The Denver Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated October 25th, 2011 *

MIN#Denver2011-41 New!

EXCEPTIONAL! Classic and dramatic Native Silver from Kongsberg!
I fell in love with this Kongsberg Silver the moment I saw it! Thick, lustrous, ropey wires rise up
from a white Calcite accented base, curling their way up to various heights. The center wire and
tallest of the group completes its growth in a twirly, tornado-like tip, full of striations and artistry.
This is one of those specimens that I could look at for hours and is easily one of the finest Silver
miniatures from this classic locality that I have ever owned! I saw no better miniature at the show.
I think one would be hard pressed to find a more attractive example that isn't of the tree form.
Circa 1850's - From Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 4 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Herbert Obodda Mineral Collection #3133
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $17,500

MIN#Denver2011-43 New!

EXCEPTIONAL AND UNIQUE NATIVE GOLD!!
I was shocked when I saw this specimen at the show. It's a cabinet sized specimen of Native Gold from the
closed Nugget Pond Mine in Newfoundland, Canada! There aren't many specimens which still exist from this rare
locality which is known for its pink Feldspar matrix. To date, every specimen I've seen featured either thick or
thin leaf-like Native Gold of a semi or non-crystalline nature. Wire specimens are almost unknown of except for
the occasional thumbnail sized example. This is the only cabinet sized specimen I've ever seen that is covered
from one end to the other with semi-crystalline leaves and wires, much like what you would expect from the
Olinghouse Mine in Nevada. In the photo above, the white Quartz seam between the Feldspar matrix opens up
to expose a rich cluster of crystalline leaves and wires. From there, the Gold wires follow along the remainder
of the seam, which stretches nearly 10 cm in length and some 3.5 cm at its widest point. This fine specimen is
literally all leaves and wires! Bits of black Petzite are scattered about here and there and the black matrix on the
bottom and top sides is full of golden Pyrite cubes. Without a doubt, the Quartz seam that solidified within the pink
Feldspar was incredibly Gold rich and this is the finest Nugget Pond wire Gold specimen I've ever encountered!
From the Nugget Pond Mine, Betts Cove, Baie Verte Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada.
Measures 10.5 cm by 10.8 cm by 6.1 cm in total size.
Price $22,500

MIN#Denver2011-44 New!

Glossy, botryoidal Hematite with brown accents!
Easily one of the most attractive black minerals that I've seen in a long time!
The glossy surfaces of the Hematite are stunning against the velvet-like brown coating.
The radial growth of the Hematite is visible along the trimming edge and the specimen is in
excellent condition. I don't see many Hematites from Wisconsin so here's a rare opportunity!
From the Montreal Mine, Gogebic Range, Iron County, Wisconsin.
Measures 5 cm by 8.6 cm by 6.3 cm in total size.
Ex. L.T. Hampel, Steve Chamberlain, John Marshall Mineral Collections
Price $895

MIN#Denver2011-45 New!

Sweet combination featuring a pink Manganocalcite crystal with Quartz points on lustrous Galena!
This amazing specimen is nearly perfection! The pink Manganocalcite is glassy and complete. The
Galena is super lustrous and as unique looking as it is pristine. The only hint of imperfection to
mention is a missing Quartz point on the far right side but almost all are terminated. This is one
beautiful miniature combo that should easily fine a new home. Very few are seen in this condition.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 7.2 cm by 6 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Ben de Wit Mineral Collection
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-46 New!

Gorgeous, gemmy crystal of deep orange Scheelite on Muscovite!
This Scheelite literally glows! Glassy, translucent, deeply colored, and perfect! If you're
looking for a specimen of Scheelite and Scheelite only, I highly recommend this 4.5 cm crystal.
The color and gemmy termination are incredible and only the far back side is slightly matted.
From the Mt. Xuebaoding Mine, Pingwu, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 6.8 cm by 5.6 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2011-47 Sold!

Gorgeous specimen of Mimetite with small Calcites from the finest Mimetite locale in the world!
The San Pedro Corralitos locality is second to none when it comes to Mimetite specimens! This specimen
is nearly contact free! It's full of botryoidal Mimetite and small Calcite crystals which add a good amount
of flash to the satiny lustrous surfaces. I love the presence of this specimen and the concave nature of it. Not
only does this add a wonderful 3-dimensionality to the specimen, but it also serves to help protect the Mimetite.
From the Congreso-Leon Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Mun. de Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 7.2 cm by 7.5 cm by 7.4 cm in total size.
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2011-48 New!

