The Denver Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
* Re-Updated April 28th, 2012 *

MIN#Denver2011-21 New!

Exceptional plate featuring purple tipped Adamite crystals on matrix with Goethite!
A fascinating specimen! The large crystals of yellowish-green Adamite have a distinctive
purple coloration at the tips. The crystals themselves are very lustrous and sharp with no
damage to speak of. The grape-like clusters of Goethite add a nice contrast at all three sides.
This is an older specimen from earlier Adamite finds and of a higher quality I think.
From Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 7 cm by 11.2 cm in size.
Ex. Matthew Webb Mineral Collection
Price $5500

MIN#Denver2011-23 New!

Fine elongated crystals of orange Wulfenite with Calcite on Limonite!
Doubly terminated, lustrous, and deeply colored, these Wulfenite are in excellent condition!
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 9.9 cm in size.
Ex. Vorpahl Mineral Collection
Price $2850

MIN#Denver2011-24 New!

Stunning cabinet plate featuring Titanite (Sphene) crystals with Adularia and needle Tourmalines!
This is a wonderful specimen that has it all! The green Titanite crystals are all terminated and
glassy. The Adularia crystals are also quite glassy but many are also doubly terminated. A fine
Chlorite dusting accents the specimen and the Tourmaline needles include many of the Sphenes.
From Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria.
Measures 16 cm by 11.2 cm by 8.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Keith Proctor, Marvin Rausch Mineral Collections
Price $2500

MIN#Denver2011-26 New!

Glassy, light blue Topaz crystals on Albite matrix!
The largest vertical Topaz measures some 3.6 cm in length and is terminated with a stepped
termination. The crystal is incredibly glassy with luster rolling off the surface striations.
Smaller light blue Topaz crystals can be seen to the right side of the Albite matrix.
From Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5 cm by 5.3 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#Denver2011-27 New!

Really neat specimen featuring several Prehnite "fingers" pseudo. after Anhydrite!
Truth be known, all of these fingers are hollow casts but the way the horizontal crystal exposes
its interior next to the verticle crystals is not only unique but it's also very asthetic and dramatic!
The structure of the original Anhydrite crystals is still recognizable but is now displayed with light
green, lustrous surfaces. A very sturdy specimen that would look wonderful in any collection.
From the Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.
Measures 8.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm in total size.
Circa 1950's - Ex. Frank Valenzuela, W. Mueller Mineral Collections
Price $1850

MIN#Denver2011-29 New!

Killer specimen featuring crystals of Native Copper separated only by Chrysocolla!
I love this specimen and I'm pretty picky about Coppers! The crystals are sharp and well
defined with isolation on the front and clustering on the back side. The terminations and
crystal faces look great and there is none of the typical crudeness you often see with these
specimens. The patina is original and naturally aged. Chrysocolla accents between each xl!
From the New Cornelia Mine area, Ajo, Little Ajo Mts, Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona.
Measures 4.7 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Ex. Evan Jones Collection
Price $2450

MIN#Denver2011-30 New!

Brilliant crystal of transparent Selenite set among Gypsum matrix!
Perfectly terminated and measuring nearly 10 cm in length, this Selenite has a lot of pizzazz
for such a common mineral. The surfaces are superbly striated, giving the crystal an amazing
sheen or luster. The termination is fine with only a small bit of irregularity on the right side. Other
smaller Selenites pop out here and there from the yellowish-tan Gypsum matrix. Very fluorescent!
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 17 cm by 15.7 cm by 11.8 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2011-31 New!

Rare specimen of Native Gold on Chrysocolla covered matrix!
I rarely find Native Gold on Chysocolla or any other Copper mineral for that matter. The combination
of the two just isn't common so I purchase every one I find. This specimen has a .6 cm leaf of pure Gold!
From Inca de Oro, Chanaral Province, Chile.
Measures 4.2 cm by 4 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Dr. Daniel Manolescu Mineral Collection
Price $585

MIN#Denver2011-32 New!

Impressive combination of Spessartine Garnet with Rhodonite and Galena!
One of the better examples I've seen recently - the Garnets are large and distinct with
an average size of 2.5 cm and one crystal as large as 4.2 cm!! The Spessartine
crystals emerge from and sit atop a matrix of Galena and a seam of Rhodonite.
From Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
Measures 4.6 cm by 5.2 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Ex. Al Ordway Mineral Collection
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-33 New!

Large terminated Pyromorphite crystal with Pyromorphite on matrix!
Good looking Pyro specimen, highlighted by a large 1.5 cm crystal on the right side!
In excellent condition overall with no contacts and a brilliant luster atop every face.
From the Daoping Lead-Zinc Mine, Guangxi Province of China.
Measures 2.8 cm by 3.1 cm in size.
Price $785

MIN#Denver2011-35 New!

Dazzling specimen of orange to yellow Pyromorphite crystals on matrix!
This is one great looking Pyro! The crystals are all in excellent shape with complete
terminations. The crystal faces are super lustrous and reflect even the faintest light
and create a blinding sparkle when the specimen is tilted from side to side. Very nice!!
From the Jersey Vein, Level 9, 17-23 Floors, Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho.
Measures 6.2 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Price $4850

MIN#Denver2011-36 New!

Pretty cluster of sea-green Fluorite cubes!
From a classic Austrian locale, this is one of two specimens I purchased at the show and is the
largest of the pair. The cubes are in excellent condition with very glassy, reflective faces. They
are nearly transparent as well, allowing one to see through to the white matrix beneath in areas.
From Weisseck Mountain, Murwinkel, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria.
Measures 7.7 cm by 12.5 cm by 6.4 in total size.
Ex. J. Hoppner Mineral Collection
Price $485

MIN#Denver2011-37 Sold!

Beautiful specimen of Raspberry Grossular Garnet on matrix!
Raspberry Garnets are renown for their great looks but unfortunately they're also well known
for their damage and broken crystals. Recently some new specimens have appeared on the
market but they were mostly of a very low quality. This specimen is from the earlier 1997 find
and is in excellent condition with complete Garnet and none of the all too common "split crystals"
which causes me to reject most of what I see. Definately one of the best small cabs at the show!
From Sierra de Cruces, Mun. de Sierra Mojada, Mexico.
Measures 6.5 cm by 9.8 cm in size.
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-38 New!

Wonderful old time Pyromorphite from Pennsylvania!
I love Wheatley Mine Pyromorphites! The crystals are in excellent shape since they were
protected by a concave recess inside the gossen matrix. I only see a few incomplete terminations
which is pretty darn good for this famous locality. The Wheatley was originally a lead-silver mine and
has been worked off and on since the 1850s. This specimen is best described as olive-green in color.
From the Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville Mining District, Schuylkill Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
Measures 8.5 cm by 7.4 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Circa late 1800's - Ex. Dr. Gary R. Hansen Mineral Collection
Price $1850

MIN#Denver2011-40 New!

Dazzling cabinet specimen featuring radial sprays of Atacamite with Libethenite and Pseudomalachite!
These perfect crystal sprays are incredibly lustrous and set tightly against the matrix so there is no risk of
crystal loss. Between the sprays, there are velvety green balls of Libethenite and both sit atop a matrix
covered with light bluish-green Halloysite. In wonderful condition, there are lots of Copper minerals here!
This large plate was almost too flashy and reflective to photograph. It's even better in person!
From La Farola Mine, Cerro Pintado, Las Pintadas district, Tierra Amarilla, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile.
Measures 11.3 cm by 15 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Al Ordway Mineral Collection
Price $1850

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