The
Denver Show 2023
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Updated March 5th, 2024 *
MIN#DENVER2021-101 NEW!
Cabinet specimen displaying large crystals
of Sphalerite and Ruby Jack Sphalerite on Chert!
This is a classic from the old Tri-State Mining District. It has a wonderful combination
of size
and balance to go along with the numerous, highly lustrous Sphalerite crystals. Gemmy red
Ruby Jack crystals accent the larger Sphalerites in the center and along the outer edges.
Circa 1930's - From the Joplin Field, Tri-State District,
Jasper Co., Missouri.
Measures 12.3 cm by 15 cm by 14.5 cm in total size.
Price $1450
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MIN#DENVER2021-102 Sold!
Large cabinet plate of forrest green Fluorite crystals appearing as botryoidal clusters on frosted Quartz matrix!
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MIN#DENVER2021-104 Sold!
Large cabinet plate of vibrant purple
Fluorite with Barite blades in cluster!
These purple cubes are pure gems with internal
phantoming and transparency all the way
down to the matrix! They sit atop a sparkling matrix of Quartz and provide a wonderful
color contrast for the creamy white Barite blade clusters. In very good condition overall.
From the Berbes Mine, Berbes, Asturias, Spain.
Measures 9.8 cm by 14 cm by 8.2 cm in total size.
Price $895
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MIN#DENVER2021-105 NEW!
Deep green, gemmy cluster of Forsterite var. Peridot crystals on a Magnetite crystal!
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MIN#DENVER2021-106 NEW!
Amazing Native Copper specimen
featuring large crystals, spinel-twins, and crystalline dendrites!
All of these accented by pink Adularia - This is a specimen that has a little
bit of everything! Also comes
with a great looking reddish-brown patina over rolling lustrous surfaces. Very
attractive and unique Copper.
From Lake Superior, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Measures 7.5 cm by 6 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Price $1450
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MIN#DENVER2021-107 NEW!
Beautifully
aesthetic crystals of yellow Calcite atop blue Fluorite!
This is a true lovely from the famous Illinois Fluorspar mines. These
glassy-lustrous Calcites measure
up to nearly 3 cm in length and all are complete with gemmy golden tips. The
Calcite crystals rise up from
a base of blue and lavender Fluorite. Virtually pristine and one of my favorite
Illinois pieces from the show.
From the Annabel Lee mine, Harris
Creek Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois.
Measures 10.6 cm by 7 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $1450
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MIN#DENVER2021-108 NEW!
Attractive
specimen featuring terminated Calcite crystals atop Quartz on Hematite matrix!
This is a locality that doesn't appear at the shows very often and this fine
example displays
numerous Calcite crystals perched atop light pink Quartz on sparkling brown
Hematite matrix.
From the Pea Ridge Mine, Sullivan,
Washington County, Missouri.
Measures 7.2 cm by 5 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Price $685
MIN#DENVER2021-109 NEW!
Classic old time Colorado mix of
Galena cubes with tan Siderite on Sphalerite matrix!
One of the best combo specimens I've found in a long time
from the Eagle Mine in the Gilman
Mining District, Eagle County, