The Denver Show 2013 Mineral
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Re-Updated January 11th, 2015
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Brilliant crystals of Hematite in
cluster!
This super lustrous Hematite crystal
"rose" is mirror-reflective and incredibly flashy!
It's composed of numerous layers of shiny Hematite crystals are stacked atop one another
to
form the shape of a rose or rosette. In excellent conditional with only minor edge
contacts near
the very bottom where the cluster was separated from the host matrix. Even better in
person!
From the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5.5 cm by 4.6 cm by 1.8 cm in total size.
Ex. T. Bye Mineral Collection
Price $685
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Richly painted specimen of Native Gold
on Hematite matrix!
This is an impressive specimen of bright
yellow Gold from a seldom seen locality. There's a lot of
Gold here in the form of brilliant flakes and there's no telling just how much Gold is
inside of the
brown Hematite matrix. I count at least 5 patches of Gold on the surface which has been
exposed.
From the Dutchman Mine, Bouse, Plomosa District, Plomosa
Mts, La Paz County, Arizona.
Measures 6.5 cm by 4.3 cm by 6.3 cm in total size.
Ex. David Glenn Mineral Collection
Price $3500
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RARE! Lustrous crystals of Nickeline
with Nickelskutterudite from Saxony!
This is a rich, old time classic specimen from a
very historic locality. The crystals of Nickelskutterudite
(NiAs2-3) are a highly reflective silverish color while the Nickeline (NiAs)
is more pinkish-bronze. The crystals
measure to 1.3 cm in size. There appears to be a smaller coating of a few crystals with
what appears to
be Safflorite. The specimen is in excellent condition and probably dates back to the
1940's or 1950's.
Also with some minor Proustite association on the upper right side on the specimen.
From Schlema, Schlema-Hartenstein District, Erzgebirge,
Saxony, Germany.
Measures 5.7 cm by 6.8 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Ex. J. R. Jelks Mineral Collection
Price $4850
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Fine combo of Scheelite with transparent
Fluorite on Muscovite!
These combos are so rare these days and the perfect matching size of both crystals is
really nice!
Numerous smaller Scheelites are scattered atop the matrix on both sides. No damage to
speak of.
From the Mt. Xuebaoding Mine, Pingwu, Sichuan Province of
China.
Measures 6 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $4500
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Thick and impressive curved wire of Native
Silver accented by micro Acanthite!
A superb example of an off-matrix Silver wire! The striations are very pronounced
and the luster is excellent. A lovely antique patina completes the entire package.
From the San Martin Mine, San Martin, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures 3.6 cm by 2.1 cm by 1.2 cm in total size.
Price $895
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Colorful mix of rootbeer-colored
Sphalerite crystals on pink Rhodochrosite!
The color of the Sphalerite crystals is an intense
amber-brown and is quite gemmy in some
locations. The pink Rhodochrosite covers almost the entire matrix with a beautiful
contrast.
From the Manuelita Mine, Morococha District, Yauli
Province, Junin Department, Peru.
Measures 7.2 cm by 5.1 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Price $585
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Aesthetic cluster of lustrous Galena
cubes with stacked pokerchip Calcites!
Chalcopyrite crystals can be seen on the backside,
embedded into the Calcite stacks.
Damage free and flashy, this is one of the better combos from Russia I saw at the show.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.1 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $1450
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Super lustrous crystal clusters of
Pyrite on Quartz matrix!
The largest cluster measures 3 cm in size and most
are 2 cm to 3 cm. The crystals
themselves are very flashy golden-bronze with sharp faces and layers of growth.
From the Krushev dol Mine, Madan Ore Field, Rhodope Mtns.,
Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
Measures 11.2 cm by 7 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.
Price $585
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Lustrous crystals of Spessartine Garnet on
Albite with scattered Calcites!
The entire specimen exhibits great flash and the small Calcites are doubly terminated.
Unlike many of the Spessartines I've seen from this locale, these crystals have a much
better
color and tend to lean somewhat towards the oranger side of red. Well striated and
complete.
