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The
Tucson Show 2023
Showrooms
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Updated August 26th, 2023 *
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MIN#Tucson2023-151 NEW!
Classic old timer featuring sharp
Acanthite cubes on Pyrite druse perched atop Quartz crystals!
This is a very rare specimen the likes of which I have never seen before. It
dates to the 1800's and features
a perfectly terminated Quartz crystal topped by a sparkling coating of
micro-crystalline Pyrite and super
sharp Acanthite cubes. The Acanthites measure to .3 cm in size and display
lustrous gray surfaces.
From Banská Štiavnica (Schemnitz), Banská Štiavnica Co.,
Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Measures 8.4 cm by 6.5 cm by 6.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Huber Mineral Collection
Price $3250
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MIN#Tucson2023-152 Sold!
Incredibly
rare
specimen featuring a Calcite ball tucked inside a Rhodochrosite lined matrix vug!
Rhodochrosite from Michigan is quite rare but a specimen that opens up
into a see-through vug, lined with Rhodo crystals,
with a yellow Calcite sphere as well is quite incredible. The vug is open on the
back side and allows light to stream through.
This seldom seen specimen is from the Cannon Mine,
Stambaugh, Menominee Iron Range, Iron County, Michigan.
Measures 5.5 cm by 7 cm by 6.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Oleszczuk Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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MIN#Tucson2023-153 NEW!
Baby blue crystal clusters of Hemimorphite on Willemite matrix!
This unique looking specimen displays over half a dozen of these flower-like
clusters
and the bluish color is even deeper near the base as most of the
terminations display a
frosted appearance. In excellent condition, these specimens rarely appear in
the marketplace.
From the M'fouati Mine, M'Fouati, M'fouati District, Bouenza Department,
Republic of Congo.
Measures 4 cm by 5.6 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Price $685
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MIN#Tucson2023-154 NEW!
Outstanding specimen of crystalline
Native Copper with an accenting of Prehnite and Epidote!
This is exceptional specimen of Native Copper crystals, all displaying a
beautiful reddish patina over
lustrous surfaces, with a blanket of light green Prehnite along the base and
scattered about the sides.
From the North Kearsarge Mine, Kearsarge, Houghton Co.,
Michigan.
Measures 8.4 cm by 5.6 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Tucson2023-155 NEW!
Wonderful cluster of sharp, dogtoothed
Calcite crystals with Selenite on matrix!
This is a really neat combination and the
specimen is in near perfect condition. I don't detect any
damage to the sharply terminated dogtooth crystals. There is a light sprinkling of
Selenite atop
many of the crystals and a pair of larger Selenite crystal clusters along the front side.
The Calcite
crystals are highly lustrous with a tan -brown coloration. I really like the way the
specimen takes
on the appearance of cluster mounds with the center being the highest point. You don't see
many
specimens of this quality from Santa Eulalia anymore. This specimen was mined in the late
1960s.
From the Santa Eulalia District, Mun. de Aquiles Serdán,
Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 6.5 cm by 14.4 cm by 8 cm in total size.
Ex. Gail Hall, Lillie Mineral Collections
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2023-156 NEW!
Lovely specimen featuring gemmy crystals of Quartz var. Amethyst inside a geode!
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MIN#Tucson2023-157 NEW!
Fine, glassy crystals of
Cerussite with Malachite atop matrix!
Aesthetic specimen featuring half a dozen Cerussite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm
in size.
The largest crystal (shown in the close up photo) is gemmy to translucent with a
glassy luster.
It display a sixling crystal structure and only a couple of very minor contacts
along the edges.
It's surrounded by smaller Cerussite crystals and a scattering of green
Malachite atop the matrix.
From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region,
Namibia.
Measures 8 cm by 4.2 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-158 NEW!
Aesthetic cluster of lustrous Galena
cubes with stacked pokerchip Calcites!
Chalcopyrite crystals can be seen on the backside,
embedded into the Calcite stacks.
Damage free and flashy, this is one of the better combos from Russia I saw at the show.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 5.8 cm by 6.1 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2023-159 NEW!
