The Denver Show 2023 Showrooms

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MIN#DENVER2021-51 NEW!

Super aesthetic specimen featuring crystals of Native Silver on Epidote covered matrix!
This fine specimen is host to half a dozen well formed, lustrous crystals of Native Silver. This is one of the
most appealing Silver specimens I've seen in the miniature size range with its spinel-twinned crystals and
brilliant, lustrous surfaces. The specimen is very sculptural and attractive with a thick, stout crystal structure.
From the Kearsarge Lode, Kearsarge Mine, Kearsarge, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures 4.8 cm by 3.6 cm by 1.6 cm in total size.

Price $2850

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MIN#DENVER2021-52 NEW!

Fine iridescent crystal blades of Covellite in drusy covered matrix pockets!
A beautiful specimen from Colorado displaying some of the sharpest Covellite blades you will
ever see! The color ranges from midnight blue to purple and I can't find a single negative thing
to say about this fine specimen. Considering that most Summitville Covellites are unattatractive,
thick clusters, I much prefer the individual blades and acquire every example I can find. No damage.
From the Reynolds Tunnel, Summitville Mine, Summitville District, Rio Grande Co., Colorado.
Measures 7.4 cm by 5.4 cm by 5.7 cm in total size.

Price $985

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MIN#DENVER2021-53 NEW!

Gorgeous deep orange crystals of Orpiment in cluster!
I'm not finding as much of this material as I did in years past and this small cabinet sized specimen
is one of the better in terms of balance, color, and flash. There's also very little contacting on the
chisel-tipped Orpiment crystal surfaces which tends to be a problem with many of these specimens.
From Cut 62 of the Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Measures 8.4 cm by 8.7 cm by 5.2 cm in total size.

Ex. Brown Mineral Collection

Price $1450

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MIN#DENVER2021-54 NEW!

Impressive and quite beautiful specimen featuring a large, doubly terminated Calcite with green Fluorites on matrix!
Also with Dolomite along the back side, this is a lovely combination specimen the likes of which I haven't seen before.
The nearly 12 cm Calcite is perfectly doubly terminated with silky, lustrous surfaces. It it accompanied on both sides
and along the back side of the sparkling drusy covered matrix by gemmy green Fluorite cubes of a modified nature.
Some well defined Dolomite crystals are also present along the back side. In excellent condition with no detractions.
From the Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 12.7 cm by 12.5 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.

Price $2450

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MIN#DENVER2021-55 NEW!

Incredible specimen featuring spinel-twinned crystals of Native Copper on matrix!
I've seen these very impressive spinel twins at the shows but 98% of them are single crystals which
are off matrix. This is the first matrix specimen I've ever offered on the website and it also features TWO
crystals on the matrix with the largest, a 5.5 cm spinel, wrapping around the vertical crystal in the foreground!
This is an amazing piece, sharp and lustrous, and exhibited no damage whatsoever. It's also the only one I have.
From the Chino Mine (Santa Rita Pit; Santa Rita Mine), Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant Co., New Mexico.
Measures 4.8 cm by 4.4 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.

Price $1850

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MIN#DENVER2021-56 NEW!

Fine, glassy crystals of Beryl var. Goshenite with Schorl Tourmaline and Albite!
This is a really attractive specimen. A group of these fine Goshenite on Schorls recently came
to market and I cherry picked some of the best specimens from those available. The Goshenites
are mostly doubly terminated and gemmy to translucent with glassy crystal faces. They contrast
very well with the shiny black surfaces of the Schorl Tourmaline crystals. In excellent condition.
From the Erongo Mountain, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Measures 5.6 cm by 3 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.

Price $785

 

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MIN#DENVER2021-58 NEW!

Tri-State Classic featuring gorgeous crystals of deep golden Calcite on Chert matrix!
This is one of the finest Tri-State Calcites that I've ever offered. The crystals are gemmy with
some of the best golden color you'll ever see from this classic mining district. Their color is more
in line with something you'd see coming from the Elmwood Mine! I love the way three distinct
crystals habits appear on the same matrix, with the largest crystal in the back being doubly
terminated. It measures 7.5 cm in length and it as clear as glass near the tips and along the
upper edge. I can read the label card through the interior of the crystal! In excellent condition
with no damage to speak of - this specimen is incredibly well preserved considering its age.
Locality: Picher Mine, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Measures: 9 cm by 11.8 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.

Ex. Farnham Mineral Collection
Price $4500

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MIN#DENVER2021-59 NEW!

