* Updated 3/23/2008 *
New Specimens from Tucson Show 2008!

MIN#TUCSON2008-181 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL! A tremendous example of Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb!
I consider this to be the finest Dioptase-Calcite miniature I've ever seen or owned.
It has everything you could ask for with a pristine 2 cm Dioptase crystal, doubly
terminated and lustrous, set atop small Dioptase crystals and a backdrop of white
Calcite rhombs. The Calcite rhombs are further accented by smaller Dioptase
crystal drusy and are arranged so perfectly in the way they step up atop one
another above the main Dioptase in front. This is truely a work of art and a
first rate competition miniature in every respect. Even better in person!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 5 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Ex. Holloway Collection
Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $17,500

MIN#TUCSON2008-182 SOLD!

Gorgeous, doubly terminated crystal of Red Beryl on Rhyolite!
This crystal has plenty of gem and measures 2 cm in length. It sits perfectly atop the
Rhyolite matrix with two complete terminations. If you look closely with a loupe, you
will see only the tiniest of bumps on the left side of the crystal but these do not detract
or take away from the large Beryl. I only mention them for accuracy of description.
From the Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah.
Measures 3.7 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Price $7500

MIN#TUCSON2008-183 SOLD!

Wonderful example of dendritic Native Copper crystals!
This specimen is completely crystalline from top to bottom.
From Block 14, Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, NSW, Australia.
Measures 3 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Ex. Minette Collection
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-184 NEW!

Impressive and very distinct blades of Erythrite on matrix!
From Bou Azzer, Morocco.
An extraordinary specimen measuring 5.8 cm by 4.9 cm in size.
The largest blades measure 2 - 2.5 cm in length!
Ex. Marion Stuart Collection
Price $2750

MIN#TUCSON2008-185 NEW!

Large, green Fluorite octahedron perched atop Calcite and needle Quartz!
Impressive specimen with good color and a nice Quartz spray to the right of the Fluorite.
From Huanzala, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru.
Measures 8.3 cm by 9 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $1450

MIN#TUCSON2008-186 SOLD!

Fine crystal of Beryl var. Morganite surrounded by Cleavelandite blades!
There's a cluster of dark green Tourmaline crystals behind the Morganite and
a few more small ones scattered among the blades for accent. Very aesthetic.
The pink Morganite is doubly terminated too! Smoky Quartz is present on the back.
From Corrego do Urucum, Galileia, Southeast Region of Brazil.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5.2 cm with a 4.5 cm Morganite.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $2450

MIN#TUCSON2008-187 SOLD!

Pretty mix of yellow Muscovite atop terminated Quartz crystals!
From Caparau, Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region of Brazil.
Measures 7.1 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Mike Fleeman Collection
Price $285

MIN#TUCSON2008-188 NEW!

Misty cubes of Fluorite with dark purple - golden brown phantoming on matrix!
I love the look of this specimen and the cubes are unusually smooth and sharp for the locality.
Each cube appears to be secondary growth over a much smaller dark purple Fluorite.
From the Dreamtime Mine, Teller County, Colorado.
Measures 6 cm by 8 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2008-189 NEW!

The "Kongsberg Fishhook"!
Sparkling wire of Native Silver with a drusy Acanthite coating!
This unique specimen looks like a fishhook and even has an eye at the top.
From the Kongsberg Silver District, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures 5.2 cm by 1.2 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#TUCSON2008-190 NEW!

Dramatic cluster of Beryl var. Aquamarine crystals with Tourmaline!
The crystals are gemmy blue with full terminations. The Schorl can be seen running
left to right behind the top Aquas. You can see it through the transparent crystals in front.
The bottom side of the crystal cluster is irregular and completely rehealed.
From Shigar, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 9 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Ex. Mike Fleeman Collection
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2008-191 NEW!

Colorful seam of precious Boulder Opal on Ironstone matrix!
Greens, reds, yellows, orange, and blue jump out from the otherwise tan Opal.
From Quilpie, Queensland, Australia.
Measures 6.8 cm by 6.1 cm in size.
Ex. H. J. Siber Collection
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2008-192 NEW!

Cute "finger" of sparkling Chalcedony with two salmon Stilbite crystals in the center!
The Stilbite actually cover both sides, with the Chalcedony stretching upwards between blades.
From the Nasik District, Maharashtra, India.
Measures 8 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Ex. Werner Lieber Collection
Price $450

MIN#TUCSON2008-193 NEW!

MIN#TUCSON2008-194 NEW!

Blocky orange tabs of Wulfenite atop Descloizite covered Calcite matrix!
From the 1968 Pocket, Eruption Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.8 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Ex. Mike Fleeman Collection
Price $285

MIN#TUCSON2008-195 NEW!

Attractive specimen featuring two bi-color Tourmaline crystals with Cleavelandite!
Both Tourmalines have green bases and translucent hot pink tips. They're also doubly
terminated with flashy, lustrous surfaces. The surface striations really pick up the light.
From Stak Nala. Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4.3 cm by 3.2 cm in size.
Price $785

MIN#TUCSON2008-196 NEW!

Gemmy green Apatite crystal in Calcite matrix!
The top of the crystal terminates into the slightly pinkish Calcite.
From the Liscombe Deposit, Wilberforce, Monmouth Township, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 6.4 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Ex. Mike Fleeman Collection
Price $245

MIN#TUCSON2008-196b SOLD!

Mini-cluster of "Blue Quartz" crystals!
Both main crystals are fully terminated with fibrous Tourmaline inclusions!
From Minas Gerais, Southeast Region of Brazil.
Measures 5.9 cm by 3.6 cm in size.
Ex. Mike Fleeman Collection
Price $285

MIN#TUCSON2008-197 SOLD!

Brilliant and gemmy large crystal of Brazilianite!
Fully terminated, this huge crystal is VERY glassy and transparent.
From the Corrego Frio Mine near Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 8.5 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Price $2500

MIN#TUCSON2008-198 SOLD!

Stunning specimen of bright orange Orpiment crystals with Quartz and Pyrite!
Very attractive cluster with full terminations and very rich color. The contrast is great.
From the Quiruvilca Mine, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Dept., Peru.
Measures 2.9 cm by 2.8 cm in size.
Ex. Minette Collection
Price $385

MIN#TUCSON2008-199 SOLD!

Very well balanced specimen of sharp Chalcopyrite crystals on Quartz!
From the San Antonio Mine, Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 5.5 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#TUCSON2008-200 SOLD!

Crystal cluster of Silver with Nickel-Skutterudite!
There's good 3-dimensionality to this specimen, with lots of crevices and
rising clusters. Under 10X, the crystallization is incredible and distinct.
From the Alhambra Mine, Black Hawk District, Grant County, New Mexico.
Measures 3.8 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $285

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