The Tucson Show 2011 Mineral Rooms!
Updated May 26th, 2010
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Fine crystal of reticulated Cerussite
with Duftite accents!
A very dramatic specimen featuring a perfect
reticulated Cerussite perched atop
a second smaller Cerussite. The second Cerussite is complete except for the front
edge where it was once attached to the host matrix. A third and forth reticulated
Cerussite cluster is located to the far right ans backsides. Very fine miniature!
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 5 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Price $2500
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Fine crystals of Helvite on Albite
with gem Smoky Quartz and Muscovite!
The largest orange crystal of Helvite measures 1.5
cm in size and there are several
smaller Helvites scattered about the Albite. The two gem Smoky crystals are both
terminated and measure 3.5 cm and 3.2 cm in size. An attractive, no problem
specimen!
From Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian
Province of China.
Measures 9.2 cm by 8 cm in size.
Price $3250
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Stunning cabinet plate of sparkling
green Prehnite pseudo after large Calcite crystals!
One of the most impressive pseudomorphs I've seen in
a long time! The Calcites are quite
large, with the largest measuring 11.5 cm in width, and I don't detect any damage or
contacts
anywhere! On the backside of the largest Calcite pseudo, there is a small opening in the
Prehnite
and a glossy portion of the Calcite crystal being pseudomorphed is visible. The
surfaces of each
crystal and the botryoidal Prehnite covering the matrix are very bright and full of
sparkling flash.
Circa early 1980's - From Kandivali Quarry, Malad, Mumbai,
Mumbai District, Maharashtra, India.
Measures 8 cm by 17.2 cm by 13.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Ed Swoboda Pseudomorph Collection and Edward
David Mineral Collection
Price $8500
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Lustrous growths of pearly Smithsonite
atop Cadmium Smithsonite covered matrix!
A unique specimen that I rarely encounter at the
shows. The white Smithsonite is actually
colorless clusters of Smithsonite crystals which take on a "bubbly" appearance.
There are
some small single crystals scattered about between the clusters but the crystal habit can
be easily seen with a 16x loupe. Beneath these are clusters of Cadmium-rich Smithsonite!
From the Monte Cristo Mine, Rush, Rush Creek District,
Marion Co., Arkansas.
Measures 12.4 cm by 14.2 cm in size.
Price $685
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Great looking cluster of Malachite
covered Cuprite crystals!
Three well formed attached octahedral crystals form
this cluster and the Malachite
surface really heightens the crystal habit. Sometimes you see these etched of there green
coating but I prefer the natural look with the Malachite still in place on the red
Cuprites!
From the Emke Mine, Ogonja, Seeis, Windhoek District,
Khomas Region, Namibia.
Measures 5.3 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Price $1850
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Beautiful large cabinet of slightly
Smoky Quartz crystals in cluster on matrix!
A wonderful Quartz specimen with no damage, only a
few reheals, and numerous internal
phantoms. There are also inclusions in many of the crystals consisting of shiny Mica
flakes
and needle-like Schorl! I don't see much material from this locality at the shows
and large
plates like this one are almost unheard of. This piece would make an excellent
centerpiece.
From the PC Mine, Cataract District, Jefferson County,
Montana.
Measures 18.4 cm by 15.5 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $2500
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Amazing holed Russian Meteorite
specimen!
This is one attractive piece of Nickel-Iron! Very aesthetic form and covered with
deep regmaglypts (rounded impressions) and a perfectly burned hole! This Meteorite fell
on February 12, 1947 over the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, near Vadivostoc, eastern Siberia!
It was part of the largest single Meteorite fall ever recorded (estimated at over 23
tons).
Measures 5.2 cm by 6 cm by 3.3 cm in total size.
110 grams of Nickel-Iron - approximately 21% Nickel.
Price $785
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Amazing holed Russian Meteorite specimen!
This is one attractive piece of Nickel-Iron! Very aesthetic form and covered with
deep regmaglypts (rounded impressions) and a perfectly burned hole! This Meteorite fell
on February 12, 1947 over the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, near Vadivostoc, eastern Siberia!
It was part of the largest single Meteorite fall ever recorded (estimated at over 23
tons).
Measures 6.8 cm by 3 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
106.3 grams of Nickel-Iron - approximately 21% Nickel.
Price $685
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Iron-Nickel (IAB) meteorite from the Campo del
Cielo impact!
A large, impressive Meteorite from the epic fall with well formed regmaglypts and a satiny
lusterous surface! This was one of the finest specimens at the Tucson Show and is the
largest
of the entire collection. It could be displayed well from either side and is completely
covered
with a collection of superb regmaglypt impressions. The form is also excellent and well
balanced.
