The Tucson Show 2024 Showrooms

* Updated March 9th, 2024 *

MIN#Tucson2024-26 NEW!

AMAZING specimen featuring a pillar of Calcite crystals climbing up and out of a brilliant Pyrite vug!
One of my favorite specimens from this year's show! This specimen is an eye catcher the minute you see
it and I've also never seen anything like it from Chihuahua. The specimen resembles a geode of brilliant
pyrite crystals but is actually a mineral pocket or vug because there is NO matrix. It's ALL Pyrite. Solid
Pyrite all the way through with a dazzling, lustrous, mirror-bright lining of pristine Pyrite crystals which
measure to 2.5 cm in size. From the deepest part of the vug rises a nearly 9 cm pillar of white Calcites,
spraying out in all directions. The Calcites are perfect and terminated, matching the pristine nature of
the entire specimens. This is a major Mexican classic and would be a centerpiece in any collection.
Locality: Tajo Mine, Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Measures: 14.5 cm by 10.2 cm by 9.3 cm in size.
Ex. Presmyk, George Witters Collection

Price $6850

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MIN#Tucson2024-27 Sold!

Gorgeous specimen of deep blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise with Pyrite crystals!
One of my favorite varieties of Turquoise, this specimen is studded with briliant golden crystals of Pyrite,
Including a large 1 cm crystal at the top of the specimen. It's not easy to find Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
with this much Pyrite and the combination of the two is beautiful. Turquoise blue doesn't get much richer.
Locality: Sleeping Beauty Mine, Globe, Gila County, Arizona.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 7.5 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Ex. Larry Lawrence Collection

Price $1250

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MIN#Tucson2024-29 Sold!

Gorgeous cluster of Raspberry Fluorite crystals with Arsenopyrite sitting atop white matrix!
The crystals are fully translucent to nearly transparent in spots and the color is rich and
consistant throughout. The crystals are dipyramidal in habit with lustrous satiny faces
and a glowing raspberry-purple color with some darker patches. In excellent condition.
Locality: Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit, Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 11.5 cn by 10 cm by 8.3 cm in size.

Price $2500

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MIN#Tucson2024-30 NEW!

Super aesthetic display of Native Silver crystals with Calcite!
This fine specimen is from the world famous Kongsberg locality and it has all the presence
of a larger Silver at a reduced size. The crystals have a lovely antiquish patina and quite a bit
of surface luster. They rise upwards on both sides with the Calcite rhomb in the center. A small
wire can be seen curling atop the upper right crystal fan. An exceptional minature Silver.
Locality: Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Svene, Flesberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures: 4.2 cm by 3.9 cm by 2.3 cm in size.

Price $4500

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MIN#Tucson2024-31 NEW!

Beautiful specimen featuring an Orange Fluorite with violet accents atop Hematite speckled Quartz crystals!
This unique Fluorite specimen is actually from Reimvasmaak which is the locality famous for it's bright green
Fluorites. It's the first Fluorite I've seen from there that displayed an orange coloration. The Fluorite is a
highly modified crystal displaying numerous stepped faces with a soft glassy luster. It sits atop a cluster of
white Quartz crystal points which are accented by red Hematite speckles. In excellent shape and well trimmed.
Locality: Riemvasmaaak, Kakamas, Northern Cape, South Africa.
Measures: 9 cm by 9.2 cm by 7.8 cm in size.

Ex. Lou Conti Collection

Price $1500

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MIN#Tucson2024-32 NEW!

Beautiful light golden crystals of Calcite on Calcite covered matrix!
Lovely specimen from a classic German locality. Schlema is known for fine Silver specimens but
it also produced some exceptional Calcites. This specimen features two large, attached, and highly
glassy Calcites which exhibit just a touch of golden coloration. They sit atop a Calcite studded matrix.
Locality: Schlema, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures: 10.8 cm by 6.8 cm by 6 cm in size.

Price $985

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MIN#Tucson2024-33 NEW!

