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Spectacular large plate of Precious Black Seam Opal on Sandstone matrix!
This seam of semi-polished Precious Opal displays brilliant flashes of every color imaginable. Reds, blues, greens,
yellows, oranges, pinks, and purple with an intensity one rarely sees in an uncut specimen. Actually, Mintabie Opals
display shades of gray and black and such is the case with this specimen. Mintabie was a short lived discovery in 1978
that quickly played out and specimens of this size and quality are exceedingly rare. This is a true prize for a gem collector.
Locality: Mintabie, North West Province, South Australia, Australia.
Measures: 9.7 cm by 14.3 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Ex. R. Patton Mineral Collection
Price $18,500

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Gorgeous specimen from a new find of Beryl var. Aquamarine on white Microcline!
A beautiful addition for any collection, this Aquamarine crystal measures nearly 8 cm tall and 2.4 cm in width.
It is terminated, super gemmy, and lustrous and has not been reattached which is rare for one of these specimens.
The Aqua is perfectly centered atop the sharp faced Microcline matrix. In excellent condition and quite spectacular.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 10.2 cm by 7 cm by 6.6 cm in size.
Price $12,500

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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.
Price $7500

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Stunning combination of a large pink Fluorapatite crystal with Siderite nestled among Quartz points!
This is from a recent discovery in Bolivia and I've not seen anything like it. The Pink Fluorapatite crystal
measures 7 cm in width and displays both gemminess and good depth of color. A perfect bypyramidal octahedron
of brown Siderite sits atop the left corner which is nearly equally as amazing as the Fluorapatite itself. Both are
surrounded by a nest of crystal-clear Qyartz points, all of which are fully terminated. In excellent condition.
Locality: Ayopaya Province, Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Measures: 9.7 cm by 12.9 cm by 5.7 vm in size.
Price $8500

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Lovely specimen featuring an Aquamarine crystal with a Morganite crystal on Albite matrix from California!
I rarely see specimens of this calibre from California, much less the Oceanview Mine! This fine specimen was
actually pictured in Rocks and Minerals Magazine in their Oceanview Mine issue from July/August 2008. The
photograph from that issue is shown above. The 3.4 cm Aquamarine is the larger of the two crystals and it exhibits
a perfect form with a light blue coloration and just a hint of pink near the bottom. The Morganite is also pristine
with a beautiful blushed pink coloration. Both crystals are glassy-lustrous and sit side by side atop the Albite
matrix. Another Aquamarine crystal, smaller in size, is located along the far back edge. In excellent condition.
From the 49er Pocket, Oceanview Mine, Chief Mountain, Pala, Pala District, San Diego County, California.
Measures 10.5 cm by 8 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Featured in Rocks and Minerals Magazine in their Oceanview Mine issue of July/August 2008
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $2850

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Exceptional cabinet plate featuring deep purple Amethyst crystals with Hyalite Opal atop matrix!
What a gorgeous specimen this is! The crystals are super gemmy and this allows the light to pass
through the cluster, bringing out the beautiful grape-jelly color. The Amethyst tips are complete and
pristine, with the largest crystal measuring 5 cm in length. The glowing crystals all display darker
purple phantoms beneath very glassy surfaces. This is a gorgeous piece and it even sits on its own.
Locality: Goboboseb Mts, Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Measures: 9.5 cm by 10.2 cm by 8.3 cm in total size.
Price $8500

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Exceptional specimen of Acanthite xls with Polybasite and Calcite on Ankerite covered matrix!
This very aesthetic specimen is rich with both contrast and Silver minerals! The Acanthites
are a lustrous gray as are the Polybasites. The small Calcite crystals are colorless and really
pop against the darker Silver minerals. The rounded Acanthite crystals branch out and form
an arrangement which reminds one of Argentite. The largest average around 1 cm in size.
Locality: Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures: 8.2 cm by 4.3 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $8500