Aesthetically placed crystals of green Fluorites climbing up the surface of Albite matrix!
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MIN#Tucson2023-160 Sold!
Fine crystals of Mimetite on Limonite
matrix from Mina Ojuela!
These are deep orange hexagonal crystals of Mimetite which is not something one
sees very often from the
Ojuela Mine locality. The crystals are glassy-lustrous and translucent and
measure to .4 cm in size. Very nice!
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango,
Mexico.
Measures 8.1 cm by 4.5 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Price $485
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MIN#Tucson2023-161 NEW!
Gorgeous combination specimen
featuring Spessartine Garnet with Apatite, Albite, and Muscovite!
A specimen with a superb arrangement that is both balanced and aesthetic. The
deep red Garnets
climb upwards along the left side, penetrating a light pink Apatite crystal
measuring 2.2 cm in the
process. They are flanked by bright white Albite crystals and balanced off by a
series of large,
reflective Muscovite blades along the right edge. In great condition with no
detracting contacts.
From the Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan,
Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan.
Measures 4.8 cm by 4.3 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Price $1250
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MIN#Tucson2023-162 NEW!
Rare specimen of
lavender Zircon crystals on Riebeckite from South Carolina!
Also with Anatase ps. after Titanite (Xanthitane), this is easily the finest
matrix specimen
of this variety that I've seen from South Carolina and has remained in my
cabinet for a good
number of years. The Zircon crystals are bi-pyramidial and measure to 3.2 cm in
size. Very nice!
From the Tigerville Prospect, Greenville County, South
Carolina.
Measures 5.7 cm by 4.1 cm by 3 cm in total size.
Ex. Tucker Mineral Collection
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2023-163 NEW!
Amazing large plate featuring lustrous, distinctive dendrites of Native
Silver with a large nodule of Feldspar!
The brilliant Silver dendrites sit inside a surface matrix of Acanthite and
Quartz over a base matrix of Greenstone.
The large moonstone-like crystal to the lower left is an amazing addition
the likes of which I've not seen before.
From the Castle Mine (Castle-Trethewey Mine), Haultain Township, Cobalt-Gowganda
Region, Timiskaming Dist., Ontario, Canada.
Measures 14.7 cm by 16.2 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Bishop Mineral Collection
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2023-163b NEW!
Super
rich plate featuring
lustrous, incredibly distinctive dendrites of Native Silver in matrix!
The brilliant Silver dendrites sit inside a surface matrix of Acanthite and
Quartz over a base matrix of Greenstone.
The large moonstone-like crystal seen along the far right is quite
interesting and the Silver dendrites are so pronounced
that they almost appear to be almost luminescent against the dark matrix. The
surface of the matrix has been carefully
etched using a process that makes the Silver dendrites raised in relief against
the surrounding surfaces. Very unique!
From the Mann Mine (Manridge), Milner Township,
Gowganda area, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 10.3 cm by 9.9 cm by 2 cm in total size.
Ex. Bishop Mineral Collection
Price $1285
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MIN#Tucson2023-163c NEW!
Super
rich, large cabinet plate featuring lustrous, distinctive dendrites of Native Silver in matrix!
The brilliant Silver dendrites sit inside a surface matrix of Acanthite and
Quartz over a base matrix of Greenstone.
The large moonstone-like crystals seen along the far right are quite
interesting and the Silver dendrites are so pronounced
that they almost appear to be almost luminescent against the dark matrix. The
surface of the matrix has been carefully
etched using a process that makes the Silver dendrites raised in relief against
the surrounding surfaces. Very unique!
Special note: This large plate also featuring leave of
Native Silver along the back side.
From the Castle Mine (Castle-Trethewey Mine), Haultain Township, Cobalt-Gowganda
Region, Timiskaming Dist., Ontario, Canada.
Measures 10.2 cm by 21.3 cm by 1.6 cm in total size.
Ex. Bishop Mineral Collection
Price $1450
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MIN#Tucson2023-164 NEW!
Very pretty plate of large Pink Fluorapophyllite crystals with white Dolomite accents!
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MIN#Tucson2023-165 NEW!