Beautifully crystallized Native Copper "fan" on Native Copper crystals!
This specimen is somewhat unusual for the White Pine Mine which is usually known for its
wires and fine dendrites. The top portion is an impressive crystalline fan that can be displayed
from either the front or back sides. The fan sits atop a more typical dendritic crystal formation at
the bottom and I love the visual impact of a large fan-like arrangement of crystals atop a smaller
dendritic growth. This is the way the specimen is displayed on its acrylic base as well. The surfaces
are lustrous and the crystallization is sharp and distinctive. A lovely antique patina covers all surfaces
and also allows the reddish color to peak through between the crystal faces. This is a great display piece.
From the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Measures 19.7 cm by 8.7 cm by 1.8 cm in total size.

Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $6500

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MIN#DENVER2021-60 NEW!

Rare gemmy golden crystals of Calcite on matrix from Tanzania!
This is the only pure Calcite specimen I've seen from Tanzania so they are definately not common
in the marketplace. The crystals are actually large transparent blades with crystal faces along the
front display side. In other words, the blades are flat on the back side and display modified faces on
front. The surfaces are flassy and lustrous with no visible contacting. An attractive and unique specimen.
Note - There are no photos of Calcite for this locality on mindat.org, attesting to its rarity!
From Mwajanga, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania.
Measures 11 cm by 8 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.

Ex. Graeber Mineral Collection
Price $1250

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MIN#DENVER2021-62 NEW!

Exceptional combination of Beryl var. Aquamarine perched atop Cassiterite!
Also with Muscovite, this is a superb Aquamarine combo and the aesthetics are incredible.
The largest Aqua crystal measures nearly 7 cm in size and displays a lovely blue coloration
along with glassy surfaces and a gemmy, transparent interior. It is accompanied by several
smaller Aquamarines and fine Muscovite blades along the left edge. The Aquamarine sits
aesthetically atop a super lustrous, black Cassiterite crystal measuring 3.6 cm in size. The
combo is in excellent condition with the only contact being along the bottom separation zone.
Locality: Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.

Price $5500

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MIN#DENVER2021-63 NEW!

Gorgeous Quartz var. Amethyst scepter with Amethyst crystals!
Beautiful specimen featuring a large, nearly 4 cm Amethyst scepter crystal
sitting among lighter colored, terminated Amethyst crystals. In excellent shape.
From Mun. Las Vigas de Ramírez (Mun. de Profesor Rafael Ramírez), Veracruz, Mexico.
Measures 7 cm by 4 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.

Ex. Rolf Wein Mineral Collection
Price $585

 

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MIN#DENVER2021-65 NEW!

Glassy crystals of Calcite with phantoms and  irridescent crystals of Chalcopyrite!
The intensity of the green, blue, and gold iridescence in combination with the incredible flash and luster of the
Calcites make these some of the most popular specimens from the Sweetwater locality. In excellent condition.
From the Sweetwater Mine, Ellington, Viburnum Trend District, Reynolds Co., Missouri.
Measures 6.9 cm by 9 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.

Price $895

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MIN#DENVER2021-66 NEW!

Beautifully phantomed Calcite crystal perched atop Dolomite with Ankerite!
A great looking specimen which exhibits a boldly phantomed Calcite crystal with a "saw-toothed"
edge which is completely natural. The satiny Calcite sits atop a matrix of Dolomite crystals and
Ankerite which are brown-stained by Hematite. In excellent condition with no major contacts.
From the 240 meter level, Pohla Mine Group, Erzgebirge, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 5.7 cm by 4.7 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.

Ex. Jorg Walther Mineral Collection
Price $585

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MIN#DENVER2021-67 NEW!

Colorful mix of Malachite spherules with crystalline Azurite balls on Goethite!
I love these old Arizona classics from the Clifton-Morenci area. The small green Malachite balls
are smooth and satiny in texture. They contrast beautifully with the crystalline blue Azurite balls
which cover the dark surface from top to bottom. In excellent condition for the age with no damage.
From the Morenci Mine, Morenci, Clifton-Morenci District, Shannon Mts., Greenlee Co., Arizona.
Measures 5.3 cm by 4.8 cm by 3.9 cm in total size.

Price $685

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MIN#DENVER2021-68 NEW!

Gemmy crystals of Andradite Garnet perched atop sprays of Hedenbergite!
Very attractive small miniature from the historic locality of Serifos, Greece.
From Serifos Island, Kykládes Prefecture, Aegean Islands Department, Greece.
Measures 5 cm by 3 cm by 1.7 cm in total size.

Price $285

 

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MIN#DENVER2021-69 NEW!

Lovely plate of gemmy Green Fluorite cubes atop white Quartz covered Fluorite!
An excellent example with glassy-lustrous, modified crystals climbing aesthetically atop Quartz accented
Fluorites. These smaller crystals serve as the base for the larger water-clear green Fluorite cubes above.
From the Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures 9.3 cm by 14.2 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.

Price $850

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MIN#DENVER2021-70 NEW!

