The Tucson Show 2010 Mineral Rooms!

Re-Updated October 1st, 2010

MIN#Tucson2010-21 NEW!

Gemmy, upright crystal of bright yellow Brazilianite on Albite!
A second smaller crystal of Brazilianite points outwards from just beneath the largest crystal.
There's some light chatter here and there along the edges of the largest crystal but it doesn't
detract from the gemminess or aesthetics of the specimen. This is older material and very nice!
From Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5.4 cm by 4 cm in size with a 4 cm crystal!
Price $1250

MIN#Tucson2010-22 NEW!

Lovely specimen of raspberryish Fluorite cubes with golden interiors!
The cubes are accented by dogtooth Calcite crystals and a sprinkling of Chalcopyrite
with some natural etching and rehealing. The specimen is in very good shape overall.
Circa 1960's- From the Minerva Mine #1, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 8 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Ex. Roy A. Smith Collection
Price $585

MIN#Tucson2010-23 NEW!

Classic old specimen featuring a crystal-clear Fluorite cube set against Galena!
Pyrite and Calcite further accent this lovely old combo. No damage to speak of and the crystals
are all perfectly formed with glassy surfaces on the Fluorite and lots of luster on the Galenas.
From Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $1250

MIN#Tucson2010-24 NEW!

Pretty cluster of violet and golden Fluorite cubes with Chalcopyrite crystals!
The top cubes give the best glow but the color is noticeable throughout.
From the Minerva Mine #1, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 7.7 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2010-25 NEW!

Gorgeous crystals of Golden Calcite on Calcite crystal matrix!
A stunning example featuring a large Calcite measuring 8 cm in size and a smaller companion Calcite
on the top right edge. Both Calcite crystals are in excellent condition and display glassy faces with
gemmy to translucent interiors. The overall presence of the specimen is stunning and there is no
damage to speak of. This is one of the finer PA Calcite I've seen recently and the first offered in years.
From the Thomasville Lime and Stone Quarry, Thomasville, York County, Pennsylvania.
Measures 13.2 cm by 14.4 cm in size.
Ex. Marvin Rausch, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $3250

MIN#Tucson2010-26 NEW!

Impressive large cabinet plate featuring Galena and Sphalerite on Quartz!
This is a classic English combo specimen with lots of stark contrast between the crystals and
a good amount of luster. Both Galenas are sharp and well formed against the shiny Sphalerite.
From Nenthead, Alston Moor, North Pennines, Cumbria, England.
Measures 13.3 cm by 11 cm in total size.
Price $1250

MIN#Tucson2010-29 NEW!

Thick and impressive curved wire of Native Silver accented by micro Acanthite!
A superb example of an off-matrix Silver wire! The striations are very pronounced
and the luster is excellent. A lovely antique patina completes the entire package.
From the San Martin Mine, San Martin, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 3.6 cm by 2.1 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#Tucson2010-30 NEW!

Flashy and glassy, this bi-colored Calcite is Hematite included and sits atop Dolomite!
The bi-colored Calcite rhomb is undamaged and seems to be color split or Hematite
included along the middle axis! The surfaces are very glassy and bright with lots of gem
in the colorless side. The matrix is covered by small Dolomite crystals and more Hematite.
From Schlema, Schlema-Hartenstein District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6 cm by 4.4 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Price $650

MIN#Tucson2010-31 NEW!

Aesthetic cluster of lustrous Galena cubes with stacked pokerchip Calcites!
Chalcopyrite crystals can be seen on the backside, embedded into the Calcite stacks.
Damage free and flashy, this is one of the better combos from Russia I saw at the show.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.1 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $785

MIN#Tucson2010-32 NEW!

Cute cluster featuring reddish-purple Fluorite cubes on shiny Sphalerite!
A small miniature, this specimen packs a lot of color and flash for its size.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 3 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#Tucson2010-33 NEW!

Super lustrous crystal clusters of Pyrite on Quartz matrix!
The largest cluster measures 3 cm in size and most are 2 cm to 3 cm. The crystals
themselves are very flashy golden-bronze with sharp faces and layers of growth.
From the Krushev dol Mine, Madan Ore Field, Rhodope Mtns., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
Measures 11.2 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Tucson2010-34 NEW!

Lustrous crystals of Spessartine Garnet on Albite with scattered Calcites!
The entire specimen exhibits great flash and the small Calcites are doubly terminated.
Unlike many of the Spessartines I've seen from this locale, these crystals have a much better
color and tend to lean somewhat towards the oranger side of red. Well striated and complete.
From Gilgit, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4.4 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Tucson2010-35 NEW!

CLASSIC Copper specimen! Fine pocket of bluish-tinted Native Copper crystals!
I love the way these Copper crystals sit inside the matrix recess. The appearance is
very organic and original and the bluish coating adds a nice touch to the specimen.
From the 5th level of the Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 12.4 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Ex. Evan Jones Mineral Collection
Price $785

MIN#Tucson2010-36 NEW!

Attractive specimen featuring a Golden tipped Calcite attached to a light violet Fluorite cluster!
Small ruby-jack Sphalerite crystals accent the Fluorite cubes adding a little bit of additional color.
The Calcite tip is perfectly terminated while the bottom is partially etched as is the Fluorite.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Tucson2010-37 NEW!

SHARP crystals of Galena (octahedral) atop Sphalerite!
Both minerals sit atop a Dolomite crystal covered Chert matrix.
From the Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma.
Measures 4.7 cm by 7.8 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#Tucson2010-38 NEW!

Fine cabinet plate featuring octahedral Galena with Chalcopyrite on Dolomite covered matrix!
Impressive specimen which is not only full of sharp crystals, but is also very well balanced from top to
bottom. The lustrous Galenas show well against the Dolomite and are well balanced by the Chalcopyrite!
From the Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri.
Measures 15.3 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $1500

MIN#Tucson2010-39 NEW!

Fine spray of reddish-brown Kermesite on matrix!
Awesome specimen with a spray that is as large as it is visually impressive. The crystals lay flat
against the matrix for the most part and as well preserved and complete. Excellent example from this locale!
From the Nová Alexander Adit (New Alexander Mine), Pezinok, Slovakia.
Measures 9.5 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $895

MIN#Tucson2010-40 NEW!

Large cube of Galena sitting atop Sphalerite matrix with Barite accents!
I believe this is the largest Elmwood Galena on matrix that I've seen at the show. The 3.5 cm crystal is
complete and the shiny Sphalerite matrix has been perfectly trimmed to best display it near top center.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.5 cm by 11.5 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $2850

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