** Updated January 2nd, 2024 with Our Finest Showroom Specimens **

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Absolutely gorgeous LARGE cabinet sized specimen from a new find of Beryl var. Aquamarine on white Microcline!
A beautiful centerpiece for any collection, the main Aquamarine crystal measures nearly 20 cm in length 4.6 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 crystal matrix. In excellent condition and super aesthtic.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 24.2 cm by 25 cm by 12.2 cm in size.
Price $25,000

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-23 SOLD!

Gorgeous specimen of lustrous, gemmy, cherry-red Rhodochrosite crystals and Quartz on tan matrix!
The Rhodochrosite crystals are in great condition with few contacts, and are as lustrous and gemmy as one
sees from here. The color is also exceptional and the scalenohedral crystals measures to 1.8 cm in length.
Locality: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru.
Measures: 6 cm by 5.5 cm by 3.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Bill Logan Mineral Collection
Price $4500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-24 AVAILABLE!

Exquisite example of fine, olive-green crystals of Chlorargyrite var. Bromian Chlorargyrite!
This is a MAJOR rarity that belongs in a very fine Native Silver or Australian Minerals collection. Formally
called Embolite, specimens of this rare Silver rich mineral are now called Bromian Chlorargyrite due to the presence
of Bromide. This fine specimen is the best example I've seen of this Silver mineral in years and features a very rich
clustering of lustrous Chlorargyrite crystals which display some of the richest color you'll ever see,  indicating very
little light exposure. In a state of excellent preservation, this amazing piece dates back to the early 1900's or earlier.
Locality: Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia.
Measures: 6.7 cm by 5 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-25 AVAILABLE!

Exceptional specimen of Native Wire Silver with Calcite crystals from Schneeberg, Germany!
A true rarity with a structure that resembles Silvers from Freiberg but rarer with an association of Calcite crystals.
I can't recall seeing anything of this dramatic style from Schneeberg since most specimens from here tend to consist
of shorter, squatty wires. These study wires rise up from a base which features several Calcite crystals and a gray
accenting of Acanthite drusy. The aesthetics are superb and for a specimen in the small cab size range, very impressive.
Locality: Schneeberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 5 cm by 2.4 cm in size.
Ex. R. Ormjanin, Adam Heber, Bartnik Collections
Price $15,000

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Gorgeous deep gemmy green Beryl var. Emerald on shiny gray Calcite crystals!
This specimen actually features two Emeralds - the first being a vertical gem crystals of the
deepest green color. It measures 1.4 cm in size and is perfectly terminated at top. The second
Emerald is actually a gemmy 2 cm crystal cluster situated near the bottom left edge. It features
numerous faces and terminations. Both sit atop a matrix covered by super glassy and lustrous
grey Calcite crystals. This is one of the finest Emerald specimens I acquired at the show this year.
Locality: Muzo Mine, Muzo Municipality, Boyacá Department, Colombia.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.2 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $28,500

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-27 AVAILABLE!

Aesthetic plate featuring flattened discs of Azurite on Kaolinite matrix!
These flattened discs of Azurite are formed between layers of Kaolinite which forced them to grow in a laterally
compressed, radiating manner. There are right at a dozen here on this small cabinet sized plate, measuring to
3.8 cm in size. This is one of the best covered plates in the cabinet size range that I found in Tucson and the
discs are in excellent condition with a radiating luster. The color of these Azurite "suns" is a deep royal blue.
Locality: Malbunka Copper Mine, Alice Springs, Gardiner Range, MacDonnell Shire, Northern Territory, Australia.
Measures: 15.7 cm by 18.7 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Price $2450

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-28 AVAILABLE!

Impressive specimen of Native Silver on Acanthite and Fluorite accented matrix!
This incredible sculptural specimen features a gnarly 6 cm semi-crystalline wire of Native Silver
atop the host rock matrix!  The Silver wire is thick, lustrous, and study with Silver crystals at the top.
It is beautifully positioned along the left edge of the matrix and rises out of a seam of grey Acanthite.
The knarled wire is also accented by purple Fluorite which is visible atop and inside the white Calcite.
A fully formed Fluorite can be seen near the base of the Silver wire. A truly spectacular specimen!
Locality: Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Svene, Flesberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 4.8 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Price $9500

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Exceptional specimen featuring a large crystal of Franklinite on Calcite matrix!
This is a classic specimen from a classic American locality. The sharply formed Franklinite crystal
measures 4.7 cm in width as it sits aesthetically atop the white Calcite matrix. It is shiny lustrous and
surrounded by smaller Franklinite crystals below. In excellent condition overall with a complete habit.
From the Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey.
Measures 8 cm by 5.5 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Van Tichelen Mineral Collection
Price $2850

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-30 AVAILABLE!

Super aesthetic combination of scalenohedral Calcite with green Fluorite spheres on Quartz covered matrix!
This lovely specimen displays one of the best balanced Calcite with Fluorite combinations I've seen in a long
time from India. The center Calcite is nearly surrounded by the vibrant green Fluorite spheres. It displays a
perfect tip with lustrous-glassy golden faces. The backdrop is colorless Quartz crystals. In excellent condition.
Locality: Mahodari, Sinnar, Nashik District, Maharashtra, India.
Measures: 9.7 cm by 10.7 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $3500

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Tremendous plate featuring fine dendrites of Native Silver with Acanthite and Safflorite accenting!
This is a wonderful display piece from the classic Cobalt Mining District and is literally covered from one
end to the other with large dendritic structures of Native Silver. A peppering of grey Safflorite covers much of the
dendrites as does Acanthite drusy. This is incredible rich specimen and the display is beautifully presented atop white
Calcite covered surface. Much more impressive in person due to the difficulty of photographing sparkling surfaces.
From the Castle Mine, Haultain Township, Cobalt-Gowganda Region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 10.2 cm by 12.5 cm by 3.9 cm in total size.
Ex. Bishop Mineral Collection
Price $3500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-33 AVAILABLE!

