The Denver Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated September 19th, 2011 *
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Lovely pink Morganite crystals set
atop Albite matrix with Elbaite Tourmaline!
A specimen that is simply beautiful. The Morganite
crystal in the middle is gemmy pink and complete
with only one internal craze line. It is surrounded by smaller Morganites which are
equally as gemmy.
The thin gemmy Elbaite crystals of multiple colors surround the Morganites are almost all
pristine
and terminated. This was one of the prettiest Morganites in this size range and I
love the association.
From Stak Nala, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas
of Pakistan.
Measures 6 cm by 6.5 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $3500
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Superbly lustrous specimen of Native
Silver wires and crystals with Acanthite cubes!
This specimen is very aesthetic and literally
glistens with rolling metallic luster. The wires
emerge from the top while the main body displays angles and striations indicating matrix
influenc
in the overall design. There are some small bits of Calcite and Quartz at the bottom.
If one didn't
know any better, you'd swear this specimen was from Kongsberg. It's classic German
however.
From Schneeberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6.5 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Ex. Rolf Wein Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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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
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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
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MIN#Denver2011-26 New!
Gorgeous octahedral crystals of Pink
Fluorite with Albite!
About half a dozen crystals cover this matrix, all
are in excellent condition except for the bottom tiny
crystal which is partially cleaved where it was separated from the host rock. I haven't
offered a pink
Fluorite specimen in quite some time so I was excited to find this one. These crystals all
have a lovely
pink color and they absorb the light with their translucence. Under incandescent lighting,
the specimen
color really glows. The crystal surfaces are lustrous with a satiny texture. The
matrix is all Albite.
From Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France.
Measures 6.2 cm by 4 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Irv Brown Mineral Collection
Price $5500
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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
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MIN#Denver2011-28 New!
Fine crystals of brilliant Native Gold on
Quartz covered matrix!
The specimen is a sparkling stunner, covered with hundreds of Native Gold micro-crystals!
I'm used to seeing the leaf specimens of Gold from this locality so this specimen was a
nice change of
pace. The color ranges from yellow Gold to a more orangish-Gold indicating varying alloys
in the mix.
From Rosia Montană (Vöröspatak), Alba County (Transylvania), Romania.
Measures 6 cm by 5.2 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Herbert Obodda Mineral Collection #2301
(Come with antique handwritten label)
Price $4500
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sweet doubly terminated crystal of
pink Spodumene var. Kunzite!
Extremely gem and lustrous, this crystal gives
homage to its former surrounding matrix.
The front side is pyramidal and striated while the back side is as smooth as glass and
flat. The
color is a lovely Kunzite pink which becomes very intense when viewed along the entire
length.
From Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 2.5 cm by 12.4 cm in size.
Price $485
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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
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MIN#Denver2011-36 New!
Unique combo specimen featuring
Pyrrhotite crystals with Sphalerite and Fluorite!!
One of the most interesting Mexican specimens I've
seen in a while. This specimen has
several modified crystals of colorless to slightly pink Fluorite set atop the bronze
Pyrrhotites!
The shiny Sphalerite crystals are scattered about, trying everything together. In great
condition.
From the Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 6.4 cm by 4.8 cm by 6.1 cm in total size.
Ex. Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $985
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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
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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
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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
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Impressive cluster of lustrous Galena
cubes with deep purple Fluorite!
Both minerals sit atop matrix just barely visible at
the bottom. The Fluorites are complete
with natural rehealing on the back side. The Galenas are super lustrous and striking.
With some minor crystals on Sphalerite on the matrix.
From the Denton Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County,
Illinois.
Measures 7.5 cm by 8.3 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $1250
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Large, fat, doubly terminated Golden
Calcite crystals on matrix!
This impressive crystal ranges from creamy-golden to
gemmy golden at the terminations.
The luster is glassy and wet in appearance! Both terminations are complete and undamaged.
The only cleave I detect is behind the bottom termination where a portion of the Calcite
was
removed from the matrix. It is literally invisible from the front and doesn't detract in
the least
from the overall aesthetics. The Calcite also sits up above the Dolostone matrix, giving
the
specimen a 3-dimensional feel. The Calcite crystal measures over 16 cm in length from tip
to tip!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 18 cm by 17.7 cm by 11 cm in total size.
Price $3450
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MIN#Denver2011-40c New!
Wow! 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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