** Updated 8/3/2009 with New Exceptional Specimens! **

MIN#EM-46 NEW!

Gorgeous Blue Cap Tourmaline on Golden Quartz!
A stunning example of the classic Blue Cap Tourmalines from California!
When you add in the fact that unlike many other Blue Caps, this specimen has never been
repaired or restored, the rarity and desirability increases by a factor of ten! The Tourmaline
itself is quite large, measuring just over 5 cm wide across the top and 9.5 cm in total length.
The top termination is complete and in good shape with only a few tiny contacts near the
rim. The blue coloration is vivid and deep, sinking 1 cm down until it changes over to a
hot-pink and then finally a deep red. The backside of the Tourmaline is incomplete where
it was removed from the host rock and this is pretty much the norm. The large Quartz
crystal is terminated and displays a rich yellowish-orange color with internal patches
of milky-white. I call it a Golden Quartz but one might almost consider it to be Citrine.
Blue caps of this caliber rarely appear on the market. I can highly recommend this one.
From the 1974 Pocket, Tourmaline Queen Mine, San Diego County, California.
Measures 16 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm in size.
Ex. Bill Larson, Perry Mineral Collections
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $45,000

MIN#EM-47 NEW!

Impressive specimen of bright, lustrous Legrandite with matrix!
Superb cluster with glassy sprays and complete terminations! The brown matrix
actually sits between a good portion of the termination and atop the crystals in the very
front. I would call this specimen competition quality and it would look great in a display.
From the Ojuela Mine in Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 3.1 cm by 2.4 cm in size.
Price $4500

MIN#EM-48 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL SILVER!! Thick, twirling wires of Silver atop Sulfide matrix with Quartz!
This is the rarest Silver that I own! This incredibly aesthetic specimen is from the old Silver
mines of California Gulch, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado! It measures 5 cm by 5.7 in
total size. The town of Leadville was actually built on Silver and Gold ore but in later days
became known for its Lead and Molybdenite. This specimen originates from the late 1800's
when Silver mining was all the rage. An amazing old timer that is as beautiful as it is historical.
Circa 1890's - From the California Gulch Area, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado.
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand.
Ex. Davidson, Raabe Collections.
From the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $25,000

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#EM-49 NEW!

Lustrous and quite rare Native Silver Wire rising up from a matrix vug!
I can tell you right now that I seldom see good matrix wire Silvers from China. This specimen
leaped out when I saw it in Tucson and I had the matrix trimmed even further to more centralize
the wire. The wire itself is pretty big, measuring just shy of 5.5 cm from base to tip! I love the way
it does an "S" curve bend as it pulls away from the Calcite and Acanthite coated vug and rises
upwards, well above the matrix. The wire is very lustrous with a golden patina and very attractive.
From Lingqiu County, Datong Prefecture, Shanxi Province of China.
Measures 7.8 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $7500

MIN#EM-50 NEW!

Gorgeous specimen of red Rhodochrosite rhombs with purple Fluorite!
These Chinese Rhodos just keep getting better and better every time they appear at a show.
I think the specimens from this year's Tucson are the best yet. As is the norm, they have a
slight etching to some of the rhombs but the color and gemminess has improved to the point
where they are close to rivaling the Sweet Home specimens. This plate features a beautiful
arrangement of Rhodochrosite rhombs which are then accented by transparent crystals of
purple Fluorite. The color combination is amazing to say the least! Also with Pyrite accents.
From the Wuton (Wudong) Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang A. R., China.
Measures 6.2 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $3250

MIN#EM-51 NEW!

MIN#EM-53 NEW!

Sharp crystals of Acanthite with curling Native Silver wires and Quartz!
Superb Silver miniature from the Reyes Mine in Guanajuato, Mexico!
Note the small Silver "ram's horn" to the lower right!
Measures 5 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Price $2250

MIN#EM-54 NEW!

Crystallized Native Copper on Calcite and Dolomite!
Crystallized Copper from Tsumeb is pretty rare and this specimen presents both
rarity and excellent aesthetics! The crystals on the right side actually extend above
the white matrix to give a "free standing" appearance. I'm pleased to be offering this
very fine Native Copper for the second time. A rare opportunity has resurfaced!
From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. John Sinkankas, Kevin Ward Collections
From the Hall of Fame Collection
Ex. John Sinkankas, Ferris Mineral Collections
Price $4500

MIN#EM-55 NEW!

Stunning specimen of Native Silver dendrites on matrix!
A superb Silver which the owner named "The Phoenix". The dendritic growths of Silver
are extremely sharp and well defined and do take on the appearance of a rising bird. The entire
growth of Silver sits atop a small bit of matrix and takes on a three dimensional appearance.
From Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 5.7 cm by 2.7 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#EM-56 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL and RARE! Deep blue crystals of Pseudoboleite on matrix!
Much rarer than its sister mineral Boleite, Pseudoboleite is generally found
in the same locations and can be distinguished by the reverse stepped faces.
The two cubes above display this feature quite well. They measure .6 cm and
.5 cm respectively. A wonderful specimen that I'm happy to offer a second time.
Measures 2.6 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
From the Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja California, Mexico.
From the Hall of Fame Collection
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#EM-57 NEW!

Large plate of dendritic Native Silver on Native Arsenic matrix!
I haven't offered one of these specimens in a while because it's so difficult to find one that
isn't "bunchy". This plate has excellent form and the isolated herringbone look that I prefer!
From Pöhla, Schwarzenberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 11 cm by 8 cm in size.
Price $3250

MIN#EM-58 NEW!

Superbly crystallized specimen of Native Copper with matrix!
This specimen is solid crystals! Small crystals, elongated crystals, Spinels, etc.!
There must be close to a hundred crystals in this specimen with a few scattered bits
of matrix to add contrast. One of the more impressive Native Coppers in Tucson.
From the Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona.
Measures 7.4 cm by 7.2 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#EM-60 NEW!

Gorgeous large cabinet specimen of Aquamarine with bi-color Fluorite!
Both the Aquamarine crystals and large Fluorite sit atop a matrix of Muscovite and Albite!
One of the more impressive combination plates I brought home from Tucson and definately
one with the most Aquamarine. This plate is pretty much covered from top to bottom with the
glassy blue crystals. The upright crystal at top measures over 7 cm in height and the fat
crystals in cluster to the right measures over 6.5 cm in width! These crystals are rehealed
on the backside and all are perfectly terminated with flat tops. The pink and green Fluorite
hugs the fattest Aqua termination and also measures nearly 6.5 cm in width. On the far left
you can see two blocky Albite crystals with a small pink Fluorite. Obviously, this large plate
has a lot going on and is a real eye catcher! It would make a great centerpiece for any collection.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 17.5 cm by 18 cm by 11 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Price $25,000

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