The Tucson Show 2010 Mineral Rooms!
Updated August 24th, 2010
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EXCEPTIONAL SILVER!
Dramatic specimen of Native Silver Wires on Acanthite coated matrix!
This is the second time I've owned this remarkable specimen and I was very happy to
reacquire the
piece in a recent trade. I call it the "Silver Medusa" and I think that's a
pretty good description.
The base consists of thicker wires and Acanthite but the wires quickly grow out and
upwards in all
directions, giving the specimen both a wild appearance and very aesthetic eye appeal. The
surface
of the wires are well striated and lustrous with just a hint of patina. If you missed the
specimen
the first time, now is your second chance to add this wonderful German Silver to your
collection!
From Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 9 cm by 6.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Kevin Ward, Goings Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $28,500
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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, Bernardi Mineral Collections
Price $4500
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EXCEPTIONAL!! Amazing specimen
featuring one of the largest Amazonite crystals I've seen!
The main upright Amazonite crystal measures 11 cm in
height! It is also perfectly terminated
with the deepest, most incredible turquoise-blue coloration imaginable. The fat Smoky
Quartz
in the front adds a wonderful contrast and is also terminated. It features a darker top
and lighter
base which really suites the specimen I think. Smaller but equally as fine Amazonite xls
can be
seen to the lower right side of the largest crystal. As is the norm for
Smoky-Amazonites, this
specimen has been expertly repaired. The large crystal of Amazonite is totally complete
though.
From Sentinel Rock, El Paso County, Colorado.
Measures 12 cm by 16 cm by 8 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $12,500
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Incredibly rich plate of bronze colored
Calaverite blades on purple Fluorite drusy!
Without a doubt, this is the richest Calaverite specimen I've ever seen from Cripple
Creek. The
shiny, flattened blades cover nearly the entire surface and extend down the sides and even
appear
on the bottom of this purple Fluorite drusy covered matrix! Calaverite is a rare Telluride
and is
a mix of Native Gold and Tellurium. Most of the time, it appears as a silvery or light
yellowish
color but these blades are a bright golden-bronze, indicating a higher ratio of Gold. The
purple
Fluorite drusy adds a gorgeous contrast to the golden blades with some Quartz included in
the mix.
From the Ajax Mine, Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller
County, Colorado.
Measures 6.4 cm by 8.3 cm by 3.1 cm in size.
Ex. Robert Whitmore, Kevin Ward, Bernardi Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $8500
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Gemmy, apple-green Fluorite cubes in
cluster with white accenting!
Very sweet Fluorite specimen and also material you
don't see very often these days.
These apple-green Fluorites on white appeared about seven years ago and have become
very difficult to locate at the shows. This is one of the finer examples I've seen in
years
and the crystals are all gemmy right down to the matrix and in excellent shape.
From the Xiang Hua Lin Mine, Chengzhou, Hunan Province of
China.
Measures 9.2 cm by 14 cm in size.
Price $1450
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Fine specimen of glossy Siderite crystals
with sharp Biotite books!
The glassy surfaced Biotite crystals are textbook in form and
contrast beautifully with
the yellowish-tan Siderite crystals at top. The largest Biotite measures 2.2 cm in size.
From the Crabtree Quarry, Wake County, North Carolina.
Measures 6 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Ex. Dyck Collection
Price $850
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EXCEPTIONAL COPPER!! Bright, lustrous
crystals of Native Copper!
A stunning cluster of Copper crystals with a super
shiny surface and lustrous
faces. There's a combination of Quartz, Calcite, and Epidote accenting between
and atop several of the well formed crystals. No damage to speak of and one of
the prettiest patinas I've seen in a long time on a Michigan Copper specimen.
From the Calumet & Hecla Mine, Calumet, Houghton
County, Michigan.
Circa late 1890's - Measures 6.5 cm by 4.1 cm by 3.2 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $4500
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NEW FIND! Interesting mix of
Allargentum with Dyscrasite, Schachnerite, and Native Silver!
I cherry picked the group that appeared in Tucson
for the most aesthetic specimens from this
new find and this was one of the most impressive small cabs. This highly lustrous cluster
of
Silver crystals is very dendritic in appearance and looks something like a pine
tree growing
alongside a cliff of white Calcite. In my opinion, this was the best looking piece in this
size range.
From the Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate
Province of Morocco.
Measures 7 cm by 6.8 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $5500
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LARGE CABINET!! Exceptional specimen
of Orange Creedite crystal balls in cluster!
One of the finest and largest Orange Creedite
crystal ball clusters you'll see anywhere!
Orange Creedite is actually rarer than the more famous Purple Creedite and very few
specimens are as aesthetic and damage free as this one. Many if not most of the crystals
on the outer edges of each ball are gemmy and nearly all are terminated. This would make
an incredible centerpiece for any fine mineral collection. A true museum quality specimen.
From Mina Navidad, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 19.5 cm by 28 cm by 12 cm in size.
Ex. Vorpahl Mineral Collection
Price $6500
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Pretty cluster of misty-green Fluorite
cubes from Austria!
Seldom seen locale for Fluorite specimens, this
cluster is in excellent condition with only the
normal incompleteness along the trimming zone. The crystal surfaces have a satiny luster!
