* Updated 4/16/2008 *
New Specimens from Tucson Show 2008!

MIN#TUCSON2008-201 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN SILVER!
It all starts with the nearly 1 cm thick wires at center which are framed by thinner wires on the top
and exterior. These wires of Native Silver curl and curve their way to a height of 12.7 cm! Shorter
wires are present at bottom and these curl inwards and outwards, accenting the entire base and
trunk of the tree. Also, the entire specimen is covered with the most beautiful antiquish patina which
actually becomes iridescent in places. A very fine specimen that is second only to the Freilich piece.
From Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 12.7 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Ex. Helmut Bruckner, Gene Meieran Collection.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Silver Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $65,000

MIN#TUCSON2008-202 SOLD!

GEMMY! Glowing crystal of Heliodor on Cleavelandite matrix!
The crystal is terminated with a very light etching (much less than normal for a Brazilian
specimen) and a gemmy interior. I don't see many matrix Heliodors so this was a nice find!
From Conselheira Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5.2 cm by 3.6 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $2250

MIN#TUCSON2008-203 SOLD!

Well balanced specimen of Spessartine Garnet on Albite with Muscovite!
The Muscovite blades down the middle really pull this specimen together.
A very attractive Pakistan combo piece with a lot of character.
From Gilgit, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 6.5 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Ex. Martin Zinn Collection
Price $845

MIN#TUCSON2008-204 NEW!

Green crystal of Fluorite nestled atop Quartz needles and Calcite!
The perfect 3 cm crystal is a transparent misty green. Very attractive specimen.
From Huanzala, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru.
Measures 5 cm by 8 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled stand
Price $685

MIN#TUCSON2008-205 NEW!

Impressive plate featuring large golden Chalcopyrite crystals with Sphalerite and Amethyst!
The Amethyst has the effect of tying everything together as it climbs atop crystals and matrix!
From the P Vein, 2 south, 5 level, Commodore Mine in Creede, Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures 9 cm by 11.5 cm with 3 cm Chalcopyrite crystals.
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2008-206 NEW!

Crazy, winding wires of Native Silver!
One of the most aesthetic Silvers I've seen from Kazakhstan.
Usually they aren't much to look at but this one has character.
From Dzhezkazgan, Zhezqazghan Oblysy, Kazakhstan.
Measures 4 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $2500

MIN#TUCSON2008-207 NEW!

Cabinet sized specimen of Chrysocolla cover by Quartz drusy!
Gorgeous specimen which is full of these sparkling blue seams. It could be trimmed
at the top and bottom if so desired but I like it as is with the contrasting matrix.
From the Cyprus Bagdad Copper Mine, Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona.
Measures 21 cm by 15.5 cm by 10 cm in size.
Ex. Russell Jones Collection
Price $1250

MIN#TUCSON2008-208 NEW!

Dramatic cluster sprays of Quartz var. Amethyst crystals on matrix!
This specimen is stylish and aesthetic with its purple tipped Amethyst clusters!
From the Las Vigas Region of Veracruz, Mexico.
Measures 6 cm by 7.2 cm in size.
Price $750

MIN#TUCSON2008-209 NEW!

Gemmy, yellow Magnesite crystal sitting atop blades of Calcite!
A few smaller Magnesite crystals accent the front portion of the specimen.
From Eugui, Esteribar, Navarre, Spain.
Measures 4 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Price $345

MIN#TUCSON2008-210 SOLD!

Aesthetic clusters of Malachite (needles) atop clear Calcite rhombs!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 5.1 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-211 NEW!

Large cluster of zoned Blue-Lavender-Golden Fluorite cubes!
The entire specimen is highlighted by sparkling Chalcopyrite inclusions.
Beautiful Fluorite specimen from the Minerva #1 Mine in Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 12.2 cm by 14.4 cm in size.
Price $3500

MIN#TUCSON2008-212 NEW!

Baby specimen to the larger German Silver above!
Cute little wire tree with a good number of branches for a small miniature.
From the Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4.3 cm by 3.2 cm in size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Collection
Price $895

MIN#TUCSON2008-213 NEW!

Cute! Multiple crystals of gemmy Beryl var. Emerald on matrix!
True, the specimen is small but it makes up for this with lots of pizzazz and
vibrant color! It has some crystal size too with the largest of the three upright
Emeralds measuring right at 1 cm in size. Smaller Emeralds can be seen
on the lower left size of the matrix and behind the top crystal cluster.
The crystals and all terminations are pristine and lustrous!
From the Chivor Mine, Boyaca Department, Colombia.
Measures 2.6 cm by 1.4 cm in size.
Ex. Minette Collection
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2008-214 NEW!

Fine specimen of purple accented golden Fluorite crystals in cluster with Calcite!
From the Minerva #1 Mine in Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 7 cm by 9.2 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-215 NEW!

Iridescent crystals and leaves of Native Silver with Calcite!
Gorgeous and very colorful specimen from this old, classic locality.
There may be a slight Bornite coating responsible for the color.
From the Dolores Mine, Chanarcillo, near Copiapo, Atacama Province, Chile.
Measures 2.5 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Ex. Willard J. Perkin Collection
Ex. Minette Collection
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2008-216 SOLD!

CLASSIC GOLD!
From the bygone days of Nevada - A rich specimen of Native Gold in matrix!
This labeled specimen (close-up) is circa 1910 from the glory days of mining in Goldfield
and Tonopah. I don't know how many still exist but this is the first I've located from
Goldfield after many years of searching the shows. The old handwritten label is excellent!
For a good read (and photos) of the region, visit this link!
From the Florence Mine, Goldfield District, Esmeralda County, Nevada.
Measures 5.5 cm by 3.2 cm in size.
Ex. E. O. Stratton Collection
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2008-217 SOLD!

NEW FIND!
Impressive specimen featuring crystals of Spinel and Lazurite side by side in Marble matrix!
These new specimens appeared in Tucson and it the first of this association that I know of.
From a locality near Lajuar Madan, Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
Measures 3.8 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $645

MIN#TUCSON2008-218 NEW!

Exceptional large cabinet sized plate of green Fluorite octahedrons in Quartz!
The Fluorites are mostly green but do exhibit a purple accent near the edges. This is the
largest Fluorite plate I've offered from this locality and it would make a great centerpiece.
From the Wushan Fluorite Mine, De'an County, Jiangxi Province of China.
Measures 31.2 cm by 23.4 cm in size.
Price $4500

MIN#TUCSON2008-219 NEW!

Lovely specimen featuring two hot pink Tourmaline crystals with Albite!
Both crystals are fully terminated with the typical flat tops and exhibit very lustrous surfaces!
The terminations are perfect and complete with only the slightest of chatter near the edge.
From Paprok, Kunar Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 7 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Ex. Goings Collection
Price $2500

MIN#TUCSON2008-220 SOLD!

Gemmy and quite glassy crystals of Grossular var. Hessonite Garnet on matrix!
One of the most impressive Hessonite miniatures I've seen in a while, the crystals are super
gemmy and reflective with facet-like faces. The more isolated xls at top are especially nice!
From the famous Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos, Quebec, Canada.
Measures 9.2 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Ex. Pellman Mineral Collection
Price $3750

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