Absolutely gorgeous cluster of lavender zoned Golden Fluorite cubes!
A gemmy cluster of large cubes that also display what appears to be Strontianite inclusion
beneath the very glassy surfaces. The clarity of the Fluorite cubes allows one to easily see
into the interiors. The outer edges are colored by a light lavender zoning. Very well trimmed.
Locality: Cave-In-Rock, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures: 6.5 cm by 10 cm by 6.1 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2500

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Fine specimen displaying Cinnabar crystals sitting atop Dolomite with Quartz!
The Cinnabars are sharp with great crystal form and lustrous, red surfaces. They measure to 2.2 cm
in size and they sit aesthetically alongside the large, glassy surfaced Dolomite crystals. When I place
a spotlight next to each Cinnabar crystal, they light up, displaying translucent interiors and glow a rich,
intense red color. Well preserved and in excellent condition. Easily the finest example from the show.
Locality: Yunchangping Mine, Tongren, Guizhou, China.
Measures: 6 cm by 4.8 cm by 3 cm in size.
Ex. James Maniskas Collection

Fair Market Value $3500

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Rare specimen of reddish-pink Rhodochrosite on Quartz and Sulfide matrix!
Lustrous, reddish-pink Rhodochrosite rhombs on a 3-dimensional, somewhat concave Sulfide matrix make up this
lovely, colorful and excellent specimen. This is an exceptional specimen from a lesser known Peruvian locale. There
is plenty of flash among the dozens of Rhodochrosite rhombs and no damage or contacting to speak of. Very Choice!
Locality: Santa Rita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru.
Measures: 7 cm by 7.7 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. Kalaskie Mineral Collection

Fair Market Value $985

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Gorgeous specimen of blue Turquoise from Arizona!
This amazing large specimen has highly polished, rounded surfaces and displays a lovely spider web
pattern which if cut, would produce incredible fine stone. It is beautifully polished on both front and back.
Locality: Kingman Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona.
Measures: 3.4 cm by 4.7 cm by 2.4 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $685

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Exceptional and rare specimen featuring very fine Native Silver dendrites with Calcite!
A very rich and impressive Silver specimen from the mining district of the Northwest Territories in Canada.
The silver is finely crystallized, with an incredibly intricate herringbone form. They cover most of the surface
and dazzle with a bright, reflective luster that jumps out from the surface.  These came out in the 1940s-1950s.
Locality: Echo Bay Mine, Port Radium, Mackenzie District, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 7.1 cm by 3.6 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $6500

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Rich specimen of crystalline Native Gold on Quartz!
I love the way the Native Gold crystal cluster climbs upwards atop the surface of the white
Quartz matrix. The Gold is bright yellow, indicative of its very high purity which is not uncommon for
Western Australia Gold specimens. With Gold increasing in price, it's getting difficult to find these.
Locality: Western Australia, Australia.
Measures: 4.2 cm by 2.2 cm by 2 cm in size. Weighs 20.1 grams.

Fair Market Value $2500

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Very rare specimen of Cuprian Adamite crystals with Calcite inside Limonite matrix vugs!
This is a super aesthetic specimen which features a dozen or more highly lustrous Cuprian
Adamite crystals. The crystals are well protected inside Calcite lined matrix vugs which form
three distinct layers, one atop the other. The crystals are a beautiful teal-green and measure to
1.3 cm in size. In excellent condition, you'd be hard pressed to find a better example than this.
Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures: 9.3 cm by 8 cm by 6.8 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2850

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Fine specimen of mustard-yellow Wulfenite blades with Calcite accents on Goethite covered matrix!
This is a classic specimen from the old Glove Mine and features fine glassy blades measuring to 2.5 cm.
Many of the blades are accented by sparkling Calcite along the tops and down the back sides. This gives a snowy
appearance to the cluster and makes for a beautiful contrast. In much better condition than what I normally see.
Locality: Glove Mine, Santa Rita Mtns, Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Measures: 5.3 cm by 9 cm by 5.7 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $1250

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Powder blue crystals of Quartz var. Chalcedony ps after Anhydrite blades!
This is a beautiful pseudomorph which preserves the former habit of the Anhydrite blade
covered matrix. As can be seen in a a couple of spots, the pseudos are actually hollow on
the interiors while the exteriors display the prettiest blue which a great amount of sparkle.
Locality: Rumy Pata, Ichuna, General Sanchez, Cerro Province, Moquequa, Peru.
Measures: 9.3 cm by 7.5 cm by 5 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $1500

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Very rare specimen featuring spheres of Native Mercury atop red Cinnabar!
I seldom come across examples of Native Mercury at the shows so specimens don't make
it to my website very often. Mercury is the only mineral that I know of that is liquid at room
temperature and is an absolute must for any Native Element collection. This is a beautifully
preserved specimen featuring nearly a dozen mirror-like drops of Mercury atop the Cinnabar
and shiny matrix. Looking at the surface with a 16x magnification shows the heavy coverage!
Locality: Almaden, Cuidad Real Castile, La Mancha, Spain.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 6 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Ex. Patton Collection