From the Weisseck Mtn Area, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5.6 cm in size.
Price $385
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Lovely specimen featuring purple
Fluorapatite crystals perched atop Cleavelandite blades!
There are well over a dozen Fluorapatites here, all
of which are uncontacted and terminated
except for a single crystal near the far left. The Cleavelandite blades are lustrous and
distinct
instead of being "clumpy". They appear to have a slightly bluish tint to them
which is not uncommon
for the locale. A stray Tourmaline can be seen to the lower left and a Quartz is visible
at lower right.
From Golconda, Governador Valadares, Doce valley, Minas
Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil.
Measures 8 cm by 10.4 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Ex. Marvin D. Rausch Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $4500
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Sharp and distinct crystals of Galena
(multiple growth) on Chert matrix!
The Galenas show many modification from later growth and have excellent luster!
The Chert matrix sparkles like crazy under faint lighting from a light drusy coating.
From the Tulsa Quapaw Mine, Tri-State Mining District,
Oklahoma.
Measures 6.3 cm by 8.4 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $850
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Awesome stalactite featuring stacked
"Faden" Adularia crystals!
This is the first of these specimens that I've seen
and I was amazed at
the perfection of the crystal stacking. There's only one point of attachment
and that's at the very bottom so the crystals definately grew atop one another.
From Val Giuv, Tavetsch Region, Vorderrhein Valley, Grischun,
Switzerland.
Measures 4.8 cm by 2.4 cm in size.
Price $485
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Dazzling plate of lustrous Azurite
crystals with Malachite!
These plate is mostly covered with fine Azurite
crystals but the Malachite around the
edges sure adds a nice contrast to the glassy dark blue! I can't stress enough just how
flashy the plate is. It literally blinds you when given a direct light and the crystals
are
all there. I'm hard pressed to find any real damage to speak of but there is some slight
incompleteness near the upper trim edge. If you're looking for a cabinet sized Bisbee
Azurite that looks great and is priced reasonably, then this is the specimen for you!
Circa 1880-1890 - From the Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee,
Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 9 cm by 12.9 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $2500
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Large Cabinet sized plate of misty-blue
Barite tabs clusters atop matrix!
I think the photo says it all about this specimen. The color is lovely and the crystal
coverage is
complete from one end of the matrix to the other with very few contacts. The only
contacted
Barite tabs I see are those along the outer trimming zone which is the norm for most
specimens.
A small amoung of orange Hematite accenting is scattered about and adds a nice contrast to
the blue.
From the Teresita Mine, La Union Mercid, Spain.
Measures 10 cm by 16.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Edward David, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $2850
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Bright Green Fluorite cube set atop
Calcite matrix with a Galena border!
Really pretty combo specimen with a lot of flash and loads of luster! The Galena
crystals set along the entire top edge are further accented by fine Calcites.
From Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.1 cm by 8.1 cm in size.
Price $385
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NEW FIND! Allargentum with Dyscrasite,
Schachnerite, Native Silver, and Actinolite!
I cherry picked the group that appeared in Tucson
for the most aesthetic specimens from
this new find and this very fine small miniature was among the ones chosen. The
crystals are
VERY dendritic in nature and grow outwards as they interconnect atop Actinolite covered
matrix.
From the Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate
Province of Morocco.
Measures 3.3 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Price $850
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Exceptional specimen featuring Native
Silver crystals on Copper!
Sharp crystals of Native Silver sitting atop Native
Copper. The crystals not only
cover the top but also the bottom and back side. There are close to a couple dozen Silver
crystals here with most being distinct and only a few showing rounding on the
terminations.
From the Cliff Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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SUPERB! Fine crystallized specimen of
Native Gold with Arsenopyrite rising atop matrix!
The crystallization is sharp and distinct, with dozens of lustrous Gold crystals in
cluster.
This is one of the few affordable examples of crystallized Gold you'll find from the
Mockingbird.
Gold of this sort is extremely difficult to photograph and the specimen is even better in
person!
From the Mockingbird Mine, Maripose County, California.
Measures 6.5 cm by 3.7 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $14,500
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Stunning combination of Strontianite
crystals with Chalcopyrite on white Barite blades!
Interestingly enough, the Barite actually changes to
salmon color just beneath the white
bladed surface. The glittering Chalcopyrite crystals look incredible atop the Barite
and really set off the Strontianite crystals at the very top. A pretty old German classic!
From the Dreislar Mine, Dreislar, Winterberg, Sauerland,
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Measures 3.9 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Ex. J. Hoppner Mineral Collection
Price $650
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Beautifully patinaed specimen of
crystalline Native Copper on Copper spinels!
The color of the Copper crystals changes from bright
Copper to reddish Copper as you move towards
the bottom. The largest crystals have the deepest patina color and all are sharp with
lustrous faces.
I love the way the crystal habits change with each level of growth, mimicking the color
change.
From the Centennial Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 6 cm by 6 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Price $3850
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Gorgeous cubes of gemmy lavender Fluorite
on Galena with dogtooth Calcite crystals!
A slight peppering of Chalcopyrite accents these incredibly clear Fluorites and the luster
is intense.
Galena crystals can be seen climbing up the matrix just beneath the modified cubes.
From the San Antonio Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $895
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