Special Note: On January 1, 2008 Argentina implemented a new law prohibiting the
exportation
of meteorites. When the available supply on the market is exhausted, obtaining a specimen
will become extremely difficult. Now is the time to obtain a meteorite for your
collection.
From the Campo del Cielo impact at Formosa, Argentina - discovered
in 1576.
Age is approximately 4000 years old.
Measures 15.7 cm by 20 cm by 10.5 cm in size and weighs 7311 grams.
Price $4500
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Superb plate of apple-green
Pyromorphite crystals clustered in mounds atop matrix!
A wonderful specimen with barely a bump anywhere,
only a few missing tips along the far left
trimming edge. The color is very rich and the luster jumps from crystal to crystal under
even
the faintest lighting. This specimen ranks in the top ten of Chinese Pyros I saw while in
Tucson!
From the Daoping Mine, Gongcheng City, Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region of China.
Measures 6.8 cm by 11.8 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $5500
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Superb specimen featuring a blue drusy
of Azurite over Amethyst points with Azurite crystals!
One of the best miniatures of this material that
I've seen in years, this specimen is only lacking
a few points! All the remaining Amethysts are perfectly terminated. The Azurite coating is
a
lighter blue drusy but dark blue Azurite crystals are scattered atop the backside Quartz
faces.
From Sierra Rica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.3 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Price $685
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Classic specimen featuring glossy
Pseudomalachite on matrix!
Glossy, botryoidal mounds of two-toned Pseudomalachite make this
specimen one heck
of an eye catcher! The surfaces are smooth and unblemished with only a couple tiny bumps
that are hardly noticeable. This secondary mineral is found in oxidized zones of Copper
deposits.
From Lubietova, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Measures 8.5 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Price $2500
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Cute specimen featuring a cluster of
cream Barite blades with a golden-brown Fluorite!
In great conditional with full blades and a pristine
Fluorite with is also very gemmy.
From Aouli, Modelt, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 6.4 cm by 5.6 cm in size.
Price $285
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Unique specimen of Golden Fluorite
cubes with Calcite crystals and botryoidal Barite!
A great looking plate which is not only in excellent
condition, but also has rounded balls
of white Barite that grew in between and atop the Fluorite cubes. I don't recall
seeing
another specimen of this variety from the Minerva #1. Usually the Barite is completely
etched away but the forces of nature chose to perserve it on this specimen. Small yellow
Calcite crystal clusters accent the surfaces here and there. Many are doubly terminated.
From the Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 13 cm by 19 cm by 8.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Ordway Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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Brilliant cluster of iridescent
Covellite on Quartz matrix!
Also with Pyrite, these free standing blades are in
excellent condition with most being
complete. Some show evidence of having terminated into matrix which created a wider
edge with just a touch of dusting. The largest Covellite crystal at top measures just over
1 cm in size. The blend of blues, purples, and reds are excellent with this fine
miniature!
From the Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures 4.8 cm by 3.7 cm in size.
Price $3500
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Cute and quite aesthetic miniature of
Native Wire Silver with Acanthite!
As original as they come, this fine German miniature
is the same as the day it
appeared from the mines in Freiberg some 150 years ago. The Native Silver
rises up from a matrix of Acanthite crystals and has never been cleaned of
its Acanthite drusy coating near the base. I rarely come across a Silver in
such a fine, preserved state. Most have been cleaned throughout the years.
From the Himmelsfürst Mine, Freiberg District,
Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 7.5 cm by 2.8 cm by 2.7 cm in total
size.
Ex. Bavarian Mineral Collection
Price $4850
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Attractive specimen featuring
transparent Hemimorphite sprays with Mimetite on matrix!
The yellow Mimetite is scattered about the Limonite
matrix and exhibits a strong sparkle.
The Hemimorphite crystal sprays are in good condition with full tips and few contacts.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 5.5 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $385
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EXCEPTIONAL!! Tremendous specimen of
Native Wire Silver atop a matrix of massive Silver!
This incredible specimen hails from the obscure
Shaft #66 in Schlema! I'm told that this shaft is
actually located near the center of town and that specimens from there are quite rare. The
wires pop
up from a matrix that is mostly massive Silver and thin wires intertwined with small bits
of Calcite.
The wires that rise upwards are more like knarled ropes and they are all very stable. This
is
easily one of the finest Schlema Silvers I've seen in a long time and would make a
wonderful
addition to a Silver specimen suite or European mineral collection. Superb, aesthetic
small cab!
From Shaft #66, Schlema, Schlema-Hartenstein District,
Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 5 cm by 7.4 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Wolfgang Wendel, Kevin Ward Mineral Collections
Price $9500
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