The Tucson Show 2012 Mineral Rooms

Updated March 12th, 2012

MIN#Tucson2012-41 New!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Large, well formed crystal of Native Copper sitting atop Native Copper!
The eye appeal of this specimen is tremendous and I dare say it looks even more impressive
in person. The crystal is pristine and complete on all sides. It measures 3.5 cm in size and
comes with a lovely, slightly iridescent antique patina. There are two collection numbers on the
back side suggesting this specimen has been part of at least two collections in years past.
Small Datolite crystals add sparkle to the recesses in the Native Copper at bottom.
From the Pewabic Lode Mine, Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 3.5 cm by 5.7 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Ex. T. F. Cole Mineral Collection
Price $2850

MIN#Tucson2012-44 New!

Stunning specimen featuring a large, multi-layered Galena sitting atop Rubyjack Sphalerite on Chert!
This is a very impressive Tri-State specimen as the photo above illustrates. The 7.5 cm Galena
crystal is pretty incredible and displays many phases of growth. It sits atop a Chert matrix which
is almost completely covered with dark red crystals of Rubyjack. The Rubyjack also accents the
multiple faces on the back side of the large Galena crystal. No damage, only a few missing Rubys.
From the Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee County, Kansas.
Measures 8.1 cm by 13 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $1250

MIN#Tucson2012-45 New!

EXCEPTIONAL Fluorite crystal perched atop Calcite on matrix!
A lovely, pristine Fluorite octadedron with purple and blue coloration along with modified
corners and dozens of crystal faces. The 4.2 cm Fluorite is both gemmy and lustrous-glassy
and the Calcites upon which it sits are in excellent condition with full terminations. A slight
accenting of white Dolomite completes the picture with Pyrite on the back side of the matrix.
From the Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 5.6 cm by 9.7 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $4850

MIN#Tucson2012-46 New!

HUGE, exceptional crystal of Rutile sitting atop matrix!
One of the finest, most impressive Rutiles I've ever seen, this crystal measures an incredible
8.5 cm by 7.7 cm by 6.4 cm in total size! The surfaces are pristine and the structure is nearly
flawless with superb luster and a good amount of red color slipping though in direct lighting.
This is pretty amazing considering the size and density of the crystal. The provenance of this
specimen dates back to W. F. Ferrier (1865-1950), a world reknown mineral collector who
had access to some of the finest collections of his time. This would tend to date the Rutile
to the late 1890's. The crystal is complete on all sides and sits entirely atop a matrix so
there are no contacts on the bottom side. This is truely a museum-calibre centerpiece!
From Graves Mountain, Lincoln County, Georgia.
Measures 10 cm by 9 cm by 7.1 cm in total size.
Ex. W. F. Ferrier, Lawrence H. Conklin Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, engraved base
Price $18,500

MIN#Tucson2012-50 New!

Fine specimen of Leaf Native Gold!
A good looking, lustrous specimen that could just about fit into a Perky box. The surfaces are
flattened crystalline and the small hole in the middle is pretty neat. The color is a bit paler
indicating a higher amount of Silver in the mix, but not enough to call the piece Electrum.
From the Round Mountain Mine, Round Mountain District, Nye Co., Nevada.
Measures 2 cm by 2.8 cm in size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $485

MIN#Tucson2012-51 New!

Exceptional specimen of gemmy lavender Fluorite over thick Stibnite crystals!
I rarely come across there very popular combo specimens and this is one of the finest
I've ever offered on the website! Many of these have pale Fluorite coverage but these
crystals are very lavender-purple. The Stibnite crystals are thick and solid with most
measuring 1 cm or larger in width. The entire specimen sparkles with color and flash
and has the feel of something solid, not fragile as so many Stibnites are. Almost all
of the Stibnites are terminated with many of the terminations covered by the Fluorite.
From the Qinglong Mine, Qinglong Co., Qianxi'nan Autonomous Pref., Guizhou Prov., China
Measures 7.3 cm by 8.6 cm by 6.8 cm in total size.
Price $3250

MIN#Tucson2012-52 Sold!

Artistic looking specimen featuring isolated radial sprays of Aurichalcite on sparkling matrix!
A lovely eye catcher, the Limonite matrix is covered by reflective clear Calcites which create
the sparkling background for the blue Aurichalcite sprays. The sprays also cover a good
portion of the left side and a bit of the lower right side. The specimen is in excellent condition.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 7.7 cm by 5 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Marc Weill Mineral Collection
Price $1450

MIN#Tucson2012-53 Sold!

