* Updated 2/20/2008 *
New Specimens from Tucson Show 2008!
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MIN#TUCSON2008-81 NEW!
EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CABINET!!
Without a doubt, the largest and most impressive German Fluorite plate I've ever offered!
The crystals are a deep blue and change from blue to darker blue to purple depending on
the
light source. This plate has some of the most intense color change I've seen in a
Fluorite.
There are some scattered bumps and a few cleaves but all are minor and to be expected
on a plate of this size and age. All in all, a VERY impressive piece and a MAJOR Fluorite!
From the Beihilfe Mine (Grube Beihilfe), Halsbrücke, Freiberg
District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Classic specimen measuring a huge 21.5 cm by 25.3 cm in total size!
Ex. Perry Collection - Original hand written label from
German Collection is pictured above
Price $17,500
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MIN#TUCSON2008-82 NEW!
Lustrous surfaces of Mimetite on matrix!
From San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $850
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MIN#TUCSON2008-83 SOLD!
EXCEPTIONAL COMBO!!
A very rare specimen of Hessonite Garnet over green Chrome Grossular Garnet on Prehnite!
I've not seen another specimen that even comes close to this one. The combination is rare
in
itself but the overall presentation and condition of the crystals makes this a museum
quality
specimen. The Prehnite surfaces are nearly pristine with no distracting scuffs or bumps.
In
the top photo, you can clearly see where one of the Hessonite crystals is literally being
hugged
by the Prehnite as it wraps around the Garnet. As for the Garnets, they are incredibly
lustrous
and gemmy with a lovely cinnamon coloration accented by green interiors. Unique and
aesthetic!
From the Jeffrey Quarry, Asbestos, Richmond County, Quebec,
Canada.
Measures 8 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $3750
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MIN#TUCSON2008-84 SOLD!
Gorgeous combination of deep BLUE Fluorite
crystals on Quartz!
The Fluorite displays a strong color change, shifting from purple in room lighting to blue
in sunlight.
From the Blanchard Claims, Bingham, Socorro County, New
Mexico.
Measures 6.3 cm by 8.3 cm in size
Price $585
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MIN#TUCSON2008-85 SOLD!
Terminated!! crystal of opaque Green Beryl
in Albite matrix!
Classic old specimen with a 3.5 cm Beryl which is, amazingly, in one piece!
From the Beauregard Mine, Gilsum, Cheshire County, New
Hampshire.
Measures 5.6 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Price $485
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MIN#TUCSON2008-86 NEW!
Cute little TN specimen featuring an
Azurite ball on Azurite matrix!
From the Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, Cuba, New Mexico.
Measures 2.7 cm by 2.2 cm in size.
Price $65
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MIN#TUCSON2008-87 NEW!
Pseudomorph!! Killer specimen of Goethite
ps after Selenite crystals!
There's no mistaking this specimen! The Selenite form is very evident, although the color
is quite different.
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 9.5 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Ex. Hansen Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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MIN#TUCSON2008-88 NEW!
Cabinet plate of reddish-pink Halite
crystals on Nahcolite!
From Searles Lake, San Bernardino County, California.
Measures 8.4 cm by 13 cm in size.
Price $185
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MIN#TUCSON2008-89 NEW!
Classic specimen of terminated Green Beryl
attached to a larger Green Beryl!
The larger Beryl is a shard but the upright Beryl is actually doubly terminated!
The top termination is textbook and the bottom termination is partially there
but didn't grow to completion due to matrix interference. This crystal is also
translucent when held to light. A very good representation of a Maine Pegmatite!
From Bennett's Farm, Orchard Quarry, Maine.
Measures 4.7 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Price $485
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MIN#TUCSON2008-90 NEW!
KILLER Pseudomorph!!
Chalcocite ps after Covellite crystals from Butte!
I've found some incredible pseudomorphs here in Tucson but this is my favorite of all!
Look at how well defined the Chalcocite crystals are as they mimick the thick blades
of Covellite. The golden accents of Pyrite at the edges add the perfect finishing touch.
From the Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures 4.2 cm by 3.7 cm in size.
Ex. Feinglos Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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MIN#TUCSON2008-91 NEW!
Large plate of opaque reddish-orange
Grossular Garnets on matrix!
There are some incomplete crystals scattered about the surface, but still a very
impressive specimen.
From Dara Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 14.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Price $385
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MIN#TUCSON2008-92 NEW!
Lustrous Stalactite of "Bisbee
Ice" Calcite!
Unfortunately, many of these beautiful specimens were destroyed by mining operations.
This specimen is actually a Malachite included Calcite
Helectite which grew in the old Holbrook
Copper Mine in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona. Most were mined through and crushed.
Measures 9.5 by 11 cm in total size.
Price $685
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MIN#TUCSON2008-93 NEW!
Beautiful mix of Chrysocolla with Azurite,
Malachite, and Tenorite!
From the Morenci Mine, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Measures 7 cm by 7 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $685
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MIN#TUCSON2008-94 NEW!
Glassy crystal ball of lavender Creedite
crystals in cluster!
This is an exceptional specimen for the locality! Only the second I've seen offer.
From the Manhatten Mine, Granite, near Tonopah, Nye County,
Nevada.
Measures 4 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Bill Smith Collection
Price $2450
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MIN#TUCSON2008-95 SOLD!
Rare! Fine crystals of Native Bismuth on
matrix with Quartz!
The reddish color in the glassy Quartz may be Hematite.
From Mine #38, Niederschlema, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4.3 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $485
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MIN#TUCSON2008-96 NEW!
Shiny, bronze crystals of Heulandite on
Celadonite!
From Campos Novos, Santa Catarina, South Region of Brazil.
Measures 6.5 cm by 9.5 cm in size.
Price $585
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MIN#TUCSON2008-97 NEW!
Yellow Calcite crystals perched atop
Amethystine Quartz "fingers"!
From Artigas, Artigas Department, Uruguay.
Measures 5.7 cm by 9.8 cm in size.
Price $285
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MIN#TUCSON2008-98 SOLD!
Large cubes of speckled Fluorite atop
Dolomite and a sparkling drusy covered matrix!
The Fluorite cubes are not only speckled, but they are purple accented at the edges and
display
a light golden internal glow! The speckles are actually small inclusions (droplets) of
Bitumen!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10 cm by 12 cm in size.
Ex. Steve Neely Collection
Price $2850
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MIN#TUCSON2008-99 NEW!
Pseudomorph! Bluish specimen of Turquoise
ps after a large Apatite crystal!
From Mashaan, China (near Mongolia).
Measures 9.5 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#TUCSON2008-100 NEW!
Large cabinet cluster of vibrant (and
quite glassy) orange Creedite crystals!
Orange Creedite is actually rarer than its purple cousin. This plate should impress
everyone.
From the Navidad Mine, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 12 cm by 14.8 cm in size.
Price $850
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