Very rich and impressive Proustite specimen - this one a cluster of crystals with Dyscrasite!
The color in the photo is the true color of these ruby-red Proustite crystals! The Dyscrasite
appears as balls of bipyramidal orthorhombic crystals alongside of the Proustite cluster.
Circa 1850's - From Schneeberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4.3 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Ex. Al McGuiness Mineral Collection
Price $2500

MIN#Denver2011-49 New!

Interesting combination of Golden Barite crystals on Green Fluorite cubes in cluster!
The Fluorite has a misty-green color and tons of luster atop each crystal face. A thin layer
of sparkling drusy coats the Fluorite beneath the Barite crystals. This is a very aesthetic cabinet
specimen that could be displayed in several ways. The contrasting colors work very well together.
From Xi Fang, Xing Guo, Jiangxi Province of China,
Measures 7.7 cm by 14.8 cm by 8.8 cm in total size.
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-50 New!

RARE! Unique specimen featuring Native Gold wires and pointy Spinel Twin crystals on Quartz matrix!
Native Gold wires from the Round Mountain Mine are pretty darn rare themselves but this specimen
also displays a fine, prickly cluster of Spinel Twin crystals (left side towards center in the close-up photo)!
This is one of the most interesting specimens I've seen from the Round Mountain, and it's also incredibly neat
to look at using a 10X loupe. The Gold wires and crystals cover both the front and back of the matrix seam
and I would estimate there is at least 1.5 ounces of Gold in this very rich specimen. Believe it or not,
there are several terminated Quartz points inside the seam and they poke out through on the back side.
From the Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada.
Measures 2.5 cm by 8 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2011-51 New!

EXCEPTIONAL! Elogated crystals of Acanthite ps Argentite sprouting upwards atop Acanthite cubes!
Bizarre looking specimen and one that is a Silver collector's dream! Argentite is a mineral that exists
at high temperature and when it cools, it pseudomorphs into Acanthite which is the low temperature
version of the same mineral. These Argentite crystals kept their original form which could best be
described as "fishtail-like". Perfectly formed, lustrous cubes of Acanthite make up the base of this
very unique specimen. Classic Silver specimen dating back to the late 1800's or possibly earlier.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4 cm by 3.1 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Wolfgang Wendel, Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2011-52 New!

Cabinet sized specimen of Fishtail Selenite crystals!
An awesome display specimen, I rarely see these twinned Selenite crystals anymore and specimens of
this condition without damage and or major scuffing are extremely hard to find! The largest fishtail twin
at the top measures 9 cm in height and 8 cm in width. It's surrounded by a smaller twin on the front and
untwinned Selenite crystals on the side and back. All sit aesthetically atop a hard white stone matrix.
From the Gibraltar Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 13 cm by 10.8 cm by 14.7 cm in total size.
Ex. David Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $1850

MIN#Denver2011-53 New!

Very iridescent blades of Covellite in cluster on matrix!
This is Summitville Covellite and look at the color on those blades! Wow!
Vibrant and very lustrous blades of reddish-purple roll the light from the side
to side when the specimen is held and tilted. Many of the blades are free standing
and actually point towards the viewer while the blades at top lay flat against the matrix.
From Summitville, Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#Denver2011-54 Sold!

WOW! Brilliant, naturally faceted Golden Yellow Diamond on Kimberlite matrix!
I haven't seen a good Diamond crystal on matrix in years and this is the first yellow Diamond I've seen
since the early 2000's. This specimen appeared at the show from an older collection and I grabbed it
immediately. The crystal growth is stunning and appears faceted. The amount of light that enters the
crystal and then lights up the interior reminds one of a cut Diamond. The crystal is firmly attached to the
Kimberlite matrix and measures .8 cm in size. If I had to estimate, I'd say the stone is close to 1 carat.
From the Mir Pipe, Mirny, Saha Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.
Measures 3.2 cm by 2.3 cm in size.
Ex. Graw Mineral Collection
Price $12,500

MIN#Denver2011-55 New!