Fair Market Value $6500

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Exceptional specimen of zoned Fluorite cubes with Calcite!
I love this specimen! Beautiful transparent cubes of lavender and violet Fluorite with an internal
orange coloration from scattered Orpiment inclusions. The Fluorite cubes are glassy smooth with a
vibrant surface luster atop stepped faces. There is a secondary layer of smaller Fluorite cubes between
some of the larger cubes, forming a secondary termination atop many of the edges, giving the cubes
a recessed or concave appearance near the centers. In excellent condition and super aesthetic.
Locality: Loralai District, Balochistan Region, Pakistan.
Measures: 12 cm by 16 cm by 8.2 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2850

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Very pretty combination featuring Hemimorphite crystals atop Aurichalcite!
The colorless, glassy surfaced Hemimorphite crystals stand veritcally atop the blue Aurichalcite
surfaces. A beautiful, flashy combination. In excellent condition with no detractions or scuffing.
Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Measures: 8.2 cm by 6.6 cm by 4.7 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $785

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Fine miniature featuring standing blades of iridescent Covellite on Quartz matrix!
I rarely find Butte Covellites with freestanding blades and those that I do find are usually not very iridescent.
This specimen is both! The color is iridescent with brilliant flashes of blue, red and purple. In excellent condition.
Locality: Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Measures: 3.1 cm by 2.7 cm by 2 cm in size.
Ex. Carter Rich, Robert Jenkins, George Loud Collections

Fair Market Value $1500

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Exceptional combination of Aquamarine with a large reddish-pink Fluorite on Muscovite!
I almost never see quality Aqua-Fluorites from Pakistan on the market anymore. The really
good Fluorites came out years ago and have long since disappeared into private collections.
I was thrilled to see this piece at the Show and the combination of Aquamarine and Fluorite,
both exhibiting strong color, is rare. The Fluorites measures right at 3.3 cm in size and has
a rich color to go along with the typical irregular and modified surfaces. It sits atop the right
side, separated by and equally well colored Aquaamrine crystal by an Aquamarine covered
ridge of Muscovite. The Aquamarine is rehealed along the bottom and the piece is pristine.
Locality: Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Measures: 8 cm by 6.3 cm by 6.2 cm in total size.

Fair Market Value $7500

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Stunning large cabinet plate of Quartz var. Prase Quartz crystals in cluster!
A beautifully arranged Quartz crystal cluster with glassy green faces and olive green interiors.
All but one crystal along the bottom edge are terminated. The green coloration is the result of
inclusions of Actinolite or possibly Hedenbergite. This is the finest plate of Prase Quartz from the show.
Locality: Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 7.7 cm by 18.6 cm by 10 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $4500

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Amazing combination of Galena cubes with Barite blades on Quartz crystals!
This is the first of these combos that I've seen and I was very impressed with the contrast
of habits and colors. The Galenas are dark gray and satiny and the freestanding Barite blades
which frame the Galenas are cream colored. They both sit atop a plate of Quartz crystals which
are mostly colorless but do exhibit some orange Hematite coloration at the bottom. Unique plate!
Locality: Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 11.7 cm by 13 cm by 4.3 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2500

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Beautiful large cluster of blue Fluorite on white matrix!
Transparent, modified Fluorites of sky-blue color with just a hint of lavender near the edges.
The surfaces exhibit a silky luster and the specimen is well trimmed with a light colored matrix.
Locality: -La Viesca Mine, Huergo, La Collada-Siero, Asturias, Spain.
Measures: 13 cm by 8.9 cm by 8.2 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $1850

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Rare specimen of Gypsum with Native Sulfur crystals!
Gypsum and Sulfur combos are one of the most difficult specimens to find these
days at the shows. They all came out at least a hundred years ago from the mines
in Sicily but I have to wonder how many survived the years since because they are
so seldomly seen. This one is in excellent condition with thick, transparent crystals
of Gypsum surrounded by bright yellow crystals of Native Sulfur. In excellent shape with
very little to mention in the way of contacting. Free of the usual scuffs and well trimmed.
Locality: Cozzo Disi Mine (Cozzodisi Mine), Casteltermini, Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 7.2 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Ex. Webb Mineral Collection

Fair Market Value $1850

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Glassy crystals of Smoky Quartz included by golden needles of Rutile and Hematite!
Perfectly terminated crystals have their Smoky brown color enhanced by a rich inclusion
of hair-like Rutile needles. The Rutile inclusions are easily seen through gemmy interiors.
Locality: Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil.
Measures: 10.5 cm y 7.5 cm by 3.9 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $850

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Classic specimen featuring super sharp crystals of Sphalerite and Galena on Chert matrix!
Two textbook perfect crystals, the Sphalerite measuring 4 cm in size and the Galena measuring
3.3 cm in size. This specimen could be used as an instructional piece on crystal habits. In great shape.
Locality: near Joplin, Tri-State District, Jasper County, Missouri.
Measures: 7.7 cm by 4.8 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Forrest & Barbara Cureton Collection

Fair Market Value $895

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Very aesthetic combination featuring a brilliant golden Pyrite set atop Smoky Quartz on pink Microcline!
I saw this specimen at the show and was impressed by the unique combination of an elongated Pyrite cube
(more of a rectangle) sitting atop a dark , doubly terminated Smoky Quartz. I like the pinkish Microcline
crystal base as well. The specimen is in excellent condition and is now available to you via the auction.
Locality: Tongbei, Fujian Province, China.
Measures: 5.7 cm by 9.7 cm by 8.8 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $985

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Raspberry colored Fluorite cubes in cluster sitting atop Calcite crystals!
From a classic locality, this is a Greek Fluorite specimen. The cubes are very lustrous
and flashy with no damage save for one cleave on the back side. At the base are numerous
Calcite crystals of varying sizes. I don't often see Greek Fluorites so this is a rare opportunity.
Locality: Fernando Mine 1, Agrileza Valley, Lavrion District, Attika, Greece.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 6 cm by 3.4 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $895

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Fine crystals of Orpiment with sprays of white Picropharmacolite!
Pleasing specimen with numerous terminated Orpiment crystals rishing up from the matrix.
These are usually found with scuffing those detractions are minimal here. The white sprays of
Picropharmacolite make for a nice contrast as they are spread about between the Opiment xls.
Locality: Shimen Mine, Shimen County, Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures: 5.3 cm by 8.7 cm by 3.9 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $785

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Beautiful emerald-green cubes of zoned Fluorite on matrix!
Cubes of rich green coloration cover the entire surface. They vary in size, with the largest
measuring 2.3 cm. Well trimmed with no contacting to the cubes. Very attractive specimen.
Locality: Mandrosonoro, Ambatofinandrahana, Ambatofinandrahana District, Madagascar.
Measures: 7.8 cm by 10.4 cm by 6.1 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $685

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EXCEPTIONAL! Huge crystals of Lazurite on tan Forsterite matrix!
This is easily the most impressive Lazurite specimen I've seen in many years, both
visually and sizewise. This plate is covered from one end to the other with large, blue Lazurite
crystals. The top crystal measures 3.5 cm and the bottom crystal 4 cm! They are dodecahedrons
and are sharp and well formed. The blue crystals contrast beautifully against the tan Forsterite.
Locality: Sar-e-Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
Measures: 10.2 cm by 8.5 cm 3.6 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2850

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Gorgeous cluster of bright red and lustrous Quartz var. Ferruginous crystals!
This specimen caught my eye due to its incredible deep red color which covers each
terminated Quartz crystal across the entire plate. The color is due to an inclusion of
Hematite which entends under the surface and imparts a constant and complete color.
Locality: Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 6.8 cm by 13.2 cm by 6.2 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $1450

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Large gem crystals of Beryl var. Emerald with Biotite Mica in Quartz!
These amazing Emerald specimens came to market during the Denver Show 2009 and I was impressed with what
I saw at the time. They have great Emerald color, being colored by Chromium like their Colombian counterparts,
and most were 3 cm in length with some measuring up to 8 cm! This is a cluster of moderately intergrown crystals
of dark green Emerald with crystals to 4 cm in length. The crystals on this piece are gemmy, lustrous and terminated
by the pinacoid form (flat tops). In excellent condition with superb color contrast between the black Mica and Quartz.
Locality: Kagem Emerald Mine, Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 7 cm by 3 cm in total size.

Fair Market Value $8500

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Gorgeous cabinet plate of lavender Fluorite with golden interiors!
Also with Barite and Chalcppyrite crystal accents, this plate glows with pastel colors beneath highly lustrous,
wet looking surfaces. The cubes are among some of the flashiest I've ever seen. Beautifully trimmed and pristine.
Locality: Jaimina Mine, Carrales, Obdulia Vein, Caravia Mining District, Caravia Mining Area, Asturias, Spain.
Measures: 9.8 cm by 14.7 cm by 6.2 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $2500

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Stunningly beautiful Large cabinet combination of Realgar accented Calcite crystals on matrix with Fluorite!
Gorgeous specimen, the largest horizontal Calcite is flashy and lustrous. It is bordered by glowing cubes of
lavender Fluorite along the left side with Realgar included lavender Fluorites cubes along the right edge.
Easily one of the prettiest combos I've seen. In excellent condition with full terminations and incredible
aesthetics. This is a unique specimen that has the size and presentation to be a great collection centerpiece.
Locality: Mekhtar, Loralai District, Balochistan Region, Pakistan.
Measures: 12 cm by 20 cm by 10.2 cm in size.

Fair Market Value $4500

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