Exquisite specimen of crystalline Native Silver with Calcite crystals!
This specimen is crystalline dendritic form in all its wonder and glory. It's incredibly aesthetic
and the sharp crystal dendrites are some of the best I've seen recently from this classic locality.
They cover the majority of the Calcite matrix which displays numerous terminations between the
Silver dendrites. There's also a green mineral coloring part of the Calcite that may be Malachite.
Locality: White Pine Mine, Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Measures: 6 cm by 5.1 cm by 2.8 cm in size.

Price $4500

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MIN#Tucson2024-34 NEW!

ExcLovely combination piece featuring a glassy Cassiterite with a gemmy pink Apatite crystal on Muscovite!
These Cassiterite with Apatite combination plates appeared about 20 years ago and were originally thought
to be Cassiterites with Morganite because the pink Apatite crystals were mimicking the classic Beryl habit.
This plate features both crystals in excellent condition and represents a very rare opportunity for collectors.
These specimens are almost impossible to find at the shows anymore and this is the first I've seen in years.
Locality: Pingwu Beryl Mine, Huya Township, Mount Little Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Measures: 9 cm by 12 cm by 4.5 cm in size.

Photographed for ‘What’s New at St Marie 2004’ section of the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’, pg 50 of number 58.
Price $3500

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MIN#Tucson2024-35 NEW!

Vibrant green Fluorite crystals in cluster with Quartz accentd and lustrous Galena cubes at the top center!
Deep green Fluorite with super glassy luster and a translucent interior all the way through, this entire plate
lights up even under normal room lighting. It's one of the deepest colored, stepped face Fluorites I've seen in
years and the addition of two large, mirror faced Galena crystals at top center is incredible. In excellent condition.
Locality: Taolin Mine, Linxiang Co., Yueyang, Hunan, China.
Measures: 10.2 cm by 10.4 cm by 4.8 cm in size.

Price $1500

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MIN#Tucson2024-37 NEW!

Lovely California classic combo featuring Morganite with Aquamarine on Quartz with Albite and Microcline!
I love Pegmatites and when you are fortunate enough to get multiple Beryls on the same matrix, you've found
a great specimen. While these Beryls are usually lighter in color than what you'd see from other localities, they
are still among the finest Calfornia has to offer and the Elizabeth R is a classic locality. In excellent condition.
Locality: Elizabeth R Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California.
Measures: 6.4 cm by 10 cm by 5.4 cm in size.

Ex. Bryant Harris Collection

Price $2850

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MIN#Tucson2024-38 NEW!

Exceptional miniature of Native Silver on Calcite from Kongsberg!
This Kongsberg SIlver is an amazing sight to see. It's a cluster of large lustrous Silver
crystals with numerous Silver wires between the crystals and of course at the very top!
The crystals sit atop a matrix of Calcite and large cubes of Galena which cover the majority of
the back side. The largest Galena cube measure 1.5 cm in size. This is a prize for any collection.
Locality: Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway.
Measures: 5 cm by 3.1 cm by 2.1 cm in size.

Price $3500

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MIN#Tucson2024-39 Sold!

Beautiful mix of reddish-pink Cobaltoan Smithsonite crystals draped over lustrous Galenas!
I don't too many of these combinations and honestly I can't remember the last Smithsonite with
Galena I offered from Tsumeb. The Smithsonite crystals are are a soft reddish-pink and climb the
right side of the mostly Galena matrix and are even translucent with some of the Galena crystals
showing through from beneath. The top Smithsonite crystals even hug the Galenas. Very nice!
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
Measures: 6 cm by 5.7 vm by 3.7 cm in size.

Price $985

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MIN#Tucson2024-40 NEW!

Gorgeous cluster from a new find of Beryl var. Aquamarine crystals!
Glassy crystals of pure blue cluster together like a wheat sheaf with over a dozen perfect, flat
top terminations. The surfaces are brilliant and glassy and the crystals are completely transparent.
Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 9.2 cm by 3.7 cm by 2.6 cm in size.
Price $1850

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MIN#Tucson2024-41 NEW!

Aesthetic plate featuring a combination of Cerussite crystals with Barite and Quartz drusy!
I love these flashy and very colorful combinations from Morocco and this rates as one of the best
I've seen recently. Numerous glassy crystals of smoky Cerussite sits atop a dazzling, sparkling
matrix in association with burnt orange colored Barite blade clusters. This specimen is beautifully
trimmed with almost no contacting and even sits upright without a stand. It's just a lovely specimen.
Locality: Touissit, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco.
Measures: 9.1 cm by 10 cm by 5 cm in size.

