The Denver Show 2010 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated December 16th, 2010  *

MIN#Denver2010-121 New!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Gorgeous and quite rare pinkish-lavender Fluorite on Galena, Pyrite, and Calcite covered matrix!
I consider this to be one of the finest Naica Fluorite specimens I've ever offered. The specimen is from the reknown
Romero Mineral Collection and boasts a large, gemmy modified Fluorite measuring 3.5 cm across the face and
4 cm in size from corner to corner! It sits atop a sparkling matrix covered with Pyrite, Galena crystals, and Calcite.
The color of the Fluorite is unusual and rare enough but the clarity and perfection of the crystal is breathtaking.
From the Gibralter Mine in Chihuahua, Naica, Mexico.
Measures 10.7 cm by 8 cm by 11 cm in total size.
Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Sanchez Mineral Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved base for display
Price $5500

MIN#Denver2010-122 Sold!

Superbly crystallized specimen of Native Gold!
Super lustrous and dazzling, this miniature sized Gold is entirely composed of fine crystals and
nothing less! Elongated crystals, dendrites, flattened trigons, hoppered crystals and even small
spinels are present in this amazing specimen! A small bit of Quartz matrix is attached to the top
crystal (or bottom - your choice), but the remainder of the specimen is 100% Native Gold crystals.
From the Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures 5.7 cm by 2.7 cm by 1 cm in total size.
Ex. Minette Mineral Collection
Price $8500

MIN#Denver2010-123 New!

Dramatic sprays of pink Inesite crystals on matrix!
For some reason, I don't see many Inesites from this locality at the shows and certainly
none of this quality. In excellent shape, the crystals are sharp, lustrous, and well defined because
they were protected by the most part by their surrounding matrix vug. Very nice small cab!
From the Hale Creek Mine, Mad River Ridge, Trinity County, California.
Measures 9.3 cm by 5 cm by 7.2 cm in total size.
Price $1750

MIN#Denver2010-124 New!

Beautiful large cabinet sized plate of phantomed Fluorite crystals on Quartz matrix!
The Fluorite crystals completely cover the atop edge of the Quartz point matrix and exhibit a colorful
combination of minty-green with purple phantoms! Each Fluorite is modified octahedral with a series of
steps leading to flattened, tranparent windows. This was one the nicest large cabinet specimens at the show!
From the Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province of China.
Measures 12 cm by 16.4 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2010-125 Sold!

GEM!! Stunning crystal of gemmy blue Spinel on Albite matrix!
This 1.2 cm jewel is a incredible thing to see! The color is deep Spinel-blue and the faces are
super glassy and reflective. The crystal is complete on all sides with no damage and would
make one heck of a nice competition specimen. If you're building a TN gem set, this is for you!
From the Betroka District, Anosy Region, Tuléar Province, Madagascar.
Measures 2.7 cm by 2.8 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $2500

MIN#Denver2010-126 New!

Fiery-orange clusters of Orpiment on Barite covered matrix!
What a dazzling surface this specimen has! The photo picks up the sparkles as white spots but trust me,
what you're seeing is pure flash as light reflects off of every small crystal in the orange Orpiment clusters!
There's very little contacting for a plate of this size. Only a few small bumps near the top and left side.
I frequently see these attractive Russian Orpiments at the shows but very few are in this size range.
From the El'brusskiy Arsenic mine, Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Northern Caucasus Region, Russia.
Measures 10.8 cm by 9.2 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2010-127 New!

Fine specimen of glowing Fluorite cubes with Sphalerite on sparkling Dolostone!
Beautiful small cab plate featuring a nearly 3 cm Fluorite cube at top and numerous smaller
cubes and lustrous Sphalerite crystals. The Sphalerites are isolated which is really nice!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 9.4 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Ex. Stephen Neely Mineral Collection
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2010-128 New!

Glassy cluster of greenish Barite crystals with minor matrix!
In excellent condition overall with very little in the way of chipped corners which are common
to Barite specimens. The crystals are translucent with a greenish hue and there appears to be
small lustrous Hematite crystals nestled between some of the blades. Uncommon locality for Barite!
From the Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming.
Measures 10 cm by 4.6 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2010-129 New!

Fine specimen of Malachite ps after Azurite crystals!
A classic Tsumeb specimen, these pseudomorphed Azurite crystals are sharp with a distinctive form.
The terminations criss-cross somewhat and both are complete and uncontacted. Very nice miniature!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 5.5 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Price $785

MIN#Denver2010-130 New!

Fine specimen of Benitoite crystals on Natrolite!
Benitoites crystals in various sizes cover the snowy-white Natrolite and all are complete
with a good bit of gem material in the tips! The two largest intersect and display sharp,
lustrous faces and crystal form. They measures 1.5 cm and 1.2 cm in size with no contacts.
From the Dallas Gem Mine, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito County, California.
Measures 4.2 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $1850

MIN#Denver2010-131 Sold!

Exceptional combo featuring a large Scheelite crystal with glassy Adularia!!
Muscovite accents both crystals. This is an amazing specimen! The Scheelite is super lustrous and glassy
with a vibrant orange color. The Adularia is pearly white with glassy surfaces. Both crystals are rehealed
on the backside where they formed against matrix but this is of little consideration because the front side
is so impressive! The Scheelite measures 5.4 cm from top to bottom and the Adularia measures 4.1 cm
in length. Both the Scheelite and Adularia are doubly terminated with smooth, uncontacted surfaces.
From Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 7.3 cm by 5.5 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $5500

MIN#Denver2010-132 New!

