The Tucson Show 2013 Mineral Rooms
Re-Updated August 11th, 2014
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MIN#Tucson2013-41 New!
Superb specimen of Acanthite crystals
with Native Silver wires!
These grey Acanthite crystals are very sharp and
distinct with a 3 cm crystal face at
the top followed by slightly smaller crystals in descending order. Each crystal face is
accenting by fine wires of lustrous Native Silver which dart in and out of tiny
recesses
within the Acanthites. The wires vary in thickness but not in brilliance.
From the Hongda Mine, Lingqiu County, Shanxi Province,
China.
Measures 5.3 cm by 3 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Steven Smale, Webb Mineral Collections
Price $2500
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Gemmy crystals of reddish-orange
Spessartine Garnet on Mica and Quartz!
A beautiful specimen which has at least a dozen of
these colorful jewels, all undamaged and
displaying reflective, glassy faces. The Mica is slightly green and contrasts well with
the Garnets.
From Untersulzbachtal, Hohe Tauern Mountains, Salzburg,
Austria.
Measures 3.7 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Ex. F. J. Barlow Mineral Collection
Price $685
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Glassy crystal of brownish-orange
Zircon perched on matrix!
Here's another Australian beauty for you to
consider! The Zircon measures 2.2 cm in size
and has very glossy surfaces. The crystal is complete although the right side is not
completely
formed due to matrix influence. There is no damage however and several smaller xls are
present.
From Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia.
Measures 4 cm by 3.8 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $1850
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Richly covered specimen featuring
light blue Topaz crystals with Smoky Quartz on matrix!
Covered from top to bottom with Topaz, this is one
of the finest Russian Topaz specimens
I've seen in quite some time. The largest crystal at top measures 3 cm in length and is
doubly terminated! Dozens of other Topaz crystals cover the gaps between the dark smoky
Quartz crystals. Some light orangish coloration, probably from Hematite, is also present.
From Sherlovaya Gora, Adun-Cholon Range, Nerchinsk Gem
Mines, Chitinskaya Oblast, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.
Measures 8.4 cm by 6.8 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Price $2500
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Two crystals of Corundum var. Ruby in
matrix!
An attractive specimen featuring two 3 cm crystals.
Both Rubys are well formed with
lustrous terminations and the classic hexagonal form. The matrix is mostly Oligoclase
with a peppering of Biotite. A rare specimen which is well balanced and deeply colored.
From the Kleggåsen Ruby Quarry, Froland, Aust-Agder,
Norway.
Measures 5 cm by 7.8 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Ex. University of Arizona Mineral Collection
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2013-52 New!
Dazzling cluster of Danburite crystals
covered with sparkling Quartz var. Citrine drusy!
These unique Danburite combo specimens appeared
about five shows back and have always been
one of my favorites. The Citrine is a deep orange and nearly covered the Danburite
crystals from
top to bottom. The specimen sparkles so much that it almost appears to shimmer. In
excellent
condition with full terminations except for one Danburite crystal on the backside out of
view.
From Charcas, Mun. de Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 6 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $985
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Stunning cabinet plate of sparkling
green Prehnite pseudo after large Calcite crystals!
One of the most impressive pseudomorphs I've seen in
a long time! The Calcites are quite
large, with the largest measuring 11.5 cm in width, and I don't detect any damage or
contacts
anywhere! On the backside of the largest Calcite pseudo, there is a small opening in the
Prehnite
and a glossy portion of the Calcite crystal being pseudomorphed is visible. The
surfaces of each
crystal and the botryoidal Prehnite covering the matrix are very bright and full of
sparkling flash.
Circa early 1980's - From Kandivali Quarry, Malad, Mumbai,
Mumbai District, Maharashtra, India.
Measures 8 cm by 17.2 cm by 13.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Ed Swoboda Pseudomorph Collection and Edward
David Mineral Collection
Price $8500
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MIN#Tucson2013-54 New!
