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MIN#Denver2023-51 Reserved!
Exceptional crystal of bi-colored
Precious Topaz sitting vertically on hard Calcite matrix!
Absolutely stunning crystal which measures in excess of 3.5 cm in length and
features a perfect
termination with glass-like clarity. The color of this Topaz can best be
described as a golden-pink which shifts to
a purer pink at the top half of its length. The crystal is brilliantly
glassy-lustrous and the color glows from within.
To find a crystal of this size and quality from Katlang is simply amazing. A
specimen worthy of the finest collection.
Locality: Shamozai, Katlang, Mardan
District, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan.
Measures: 5.5 cm by 5.2 cm by 4.5 cm in size.
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MIN#Denver2023-52 NEW!
Extraordinarily rare specimen featuring a deep blue Aquamarine crystal perched
horizontally atop Topaz crystals!
I saw two of these unique specimens from Russia at the show and this one was by
far the best of the two. The Aquamarine
crystal exhibits a deep blue coloration and it is also doubly terminated,
measuring over 7 cm in length. It sits or lays atop
a bed of numerous Topaz crystals which are mostly pale blue but they also show
some golden accents or inclusions. Very
beautiful and unusual specimen and a rare combination as well. In very good
condition with loads of glassy flash and color.
Locality: Adun-Cholon Range,
Nerchinsky District, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia.
Measures: 10 cm by 13.5 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $6500
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MIN#Denver2023-53 Sold!
Spectacular Arrangement of Acanthite crystals rising atop white Quartz matrix!
This is one of the finest Acanthite specimens I've ever seen and is definately
amongst the best
examples I've seen from Morroco. Most Moroccan Acanthites have no matrix and are
pretty
clunky but these crystals have super sharp crystalization with a pyramidal form
and intense
luster. They measures to 2.5 cm in size and rise up off the surface in a
stacked, 3-dimensional
setting that is really aesthetic. I was thrilled to find this piece at the show.
In excellent condition.
Locality: Imiter Mine, Imiter
Mining District, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 6.6 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
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Price $8500
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MIN#Denver2023-54 NEW!
Beautiful cabinet plate
featuring crystals of Native Sulfur atop white Aragonite covered
matrix!
The crystals are well formed and translucent to transparent with flashy,
lustrous faces. They
have been well served and protected by the structure of the Aragonite matrix
and protected
in recesses. In excellent condition overall with few contacts and a
beautifully trimmed matrix
framing a very bright, clean and visually pleasing cluster of Sulfur
crystals. One of my favorites.
Locality: Floristella Mine, Enna, Sicily, Italy.
Measures: 12.6 cm by 10.5 cm by 7.2 cm in size.
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Price $1850
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MIN#Denver2023-55 NEW!
Amazing old classic
featuring Azurite crystals standing vertically atop Limonite!
Circa 1890's, this specimen is both aesthetic and impressive. The large
Azurite crystals are isolated and sharp in habit.
They stand vertically inside a concave matrix of spotted Limonite and
exhibit jaw dropping glassy luster with good translucense.
The contrast between the brilliant blue Azurites and textured Limonite
is stunning. One of the finest Bisbee pieces I've ever seen.
Locality: Bisbee, Warren
District, Mule Mtns., Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures: 7.7 cm by 7 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
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Price $8500
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MIN#Denver2023-56 NEW!
Reddish-pink Fluorite crystals on Smoky
Quartz!
Pretty specimen of French Fluorite. I haven't seen many of these in the past
several years and this one is from an
older European collection that has just come to the market. The Fluorite is
gemmy with good form and lustrous faces
with some slight etching around the edges. The Quartz crystals are mostly on
the back side but poke out on both sides.
Locality: Les Droites, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville,
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Measures: 5.6 cm by 4.3 cm by 3.5 cm in total size.
Price $1850
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MIN#Denver2023-58 NEW!
Rare and spectacular specimen of Native
Gold on Quartz matrix!
This incredible specimen is one of the finest and largest specimens I've
seen from the small
and pretty much obscure Gold discovered at the Olive Grove Prospect which I
am told was found
during the digging of a water well. This good sized specimen displays highly
lustrous, semi-crystalline
layers of richly colored Gold, both front and back, atop a small matrix of
white Quartz. Absolutely stunning.
Locality: Olive Grove Prospect, Mariposa County, California.