From Gilgit, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4.4 cm by 7 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Price $685
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CLASSIC Copper specimen! Fine pocket of
bluish-tinted Native Copper crystals!
I love the way these Copper crystals sit inside the matrix recess. The appearance is
very organic and original and the bluish coating adds a nice touch to the specimen.
From the 5th level of the Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise
County, Arizona.
Measures 12.4 cm by 7.5 cm by 5.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Evan Jones Mineral Collection
Price $785
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MIN#Denver2013-51 New!
Lovely Amethystine Quartz with
Pyrargyrite, Prousite and Acanthite crystals on matrix!
This is a classic Silver specimen with a beautiful display. There's a good bit of red
still
showing through in the Pyrargyrite and Prousite crystals. They're in great shape as well.
From St. Joachimsthal, Erzegebirge, Czech Republic.
Measures 6 cm by 5 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2013-52 New!
Classic specimen of Native Copper with
superb crystallization!
This is only the second cabinet sized Native
Copper from Michigan that has caught my eye recently.
The crystallization of impressive Copper is sharp and unique (look at the incredible
dendritic crystal
"wings" in the close-up photo!) and the entire specimen is composed of large,
thick crystal dendrites
and Spinels. Along the left edge are unique 5.5 cm crystal growths that resemble wings and
these are
attached to even larger crystal dendrites which form the majority of the center before
finally twisting
their way upwards to the very top. Interesting note - If you look at the very center of
the specimen, you
will see a smoother surface area that extends about one third of the specimen. This is an
original drill bit
contact from the miner's drill! As if the specimen weren't unique enough, this puts it
over the top! And
the provenance isn't too bad either. This specimen is Ex. Russell MacFall who was the
former editor of
the Chicago Tribune. This specimen dates to the early 1900's and exhibits an antique
patina over luster.
From the Phoenix Mine, Phoenix, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 16.5 cm by 10 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Russell MacFall Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved display stand
Price $12,500
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MIN#Denver2013-55 New!
Large colorless Fluorite cube set atop
Pyrite accenting Calcite crystals!
The Fluorite is complete on all sides and exhibit a satiny luster over a translucent
interior. It measures 5.3 cm by 4.3 cm in size and has a wonderful internal patterning
along cleavage zones. This is a natural feature and it makes for a great visual display.
From the 2nd Sovetskii Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray,
Far-Eastern Region, Russia.
Measures 9.5 cm by 9.5 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2013-57 New!
Natural Quartz var. Citrine crystals on
glassy white Danburite!
Fine specimen featuring a large terminated Danburite crystal with natural
Citrine Quartz crystals attached to the front and bottom. This is a fairly unique
specimen and I can't recall seeing another like it. The Danburite is complete and
beautifully glassy, measuring 8.5 cm by 3.2 cm in size. It is accompanied by a dozen
of so other Danburites of varying size. I count at least six orange Citrine crystals,
all of which are quite gemmy. The largest of these measures to .8 cm in length.
From Charcas, Mun. de Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Measures 8.5 cm by 6.4 cm by 5.3 cm in total size.
Price $895
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MIN#Denver2013-59 New!
Attractive specimen featuring large
cubes of bi-colored Fluorite on Quartz matrix!
These cubes are mostly purple with green undertones
and interior frosting near some of
the corners. The surfaces are satiny lustrous and the cubes are translucent to
transparent.
They measures in size to 4 cm and sit atop a drusy covered Quartz matrix. In very good
condition with no serious contacts and an intense sparkle. This is older material, circa
1998.
From the Xianghualing Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan
Province, China.
Measures 6.5 cm by 13.5 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Price $895
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MIN#Denver2013-60 New!
Stunning combination featuring green
Epidote clusters with glassy Quartz crystals!
Some of these Epidote clusters take on the appearance of "Ram's
Horns" and curl backwards
upon themselves. The tips are dark and glossy and give off a flashy sparkle while the
interiors
are more matted and shift to a lighter green color. The Quartz points are transparent and
sharp.
From Jinkouhe, Leshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province of China.
Measures 6.8 cm by 8.2 cm by 5.8 cm in total size.
Price $1500
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