Rich plate of Rhodochrosite rhombs with Quartz point accenting!
This good looking plate is nearly all Rhodochrosite! There's a stray Quartz needle here and there
but they only accent the overwhelming red. In great shape with only peripheral trim-zone contacts.
From the Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 4.6 cm by 5.1 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $2850

MIN#Denver2010-133 New!

Sweet miniature featuring glassy green Dioptase crystals on sparkling Calcite crystals!
After careful examination using a 16X loupe, I see very little in the way of contacting on the
Dioptase crystals and the corners and tips are chip free. Dioptase crystal collectors are very
particular about contacts so this specimen should please all. The Calcite and smaller Dioptase
crystals that accent the larger crystals add plenty of color and sparkle. Very nice miniature!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 4.1 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2010-134 New!

Gemmy, isolated crystals of Native Sulfur on Calcite and Aragonite!
Most of these yellow beauties are doubly terminated and all are distinct and sharp in form!
Very little in the way of contacts, the crystals are clean and damage free with a satiny luster.
From Agrigento, Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy.
Measures 7 cm by 9.2 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $2500

MIN#Denver2010-135 New!

Super sweet specimen featuring a gemmy pink Fluorite nestled between lustrous Pyrites!
Very pretty specimen with good color! The Fluorite is complete and undamaged with several
clear windows that allow one to look into the interior of the crystal itself. The Pyrites have
excellent luster and add a large amount of luster and flash to the better than average pink!
From the Huanzala Mine, Hualanca District, Huanuco Department, Peru.
Measures 5 cm by 4 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Price $895

MIN#Denver2010-136 New!

Unusual and quite flashy combo featuring Acanthite crystals on Chalcopyrite ps. after Polybasite!
The Acanthite crystals are very sharp and lustrous and show well against the Golden Chalcopyrite.
There's also a slight iridescence to them. The Chalcopyrite has completely pseudomorphed the
Polybasite and the end result is a super lustrous, golden series of glittering blades, both large and small.
From Guanajuato, Durango, Mexico
Measures 3.8 cm by 4.3 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Denver2010-137 New!

Very fine specimen featuring crystal-clear Fluorites with Calcite on drusy covered Quartz!
The Fluorites are literally pristine with no damage to speak of. They have glassy faces and nearly
transparent interiors. Only some internal crazing in the larger Fluorite keep it from being totally
clear but the smaller Fluorite is read-through transparent. Fine rhombs of Calcite accent the base
beneath the Fluorites and both minerals sit atop a cluster of sparkling Quartz points and drusy.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 5.5 cm by 4.7 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2010-138 New!

Graceful and quite beautiful arrangement of pink Rose Quartz crystals atop Quartz and Microcline!
Also with a small bit of Muscovite, this specimen can be displayed in a number of ways, two of which
are pictured above. I think the first thing one notices about this specimen is the depth of color - not pale
like so many but rich and vibrant and even more so near the periphery crystals! The crystals are distinct
and lustrous, with some scepters present! One interesting thing is that the crystals sit atop a Quartz point
on the backside of the specimen. The front is displayed above because I like the front better but the Quartz
is neat to see. If you're looking for a crystallized Rose Quartz with rich color and form, this is the specimen.
From Alto da Pitorra, Laranjeiras, Galiléia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Measures 6.6 cm by 6.3 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Price $4500

MIN#Denver2010-139 New!

Aesthetic combination specimen of Malachite with smoky Cerussite crystals!
I think I also see a little bit of Duftite in the mix. The Cerussite crystals are isolated
on the matrix which is always nice and their smoky interiors are highlighted by very glassy
faces. There are some tiny bumps here and there and the usual contacting along the trimming edge
but most are complete and in excellent shape. The Malachite appears mainly as a mound at the top
and there are doubly terminated Cerussite crystals sitting atop and all the around the Malachite base.
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6.5 cm by 6.4 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Price $895

MIN#Denver2010-140 New!

EXCEPTIONAL! Very fine cabinet plate of Native Silver pseudomorphing after Dyscrazite!
The crystal form is well defined and sharp although completely replaced by Native Silver. This is one
of the most well balanced plates I've seen. It could actually be displayed from either side as there are
larger "fans" on the backside. I prefer the "jackstraw" crystal appearance on the front side though
and the patina is completely original and untampered with which is how fine Silvers should appear.
From Príbram, Central Bohemia, Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Measures 8.2 cm by 10.2 cm by 4 cm in size
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2010-140b New!

Lustrous and very well defined crystal clusters of Azurite sitting atop matrix!
Aesthetic specimen with two crystalline balls of Azurite sitting atop the clay matrix. Each is composed
of dozens if not hundreds of sharp little crystals and crystal faces. Very reflective under any lighting.
From the La Sal Mountains, San Juan County, Utah.
Measures 6.7 cm by 5.5 cm by 3.6 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2010-140c New!

Dazzling specimen featuring two large Calcite rhombs perched atop sparkling Quartz matrix!
This is a classic locality specimen that must be seen to be fully appreciated! The brown Calcite
rhombs are in excellent condition and measure 3 cm and 2.5 cm respectively. They are both
covered by a slight drusy that adds sparkle but nothing like the blinding sparkle given off by the
tiny Quartz crystals covering the cast matrix. One of the finest Greek Calcites I've seen in a while.
From Seriphos (Serifos Island), Kykládes Prefecture, Aegean Islands Department, Greece.
Measures 5.5 cm by 8.4 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Price $895

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