Exceptional specimen of Azurite and
Malachite ps. after Azurite crystals on matrix!
This cabinet sized specimen is literally the side of a vug, with terminated
Azurite crystals, partially pseudomorphing
to Malachite, measuring to nearly 4 cm in size. The contrast between the two is
stunning and is what attracted me
to this specimen! The surface of the Malachite is very chatoyant and satiny
while the Azurite crystals display a rich
glassy blue color at the corners and edges. In excellent condition with few
contacts and a rich, vibrant brilliance.
From the Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp
Mine), Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region (Otjikoto Region), Namibia.
Measures 7.4 cm by 14.5 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.
Price $4500
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MIN#Tucson2023-166 NEW!
Classic combo of Galena cubes with
translucent yellow Sphalerite, and Chalcopyrite from Creede!
A small collection of these fascinating combination pieces appeared about a
decade ago from the old
Silver workings in Creede, Colorado. Most have long since disappeared from the
marketplace.
From the Commodore Mine in Creede,
Mineral County, Colorado.
Measures 3.4 cm by 7.7 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2023-167 NEW!
Gorgeous
specimen featuring botryoital crystalline balls of green Prehnite on matrix!
This is a a great looking specimen, with lots of vitreous luster and a superb,
aesthetic structure.
The rounded crystalline surfaces are clean and uncontacted save for the trimming
edge along the
left edge. The green spheres measure around 1.5 cm on average and are
translucent to light.
From Koedoekop, Keetmanshoop District, Karas Region,
Namibia.
Measures 6.4 cm by 3.8 cm by 3.4 cm in total size.
Ex. Wolfgang Henkel, T. Bye Mineral Collections
Price $685
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MIN#Tucson2023-168 NEW!
Beautifully crystalline and
dendritic specimen of Native Silver on Calcite matrix!
This specimen is completely crystalline with numerous dendrites and spinel-twins
rising upwards
from the entirety of its surface. Many of the crystals branching out from the
lower matrix are quite large
and measure to nearly 4 cm with a lovely antiquish patina covering the lustrous
lengths. Very impressive!
From Batopilas, Andres del Rio
District, Mun. de Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures 5.8 cm by 3.8 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Charles Noll Collection
Price $895
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MIN#Tucson2023-169 NEW!
Lustrous plate of yellowish-green botryoidal Prehnite on matrix!
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MIN#Tucson2023-170 NEW!
Exceptional
specimen featuring large crystals of Native Copper!
The large triangular crystal
on the top measures 3.5 cm in size! Smaller crystals measuring to nearly 3 cm
form the majority of what is a large dendritic-styled growth pattern. The Copper surfaces
are lustrous with an
attactive reddish-brown patina. The specimen is very asethetic and the crystal placement
makes it 3-dimensional.
From the Ahmeek Mine, Ahmeek, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan.
Measures 9.6 cm by 4.3 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Rolf Wein Mineral Collection
Price $4500
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MIN#Tucson2023-171 NEW!
Super fine Native
Copper dendrites from Nevada!
This is an excellent example of crystalline Native Copper from one of the rarer
Copper mining localities
in Nevada. I almost never see specimens from this locality and this one came out
several decades ago.
From the Mountain City Mine (Mountain City Mercur),
Mountain City District, Elko Co., Nevada.
Measures 5.7 cm by 5.2 cm by .7 cm in total size.
Price $785
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MIN#Tucson2023-172 NEW!
Aethetic "rabbit ears" Calcite crystals on matrix with smaller Calcites!
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MIN#Tucson2023-172 NEW!
Gemmy crystals of Andradite Garnet perched atop sprays of Hedenbergite!
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MIN#Tucson2023-173 NEW!
Amazing specimen featuring a Native Copper
halfbreed with a vug of Native Silver crystals!
At first glance this appears to be a typical Copper-Silver halfbreed nugget with no
crystallization
whatsoever. However, when you turn the specimen over, a Silver crystal filled vug appears.
I
count about a dozen freestanding crystals filling the vug. I've never seen another piece
like this.
The contrast between the vertical Silver crystals and the rounded Copper surfaces is
stunning.