Measures: 4.8 cm by 4.3 cm by 1 cm in size.
Price $3500
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MIN#Denver2023-60 NEW!
Stunningly beautiful
combination of Calcite crystals perched atop lavender-purple Fluorites!
Gorgeous specimen, the Calcites at the top are doubly terminated and frosted
with a satiny luster
covering translucent yellow interiors atop the gemmy Fluorite cluster. One of the
prettiest examples
I've seen from the locality in Pakistan. In excellent condition with full
tips and great aesthetics.
Locality: Mekhtar, Loralai District, Balochistan Region, Pakistan.
Measures: 14.7 cm by 15.6 cm by 12 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Denver2023-62 NEW!
Beautiful combination plate
of tabular Aquamarine with golden-yellow Spodumene on Microcline!
A large Muscovite book and a scattering of Quartz crystals are also present
atop the surface.
I don't see many Aquamarine with Spodumene specimens so this one caught my
eye at the show!
Locality: Dara-e-Pech District,
Kunar, Afghanistan.
Measures: 11.1 cm by 11.2 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Price $2500
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MIN#Denver2023-63 NEW!
Aesthetic specimen featuring
zoned Calcites sitting atop grape-jelly purple Amethyst!
Great looking large plate that is well trimmed and perfectly displays the
zoned Calcites in the center.
Locality: Irai, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil.
Measures: 8 cm by 17 cm by 7.6 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#Denver2023-64 NEW!
Deep red crystals
of Proustite accented by Acanthite snug inside a deep matrix vug!
What an amazing, unique specimen of Silver Sulfide! The Proustite crystals
have been well protected by the
hard matrix vug and still maintain incredible eye catching color. The
Acanthite is darker and more metallic
in appearance, providing the perfect contrast to the reddish Proustite
crystal clusters. The surfaces of the
Proustites are mirror-reflective and the interiors are gemmy. Both are
accented by Calcites inside the vug.
The matrix is pink Rhodochrosite at top and opens in the very back side of
the vug, allowing light through.
Locality: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 9.2 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Price $3450
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MIN#Denver2023-65 NEW!
Dramatic specimen
featuring sharp crystals of Native Sulfur atop white Aragonite covered
matrix!
The crystals are well formed and translucent to transparent with flashy,
lustrous faces. They
have been well served and protected by the structure of the Aragonite matrix
and protected
in recesses. In excellent condition overall with few contacts and a
beautifully trimmed matrix
framing a very bright, clean and visually pleasing cluster of Sulfur
crystals. One of my favorites.
Locality: Racalmuto Mine, Racalmuto, Agrigento Province (Girgenti Province),
Sicily, Italy.
Measures: 9.3 cm by 10.4 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $1850
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MIN#Denver2023-66 NEW!
Pretty grassy green plate of
large Fluorite cubes!
This is old Yaogangxian material and the cubes exhibit glassy surfaces above
frosty interior zoning.
The color is a very lovely mint green and there is no damage to speak of. An
exceptional large Fluorite.
Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field, Yizhang Co.,
Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Measures: 15 cm by 17.8 cm by 7.3 cm in size.
Price $2450
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MIN#Denver2023-67 NEW!
Gorgeous specimen of leafy
Native Gold atop a base of Gold crystals and wires!
This is a Gold from Leadville, Colorado and it's a beautiful example of the
various
crystallization that appears at the Ibex Mine. The specimen is also
two-toned with
an orange patina on the back side in contrast to the more traditional yellow
front.
Locality: Ibex Mine (Little Jonny
Mine), Breece Hill, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado.
Measures: 3 cm by 1.6 cm by 1 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2023-68 NEW!
Rare combination of lustrous
gray crystals of Acanthite on Calcite!
Cute miniature from the Valenciana Mine. I don't see many specimens from
this locale
and being on Calcite crystals, this one immediately drew my attention. The
Acanthites are sharp
and climb their way upwards between the gemmy to translucent and quite
glassy Calcites. Very nice!
Locality: Valenciana Mine, Guanajuato, Guanajuato Municipality, Guanajuato,
Mexico.
Measures: 4 cm by 3.2 cm by 2.5 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2023-70 NEW!
Beautiful cluster
of golden Calcite crystals from Florida!
