* Updated 5/26/2008 *
New Specimens from Tucson Show 2008!

MIN#TUCSON2008-281 SOLD!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Gorgeous plate of Aquamarine crystals on Muscovite with bi-color Fluorite!
This specimen is a sight to see! The large 4.4 cm pink and green Fluorite is easily the focal point
but the blue Aquamarines provide the perfect surrounding cast. There's something about these
combo plates that always makes them exciting to see. Unfortunately, when you find an Aqua -
Fluorite combo, the Fluorite is usually pale or nearly colorless. The Fluorite on this plate has
some of the strongest color I've seen in while. When held under a good light, the pastel colors
leap out and contrast beautifully with the blue Aquamarines. This specimen was originally a
much larger plate that I had professionally trimmed down to remove the excess matrix. The
end result was a large, beautiful plate with just the right amount of balance and lots of color.
From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 12.5 cm by 17 cm in total size.
Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $25,000

MIN#TUCSON2008-282 NEW!

Lustrous and brilliant specimen of raspberryish-purple Fluorite cubes atop Sphalerite on Dolostone!
This is a very attractive specimen with a good deal of pizzazz! The Fluorites are very gemmy and
reflect a brilliance of light like cubic jewels. The raspberry color tends to be stronger near the edges.
In very good condition overall with the only incomplete crystals at the trimming.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.4 cm by 11 cm by 12 cm in size.
Price $2850

MIN#TUCSON2008-283 NEW!

Fine miniature featuring a doubly terminated blue Topaz on Lepidolite!
What a cute specimen this is! I was struck by the way the Lepidolite sat atop
the Topaz in the center. The Topaz itself is a light blue with gemmy interiors
and glassy faces. It measures 4.4 cm across and nearly 3 cm from top to bottom!
From Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 6 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $2450

MIN#TUCSON2008-284 NEW!

Collection purchase! Scarce specimen of deep green Fluorite on Quartz crystals!
I purchased three of the rarer Fluorite on Quartz specimens while in Tucson and this
was the finest of the group. Wise Mine Fluorite has become very scarce and quality
specimens with Fluorite on Quartz crystals have all but disappeared from the market.
From the William Wise Mine, Westmoreland, New Hampshire.
Measures 10.8 cm by 10 cm with a 6 cm Fluorite crystal!
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2008-285 NEW!

Stunning specimen featuring crystals of Beryl var. Morganite on Albite with Lepidolite!
The color of these Morganites is rich and impressive, as are the terminations. I see so many
rough and or pale Morganites from California that it's exciting when I find one of this quality.
From the Blue Lady Mine, Warner Springs District, San Diego County, California.
Measures 8.7 cm by 8 cm in size with a 5.7 cm Morganite.
Ex. Perry Collection
Price $2450

MIN#TUCSON2008-286 NEW!

Very fine dendritic growths of Native Silver with Calcite on matrix!
From the El Bonanza Mine, near Port Radium, N.W.T., Canada.
Measures 4.7 cm by 1.9 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#TUCSON2008-287 NEW!

SUPERB! One of the finest specimen of Linarite CRYSTALS I've seen!
These very sharp and complete, translucent blue crystals are actually freestanding on matrix!
This specimen is small miniature in size but could be trimmed to fit in a thumbnail collection
if desired. The crystals are large, measuring up to 1 cm in size with full terminations. I sold this
specimen some years ago and have it back again. I'm very pleased to reoffer it on the website.
Measures 3.5 cm by 3 cm in total size.
From the Grand Reef Mine in Graham County, Arizona.
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#TUCSON2008-289 NEW!

Gorgeous swirling bands of Malachite highlight this classic polished plate from Russia!
This specimen dates back to 1893 and is from the Levi Smith Collection. For more
information on this famous mineral collection - click this link: Levi Smith Article
From the Ural Mountains, Russia.
Measures 8.4 cm by 14.1 cm in size.
Originally displayed at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
Ex. Levi Smith Mineral Collection
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2008-290 NEW!