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Spectacular specimen of crystalline Native Gold rising up atop a base of white Quartz!
This is one beautiful specimen of Native Gold - definately one of the finest from the show.
It measures over 9 cm in height so it's small cabinet in size and I can't stress enough just how
incredibly bright and flashy the crystalline structure is, top to bottom! Dozens and dozens of
flattened trigons are mixed with octahedrons, forming an arborescent structure of golden
dendrites. Near the very bottom the gold becomes more semi-crystalline as seams of Native
Gold pop in and out of the white Quartz matrix in this area. The contrast between the brilliant
Gold crystals and Quartz is gorgeous and the entire specimen is covered with an intense luster.
Locality: Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures: 8.4 cm by 5 cm by 1.2 cm in total size.
Ex. A. Day Collection
Price $34,500

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Impressive cabinet plate of Galena cubes with Sphalerite on Chert matrix!
This was the finest Tri-State plate I saw at the show and it's one of the best I've seen in several
years. The Galenas are beautifully centered near the top of the matrix, exhibiting mirror-like lustrous
faces and a very sharp, uncluttered form. The largest Galena measures 5 cm in size and it "hugs" a
smaller Galena along the far left edge. The Galenas are in excellent condition with the only cleaves
being along the trimming edge. The crystals are somewhat stepped along the back edge so I can't
tell if the cleavage is natural or man made but it don't detract. Below the Galenas are lustrous
Sphalerite crystals measuring to nearly 3.5 cm in size. These are surrounded by smaller "Rubyjack"
Sphalerite crystals which are scattered atop the sparkling Chert matrix. The is one of those rare
Tri-States pieces that have a presence to them. This large plate is both aesthetic and impressive.
From the Barr Mine, Vinegar Hill, Treece, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas.
Measures 14.5 cm by 15 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Ex. Fred Meissner Mineral Collection
Price $5500

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Sharp crystals of Acanthite and curling Native Silver wires!
Both Silver minerals sit atop a matrix of Quartz with Quartz crystal sprays.
The Acanthite crystals are so incredibly sharp and lustrous that at first glance, one
might not even notice the small "ram's horn" Silver located on the far right side of
the specimen! Acanthite and Silver combos from Mexico are rarely seen at the shows.
From the Reyes Mine in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Measures 5 cm by 3 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $2850

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Dramatic specimen featuring Native Copper crystals with Native Silver banding!
This is a tremendous halfbreed and definately one of the most attractive I've seen from the
White Pine Mine. It's almost completely crystalline and features Silver banding near the base,
just above the base, and at the midpoint of the "V". The color and luster shift is quite noticeable
and makes for great aesthetics. I see what appears to be a spinel-twin Copper crystal along the
right side of the upper branches and the Copper luster is evident through the reddish-brown patina.
From the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Measures 11 cm by 10.4 cm by 1.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Liebetrau Silver Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $7500

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Gemmy specimen of Rhodochrosite on matrix from Mexico!
This is the finest Mexican Rhodochrosite from the show and one of the finest I've ever seen. The color
and number of crystals resembles a specimen from Peru but this gorgeous Rhodochrosite is from Santa Eulalia!
The crystal tips are a deeper red which is a unique feature to the locale and they completely fill the brown matrix
vug with a dazzling richness of color and flash from their numerous glassy crystal surfaces. In excellent condition.
Locality: Potosi Mine, Francisco Portillo, West Camp, Santa Eulalia Mining District, Aquiles Serdan Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures: 5 cm by 6.6 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $4500

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Fascinating specimen featuring a pink Morganite crystal nestled between several Lepidolite formations on Microcline!
I've not seen another combination like this from Brazil. What appears to be Calcite crystals are actually clusters of
dark purple Lepidolite surrounding the Morganite. My first though is that they are pseudomorphing the original
dogtooth Calcites that have been completely replaced by the Lepidolite. The form is correct but this one leaves
me wondering. The Morganite crystal is perfect and quite lovely with a pink coloration and glassy surfaces free
of any serious etching. The aesthetics of this odd combo piece are superb and there is no damage to speak of.
Locality: Colonel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 7 cm by 7.8 cm in size.
Price $2850

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