Impressive combo featuring sharp
crystals of Polybasite with Acanthite and Calcite!
The photo above illustrates the combo perfectly. The
Polybasite sits beautifully next to the
Acanthite crystal with only white Calcite crystals between the two. Both are super sharp
and
highly lustrous with the Polybasite measuring at 1.7 cm and the Acanthite 1.5 cm. Smaller
crystals of mostly Acanthite encircle the specimen. I can't find any damage to speak of.
From the Fresnillo Mine, Pinos, Mun. de Pinos, Zacatecas,
Mexico.
Measures 2.9 cm by 4 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2013-55 New!
Unbelievable Native Silver featuring a
thick upright wire on dark matrix!
This wire is incredible! It measures 4 cm in
size and 1.4 cm in width and is actually a huge spinel
twin crystal in the guise of a wire. It is surrounded by other, more typical Native Silver
wires and
all are well striated and covered with a lovely golden-brown antiquish patina. This is one
of the most
unique Peruvian Silver specimens I've seen in years and there was nothing else like it at
the show.
From the Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department,
Peru.
Measures 7 cm by 6.8 cm by 6.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Gerald Clark Mineral Collection
Price $9500
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MIN#Tucson2013-57 New!
LARGE CABINET specimen of Native
Silver in metallic matrix with Safflorrite!
This specimen is very heavy and incredibly
rich. It could have easily been part of the famous "Silver Sidewalk" considering
the size of the Silver seam but fortunately it was preserved for posterity as a specimen.
A large seam of gleaming Native
Silver can be seen extending down the top half of the matrix and popping out of the narrow
openings along the bottom half.
A sparkling coating of Safflorite is visible atop the bottom portion, forming roundish
clusters alongside the Silver. The
matrix is a grey metallic mass that appears to be Arsenopyrite with possibly some Galena
and Nickeline in the mix.
This is a classic specimen of Silver from a classic mining locality that dates back to the
early 1900's. It's also one of the
most impressive Cobalt specimens I've seen to date and definately the heaviest. It could
be trimmed but I like it as is.
From the Langis Mine, Casey Township, Cobalt Area,
Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Circa 1910-1920's. Measures 24.5 cm by 10 cm by 8.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Richard Hauck Mineral Collection
Price $8500
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Stunning combination of Calcite on
bi-colored Fluorite and Chalcopyrite covered Sphalerite!
The Calcite crystals are glassy and terminated! They
cluster the top side of the specimen and
sit atop purple Fluorite cubes with golden interiors and Chalcopyrite crystals over
Sphalerite.
From the Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Circa 1982 - Measures 7.5 cm by 10.8 cm by 8.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Tom Wiesner Fluorite Collection
Price $895
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Tabular crystals of misty-blue
Celestine with Calcite on matrix!
Fine specimen with perfectly terminated Celestine
crystals, both of which are
pristine. The largest measures 3 cm in length and smaller crystals surround it at
the base along with several tan Calcites. The specimen is well trimmed and aesthetic.
From Maybee, Monroe County, Michigan.
Measures 5.6 cm by 5.4 cm by 3.6 cm in total size.
Price $485
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MIN#Tucson2013-60 New!
Large cabinet specimen of Barite
cluster balls on Sphalerite with Fluorite!
This is one big specimen! It sits upright and
makes a centerpiece on any table or in any case.
The Barite balls number four in total with the largest measuring nearly 10 cm across! The
others
range from 7 cm to 8 cm in size. On the left side of the uppermost Barite ball is a purple
Fluorite
measuring 5 cm corner to corner. A second 3 cm Fluorite can be seen tucked between the two
lower Barite clusters. All of these sit atop a surface of very lustrous Sphalerite and the
flash
of this specimen is incredible. If you love big, heavy, showy specimens, then this one is
for you.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 23.5 cm by 23 cm by 22 cm in total size.
Price $5500
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