From the Copper Mining District, Keweenaw Peninsula,
Michigan.
Measures 5.5 cm by 7.2 cm by 3.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Ken Hollmann Memorial Collection, Center Rutland, Vermont
Price $6500
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MIN#Tucson2023-174 NEW!
Fine specimen of Chrysocolla with
Azurite, Malachite, and Tenorite!
This specimen has a little of everything and
the various colors forming the textured surfaces are
evidence to this fact. The blue Chrysocolla pops the most along the bottom half and is
covered with a
silky luster. The Tenorite is present as the dark, almost black mineral coating in the
deeper recesses.
From the Morenci Mine, Morenci, Copper Mountain District,
Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona.
Measures 8 cm by 6 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2023-175 NEW!
Fine classic Calcite with Hematite on
matrix from Germany!
This is an interesting specimen with a perfect 6.5
cm Calcite crystal perched atop
the center of the matrix. Small stacked crystal blades of Hematite sit atop and inside the
Calcite, giving it a reddish-brown hue. The remainder of the Calcite crystal is
frosty-white
with glassy, reflective surfaces. There is no damage and the specimen displays very well.
From the 1620 meter level, Hartenstein Mine #371,
Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures 9 cm by 6.4 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Ex. Jorg Walther Mineral Collection
Price $985
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MIN#Tucson2023-175b NEW!
Lustrous, silvery-gray crystal cluster
of Stephanite with Calcite on matrix!
VERY impressive example of this late stage
Silver
Antimony Sulfosalt which is roughly
about 69% Silver by formula. The crystals appear as flattened hexagonal tables with
an obvious twin visible in the photo on the far left side of the cluster. Crude
looking
dogtooth Calcite crystals surround the cluster and cover most of the host rock matrix.
Old repair.
From the Doloras Mine, Real del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Old repair.
Measures 5 cm by 4.8 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Ex. Manhattanville College Mineral Collection Purchase -
New York
Price $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-175c NEW!
Large, SUPER LUSTROUS crystals of
Ferberite with Quartz and Pyrite!
This is one "black ugly" that's pretty darn attractive. These intensely
lustrous, well striated
Ferberite crystals are clustered together as terminated blades of varying sizes. Between
the two
layers of Ferberites, there are a scattering of Quartz points and Pyrite cubes. This
really makes
the darker Ferberite crystals pop. The terminations are slanted, chisel-like tips and the
entire
specimen is in great condition with only minor contacts. The far right side shows matrix
influence.
From the Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert, Karagandy
Province, Kazakhstan.
Measures 10.5 cm by 13 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $2450
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MIN#Tucson2023-175d NEW!
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 $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-175e NEW!
New fine of lustrous blue Hemimorphite in stalactic form!
This powder-blue specimen is extremely lustrous with glassy, crystalline
surfaces.
The Hemimorphite grew as a stalactite, displaying a perfect center core which is
hollow.
From the Qaleh-Zari
Mine (Ghale Zari Mine), Nehbandan, South Khorasan Province, Iran.
Measures 10 cm by 5 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $1250
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MIN#Tucson2023-175f NEW!
Lovely pink Calcite var.
Manganoan crystal on smaller pink Calcites!
A super lustrous pink Calcite that appears to spray upwards from a point
and forms a rhombic termination at top. The surfaces are brilliant and wet
looking and in pristine condition. One of the more unusual Calcites from Tucson.
From the Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia Autonomous
Region, China.
Measures 7 cm by 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $895
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MIN#Tucson2023-175g NEW!
Fine blocky crystals of
Wulfenite on Limonite matrix!
This is an attractive specimen featuring elongated and blocky Wulfenite crystals
in cluster.
The crystals are lustrous with a yellowish-orange coloration and there are only
a few tiny
contacts. The largest crystal near the top measures 1.4 cm in length. Excellent
coverage.
From the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí,
Durango, Mexico.
Measures 7 cm by 4 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Webb Mineral Collection
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2023-175h NEW!
Attractive specimen of Gypsum crystalline balls colored by green Malachite on Limonite matrix!
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