Fine clusters of stacked Native Silver crystals with white Calcite on matrix!
This is an attractive specimen which features a heavy coverage of Native Silver crystals climbing atop
one another. The crystals are clustered atop the entire matrix with just a small amount of white Calcite.
Locality: Bouismas Mine, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 5 cm by 6 cm by 4.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Kleine Collection
Price $3500

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Gorgeous large and gemmy tabs of Golden Barite atop cream-colored Calcite blades!
This is quite the cabinet sized plate. The crystals are all complete with full terminations
on the front side and display an incredible amount of golden flash. An excellent classic
example of the Meikle Mine Barite combinations that appeared well over a decade ago.
Locality: Rustbucket Cavern, 1375 Level, Meikle Mine, Elko County, Nevada.
Measures: 8 cm by 9 cm by 6.9 cm in size.
Price $2850

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-35 AVAILABLE!

Classic museum calibre specimen featuring Amethyst with Calcite, Chalcopyrite, and Quartz!
This is one of my first specimens as a collector and it was formally in the mine director's personal collection.
It's a stunning combination of crystals with golden Chalcopyrites and large, well formed Calcite crystals. The
smoky-purple Amethyst crystal points add the perfect contrast and complete a very beautiful cabinet piece.
In excellent condition with large, perfectly terminated Amethyst crystals amid brilliant, lustrous Chalcopyrites.
Locality: Taxco de Alarcón, Mun. de Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.
Measures: 16.6 cm by 12.7 cm by 8.9 cm in total size.
Ex. David Morrell, Kevin Ward Mineral Collections
Price $12,500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-36 AVAILABLE!

Stunning and quite unique plate of Galena cubes with Rubyjack on drusy coated two-toned Chert matrix!
A gorgeous large cabinet specimen from the bygone days of mining in the Tri-State District. The mining
towns of the Tri-State are rapidly disappearing with the government completely destroying some in order
to clean up heavy metal waste piles from last century's mining activity. As the history of the Tri-State
District is more appreciated by collectors and specimens of quality become scarcer every year, plates
of this size will only become more valuable. This specimen is in incredible condition with barely a contact.
Locality: Picher, Picher Field, Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Measures: 26.3 cm by 18 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Breslin Mineral Collection #1211
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $7500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-37 AVAILABLE!

Beautifully patinaed specimen of crystalline Native Copper on Copper spinels!
The color of the Copper crystals changes from bright Copper to reddish Copper as you move towards
the bottom. The largest crystals have the deepest patina color and all are sharp with lustrous faces.
I love the way the crystal habits change with each level of growth, mimicking the color change.
From the Centennial Mine, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 6 cm by 6 cm by 3.4 cm in size.
Price $3450

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-38 AVAILABLE!

Absolutely gorgeous specimen featuring a cluster of gemmy, purple zoned, lavender Fluorite cubes set alongisde Quartz crystals!
This is a specimen with a lot of wow factor and it is as close to perfect as I've seen in a long time. The lavender Fluorites display
modified edges and they are all super glassy and lustrous with transparency all the way down to their purple phantomed cores.
The three main Quartz points that rise above the Fluorite cluster to the right are all terminated and clear with the tallest Quartz
actually displaying a small Fluorite included inside its tip! With flash and sparkle and Pyrite accents, this is a true centerpiece.
Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures: 9.6 cm by 13.7 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Arrington Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $9500

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MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-39 SOLD!

Incredible specimen of Beryl var. Aquamarine with Spessartine Garnets on a Bavino Twin Orthoclase!
This specimen ranks highly on the uniqueness scale. The 5 cm Aquamarine crystal is doubly terminated
and is surrounded by Spessartine Garnets! It's flanked by two additional Aquamarine above and below.
Dozens of Spessartine Garnets are scattered atop the left face of this picture perfect Bavino Twin crystal.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 11.7 cm by 7 cm by 6.1 cm in total size.
Price $4500

MIN#EXCEPTIONAL-40 AVAILABLE!

Gorgeous specimen of gemmy Native Sulfur crystals on Aragonite matrix!
This is a classic specimen from the long closed mines in Sicily, Italy. It displays large gemmy crystals,
many of which are doubly terminated. They are lustrous and transparent, measuring to 3.5 cm atop the
brown Aragonite matrix. There are over a dozen crystals of varying sizes here and all light up and
glow when displayed under case lighting. There's also a small amount of natural bitumen adding both
color and originality. In excellent condition, this was one of the top Sulfur specimens I found in Tucson.
Note the quite rare double pyramidal Sulfur crystal on the lower far right surface of the specimen!
Locality: Cozzo Disi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento Province (Girgenti Province), Sicily, Italy.
Measures: 12 cm by 19 cm by 6.2 cm in total size.
Price $12,500

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