Artistic specimen of Native Wire Silver with Acanthite!
This fine specimen is from the world famous Kongsberg locality and it has all the presence
of a much larger Silver at a reduced size. The wires have a lovely antiquish patina and a good
bit of surface luster. They are intermingled with small crystals of Acanthite which can be seen
scattered atop the numerous twists and curls. This is a wonderful Silver at an excellent price.
From the Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Svene, Flesberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Mined circa 1800's - Measures 4.7 cm by 3 cm by .7 cm in total size.
Ex. Precht, Kalaskie Mineral Collections
Price $5450

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MIN#DENVER2021-71 NEW!

Incredible crystalline ball cluster of Calcites on Pyrite covered matrix with other Calcites!
This
is the first Calcite from Hungary of this size that I've seen and it is a complete crystalline ball, measuring
8.7 cm by 8.5 cm in size sitting atop a Pyrite accented matrix and other larger Calcite crystals near the base.
The Calcite crystals that form the ball and cover the bottom are all incredibly shiny surfaced with a glassy
luster over translucent to transparent interiors. Pyrite crystals and orangish Hematite accenting add color to
the otherwise colorless Calcites. In excellent condition with no detractions and great eye appeal & aesthetics!

From Károlytáró, Gyöngyösoroszi, Mátra Mts, Heves Co., Hungary.
Measures
13.7 cm by 10.3 cm by 8.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Barnett Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base

Price $2840

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MIN#DENVER2021-72 NEW!

Very rich nest of Native Silver wires on matrix from Cobalt!
Silver wires are very rare from the Cobalt Mining Area as most Silver was found in rich veins
throughout the district. This sweet little specimen displays one of the richest nest of wires I've seen
from Cobalt and they sit perfectly atop the greenish matrix. Would make a great competition piece.
From the Nipissing Mine, Coleman Township, Cobalt area, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 3.3 cm by 2.1 cm by 1.8 cm in total size.

Ex. Bishop Mineral Collection

Price $985

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MIN#DENVER2021-73 NEW!

Cabinet sized specimen of Fishtail Selenite crystals!
An awesome display specimen, I rarely see these twinned Selenite crystals anymore and specimens of
this condition without damage and or major scuffing are extremely hard to find!
The largest fishtail twin
at the top measures 9 cm in height and 8 cm in width. It's surrounded by a smaller twin on the front and
untwinned Selenite crystals on the side and back. All sit aesthetically atop a hard white stone matrix.
From the Gibraltar Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 13 cm by 10.8 cm by 14.7 cm in total size.

Ex. David Stoudt Mineral Collection
Price $985

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MIN#DENVER2021-74 NEW!

Aesthetic combination specimen of Malachite with smoky Cerussite crystals!
I think I also see a little bit of Duftite in the mix. The Cerussite crystals are isolated
on the matrix which is always nice and their smoky interiors are highlighted by very glassy
faces. There are some tiny bumps here and there and the usual contacting along the trimming edge
but most are complete and in excellent shape. The Malachite appears mainly as a mound at the top
and there are doubly terminated Cerussite crystals sitting atop and all the around the Malachite base.

From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia.
Measures 6.5 cm by 6.4 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.

Price $985

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MIN#DENVER2021-75 NEW!

Crystalline Native Copper colored by Cuprite with Cerussite crystals!
Very attractive specimen of reddish Native Copper crystals which play host to several
glassy Cerussites near the center. No damage  to speak of. Only exceptional crystallization.
From the
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia..
Measures 8.5 cm by 6 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.

Ex. Phillips Mineral Collection

Price $1450

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MIN#DENVER2021-75b NEW!

Aesthetic specimen featuring Orange Calcite and Quartz crystals accented by white micro-clusters!
The Calcite crystal sitting atop the left side of the Quartz measures 5 cm in size. It is epimorphic in structure and
hollow with a natural opening on the back side. I'm not sure what the white clusters are but they add a nice contrast.
From the Droujba Mine, Djurkovo Complex, Laki (Luki), Laki Obshtina, Rhodope Mts, Plovdiv Oblast, Bulgaria.
Measures 6.5 cm by 5.9 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.

Price $685

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MIN#DENVER2021-75c NEW!

Spectacular specimen featuring two large brown Barites with pinkish Kutnohorite sprays!
A wonderful combination from a scarcer locality. The Montreal Mine is an iron Mine but it produces
a wide variety of mineral specimens. This is first Barite I've seen with Kutnohorite crystals and the
aesthetics are excellent. The Barites in the middle display natural crevices which actually have small
Kutnohorite crystals growing inside. The Kutnohorite crystals are a pinkish color and they are mostly
translucent with a resinous luster. In excellent condition with what appears to be Marcasite crystal balls.

From the Montreal Mine, Montreal, Gogebic Range, Iron County, Wisconsin.
Measures 6.2 cm by 9.2 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Ex. DuFoe, Charles M. Noll Mineral Collections
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