The Denver Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated January 6th, 2012 *

MIN#Denver2011-101 Sold!

Extremely rare specimen featuring crystals of Native Gold on matrix from Chile!
This amazing miniature sized specimen has some of the finest Native Gold crystals you will ever
see on a Chilean specimen. 99% of what I see from Chile are speck gold or patch gold. I can't
even find a photo of a good crystalline Gold from Chile on mindat.org so they are anything but
common. This specimen features half a dozen sharp and incredibly lustrous Gold crystals ranging
from .8 cm to 1 cm in size. They sit atop a porous matrix which is remarkably heavy for it's size.
I feel this specimen represents a very rare opportunity for crystalline Gold collectors!
From the Bolaco Mine, Cuevitas, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile.
Measures 2.6 cm by 3.9 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Ex. F. J. Barlow Mineral Collection
Price $12,500

MIN#Denver2011-102 Sold!

Gorgeous, super lustrous specimen of Smithsonite on matrix!
A beautiful specimen displaying several layers of growth visible on edge with a shimmering top
of intense luster atop blue surfaces with just a hint of sea-green in the color mix. Near the center
is a white patch which adds to the aesthetical quality of the piece. No visible damage or contacts.
From the Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 7 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Urish Mineral Collection
Price $3850

MIN#Denver2011-103 New!

LARGE CABINET!! Very impressive specimen featuring large Scheelite crystals with Aquamarine!
Both minerals sit atop a matrix which is completely covered by Muscovite blades. The Scheelites are quite
large, measuring 6.5 cm by 6 cm in size and display a good orange with semi-gemmy interiors and lustrous
surfaces. Atop the Scheelites are several light blue tabular Aquamarines which are completely gemmy with
glassy faces. There's no damage to speak of except for minor bumps here and there and rehealing on the
bottom side of the right Scheelite. I've has this specimen in my case for a while but it's time for it to make
its debute on the website. If you're looking for a centerpiece Scheelite for your collection, this is the one!
From Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
Measures 20 cm by 12.5 cm by 11.4 cm in total size.
Price $34,500

MIN#Denver2011-104 New!

Large, lustrous and quite impressive crystal of Magnetite with Clinochlore on matrix!
This perfectly formed Magnetite measures 3.8 cm in size! It is complete with sharp crystal
faces on all sides. Smaller Magnetites and blades of green Clinochlore round out the specimen.
From the Nazyamskiye Mountain, Ilmen Mountains, Urals Region, Russia.
Measures 5.4 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Ex. Fred Pough Mineral Collection
Price $785

MIN#Denver2011-105 New!

Fine specimen of Native Silver rising up frpm Calcite matrix!
This amazing miniature not only boasts the very much sought after Silver on Calcite rhomb
appearance - the Silver at the top also forms a complete ring! This is easily one of the most unique
Kongsberg Silvers I've ever owned or offered on the website! The Calcite rhomb at the bottom
is mostly complete with some additional Silver inclusions towards the bottom. The Native Silver
rises upwards some 4 cm and most likely formed the ring around a now missing Calcite or additional
Calcite matrix. In excellent condition, this specimen would make a great additional to a Silver collection
or any mineral collection that needs a good looking Kongsberg at a price that won't break the bank.
From Kongens Gruve, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 4.9 cm by 2.4 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Includes an old original handwritten label
Price $4500

MIN#Denver2011-106 New!

Very fine example of Boleite cubes on hardened mud matrix!
Nearly a dozen of these lustrous blue crystals, the largest cubes measures around .6 cm in size.
All are stable on the matrix and there is no damage to speak of except for trivial bumps. The cubes
are also mostly clean with very little matrix attachment. Blue can be seen at the corners under lighting.
Note: The lighter areas you see atop the cubes and near the edges are light reflections, not contacts.
From the Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalía, Boleo District, Mun. de Mulegé, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Measures 2.8 cm by 4 cm by 2.9 cm in total size.
Ex. Al Ordway Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2011-107 New!

Lustrous specimen of crystalline Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
A very beautiful specimen that is both sculptural in appearance and very 3-dimensional!
The Native Gold seam displays numerous crystals as it shoots across the top of the white
Quartz, off towards the right (or left, depending on which side you choose to display). This
lustrous specimen can be displayed from either side and does well from either perspective.
From the Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California.
Measures 3.8 cm by 4.8 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $4850

MIN#Denver2011-108 New!

LARGE and very impressive Beryl var. Emerald crystal!
This is one of the largest Emeralds I've ever offered on the website, measuring 5.5 cm in total length!
The top is perfectly terminated and the vertical faces are glassy and reflective. The color can best be
described as grassy-green and the interiors are gem with internal growth and a normal amount of
internal crazing for a crystal of this size. Light easily passes through the entire crystal, although the
internal noise does increase a bit as you move towards the bottom. An impressive gem from all sides!
From the Muzo Mine, Mun. de Muzo, Vasquez-Yacopí Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia.
Measures 5.5 cm by 1 cm by 1.2 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $9500

MIN#Denver2011-109 New!

