The Denver Show 2013 Mineral Rooms

Re-Updated January 11th, 2015

MIN#Denver2013-83 New!

Lustrous and reddish-purple to iridescent blades of Covellite in cluster on matrix!
This is a Summitville Covellite cluster and look at the incredible color of those blades.
Vibrant and very lustrous blades of reddish-purple roll and reflect the light from the side
to side when the specimen is held and tilted. Many of the blades are also free standing
and actually point towards the viewer while the blades at top lay flat against the matrix.
From Summitville, Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Measures 7.5 cm by 5 cm by 4.8 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2013-84 New!

Cute miniature featuring Azurite crystals coated by green Rosasite!
The largest Azurite measures 1.6 cm across and both it and its smaller companions have very
distinctive habits despite being coated by the silky Rosasite. Small Rosasite crystals cover
nearly all of the surrounding matrix as well and there is a good amount of surface sparkle.
From the Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region (Oshikoto), Namibia.
Measures 4.2 by 6 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2013-85 New!

Fine crystals of green Pyromorphite atop cast-like matrix!
A sparkling specimen which is loaded with Pyromorphite crystals and crystal sprays!
The specimen is very 3-dimensional with a cast-like matrix. The crystals climb atop the
sides and edges of the matrix and completely cover the backside portion of the upper matrix.
For this reason, I feel the specimen could be displayed from either side and do quite well.
From the Daoping Mine, Gongcheng City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Measures 7.3 cm by 4.8 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $985

MIN#Denver2013-86 New!

MIN#Denver2013-87 New!

Velvety clusters of Schorl Tourmaline with Quartz on Albite matrix!
These lovely specimens have become very diffcult to track down in the current market. They came
out about a decade ago and now I'm lucky if I see one or two at a mineral show. This specimen
displays a superb crystal spray of nearly 4 cm in size, complete with all the tips and the luster that
comes with. Small Quartz crystals are scattered about atop the Albite matrix, accenting the Tourmalines.
From the Guadalupana Mine, Sierra del Chivato, Santa Cruz, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 5.2 cm by 8.5 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Price $785

MIN#Denver2013-88 New!

Gemmy crystals of lavender Creedite on matrix!
These crystals are large and isolated with a color that is more lavender than purple!
I personally prefer this look and think it's more beautiful than the darker purple
specimens. The crystals are very transparent and glassy, ranging from 1 to 1.5 cm.
Interestingly, there are a couple of orange Creedite crystals at the very top!
From Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2013-89 New!

Glossy, bubbly surfaces of Chrysocolla with Malachite!
A beautiful plate which is covered by a thick layer of very shiny Chrysocolla.
No damage to speak of except along the outer trim zone. A very pretty mix of blue and green!
From Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo.
Measures 7.4 cm by 9.2 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Denver2013-90 New!

Fine cluster of terminated Barite crystals on Hematite matrix!
The specimen is in excellent condition with just minor contacts on a few crystal surfaces.
Only the normal trimming zone incompleteness is present. The matrix is a concave Hematite
cast which ranges from red to silvery grey. It serves as the perfect base for this glassy xl cluster.
From the Mowbray Mine, Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Field, Cumbria, England.
Measures 6 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Howard Belsky Mineral Collection (Label Included)
Price $985

MIN#Denver2013-92 New!

Pretty green crystals of Apophyllite with Stilbite on matrix!
The crystals are cubic in habit with modified corners and quite translucent with transparency
near the edges. Stilbite blades are scattered about and clustered near the lower right edge.
From Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India.
Measures 8.6 cm by 10.2 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.
Price $545

MIN#Denver2013-93 New!

Classic specimen of glossy yellowish-green Pyromorphite in a matrix vug!
The botryoidal surfaces of this specimen are so glossy and dazzling that you might
be fooled into thinking this is Smithsonite! No damage to speak since the Pyros are
neatly tucked away inside matrix vugs on both the front and backside. Very nice!!
From La Vidale, Asprières, Decazeville, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées, France.
Measures 8 cm by 6 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Price $685

MIN#Denver2013-94 New!

Fine cluster of Calcite crystals on matrix!
At least a dozen terminated Calcites cover this matrix and all are terminated! A faint reddish-
orange color accents some of the crystals as is probably the result of Hematite influence.
In excellent condition with one incomplete Calcite crystal which has fully rehealed.
From the Stank Mine, Barrow, Cumbria, England.
Measures 5 cm by 4.8 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Price $1250

MIN#Denver2013-95 New!

Fine plate featuring gemmy Golden Barite tabs on matrix!
This specimen was mined in 2005 and is in excellent condition with no damage to speak
of. The largest horizontal blade measures 3.3 cm in width. The upright blade is 2.6 cm.
From Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco, Peru.
Measures 6.3 cm by 8.5 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Price $485

MIN#Denver2013-96 New!

Rare specimen of Native Silver dendrites with reddish sprays of Erythrite!
The Cobalt mining area was famous for its mix of Silver and Erythrite (Cobalt bloom) in much the same
manner that Creede is famous for Silver and Amethyst. Unfortunately for collectors, most of the specimens
were not saved. Many miners would actually clean away the Erythrite to expose additional Silver, thus
destroying classic specimens. Today, specimens like the one offered here are extremely difficult to find.
From the Cobalt Mining District, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 7 cm by 5.8 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Price $1500

MIN#Denver2013-97 New!

Great looking combo featuring an orange Quartz point with a large Rutilte crystal!
These stunning combos appeared on the market for a short time in the 1990s and quickly
disappeared. I rarely see any these days but this one popped up at the show and I grabbed.
The Rutile is extremely shiny and lustrous and measures 2.4 cm in size. Its orange Quartz
crystal companion measures 1.3 cm in size. Both crystals are complete with full terminations.
From Mount Kapydzhik, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan.
Measures 3.7 cm by 4 cm by 2.2 cm in total size.
Price $585

MIN#Denver2013-99 New!

A good looking classic specimen featuring Malachite balls on matrix!
This specimen dates to the 1880 - 1890 timeframe and is one of the more unusual
specimens I've seen from the Bisbee area recently. The Malachite appears as rounded
nodules or balls and the few that have naturally broken open in the pocket appear to be
partially hollow inside. The surfaces range from shiny smooth to satiny lustrous. The piece
looks great and is in very good shape. The few natural breaks do not detract in the least.
From Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 9.8 cm by 8.7 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Mineral Collection
Price $1850

MIN#Denver2013-100 New!

Superb, lustrous specimen of brilliant silver colored Smithsonite!
Very lustrous with satiny-smooth surfaces. The color is a deep silver with frosted accents.
No damage to speak of and no visible contacts anywhere atop the attractive rolling surfaces.
From Choix, Mun. de Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Measures 6.5 cm by 11 cm by 7.7 cm in total size.
Price $685

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