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 $2500
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Glowing red rhombs of Rhodochrosite
atop Tetrahedrite and Quartz matrix!
This Rhodochrosite is a killer rhomb of the best color
and gemminess. It measures 3 cm in size from tip
to tip so its a big crystal and sits atop a second rhomb measuring 1.7 cm in size. The
second rhomb is
partially coated on the left side by a sparkling drusy which really makes the specimen
jump out at the
viewer. The color is another thing that will catch your eye when you see the piece. Both
rhombs sit atop a
matrix of Tetrahedrite and Quartz. The backside Rhodo face is slightly irregular from
matrix influence.
From the Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado.
Measures 3.1 cm by 3 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $6500
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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
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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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Cute specimen featuring dark Smoky
Quartz points with Amazonite crystals on white Albite!
This fine miniature has it all really. The Smoky
Quartz points and Amazonite both have
excellent color and are separated by white Cleavelandite with is always the best look in
my opinion. No damage anywhere except for some tiny bumps along the edge of the
largest Smoky. There is the typical repair and restoration to the matrix but these are
all professionally done and pretty much invisible. A well balanced, aesthetic combination!
From Sentinel Rock, El Paso County, Colorado.
Measures 5.7 cm by 5.1 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $1850
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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
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Super lustrous specimen with several
Gold Spinel Twins!
The Spinel Twin crystals can easily be seen at the
top of this crystalline specimen,
with the largest of the three measuring 1.6 cm in size! Completely composed of
numerous Gold crystals, this specimen displays a beautiful reddish-golden patina,
indicating a Copper component in the mix. The luster and flash are incredible!
Circa 2006 - From the Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County,
California.
Measures 3 cm by 2.1 cm in size.
Ex. Doug Wallace Collection
Price $3500
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Iron-Nickel (IAB) meteorite from
the Campo del Cielo impact with a natural hole!
The small meteorite collection I purchased in Tucson had very few of these rare and
fascinating "Hole" meteorites! Usually these happen during the atmospheric burn
when
the intense heat actually burns through the meteoritic material but they can also happen
if
a small carbon nodule pops loose during weathering. Whatever the cause, meteorites with
natural holes are highly prized and very popular with collectors. The hole here measures
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 10.2 cm by 13 cm by 6.9 cm in total size and weighs 1861 grams.
Price $2450
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Amazing Russian Meteorite
specimen!
This is one attractive piece of Nickel-Iron! Very aesthetic form and covered with deep,
bold regmaglypts (rounded impressions). The surface can best be described as lustrous to
shiny and the skin is smooth and somewhat darkened. This Meteorite was part of a fall
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 5.5 cm by 6.4 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
194.8 grams of Nickel-Iron - approximately 21% Nickel.
Price $685
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Iron-Nickel (IAB) meteorite from
the Campo del Cielo impact with a natural hole!
The small meteorite collection I purchased in Tucson had very few of these rare and
fascinating "Hole" meteorites! Usually these happen during the atmospheric burn
when
the intense heat actually burns through the meteoritic material but they can also happen
if
a small carbon nodule pops loose during weathering. Whatever the cause, meteorites with
natural holes are highly prized and very popular with collectors. The hole here measures
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 12 cm by 15.5 cm by 11 cm in total size and weighs 4575 grams.
Price $2850
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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 $685
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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 with a natural hole!
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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Excellent large cabinet sized plate of
reddish-purple Fluorite on lustrous Galena cubes!
This specimen is classic Annabel Lee Mine! It's
extremely well balanced and the purple
cubes contrast perfectly with the metallic Galena cubes! This is a specimen that has been
tucked away in a European collection for several decades and it is in great condition with
very few contacts. I don't come across quality Annabel Lee specimens like this very often.
The matrix beneath is a drusy covered host rock material.
From the Annabel Lee Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 15 cm by 22.9 cm by 7.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Hoppner Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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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 $85
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Superb combination specimen featuring
Aquamarine with Schorl and Quartz!
This is a gorgeous combo! Both Aquamarines are
doubly terminated and exhibit a glowing,
gemmy light blue coloration. The Schorl crystal is well striated and lustrous with
a pristine
termination. The Quartz crystals round out the specimen and add separation to the
crystals.
From Shingus, Gilgit District, Baltistan, Northern Areas,
Pakistan.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5.4 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Dixon Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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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 $2850
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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 $2850
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Fine, translucent blue crystals of
Barite in cluster!
A wonderful specimen displaying good balance, 3
dimensionality, and form.
The crystals are fully terminated with a satiny luster throughout the cluster.
From Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado.
Measures 6.1 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $285
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Beautiful specimen of transparent
yellow Wulfenite blades with orange Mimetite!
This lovely is a San Franciso Mine specimen of
course, and it is in excellent condition
for the locale! One or two blades have the usual chips but the vast majority of the
crystals
are complete and terminated. The dark orange Mimetite appears as accenting clusters.
This locality is famous for these combos but began as a Gold-Silver-Molybdenum Mine.
From the San Francisco Mine, Cerro Prieto, Cucurpe, Mun. de
Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $985
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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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Gorgeous large cabinet plate of
raspberry-purple Fluorite cubes clustered atop Sphalerite with Barite!
A darker coloration accents the edges of each gemmy
cube and the surfaces are very lustrous. A very
slight drusy can be seen just to the right of the small Barite cluster and atop many of
the cubes near
the specimen center. This adds a really nice sparkle to an already very attractive
Fluorite plate.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 14 cm by 19.8 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Price $3500
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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
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