Fine green Fluorite octahedrons with pokerchip Calcites on matrix!
I don't see these specimens much anymore as they originally appeared about a decade ago
and most now reside in private collections. This is a lovely example with two Fluorite crystals
and that wonderful deep green color that reminds me of a forest evergreen. Both Fluorites
are translucent and the matrix is coated with a sparkling drusy Quartz. Calcites on the back.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 7.8 cm by 5 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $785

MIN#Denver2011-56 New!

Fine cluster of terminated Barite crystals on Hematite matrix!
The specimen is in excellent condition with just minor contacts on a few crystal surfaces.
Only the normal trimming zone incompleteness is present. The matrix is a concave Hematite
cast which ranges from red to silvery grey. It serves as the perfect base for this glassy xl cluster.
From the Mowbray Mine, Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Field, Cumbria, England.
Measures 6 cm by 6.2 cm in size.
Ex. Howard Belsky Mineral Collection (Label Included)
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-57 New!

Fine combo of Hessonite Garnet with glassy Diopside crystals from an old classic locality!
A flashy gem miniature with loads of color and sparkle and unusually large Diopside crystals!
In excellent condition overall, with only some natural matrix influenced irregular terminations
on the Diopside. This is common and not considered to be damage. Both the Hessonite and
Diopside are incredibly gemmy and glassy. The color could best be described as reddish-orange.
From Testa Ciarva, Balme, Ala Valley, Lanzo Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy.
Measures 5.2 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Ex. J. Hoppner Mineral Collection
Price $685

MIN#Denver2011-58 New!

Classic specimen of yellowish-brown Smithsonite!
This unique looking specimen shimmers with luster and has at least four distrinct "fingers"!
The color could best be described as a lustrous brown with a bit of yellow mustard mixed in.
It's not a color of Smithsonite I've seen before but I've seen very few from the old Zacatecas
locality. The surfaces are in excellent condition with only one slight contact on the back side!
From Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 7.4 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. E. O. Stratton Mineral Collection
Price $1250

MIN#Denver2011-59 New!

Gemmy (attached) crystals of Aquamarine with Albite accents!
Believe it or not, there are actually three Aquamarine crystals here with the
smallest near the base measuring 2.2 cm. All three are doubly terminated! The
6.3 cm crystal on the far left is the gemmiest of the the three and has absolutely no
internal growth. It's like looking through transparent blue glass and the above photograph
illustrates its incredible clarity! The white Albite crystals on the right side are very nice.
From Shengus, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 9.5 cm by 3.1 cm by 1,8 cm in total size.
Ex. Cliff Vermont Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $4850

MIN#Denver2011-60 New!

Lovely cabinet sized plate featuring rolling crystal growths of Hemimorphite!
One of the more interesting Hemimorphites I've seen in a long time, this specimen is a cluster
of large radiating growth patterns on Limonite matrix. The crystals are lustrous and flashy with a
good peppering of sparkle as well as a brownish coloration accenting the top portions. Very nice!
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 8.4 cm by 11.5 cm by 5.3 cm in total size.
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-60b Sold!

Gorgeous tri-colored Elbaite crystal with Albite blades!
Beautiful crystal which changes from dark green to grassy green and is then topped by
a perfect pink terminated. Actually, the specimen is doubly terminated and very gemmy
with distinct striations atop the glassy surfaces which roll the light like crazy, even in normal
room lighting. I can't really find anything that detracts from this specimen. It's really nice!
From Stak Nala, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6.7 cm tall by 2.7 cm wide by 1.9 cm deep.
Ex. Cliff Vermont Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $2450

MIN#Denver2011-60c New!

HUGE!! Large cabinet centerpiece of Galena, Sphalerite, and Chalcopyrite crystals on Quartz points!
This very impressive specimen is from Creede, Colorado and is easily the largest I have ever offered from that
classic mining locality. The Sphalerite crystal are glossy and lustrous and make up the majority of the surface.
Frosty Galena cubes are scattered about as are the golden and iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. My favorite
thing about this specimen (other than the size) is the two layered appearance. It's very 3-dimensional and displays
like a museum piece. I had a custom, labeled acrylic base constructed for the specimen so it could easily be one.
From the Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures 19.2 cm by 26.2 cm by 19.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base for display
Price $4850

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