The Denver Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
* Updated April 28th, 2012 *
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MIN#Denver2011-141 New!
EXCEPTIONAL! Unique specimen of Native
Silver wires in Calcitic matrix from Kongsberg!
This specimen fascinates me! I've seen many fine Silvers from
Kongsberg in my days but this is the
finest of this variety I've come across from there and I can attest that they are
definately not common.
This specimen is original and old, with a handwritten label on the backside which dates to
the mid 1800's
The surfaces are incredibly bright and lustrous with a wire arrangement that is very
pleasing to the eye.
The white Calcite was picked away here and there to expose the wires and the entire piece
takes on
the appearance of a snow covered fir tree. A great companion piece for the more
traditional thick wires!
From the Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.8 cm by 8 cm by 2.7 cm in total size.
Price $9500
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MIN#Denver2011-142 New!
Wonderful specimen of Lazulite crystals in
Quartz from Georgia!
I rarely come across specimens of Lazulite from this scarce locality and this is the
finest
example I've ever offered! The large 1.8 cm crystal in the center is perfectly doubly
terminated!
From Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia.
Measures 2.3 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Howard Belsky Mineral Collection
Price $850
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MIN#Denver2011-143 New!
Rare and aesthetic specimen of Native
Silver wires emerging from Calcite matrix!
This is a prized locality for Silver collectors and one that is now under water and
inaccessible.
The mine itself was actually located on an islet in Lake Superior and as one would expect,
eventually the water came in and flooded the shaft. Authetic Silvers from the Silver Islet
Mine date back to as early as 1868 when ore was first discovered by Thomas MacFarlane
to as late as 1884 when the mine was finally closed after yielding over $3 million in
Silver. The
above specimen displays a beautiful antique patina, which is indicative of its age, over
strong luster.
From the Silver Islet Mine, Silver Islet, Sibley Township, Thunder Bay District, Ontario,
Canada.
Measures 3.8 cm by 1.7 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Graeber Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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MIN#Denver2011-144 New!
Fine blades of iridescent Covellite with
Quartz points perched high atop Quartz matrix!
Glittering sprinkles of Pyrite add accenting to this scarce
specimen out of Butte, Montana.
The Covellite blades are complete for the most part but there is some matrix contact
incompleteness
near the left side. This is very common for Covellite blades which formed in tight
pockets. The color
of the lustrous blades is a gorgeous iridescent purplish-blue and this color is consistant
throughout.
Most of the Quartz points are terminated except for the crystal in the very back which
also touched matrix.
From the Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Denver2011-145a New!
Dazzling specimen of Gem Boulder Opal in
brown ironstone matrix!
I see reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and blues in this fine Opal seam which runs through
both
the whitish matrix and the layered ironstone. The color flashes are smaller and more
scattered
giving the specimen a "twinkling star" appearance similar to that of Andamooka
Opals.
From Quilpie, Quilpie Shire, Queensland, Australia
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.2 cm by 3.2 cm in size - Weighs more than my scale's 125 gram limit.
Price $750
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MIN#Denver2011-145b New!
Dazzling specimen of Gem Boulder Opal in
brown ironstone matrix!
I see reds, greens, yellows, oranges, and blues in this fine Opal seam which runs through
both
the whitish matrix and the layered ironstone. The reds are especially vibrant in this
miniature!
From Quilpie, Quilpie Shire, Queensland, Australia
Measures 5.1 cm by 7.2 cm by 2.5 cm in size - Weighs 121.4 grams.
Price $850
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MIN#Denver2011-146 New!
Fine twinned crystals of Hematite included
Calite on dogtooth Calcite crystals!
The twinned crystals measure 3.5 cm across from tip to tip and are both very tranparent
with an internal brownish-orange coloration due to Hematite influence. Oddly enough, the
smaller
Calcites around the base are more opaque and this is due to their higher concentration of
Hematite.
From the Leiping Mine, Leiping, Guiyang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 5 cm by 5.7 cm by 5.1 cm in total size.
Price $2450
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MIN#Denver2011-147 New!
Wonderfully rich plate of Smoky Quartz on
Amazonite with Goethite ps. Siderite crystals!
First of all, the color of the Amazonite is excellent! That's one of the most important
factors
for these combo specimens. Secondly, the Smoky points are all terminated and complete
with only a single nearly invisible repair to the large 6+ cm Smoky in the center. The
brownish crystals to the upper right are Goethite pseudomorphing Siderite crystals.
From Ken's Pocket, Two Point Claim, Teller County, Colorado.
It measures 10.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Listed Price $6500
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MIN#Denver2011-148 New!
Fine locality piece featuring
cream-colored Dolomite crystals on Quartz drusy matrix!