Price $1500

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MIN#Tucson2024-42 NEW!

Aesthetic specimen of Copper included Calcite crystals with Native Copper!
The crysta;s actually sit atop a base of Native Copper which also appears to the left side
of the Calcites, nearly completely framing the gemmy pink included crystals. The Calcite
crystals themselves are in excellent condition with full, complete terminations. The 2 cm
crystal at the very top even displays an internal rainbow at just the right angle.  Very nice!
Locality: Franklin Mine, Franklin, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures: 5.1 cm by 5 cm by 3.7 cm in size.

Price $1850

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MIN#Tucson2024-43 NEW!

Elegant specimen of elongated Blue Barite crystals with yellow Calcite!
This is a stunning specimen, with two interconnected Barites rising top the Calcite displaying full terminations.
Both are completely visible on the back side where they are doubly terminated, translucent, and lustrous.
Locality: July of 1989 Leeson Pocket, Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado.
Measures: 8.4 cm by 5.5 cm by 4 cm in size.

Price $1250

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MIN#Tucson2024-44 NEW!

Spectacular combination of Pyrite pseudomorphing Arsenopyrite crystals with an elongated lemon-yellow Apatite!
What an incredible specimen this is. The yellow Apatite lays almost horizontally in front of the vertical Pyrite Pseudos
and measures 4.5 cm in length! It's glassy surfaces contrast beautifully with the sparkling Pyrite ps Arsenopyrite xls
which are all complete with full terminations and flashy surfaces. This is the first of these unique combos I've seen.
Locality: Panasqueira Mines, São Jorge da Beira, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Measures: 3 cm by 6.2 cm by 4.2 cm in size.

Price $1500

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MIN#Tucson2024-45 NEW!

Fine sceptered crystal of Quartz var. Citrine perched atop a Smoky Quartz crystal!
This perfectly formed bi-colored crystal is a gorgeous example of Halluluah Junction Citrine.
In excellent condition with great color and glassy faces at top and satiny, dark surfaces below.
Locality: Petersen Mountain, Hallelujah Junction area, Washoe Co., Nevada.
Measures: 11.8 cm by 4.8 cm by 4.3 cm in size.

Price $895

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MIN#Tucson2024-46 Sold!

Exceptional large sized plate of light green Fluorite with intermingled sparkling cubes of Galena!
Very impressive specimen from the Mex-Tex Mine in New Mexico. This mine has produced some
incredible Fluorte-Galena combos over the years and this one rates very highly in terms of overall
presentation and crystal size. The Galenas are large and complete and placed perfectly to compliment the
frosty-green modified Fluorite crystals. In excellent shape with no visible damage. A great centerpiece.
Locality: Mex-Tex Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico.
Measures: 12.8 cm by 15 cm by 9 cm in size.

Price $2450

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MIN#Tucson2024-47 NEW!

Brilliant, lustrous crystals of super sharp Native Gold on matrix!
This is a very impressive small miniature and heavy too considering its size. The crystals are
bright yellow indicating a high purity and clustered today with a myriad of well formed faces.
This is the first Gold I've offered from the Volcanoville locality and I must say I'm very impressed!
Locality: Volcanoville, Volcanoville Mining District, El Dorado County, California.
Measures: 2.6 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.3 cm in size.

Ex. A. Day Collection

Price $4500

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MIN#Tucson2024-48 NEW!

Gloriously rich display of dark red, metallic lustered Pyrargyrite crystals on matrix!
There are dozens of Pyrargyrite crystals atop this matrix and many exhibit a good
amount of reddish glow. The terminations are complete with very little contacting
to the reflective surfaces. The bottom side of the matrix also displays Pyrargyrite.
Locality: Colquechaca (Aullagas), Chayanta Province, Potosi, Bolivia.
Measures: 7.2 cm by 6.3 cm by 5.3 cm in size.

Ex. W. Wendel Collection
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Price $4500

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MIN#Tucson2024-49 NEW!

