The Tucson-Houston Show 2009 Mineral Rooms!

Re-Updated January 4th, 2010

MIN#Tucson2009-201 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL! Incredibly dramatic specimen of Native Wire Silver!
I've had larger specimens from Germany and thicker wires as well but this specimen
has that special bit of pizzazz that is so difficult to find. It's literally a work of art with
great balance and aesthetic eye appeal. The base is composed of dozens of thin Silver
wires which nest together before giving rise to nearly a dozen twisting wires of various
sizes above. The thickest wire is actually quite thick (1 cm) and can be seen to the far right,
just above the base. It also sprouts upwards in the form of thinner wires on the right side.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 9.7 cm by 7.4 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $24,500

MIN#Tucson2009-202 NEW!

Stunning specimen of gemmy Sulfur crystals set atop Aragonite!
I can't remember ever seeing a finer Sulfur miniature. This specimen is superb with perfectly
formed crystals of glowing yellow color and gemminess. I paid VERY strong money for this
specimen when I originally purchased it because Sulfurs of this quality are few and far between.
From the Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy.
Measures 4 cm by 5 cm in size. Circa 1980s.
From the Hall of Fame Collection
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $4500

MIN#Tucson2009-203 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#Tucson2009-204 NEW!

Crystallized Native Copper on Calcite and Dolomite!
Crystallized Copper from Tsumeb is pretty rare and this specimen presents both
rarity and excellent aesthetics! The crystals on the right side actually extend above
the white matrix to give a "free standing" appearance. I'm pleased to be offering this
very fine Native Copper for the second time. A rare opportunity has resurfaced!
From the Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. John Sinkankas, Kevin Ward Collections
From the Hall of Fame Collection
Ex. John Sinkankas, Ferris Mineral Collections
Price $4500

MIN#Tucson2009-205 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL and RARE! Deep blue crystals of Pseudoboleite on matrix!
Much rarer than its sister mineral Boleite, Pseudoboleite is generally found
in the same locations and can be distinguished by the reverse stepped faces.
The two cubes above display this feature quite well. They measure .6 cm and
.5 cm respectively. A wonderful specimen that I'm happy to offer a second time.
Measures 2.6 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
From the Amelia Mine, Santa Rosalia, Baja California, Mexico.
From the Hall of Fame Collection
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Tucson2009-206 NEW!

Colorful combination of lustrous Galena crystals with yellow Sphalerite and Amethyst!
From the P-Vein, 2 South, 5 Level of the Commodore Mine in Creede, Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures 6.8 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#Tucson2009-207 NEW!

Blue Fluorite cubes with lavender accenting clustered between Barite blades!
From the Blanchard Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures 6 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Price $345

MIN#Tucson2009-208 NEW!

Aesthetic specimen of green Fluorite crystals atop drusy matrix!
With pokerchip Calcite crystals on the backside and frosting underneath!
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 7.8 cm by 4.6 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Tucson2009-209 NEW!

Reddish-pink Tourmaline crystals perched atop Albite and Orthoclase!
The main crystal rises 2.2 cm above the Orthoclase and is fully terminated with
an attached smaller crystal. The Tourmaline to the right is also terminated.
From Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 6.4 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Tucson2009-210 NEW!

Fine wires of Native Gold with Pyrite atop Quartz matrix!
This is an old specimen from an obscure locality. There is a Jamison Mine listed
in Arizona but I haven't been able to locate an Old Jamison Mine in California as of yet.
This specimen comes with an aged handwritten label from the Philadelphia Academy.
From the Old Jamison Mine, California.
Measures 5.4 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2009-211 NEW!

Beautiful cluster of deep purple Quartz var. Amethyst crystals!
From Mount Davidson, Comstock Lode, Storey County, Nevada.
Measures 8.5 cm by 7.8 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2009-212 NEW!

Attractive cube of Fluorite (light lavender-yellow) with Rubyjack xls and Dolomite on drusy!
This really is a dazzling specimen and the small reddish-brown Rubyjacks look like Garnets!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.8 cm by 8.6 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2009-213 NEW!

Deep red crystals of Realgar with Orpiment perched atop a crystal of Sphalerite!
Very aesthetic specimen to say the least with complete and well terminated Realgar xls!
From the Palomo Mine, Julcani, Huancavelica Department, Peru.
Measures 4.4 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2009-214 NEW!

Sparkling specimen of Cadmium Smithsonite over Quartz crystals!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 5 cm by 8 cm in size.
Ex. Perry Mineral Collection
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2009-215 NEW!

Sparkling specimen featuring fine needle clusters of Bultfonteinite on matrix!
The surface is further highlighted by small, gemmy Calcites which add to the flash.
From the Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Measures 10 cm by 8.7 cm in size.
Ex. Charlie Key Collection
Price $450

MIN#Tucson2009-216 NEW!

Stunning mix of green Epidote clusters on brown (Hematite included) Quartz crystals!
The crystals are terminated on the facing side and rehealed on the backside. Looks like a floater combo!
From Meigu, Langshan, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 7.4 by 5.5 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $685

MIN#Tucson2009-217 NEW!

Cute specimen featuring green Epidote sprays atop and along the side of a Calcite crystal!
From the La Gringa Mine, Huallanca, Ancash Department, Peru.
Measures 4.1 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#Tucson2009-218 NEW!

Pretty cluster of blue Barite crystals on Quartz!
From the Shirley Basin, Carbon County, Wyoming.
Measures 4 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Dyck Mineral Collection
Price $385

MIN#Tucson2009-219 NEW!

Sharp, reddish-orange crystals of Vanadinite on speckled matrix!
From Mibladen, Midelt, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 4.7 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Price $745

MIN#Tucson2009-220 NEW!

Attractive specimen of Native Copper crystals atop Chalcotrichite included Calcite on Quartz!
This specimen is both glassy, flashy, and colorful with the red inclusions of Chalotrichite.
From the Emke Mine, Onganja, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6.5 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Ex. Charlie Key Collection
Price $1250

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