Stacked rhombs of Rhodochrosite with Tetrahedrite and Needle Quartz!
A beautiful small miniature, consisting of four stacked Rhodochrosite rhombs
with Quartz needles and Tetrahedrite accents on the backside. The rhombs are in
excellent condition with some faces displaying a very light frosting. The specimen
lights up nicely when given a direct light and has a good reddish to hot pink coloration.
From the Horseshoe Pocket, Tetrahedrite Ext. Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado.
Measures 3.2 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2011-110 New!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Deep Sky-Blue Topaz crystal with attached Amazonite!
This amazing crystal has the best color ever found in the small pocket at the Zapot Mine!
Most of the Topaz crystals leaned towards the grayish-blue tint but this one is pure sky-blue!!
I was stunned when I first encountered the specimen to find out that it wasn't from Virgem da Lapa.
The color is just so similar to a Topaz  crystal from that locality. The surfaces are incredibly glassy
and allow for viewing into the interior of the crystal. The edges are sharp and the crystal is free
of contacts except for a small area of minor roughness near the bottom left. The bottom side of the
Topaz is rehealed. Amazingly enough, to the right of the crystal is an attached Amazonite crystal.
I haven't seen any others from the Zapot with this combination so this specimen may be unique!
From the Zapot Mine, Gillis Range, near Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada.
Measures 7.2 cm by 7.8 cm by 7.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Jesse Fisher, Joan Kureczka Collections
Price $6500

MIN#Denver2011-111 New!

Pearly crystals of Smithsonite in cluster from Tsumeb!
A lovely cluster of lustrous, creamy-antique white Smithsonite crystals on matrix!
No detractions to speak of. Simply a well trimmed, well presented Smithsonite.
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 4.5 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Ex. David Ferguson Mineral Collection
Price $585

MIN#Denver2011-113 New!

Scarce specimen of Native Gold with Tetradymite in Quartz matrix from Norway!
From a locality you don't see very often, this specimen is rich with a scattering of Native Gold
and darker Tetradymite. The Gold pops out from every part of the Quartz, which you can be
certain is full of Gold further beneath the surface. A rare opportunity for Gold locality collectors!
From Haugesundsgangen, Bømlo gold mines, Lykling, Bømlo, Hordaland, Norway
Measures 4.1 cm by 2.4 cm by 2.1 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $985

MIN#Denver2011-114 Sold!

Impressive antique plate of fine Benitoite crystals with termination Neptunites on Natrolite!
A very fine specimen with much more eye appeal than what I normally see in the marketplace. The
Benitoites are a rich blue with gem at the tips and are all in excellent condition. They are surrounded by
glossy Neptunite crystals and almost every one has a full termination. I only see one incomplete crystal
and it's well hidden. White Natrolite ties everything together and provides a great matrix background.
From the Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito River area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California.
Measures 7 cm by 8.4 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Ex. U. S. National Museum, Division of Mineralogy Collection (Donated to Museum in 1919)
Original Museum label is included
Price $3500

MIN#Denver2011-115 New!

Large specimen of vibrant pink Kunzite with Quartz points and Albite accenting!
This beautiful specimen is doubly terminated and the Quartz crystal is nearly pristine
with a full point. The color of the Kunzite is quite strong (so many large Kunzites tend
to be pale) and the crystal faces are well striated and glassy. There are the normal
internal craze lines and the bottom termination is complex due to the influence of
Albite matrix (now removed). I once owned a specimen that had a similar appearance
with a large Quartz in association so I was very pleased to find this one at the show!
From Mawi, Laghman Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 17 cm by 11 cm by 9.6 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Listed Price $5250

MIN#Denver2011-116 New!

Stunning specimen featuring fine Native Silver dendritics on matrix!
I love the perfect Spinel Twin crystal that rises vertically atop the specimen!
An .8 cm Acanthite crystal is located just below the Spinel Twin at 9 o'clock.
From the New Nevada Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.1 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Denver2011-117 New!

Fine combination of Rhodochrosite with Apatite, Fluorite, and Pyrite!
This specimen has some of everything from the Wutong Mine. The Rhodochrosite rhombs
are in good condition and the golden-violet Apatite can be seen in the center. Purple Fluorite
borders the top and tiny Pyrite crystals are sprinkled along the bottom. There's a lot going on.
From Wutong Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Measures 4.6 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Denver2011-118 New!

MIN#Denver2011-120 New!

Rare specimen of Native Silver dendrites with reddish sprays of Erythrite!
The Cobalt mining area was famous for its mix of Silver and Erythrite (Cobalt bloom) in much the same
manner that Creede is famous for Silver and Amethyst. Unfortunately for collectors, most of the specimens
were not saved. Many miners would actually clean away the Erythrite to expose additional Silver, thus
destroying classic specimens. Today, specimens like the one offered here are extremely difficult to find.
From the Cobalt Mining District, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 7 cm by 5.8 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2011-120b New!

Fine Quartz crystal with pink Inesite sprays and brown Hubeite accents!
Also with sparkling Apophyllite. An attractive combo featuring a full termination on
the Quartz point and multiple sprays of hot pink Inesite with multiple Hubeite clusters.
From the Dayai Mine, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China.
Measures 7 cm by 4.7 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2011-120c New!

Gorgeous deep green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite on matrix from Tsumeb!
Easily one of the deepest green Smithsonites you'll ever see, this specimen is loaded with glassy
gem Smithsonite crystals! No contacts except the normal trimming zone noise. The crystals dazzle with
both color and sharpness of form. The above photo does it best but the specimen is even better in person!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 4.2 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Ex. Vermont Mineral Collection
Price $6500

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