Fine crystal points of Milky Quartz (Candle Quartz) with brown Limonite accenting!
These point are not only impressive due to their size and shape, but they also sparkle like crazy
in the even the faintest light due to a coating of Quartz drusy over the smaller faces.
From the Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 16 cm by 8.6 cm by 13.5 cm in size.
Price $645

MIN#TUCSON2008-291 NEW!

Attractive specimen featuring small balls of Chrysocolla on Malachite!
From the Copper Mountain Mine, Clifton-Morenci District, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Measures 5.7 cm by 4.9 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-292 NEW!

Pretty rhombs of pinkish-red Rhodochrosite with Tetrahedrite perched atop Quartz needles!
From the Horseshoe Pocket, Raise #4, Tetrahedrite Extension Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Colorado.
Measures 7 cm by 5.5 cm in size.
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2008-293 SOLD!

Heavy nugget of crystalline Platinum!
This is one good looking nugget, consisting of dozens of crystal faces on both the front and back.
There is some slight evidence of water wear but this is normal. Nuggets of this size are very rare
in today's market and it appears the Russians aren't going to be letting any out anytime soon.
From the Ural Mountains of Russia.
Measures 1.6 cm by 1.7 cm by 1 cm in size. Weighs 9.1 grams or nearly 1/3 of an ounce.
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2008-294 SOLD!

Beautiful spray of thin blue Aquamarine crystals on Albite with Muscovite!
Every now and then I come across one of these incredible crystal clusters but I rarely
find a good one. Most are damaged with broken crystals and rough edges but this
specimen was the exception. It's as close to perfect as they come and nearly pristine!
From Shigar, Skardu District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 7.4 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2008-295 NEW!

Bright yellow blades of Barite and Calcite drusy atop Purple Fluorite and matrix!
Definately one of the better Illinois Barite specimens that I've seen recently.
The crystal coverage is impressive and covers nearly 2/3s of the entire plate!
From the Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 15.5 cm by 12.5 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#TUCSON2008-296 NEW!

Fine cabinet sized plate of rootbeer-brown Fluorite cubes with Celestite on matrix!
I love this variety of Fluorite and this was the finest plate I found while at the recent Dallas
Mineral Show. The Fluorites are all gemmy-translucent with glassy faces and very rich color.
The colorless Celestite blades on the right side are complete and undamaged as they
terminated against the largest Fluorite. The crystal coverage is balanced and exceptional.
From new find at Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio.
Measures 12.5 cm by 14.8 cm in size.
Price $2850

MIN#TUCSON2008-297 NEW!

Exceptional specimen of Blue Barite crystals on reddish-brown Calcite!
The Calcite crystals forming the base are Hematite included and sparkling, creating
a stunning reddish contrast to the misty-blue Barite crystals above. The largest
Barite crystal at top right measures 4 cm in length and is doubly terminated! One of
the finest examples I've owned and I'm very pleased to be offering it for a second time.
Measures 6 cm by 9 cm in total size.
From the Mowbray Mine, Frizington, Cumbria, England.
Ex. British Museum of Natural History Collection
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $10,500

MIN#TUCSON2008-298 SOLD!

Killer specimen of Purple Fluorite with Muscovite on Phenakite covered matrix!
This is one of the most impressive specimens I've seen from the Mt. Antero area.
Both 4 -5 cm Fluorite crystals are octahedral and completely undamaged. The matrix
below is covered with Phenakites - I count at least twenty but there are probably more!
From the Mt. Antero area, Chaffee County, Colorado.
Measures 10.1 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Ex. Perry Collection
Price $1450

MIN#TUCSON2008-299 NEW!

Lustrous crystals of Spessartine Garnet on Albite with scattered Calcites!
The entire specimen sparkles with flash and the small Calcites are doubly terminated.
From Gilgit, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4.4 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#TUCSON2008-300 NEW!

Impressive plate featuring lustrous stalactites of Malachite on Botryoidal Malachite!
Every one of the stalactites are hollow and the largest measures 6.5 cm in length.
From Lubumbashi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire).
Measures 16 cm by 12.4 cm in size.
Ex. Thomas Palmer Collection
Price $1250

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