals in Quartz from Georgia!
I rarely come across specimens of Lazulite from this scarce locality and this is the finest
example I've ever offered! The large 1.8 cm crystal in the center is perfectly doubly terminated!
From Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia.
Measures 2.3 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Howard Belsky Mineral Collection
Price $850

MIN#Denver2010-86 New!

Fine blades of iridescent Covellite with Quartz points perched high atop Quartz matrix!
Glittering sprinkles of Pyrite add accenting to this scarce specimen out of Butte, Montana.
The Covellite blades are complete for the most part but there is some matrix contact incompleteness
near the left side. This is very common for Covellite blades which formed in tight pockets. The color
of the lustrous blades is a gorgeous iridescent purplish-blue and this color is consistant throughout.
Most of the Quartz points are terminated except for the crystal in the very back which also touched matrix.
From the Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $2850

MIN#Denver2010-87a Sold!

Dazzling specimen of Gem Boulder Opal in brown ironstone matrix!
I see reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and blues in this fine Opal seam. I might also point out that
Boulder Opal seams are rarely this thick and this could be cut into some high quality stones!
From Quilpie, Quilpie Shire, Queensland, Australia
Measures 4.1 cm by 2.4 cm by 4 cm in size - Weighs 57.1 grams.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2010-87b New!

Dazzling specimen of Gem Boulder Opal in brown ironstone matrix!
I see reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and blues in this fine Opal seam which runs through both
the whitish matrix and the layered ironstone. The color flashes are smaller and more scattered
giving the specimen a "twinkling star" appearance similar to that of Andamooka Opals.
From Quilpie, Quilpie Shire, Queensland, Australia
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.2 cm by 3.2 cm in size - Weighs more than my scale's 125 gram limit.
Price $750

MIN#Denver2010-87c New!

Dazzling specimen of Gem Boulder Opal in brown ironstone matrix!
I see reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and blues in this fine Opal seam which runs through both
the whitish matrix and the layered ironstone. The reds are especially vibrant in this miniature!
From Quilpie, Quilpie Shire, Queensland, Australia
Measures 5.1 cm by 7.2 cm by 2.5 cm in size - Weighs 121.4 grams.
Price $850

MIN#Denver2010-89 New!

Fine twinned crystals of Hematite included Calite on dogtooth Calcite crystals!
The twinned crystals measure 3.5 cm across from tip to tip and are both very tranparent
with an internal brownish-orange coloration due to Hematite influence. Oddly enough, the smaller
Calcites around the base are more opaque and this is due to their higher concentration of Hematite.
From the Leiping Mine, Leiping, Guiyang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 5 cm by 5.7 cm by 5.1 cm in total size.
Price $2450

MIN#Denver2010-90 New!

Wonderfully rich plate of Smoky Quartz on Amazonite with Goethite ps. Siderite crystals!
First of all, the color of the Amazonite is excellent! That's one of the most important factors
for these combo specimens. Secondly, the Smoky points are all terminated and complete
with only a single nearly invisible repair to the large 6+ cm Smoky in the center. The
brownish crystals to the upper right are Goethite pseudomorphing Siderite crystals.
From Ken's Pocket, Two Point Claim, Teller County, Colorado.
It measures 10.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Listed Price $6500

MIN#Denver2010-91 New!

Fine locality piece featuring cream-colored Dolomite crystals on Quartz drusy matrix!
This specimen is from the Camp Bird Mine and is the first Dolomite I've seen from there in quite
some time. I don't know how scarce they are but I do know that specimens from the Camp Bird
are not common at the shows. This one presents a fine gathering of small Dolomite clusters
draped over a sparkling Quartz matrix. The brown colored crystals may be small Siderites.
From the Camp Bird Mine, Ouray, Colorado.
Measures 6.2 cm by 7.6 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#Denver2010-92 New!

Glossy crystals of amber-colored Calcite with yellow Calcite on white Calcite covered matrix!
Three colors of Calcite here, with the largest amber-colored crystals appearing almost wet they
are so gemmy and lustrous! Fine yellow Calcite crystals appear to the left and one sits atop the
amber Calcite cluster. These crystals are slightly more opaque but are also lustrous and possibly
semi-etched which explains their unique structure. Finally, tiny white Calcites cover the matrix
in the background, adding a noticeable sparkle to the otherwise, very reflective specimen.
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.9 cm by 5.6 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Price $385

MIN#Denver2010-94 Sold!

Crystalline balls of Strontianite on Calcite crystals!
An attractive specimen from the 1970's Fluorite mining. The Calcite crystals have formed
a cast and the specimen is in very good condition overall with very few contracts or breaks.
From the Rosiclare Level, Minerva Mine #1, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 7 cm by 5.6 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $385

MIN#Denver2010-95 New!

Scarce specimen featuring gem Green Fluorite octahedrons on Quartz!
This piece is from the William Wise Mine which is famous for its beautiful green Fluorite.
I don't see many specimens from there anymore and Fluorite on Quartz pieces were always rare!
From the William Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire.
Measures 4.5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Denver2010-96 New!

Gemmy crystals of Golden Calciute atop matrix!
A good looking specimen with only a few very minor contacts. The crystals are glassy and gem
and completely drape the top of the matrix. This specimen could be displayed from with side.
Circa 1980 - From the Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Paulding County, Ohio.
Measures 5.2 cm by 6.9 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Ex. Rick Russell Mineral Collection
Price $350

MIN#Denver2010-97 Sold!

Competition miniature featuring Purple Fluorite cubes with Sphalerite on Quartz crystal matrix!
This is a really pretty specimen and was someone's competition specimen for the locale. I have
their metallic display plate and it's very well done. The specimen is in good shape with only a
few minor bumps. I love the sparkling Quartz matrix! You don't see that too often from Illinois.
From the Rosiclare Level,  Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 4.2 cm by 7.9 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.
Price $485

MIN#Denver2010-98 Sold!

Beautiful specimen of blue Rosasite with pockets of green Conichalcite on Limonite matrix!
The luscious velvety Rosasite is smooth and lustrous. Anywhere the Rosasite isn't, the Conichalcite
is and it appears as sparkling micro-crystals atop the orange matrix. A VERY attractive combo plate!
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 6 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2010-99 New!

Bizarre specimen featuring an Amethyst phantomed Quartz capped by another phantomed Quartz!
I've never a Quartz like this one where a cluster of crystals is literally growing atop the termination
of another larger Quartz crystal. The two largest crystals display a very distinct Amethyst phantom
and there are some Pyrite cubes on the backside of the specimen. In excellent shape and unique!
Interesting note - There may also be a slight inclusion of green Chlorite in the largest point.
From the Drujba Mine, Laki District, Southern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
Measures 5 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Price $285

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