The Tucson Show 2012 Mineral Rooms

Re-Updated August 2nd, 2013

MIN#Tucson2012-197 New!

Gemmy crystals of Forsterite var. Peridot!
These crystals glow green when exposed to a direct light! The largest crystal
to the right is terminated while the smaller, even more gemmy crystal to the left is also
terminated. Just below that crystal is another terminated Peridot making three in total!
From Soppat, Kohistan District, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan.
Measures 3.1 cm by 2.6 cm by 2.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Mineral Collection
Price $585

MIN#Tucson2012-199 New!

Huge Spessartine Garnet set atop a Smoky Quartz point with smaller Spessartines!
This is one of the largest Spessartine Garnets I've seen from China. It measures
2.1 cm by 2.2 cm in size or just shy of an inch! The color is a rich reddish-orange
and the crystal faces are super glassy and reflective with no damage whatsoever.
From the Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province of China.
Measures 3.7 cm by 3.7 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Tucson2012-201 New!

Classic and pristine specimen of Rosasite on matrix!
Beautiful satiny surfaces of botryoidal Rosasite highlight this specimen.
From the Silver Bill Mine, near Gleeson, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 3.6 cm by 2.7 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Harold Michel Collection
Price $385

MIN#Tucson2012-203 New!

Fine blades of Wulfenite atop matrix!
Here's another old timer from the Gleeson area. The blades are in great condition
with a slight accenting of white Calcite. The color is best described as yellowish-orange.
From the Defiance Mine, Gleeson, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Ex. Harold Michel Collection
Price $285

MIN#Tucson2012-205 New!

Golden-brown cubes of Fluorite with Celestite on sparkling matrix!
From the recent Ohio find, the Fluorites are gemmy and sharp with great luster.
From Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio.
Measures 7.5 cm by 10 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Price $785

MIN#Tucson2012-206 New!

Brilliant, glassy, emerald-green crystals of Dioptase in cluster!
Fine example of green brilliance. No real damage to speak of on the main crystals.
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumen, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 3.7 cm by 3.6 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Price $850

MIN#Tucson2012-207 New!

Stunning cluster of lustrous and terminated Stibnite crystals!
This specimen looks Chinese but it's actually from the Raura District,
Lima Department, Peru! All but one of the crystals is terminated and the
surface luster is excellent. The aesthetics speak for themselves I think!
From the Raura District, Lima Department, Peru.
Measures 7 cm by 6.2 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $985

MIN#Tucson2012-209 New!

Impressive cluster of pearly Danburite crystals with Quartz and Chlorite accents!
A very attractive cabinet specimen with full terminations and practically no contacts!
The luster is pearly and glassy while the crystals are milky-white and flashy!
From Charcas, Mun. de Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Measures 11 cm by 16 cm by 11.2 cm in size.
Ex. Marvin D. Rausch Mineral Collection
Price $1850

MIN#Tucson2012-212 New!

Cute miniature featuring gemmy crystals of purple Creedite perched atop Quartz!
These are isolated crystals of Creedite and all are doubly terminated! They're also
completely transparent and shine like glass. The Quartz is accented by Pyrite and Calcite.
From the Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 3.8 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#Tucson2012-213 Sold!

SHIPWRECK SPECIAL!!
Complete 1744 Pillar Dollar stuck in conglomerate with pieces of colored glass and brass!
Ok, I know this isn't really a mineral specimen but it's pretty amazing as well as aesthetic and was part
of an Atocha Bar purchase. This specimen is from the Reijgersdaal which sunk off the coast of South
Africa on October 25th, 1747. The ship had been anchored between Robbin and Dassen Islands so the
crew could capture rock rabbits for food. Along came a gale which broke the anchor line and the rest
is history. Almost nothing from the wreck was salvaged due to the dangerous conditions of the area.
Apparently, when this Mexican Pillar Dollar (1744-MF) tumbled down through the depths, it became
embedded in the mud and debris of the wreck. Over the course of 250+ years, the conglomerate
hardened and locked the coin in place along with pieces of colored glass and a small round object
made of brass that may be a crotal bell. There's also the hollow remains of a piece of wood or iron.
From the 1747 Reijgersdaal (Reygersdahl) Shipwreck, Off the coast of South Africa.
Recovered in 1979-1980. Measures 8.5 cm by 7.2 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
Comes with certificate of authenticity
Price $4500

MIN#Tucson2012-214 New!

Rare plate of Forsterite var. Peridot crystals on stabilized matrix!
This plate is from Burma and is loaded with gemmy green Peridots which grew inside a matrix
seam that stretches from front to back. There are well over a dozen crystals here and most
are terminated outside the matrix. This is the first and only Peridot plate I've seen from Burma.
From Bernardmyo, Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar).
Measures 10 cm by 12.6 cm by 8 cm in total size with a see-through seam of crystals!
Price $2450

MIN#Tucson2012-216 New!

Colorful specimen of golden Fluorite with purple accents and Chalcopyrite!
Overall, this specimen is in good shape with only a small contact on the back Fluorite corner.z
There are some scattered Chalcopyrite inclusions just under the crystal surfaces.
From the Minerva #1 Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures 9.5 cm by 13.5 cm by 8.8 cm in total size.
Price $1500

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