Super aesthetic specimen featuring brilliantly lustrous crystals of Pyrargyrite set amongst dramtatic sprays of Quartz needles!
What a beauty this specimen is! The Quartz needles add flash to what were already mirror-reflective Pyrargyrite crystals.
The specimen is sight to see and the white Quartz sprays are complete and in excellent condition as are the Pyrargyrites.
Locality: Proaño Mine, Santo Nino Vein - 475 Level, Fresnillo, Fresnillo Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 5.2 cm by 4.3 cm in size.

Ex. Jack Nieburger Collection

Price $895

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MIN#Tucson2024-50 NEW!

Beautifully crystallized Native Copper "fan" on Native Copper crystals!
Thi
s 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 $4500

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MIN#Tucson2024-50b NEW!

Lustrous, glassy crystals of Mimetite var. Campylite with Barite blades on matrix!
A superb miniature with excellent balance and aesthetics. The Campylite crystals are
in very good condition with only a few contacts on the backside and one small contact
on a crystal near the top center. These are usually cracked and scarred very badly!
Locality: Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Caldbeck, Cumberland, England.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 5.1 cm in size.

Ex. Jack Nieburger Collection

Price $895

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MIN#Tucson2024-50c Sold!

Exceptional specimen of Native Silver dendrites (feathers) on Native Arsenic covered matrix!
Fine Natives Silver dendritic feathers cover this matrix of Native Arsenic from one side to the other. They appear
as both isolated and stacked atop one another and all display a perfect, incredibly intricate crystalline structure.
This is one of the better of these Silvers that I've seen recently and I don't offer them unless they are of high quality.
Locality: Pöhla-Tellerhäuser Mine, Pöhla, Schwarzenberg Mining District, Erzgebirge District, Saxony, Germany.
Measures: 9.3 cm by 6 cm by 5.2 cm in size.

Ex. Bill and Carol Smith Collection

Price $2500

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MIN#Tucson2024-50d Sold!

Colorful specimen featuring orange Wulfenite with yellowish-orange Mimetite on matrix!
The old Rowley Mine has produced many specimens of beautiful Wulfenite over the decades,
and this piece is very good for both the number of Wulfenite crystals and for the association
of deep orange Mimetite. The specimen is in great shape with only a few scattered contacts
thanks to its concave vuggy structure which has protected the freestanding blades quite nicely.
Locality: Rowley Mine, Theba, Painted Rock District, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Measures: 10.7 cm by 8.8 cm by 5 cm in size.

Ex. R. E. Reynolds Collection

Price $985

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MIN#Tucson2024-50e NEW!

Attached crystals of pink Manganocalcite!
Beautiful specimen of stacked Calcites which formed two larger doubly terminated
Manganocalcites over a central core of Sphalerite with Quartz. I don't believe these
are twins but they do intersect. In very good condition with a rolling, satiny luster.

Locality: Droujba Mine, Lakai, Bulgaria.
Measures: 8 cm by 9.8 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Price $685

 

MIN#Tucson2024-50f NEW!

An amazing geode featuring botryoidal Malachite draped around pillars of sparkling Chalcedony!
This large cabinet display piece is from my person collection and is the only of its kind I've seen from the
Katanga Region. The intense sparkle is noticeable, even in the picture above and there is no contacting to
the pillars within the open vug. The green Malachite within the vug is simply incredible. A true centerpiece!
Locality: Katanga Copper Crescent, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.
Measures: 16.5 cm by 18.3 cm by 15.6 cm in total size.

Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
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Price $9500

 

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MIN#Tucson2024-50g NEW!

Vibrant orange Calcite encrusting fossilized shells from Florida!
Fascinating specimen from a state not known for many mineral specimens. This would actually
be considered a mineral/fossil specimen since the sparkling orange Calcite has formed around
fossilized shells from the local waters. The matrix is concave in the center, providing solid protection
for the Calcite surfaces which are mostly clean of contacts or scuffing. This is the first of these I've seen.
Locality: Everglades Airport, Dade County, Florida.
Measures: 9 cm by 11.8 cm by 7.2 cm in size.

Price $985

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