The Tucson Show 2009 Mineral Rooms!
Re-Updated January 4th, 2010
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Exceptional specimen featuring a
huge Lazurite crystal with Pyrite on Marble matrix!
Superb specimen boasting an 8 cm crystal of
dark blue Lazurite. The matrix is a mix of white
Marble, Pyrite, and Muscovite and provides the perfect background for the Lazurite.
Overall,
the crystal is in excellent condition with no bumps or contacts. The only area of slight
incompleteness
is on the very bottom of the matrix where the specimen was trimmed. This does not detract
at all.
From the Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Measures 9 cm by 11.4 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Ex. Steve Neely Mineral Collection
Price $7500
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Classic specimen of San Pedro
Corralitos Mimetite!
I rarely see these without contacts and bruises
these days and this specimen comes as
close to pristine as I've seen in while. The color is a vibrant yellow with a touch of
orange
and the base is accented by glassy Calcite crystals. A gorgeous specimen of pure
quality.
From San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 4 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Price $4500
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Glassy blades of reddish-orange
Wulfenite on matrix!
I love the look of this Red Cloud specimen! Not only
are the individual blades very glassy and
undamaged, but the color is better than average and the setting atop the matrix really
draws
your eyes towards the crystal cluster. I think there is one tiny incomplete blade in the
background but
overall, this specimen is nearly perfect. I don't purchase many Wulfenites but this one
impressed me!
From the 2005 Red Gem Pocket, Red Cloud Mine, Trigo
Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona.
Measures 5.7 cm by 7.8 cm in size.
Price $3500
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MIN#Tucson2009-24 NEW!
Modified cubes of gemmy lavender Fluorite
on matrix with dogtooth Calcite crystals!
A slight peppering of Chalcopyrite accents these incredibly clear Fluorites and the luster
is tops!
From the San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $1250
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MIN#Tucson2009-25 NEW!
Cabinet sized plate of misty-green
Fluorite crystals in cluster!
The crystals are lustrous and reflective with small Quartz crystals nestled between the
cubes!
There's also a light purple zoning just beneath the green crystal surfaces.
From the Heights Mine, near Westgate, Weardale, County
Durham, England.
Measures 17.6 cm by 12.8 cm in size.
Price $1450
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MIN#Tucson2009-26 NEW!
Sharp crystals of Native Copper rising up
from a Quartz covered matrix!
It all begins with a sharp 2.1 cm crystal which gives rise to a "tree-like"
growth of smaller crystals!
From Keweenaw County, Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
Measures 6.3 cm by 6 cm in size.
Ex. Russell MacFall Collection
Price $895
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MIN#Tucson2009-27 NEW!
Bright golden-yellow Fluorite cubes in
cluster with a large color zoned Calcite!
The luster on both is excellent and the Calcite is pretty gemmy too with brownish zoning
throughout. There's a little bit of Dolomite and Chalcopyrite in the mix for accenting.
From the Moscana Mine, Villabona, Asturias, Spain.
Measures 12 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $585
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MIN#Tucson2009-28 NEW!
Pretty mix of botryoidal Chrysocolla with
Azurite, Malachite, and Tenorite!
From the Morenci Mine, Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Measures 8 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Price $785
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MIN#Tucson2009-29 NEW!
Brilliant orange Scheelite crystal nestled
between Muscovite and clear Fluorite!
The Scheelite is very lustrous and has a great inner glow. The Fluorite crystals
are incomplete along the trim line but still add a nice contrast to the bright orange.
From Ping Wu, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 6.2 cm by 6 cm with a 3.5 cm Scheelite.
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2009-30 NEW!
RARE! Native Copper crystals in pinkish
Calcite!
From what I've been told, this specimen is part of a new find in Elba. It's the first
Copper specimen I've ever seen from the island and I was amazed to see it in Denver.
The specimen is composed entirely of Native Copper crystals and spinels!