Ultra-fine "feather" dendrites of Native Gold in white Quartz matrix!
This old time Gold specimen was labeled as "Florence Mine Gold" but the appearance
is more fitting of the workings from Manhattan, Nevada, about 75 miles due north. The
specimen dates back to the early 1900's and is actually quite rich, with a good amount
of Gold dendrites inside the bright white matrix. The bottom side of the specimen shows
a heavy peppering of Gold and nearly every side displays visible color. Out of the 119.2
grams weight of this specimen, I would estimate at least a third is Gold weight and possibly
more. That would place the specimen between 1.25 to 2 ounces of Gold. More important to
me however is the fine feather structure which reminds me of Hope's Nose specimens. This
is what attracted me to the specimen - that and the past history of the old mining locality.
From Manhattan, Manhattan District, Nye County, Nevada.
Measures 7.4 cm by 4.7 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $2500

MIN#Tucson2012-54 Sold!

EXCEPTIONAL RARITY!!!
Fine crystals of Native Lead stretching outwards from a center of Native Copper!
This is easily the most unique Native Lead I've offered. Not only are the crystals sharp and much
more distinct that what one normally sees in this rarity, they are relatively clean of the powder
white Hydrocerussite coating that so many Native Lead specimens are plagued by. They branch out
around a center of Native Copper and I can't even find another Lead-Copper combo mentioned on
mindat.org so the combination must be extremely rare. I know I haven't seen another one at the
shows. The Lead crystals are well formed, slightly elongated, with the largest measuring 2 cm!
From Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.
Measures 6.1 cm by 9 cm by 1.1 cm in total size.
Price $7500

MIN#Tucson2012-55 New!

RARE!!! Very rare specimen featuring a large Yellow Topaz crystal with Quartz on matrix!
An amazing old time classic from the world famous Schneckenstein locality! I've seen a handful
of these in the past decade and this is by far the largest and most impressive specimen. Most
Topaz crystals I see from Schneckenstein are 1 cm in size or smaller but this terminated gem
measures 2.7 cm or more than a full inch! The color is a deep gemmy yellow and the termination
is pristine. A terminated Quartz crystal lays across the top of the Topaz. By the way, this crystal
has not been replaced or glued back into the matrix. It is completely natural and untampered with.
The Schneckenstein Topaz locale is now off limits to collection and most fine specimen like this
one were collected a long time ago. This specimen dates back to the early 1800's or late 1700's!
From the Schneckenstein cliff (Königskrone Topaz Mine), Kielberg, Klingenthal, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 6 cm by 6.8 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Ex. Siegbert Zecha Mineral Collection
Price $5500

MIN#Tucson2012-56 New!

Classic specimen featuring sharp, well formed crystals of Native Copper!
The antique patina on this specimen is totally original, indicating that this specimen
has not been messed with over the past 100 or so years since it was mined. Lustrous
shades of golden-brown and red cover these fine crystals with a slight accenting of green
Malachite at the edges. The crystals are distinct and as impressive as those from Michigan.
From the 2200 Level, Campbell Shaft, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5.7 cm by 3.5 cm by 3.9 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Tucson2012-57 Sold!

Beautiful two-sided specimen of Azurite and Chalcoalumite!
This amazing specimen is pure Azurite on one side, with sparkling Azurite balls from top to bottom!
If this were the only displayable side, the specimen would be a top rate Bisbee Azurite all by itself.
However, this specimen has a back side which offers a wonderful display of light blue Chalcoalumite
atop the darker blue Azurite! Take your choice of what side you'd like to display or better yet, place
the specimen on a rotating stand and enjoy both. Both sides are in great condition with minimal contacts.
From the Holbrook Extension, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 8 cm by 9.3 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Evan Jones Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#Tucson2012-60b New!

Tabular crystals of misty-blue Celestine with Calcite on matrix!
Fine specimen with perfectly terminated Celestine crystals, both of which are
pristine. The largest measures 3 cm in length and smaller crystals surround it at
the base along with several tan Calcites. The specimen is well trimmed and aesthetic.
From Maybee, Monroe County, Michigan.
Measures 5.6 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Price $385

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