This specimen is from the Camp Bird Mine and is the first Dolomite
I've seen from there in quite
some time. I don't know how scarce they are but I do know that specimens from the Camp
Bird
are not common at the shows. This one presents a fine gathering of small Dolomite clusters
draped over a sparkling Quartz matrix. The brown colored crystals may be small Siderites.
From the Camp Bird Mine, Ouray, Colorado.
Measures 6.2 cm by 7.6 cm in size.
Price $385
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MIN#Denver2011-149 New!
Glossy crystals of amber-colored Calcite
with yellow Calcite on white Calcite covered matrix!
Three colors of Calcite here, with the largest amber-colored crystals appearing almost wet
they
are so gemmy and lustrous! Fine yellow Calcite crystals appear to the left and one sits
atop the
amber Calcite cluster. These crystals are slightly more opaque but are also lustrous and
possibly
semi-etched which explains their unique structure. Finally, tiny white Calcites cover the
matrix
in the background, adding a noticeable sparkle to the otherwise, very reflective specimen.
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.9 cm by 5.6 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Price $385
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MIN#Denver2011-150 New!
Scarce specimen featuring gem Green
Fluorite octahedrons on Quartz!
This piece is from the William Wise Mine which is famous for its
beautiful green Fluorite.
I don't see many specimens from there anymore and Fluorite on Quartz pieces were always
rare!
From the William Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire.
Measures 4.5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2011-151 New!
Gemmy crystals of Golden Calciute atop
matrix!
A good looking specimen with only a few very minor contacts. The crystals are glassy and
gem
and completely drape the top of the matrix. This specimen could be displayed from with
side.
Circa 1980 - From the Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Paulding County, Ohio.
Measures 5.2 cm by 6.9 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Ex. Rick Russell Mineral Collection
Price $350
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MIN#Denver2011-153 New!
Very fine specimen of Sphalerite crystals
with Galena and Chalcopyrite on Amethyst!
The Sphalerites are very impressive with the largest measuring 3.5 cm in size! They glow
rich golden-brown when backlit and could be cut into some gorgeous gemstones. The lustrous
Galenas and golden Chalcopyrites sit with the Sphalerites atop a light purple layer of
Amethyst.
From the P-vein 2 south, 5 level, Commodore Mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures 9 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2011-155 New!
Fine cabinet plate of zoned Fluorite with
Calcite accents!
A very attractive specimen which displays a strong golden-yellow interior beneath purple
exteriors.
The Calcites are sprinkled atop the cubes in various sizes and all are very gemmy.
From the Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 14 cm by 11 cm in size.
Price $3450
Ex. Matthew Webb, James Vorpahl Mineral Collections
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MIN#Denver2011-156 Sold!
Bizarre specimen featuring an Amethyst
phantomed Quartz capped by another phantomed Quartz!
I've never a Quartz like this one where a cluster of crystals
is literally growing atop the termination
of another larger Quartz crystal. The two largest crystals display a very distinct
Amethyst phantom
and there are some Pyrite cubes on the backside of the specimen. In excellent shape and
unique!
Interesting note - There may also be a slight inclusion of green Chlorite in the largest
point.
From the Drujba Mine, Laki District, Southern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
Measures 5 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Price $285
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MIN#Denver2011-157 New!
Pretty specimen featuring globular
Mimetite over Mimetite crystals!
The color can best be described as a satiny yellow with a
slight touch of green.
The rounded Mimetite at top sits atop a bottom matrix consisting of prismatic crystals.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 5.7 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $485
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MIN#Denver2011-159 New!
Lustrous crystal balls of Rhodochrosite
with Barite tabs on Romanechite!
I don't come across very many of these and most are probably in private collections.
This specimen features half a dozen lustrous Rhodochrosites and the color could best
be described as red with just a hint of orange. The Barite tab at top is transparent and
absolutely pristine! Both minerals sit atop a matrix of botryoidal Romanechite.
From the Lone Tree Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Measures 7.8 cm by 7.3 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2011-160 New!
VERY RARE! Old collection specimen of Native
Copper on matrix from Jerome, Arizona!
Jerome is an old copper mining town located along the steep sides of Cleopatra
Hill. If you've
never been there, it's an amazing site with the streets and buildings running up along the
mountain
side like something you'd see in Europe. I drove through at night several years ago on my
way
north to Flagstaff and was amazed by the gas laterns and the 19th century feel of the
town.
This specimen is very dendritic in structure and was collected in the 1940's before the
dumps
were fenced off. Although mining has taken place in Jerome since the 1880s and much of
the town is undercut by mine shafts, there's very little activity there today except for
tourism.
From Jerome, Verde District, Black Hills (Black Hill Range),
Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
Measures 6.8 cm by 7.6 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $785
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