The Tucson Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
Updated March 22, 2011
 |
Glassy crystal of brownish-orange
Zircon perched on matrix!
Here's another Australian beauty for you to
consider! The Zircon measures 2.2 cm in size
and has very glossy surfaces. The crystal is complete although the right side is not
completely
formed due to matrix influence. There is no damage however and several smaller xls are
present.
From Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia.
Measures 4 cm by 3.8 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $1850
To Order
This Specimen, Please Click Here! |
 |
Large, impressive crystal of Beryl
var. Heliodor!
This fully terminated gem measures some 16.3 cm in
size! The faces are lustrous and satiny on the
backside where there was a very light etching. The color as evidenced in the photo is a
rich golden-yellow
and this color is consistant throughout except for the tiny portion at the top termination
which becomes
nearly colorless. If anything, this features adds character to the crystal and is really
neat to look at.
From Padre Paraíso, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais,
Brazil.
Measures 16.3 cm by 3 cm by 2.1 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Price $18,500
To Order
This Specimen, Please Click Here! |
 |
To Order
This Specimen, Please Click Here! |
 |
Very fine specimen of Raspberry
Grossular Garnet on matrix!
Raspberry Garnets are renown for their great looks
but unfortunately they're also well known
for their damage and broken crystals. Recently some new specimens have appeared on the
market but they were mostly of a very low quality. This specimen is from the earlier 1997
find
and is in excellent condition with complete Garnet and none of the all too common
"split crystals"
which causes me to reject most of what I see. Definately one of the best miniatures
at the show!
From Sierra de la Cruz, Mun. de Sierra Mojada, Coahuila,
Mexico.
Measures 4.2 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Price $895
 |
Tri-colored crystal of Tourmaline
perched atop a ball of Albite blades!
This beautiful crystal is doubly terminated and
sports a bright pink tip! The left side
termination is a flat termination and is nearly colorless before changing over to a
grassy
green. The middle of the crystal ranges from yellowish-green to a dark green coloration.
From Stak Nala, Skardu, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4.8 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Matthew Webb Mineral Collection
Price $1850
 |
Killer combo piece featuring a large
orange Scheelite with attached Goshenite crystals!
The Scheelite crystal appears to be a floater with
no point of attachment. The only point
of possible attachment is on the backside but the crystal must have separated a long time
ago if this is the case because the backside is completely rehealed with crystal faces.
There's
also a really neat looking "arm" of attached Scheelite crystals extending
upwards from the
right side of the main crystal. On the upper left side are three attached
Goshenites which
have melded to form the appearance of one large crystal. There are multiple terminations
however and the crystal itself measures 5 cm in size! The surfaces are lustrous and
glassy.
From Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture,
Sichuan Province, China.
Measures 6.5 cm by 5.6 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.
Price $5500
To Order
This Specimen, Please Click Here! |
 |
Gemmy specimen of attached Beryl var.
Helidor crystals!
Glassy and gem, this specimen is doubly terminated
(both crystals!) with partially
etched terminations. Oddly enough, the faces exhibit no etching and are all completely
smooth and reflective. The color is a brilliant yellowish-green with plenty of internal
glow.
From Minas Gerais, Southeast Region of Brazil.
Measures 5.8 cm by 2.3 cm by 1.2 cm in total size.
Price $685
 |
Two crystals of Corundum var. Ruby in
matrix!
An attractive specimen featuring two 3 cm crystals.
Both Rubys are well formed with
lustrous terminations and the classic hexagonal form. The matrix is mostly Oligoclase
with a peppering of Biotite. A rare specimen which is well balanced and deeply colored.
From the Kleggåsen Ruby Quarry, Froland, Aust-Agder,
Norway.
Measures 5 cm by 7.8 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Ex. University of Arizona Mineral Collection
Price $1500
For Additional Tucson 2011 Specimens, Please Follow this Link to Room 5!
The Exceptional Mineral Rooms are Online!
Click the above banner to see our finest, museum
quality mineral specimens!
Rhodochrosite Room | Gold Room | Silver Room | Beryl Room | Elmwood Room | Exceptional Minerals
