The Tucson-Houston Shows 2012 Mineral Rooms
Updated June 5th, 2012
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EXCEPTIONAL!! Stunning combination of
Amazonite crystals with Smoky Quartz and Albite!
One of the finest Amazonite-Smoky combos I've seen
in a long time. Not only is the specimen
large in size, the color of the Amazonite crystals is every bit as deep as those from the
Tree Root
find. The crystals of both minerals are large and well formed and the overall arrangement
has to be
one of the most aesthetic I've seen in years. This large plate has the balance and
artistic qualities
that all collectors look for in the finest of specimens. There are the usual
repairs and restoration
common to large Amazonite-Smokys but they are so expertly done that they are virtually
invisible.
Considering the rough pocket conditions in which these specimens are found, it's always
amazing
to me just how well they survive the stresses of the earth. Even the Smoky points on this
specimen
are complete and terminated with only the most minor of bumps here and these along the
edges.
This is the second time I've had the pleasure of offering this fine specimen. I'm thrilled
to do so!
From Sentinel Rock, El Paso County, Colorado.
Measures 8.6 cm by 12.8 cm by 8.5 cm in size.
Price $28,500
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Fine specimen of Grossular Garnet with
Quartz crystals!
One of the better examples from this locality that
I've offered on the website. The greenish-yellow
Garnets are glassy and lustrous with no damage except for the normal incompleteness along
the
trimming edge at bottom. The Quartz points are all terminated. Visually, this is a
striking specimen
from a classic Arizona Garnet locality. I can't recall seeing a better looking miniature
from there.
From Stanley Butte, Graham County, Arizona.
Measures 6.2 cm by 5.4 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Ex. J. R. Jelks Mineral Collection
Price $985
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Rare specimen featurng Native Silver
crystals on matrix from Freiberg!
A classic specimen from the 1800's with dozens of
distinct Silver crystals set atop
matrix with Calcite and black spheres of Hematite! The crystals cover both sides of
the matrix and are quite lustrous. Galena is also present among the mix of minerals.
From the Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 4.4 cm by 3.6 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Ex. H. J. Siber Mineral Collection
Price $685
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Fine blocky crystals of Orange
Wulfenite on Limonite matrix!
A very impressive specimen of Ojuela Wulfenite which
is covered with hundreds of
lustrous orange crystals from top to bottom. The crystals are complete and glassy
with smooth reflective faces and the specimen is in excellent condition overall. This is
easily one of the best Ojuela Wulfenites I've seen in many years and they are scarce.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures 8.4 cm by 7.3 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Matthew Webb Mineral Collection
Price $2500
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Fine specimen of
"Jack-straw" Cerussite crystals on matrix!
A beautiful specimen displaying complete, upright
crystals with vibrant luster and
literally no visible damage. I haven't seen these in a while but a few nice specimens
appeared at the show this year and this was the best and most aesthetic of the group.
From the Flux Mine, Harshaw District, Patagonia Mts, Santa
Cruz County, Arizona.
Measures 4 cm by 6.7 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. Eileen Kokinas Mineral Collection
Price $685
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Brilliant green spray of Apophyllite
crystals with Stilbite blades on Calcite covered matrix!
Flashy and gemmy, these terminated Apophyllites are
a sight to see! The color is rich green
and much deeper than most of what I see from India. The Stilbites pop up here and there
for
accent and all are highly lustrous. In excellent condition atop a Calcite covered brown
matrix.
From the Pune District (Poonah District), Maharashtra,
India.
Measures 6 cm by 6 cm by 5.8 cm in total size.
Ex. R. R. Stoddard Mineral Collection
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Gemmy crystals of Calcite on
"poker-chip" Calcite crystals from Norway!
This is an eye catching Calcite specimen from a
seldom seen locality. The Calcites are
all very gemmy with glassy, lustrous faces. They measure to 4.5 cm and I count at least
half a
dozen upright crystals, all terminated. Each has an internal phantoming which is reflected
in the
striated termination faces, creating a prism effect. They all sit atop large poker-chip
Calcite xls.
From the Dalen-Kjørholt Mine, Kjørholt, Brevik,
Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway.
Measures 7.8 cm by 9 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $850
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Cute miniature featuring a Cerussite
"twinned-star" on Tennantite!
This crystal twin is in excellent condition with barely a contact
and five full points.
It measures 1.7 cm from left to right and exhibits glassy luster and striations,
especially along the inside of each spoke. Not quite a sixling, but very close!
From the famous Tsumeb Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 3.2 cm by 2.7 cm by 2.9 cm in total size.
Ex. Gunther Pietsch, William Severance Mineral Collections
Price $650
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Rare specimen of lustrous Graphite
crystals on Moonstone matrix!
Sharp blades of lustrous Graphite stand upright atop
the vibrant matrix.
From Liebs Moonstone Mine, Saranac Lake, Franklin County,
New York.
Measures 3.3 cm by 2.7 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. The Saums Mineral Collection
Price $385
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Very attractive specimen of Azurite
and Malachite in vug form!
The aesthetics of this specimen are incredible! I
love the satiny botryoidal form of
Bisbee Azurite and this specimen has everything I look for. The rolling Azurite surfaces
are micro-crystalline covered and completely layer the matrix and interior of the small
vug to the far right. At the very back of the vug there are some larger Azurite crystals
and the color become even deeper among these. The entire botryoidal Azurite is surrounded
by layers of Malachite. The surface is in excellent condition with only a few trivial
contacts.
From the Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County,
Arizona.
Measures 5.4 cm by 11.3 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. E. O. Stratton Mineral Collection
Price $2500
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Scarce combination of gemmy Yellow
Calcite perched atop Natrolite needles!
Fine specimen that I rarely encounter in the
marketplace. The Calcites are undamaged
and quite gem with a vibrant interior glow. The Natrolite is in good condition with a few
scattered contacts but nothing that detracts. Some small Albite crystals are also present.
From Pollux, Gorner glacier area, Zermatt, Matt Valley,
Wallis (Valais), Switzerland.
Measures 3.3 cm by 3.9 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Price $585
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