* Updated 2/4/2008 *
New Specimens from Tucson Show 2008!

MIN#TUCSON2008-1 SOLD!

We start off the Tucson Show updates with a gorgeous bi-color Beryl!
Gemmy, glassy crystal of Aqua-Morganite crystal sitting atop translucent Albite blades!
An incredibly beautiful specimen, glowing with a pink blushed vibrance set against blue Aqua!
From Darrah Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 10.5 cm by 6.3 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#TUCSON2008-2 SOLD!

Long, fibrous needles of Brochantite atop matrix!
One of the finest specimens I've seen in many years! These Brochantites appeared about
three or four years ago in Tucson and this one has finally made its way back to the market.
From the Kabolela Mine, Kambove, Katanga Copper Zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Measures 5.7 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Price $850

MIN#TUCSON2008-3 NEW!

Killer specimen of terminated Sulfur crystals nestled inside a cavity or matrix vug!
This is definately the most unique Sicilian Sulfur specimen I've seen in a long time.
The crystals are very pyramidal in form and nearly transparent!
From the Cento Carusi Mine, Caltanissetta Province, Sicily, Italy.
Measures 8.5 cm by 9.2 cm with a 3.5 cm vug.
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2008-4 NEW!

Well defined balls of Azurite perched atop Malachite matrix!
From the Lost Lake Claim, Nacimiento Mine, Cuba, New Mexico.
Measures 7 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#TUCSON2008-5 NEW!

Sparkling specimen featuring a crystal needle spray of Natrolite atop gemmy Analcime!
From the Price Peak Quarry, near King's Valley, Benton County, Oregon.
Measures 7.7 cm by 10.2 cm in size with a 2.5 Natrolite ball spray.
Price $585

MIN#TUCSON2008-6 SOLD!

Translucent cubes of lavender framed Fluorite on matrix!
Very attractive specimen with excellent form, balance, and crystal coverage.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Illinois.
Measures 13.5 cm by 7.3 cm in size.
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2008-7 NEW!

Gemmy crystal of Forsterite var. Peridot atop fibrous white matrix!
From Suppat, Kohistan District, Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan.
Measures 3.4 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-8 NEW!

Super lustrous Azurite crystal perched aesthetically atop Malachite matrix!
Matrix specimens from Utah are tough to find, especially when the Azurite cluster is this large.
From La Sal, La Sal District, San Juan County, Utah.
Measures 6 cm by 7.7 cm in size.
Price $2450

MIN#TUCSON2008-9 SOLD!

Colorful specimen of Golden Fluorite on Sphalerite with natural etching!
Many of the cubes in the middle and along the top have the classic "melted" appearance
which is typical of Fluorite which has been exposed to etching during the growth process.
A very attractive and interesting specimen with excellent color and flash!
From the Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 9 cm by 12.3 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#TUCSON2008-10 NEW!

Fluorescent cubes of purple Fluorite with Galena on matrix!
From Weardale, Co. Durham, England.
Measures 5.5 cm by 8 cm in size.
Price $345

MIN#TUCSON2008-11 NEW!

Pseudomorph!! Fine plate of Chrysocolla ps after Hemimorphite sprays!
The form of the Hemimorphite sprays is very clear and evident!
Circa 1968 - from Bagdad, Eureka District, Yavapai County, Arizona.
Measures 6.1 cm by 8.9 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#TUCSON2008-12 NEW!

Gemmy crystals of Hessonite Garnet with exceptionally well defined Diopside crystals at top!
From the Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada.
Measures 2.8 cm by 1.7 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#TUCSON2008-13 NEW!

Unique specimen featuring multiple layers of poker chip Calcite crystals!
Each crystal seems to be "spotted" at the convergence of faces in the middle.
From the Yaogangxian Mine in the Hunan Province of China
Measures 5 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#TUCSON2008-14 Reserved!

Large cube of Blue Fluorite perched between smaller blue cubes with Quartz drusy!
From the Glory Hole, Blanchard Claims, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 5.3 cm by 2.3 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#TUCSON2008-15 NEW!

Mottramite ps after Wulfenite on a fine Calcite crystal rhomb!
An amazing specimen which almost appears to be a floater, pearly faces and all!
From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia. SW Africa!
Measures 5.5 cm by 5 cm in size.
Ex. Marion Stuart Collection.
Price $850

MIN#TUCSON2008-16 SOLD!

Fine specimen featuring gemmy lavender Fluorite cubes on drusy with Sphalerite!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#TUCSON2008-17 NEW!

Rare specimen of bright yellow Adamite crystals with Austinite on matrix!
This specimen is from the Gold Hill Mine, Tooele County, Utah.
Measures 6.5 cm by 10.5 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#TUCSON2008-18 NEW!

Super lustrous specimen of baby-blue Smithsonite atop matrix!
I love the way this Smithsonite is perched atop the matrix without any interuption.
It's also quite three dimensional in appearance.
From the Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 4.5 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2008-19 NEW!

Deep Purple xls of Quartz var. Amethyst with a very rich coating of reddish Hematite!
The purple Amethyst can be seen just below the surface where the specimen was trimmed!
Only one tiny bump on a single crystal point. No major damage or detractions.
From the Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 11 cm by 15.5 cm in size.
Price $850

MIN#TUCSON2008-20 NEW!

Rare! Classic old-timer featuring Pseudomalachite on matrix!
From Lubietova, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Measures 8.5 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Price $2500

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