From the Cape Calamita Mine (La Calamita), Elba Island,
Livorno Province, Italy.
Measures 5.2 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Price $1250
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MIN#Tucson2009-31 NEW!
Gemmy golden crystals of Calcite atop
Quartz with iridescent Chalcopyrite!
From the Casteel Mine, Viburnum Trend, Iron County, Missouri.
Measures 6 cm by 4.9 cm in size.
Ex. Don Heins Collection
Price $345
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Beryl var. Aquamarine crystal
sitting atop bronze Muscovite blades!
Superb specimen featuring a lovely blue 4 cm
Aquamarine! The crystal is perfectly
terminated and VERY gemmy. I can read through the fattest portion of the crystal so
there is very little in the way of internal noise. No damage or contact to speak of
either.
From Nagar, Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of
Pakistan.
Measures 11.5 cm by 8.2 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Ex. Stuart Strife, David Schorsch Collections
Price $4850
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Very pretty mix of orange Wulfenite
blades with reddish-orange Mimetite on matrix!
The blades themselves are transparent and clear with
the normal scattered breaks but
nothing that detracts from the beauty of the piece. The Mimetite is really nice and always
makes the piece. The ratio of Wulfenite to Mimetite is very good with this specimen.
#129 on the lower right side is the collection number and could be removed if desired.
From the San Francisco Mine, near Magdalena, Sonora,
Mexico.
Measures 3.8 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $685
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MIN#Tucson2009-34 NEW!
Impressive crystals of lustrous Galena
with Sphalerite sitting atop Dolostone matrix!
The Sphalerite crystals are distinct and well isolated. One can be seen in front just
below the Galenas and the other is perched atop the matrix just behind the Galenas.
From the Cumberland Mine, Smith County, Tennesee.
Measures 7 cm by 6.2 cm in size.
Price $585
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MIN#Tucson2009-35 NEW!
Cute specimen featuring a complete,
semi-gem Spessartine crystal atop Albite!
From the Little Three Mine, Ramona, California.
Measures 2.7 cm by 2 cm in size.
Price $285
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MIN#Tucson2009-36 NEW!
Impressive Tri-State mineral plate
featuring Sphalerite crystals with Chalcopyrite and Rubyjack!
The matrix is a sparkling drusy over Chert. The larger blackjacks are studded by the
Chalcopyrite xls.
From the Tri-State Mineral District, Joplin, Missouri.
Measures 7 cm by 8 cm in size.
Ex. E. O. Stratton Collection
Price $485
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Twirling wires of Native Silver on
matrix!
Attractive miniature featuring several wires of
Native Silver rising up from the host matrix
and terminating with small curls. A slight patina with darker patches covers the wires.
From the Sarbai Mine, Rudnyi Altai, Kazakhstan.
Measures 4.4 cm by 3.1 cm in size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Collection
Price $785
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Gemmy crystals of Forsterite var.
Peridot!
These crystals glow green when exposed to a direct
light! The largest crystal
to the right is terminated while the smaller, even more gemmy crystal to the left is also
terminated. Just below that crystal is another terminated Peridot making three in total!
From Soppat, Kohistan District, North-West Frontier
Province, Pakistan.
Measures 3.1 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Collection
Price $285
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EXCEPTIONAL HALFBREED!!
Superb and very aesthetic halfbreed featuring
Native Silver crystals atop Native Copper!
The photo speaks for itself but I can't stress enough just how beautiful this small
miniature
is! The dendritic crystals of Silver are stunning and the antique (and slightly
iridescent)
patina suggests a specimen that hasn't been messed with and that's what I like to see.
From the Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 4.3 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $2850
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Fine specimen of Yellow Opal in matrix
with a cut stone to match!
This is a unique offer which displays both the uncut
and cut versions of this
beautiful variety of Opal. The cabachon stone measures 1.3 cm in size!
From the Arusha Region of Tanzania.
Measures 6.5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Ex. Eduard Gübelin Collection
Price $385
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