Rarely do I see a Rucks
Pit Calcite this
good. This specimen
features a cluster
of over half a dozen
Calcite crystals
with glassy surfaces
and a glowing golden
interior that ranges
from translucent to
gemmy,
especially at the
tips. The crystals
are doubly
terminated and
smaller Calcites
accent the upper
left side.
Locality:
Rucks Pit, Ft. Drum,
Okeechobee County,
Florida.
Measures: 12.8 cm by
10.6 cm by 7.3 cm in
size.
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Price $1500
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MIN#Denver2023-71 NEW!
Beautiful cluster
of pink Rose Quartz crystals on Quartz and Microcline!
Numerous glassy, gemmy, doubly terminated Rose Quartz crystals formed
against a white crystal
of Microcline which serves as the matrix. This allows for the passage of
light through the pink,
transparent gemmy crystal lengths. In excellent condition with a dazzling
luster and color flash.
Locality: Sapucaia Mine, Sapucaia do Norte, Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures: 7.5 cm by 10.5 cm by 7.2 cm in size.
Price $2500
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MIN#Denver2023-72 NEW!
Fine combo of Hessonite Garnet with
glassy Diopside crystals from an old classic locality!
A flashy gem miniature with loads of color and
sparkle and unusually large Diopside crystals!
In excellent condition overall, with only some natural matrix influenced irregular
terminations
on the Diopside. This is common and not considered to be damage. Both the Hessonite and
Diopside are incredibly gemmy and glassy.
The color could best be described as
reddish-orange.
Locality: Testa Ciarva, Balme, Ala Valley, Lanzo Valley, Torino
Province, Piedmont, Italy.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 4.7 cm by 3.8 cm in size.
Ex. J. Hoppner Mineral Collection
Price $785
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MIN#Denver2023-73 NEW!
Fine crystalline dendrites
of Native Copper atop pinkish-brown Calcite crystals from Tsumeb!
Great looking specimen with good balance between the terminated Calcites and
Copper crystals.
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 7.3 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $985
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MIN#Denver2023-74 Sold!
Aesthetic
specimen
featuring blocky Wulfenite crystals surrounded by Green Mottramite!
These appeared last decade and quickly disappeared into private collections.
They are as beautiful as they are interesting.
The orange on green contrast is incredible and the glassy-lustrous Wulfenite
against the satiny Mottramite is excellent.
Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
Measures: 4.8 cm by 7.8 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $785
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MIN#Denver2023-75 NEW!
Classic old
combination of
Tourmaline var. Rubellite with Spodumene crystals and Lepidolite on matrix!
An incredible mix of colors on this fine classic specimen from the Stewart Mine.
The largest Rubellite
crystal, one of three on the specimen, measures 3 cm in size and displays a
perfect termination. The
second, verticle crystal measures 2 cm while the Rubellite crystal on the back
side measures 1.4 cm.
Glassy crystals of Spodumene sit perched to the right of the Rubellites,
completely doubly terminated
and flashy. One of the finest small cab combos I've seen from Pala in years. In
excellent condition.
Dug by famed collector Ed Swoboda who later donated it to the Los Angeles
Natural History Museum.
Locality: Stewart Mine, Tourmaline Queen
Mountain, Pala, Pala District, San Diego Co., California.
Measures: 7 cm by 7.4 cm by 7 cm in total size.
Ex. Ed Swoboda, Los Angeles Natural
History Museum, Charlie Freed, Zigras Collections
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Price $7500
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MIN#Denver2023-75b NEW!
Large plate of deep golden
Fluorite cubes in cluster!
The largest cube on the left side measures just shy of 4.5 cm in size. The
cubes are all complete with some
smaller cubes scattered across the back side. The luster has a satiny
brilliance and the color really glows!
Locality: Aouli, Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt
Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 11 cm by 15 cm by 5.7 cm in size.
Price $1850
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MIN#Denver2023-75c NEW!
Very impressive cluster of
large Galena cubes with raspberry Fluorite from the Elmwood Mine!
I don't see many Elmwood Galenas anymore and very seldom do I find a cluster
of this magnitude.
There must be several dozens lustrous cubes here, covering both the front
and back, with some
measuring to nearly 6 cm in size. Fluorite and a sprinkling of Sphalerite
crystals are mainly the
accenting crystals. The main attraction here are the mirror-bright Galenas!
In excellent condition.
Locality: Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures: 14.8 cm by 12.5 cm by 9.8 cm in size.
Price $1450
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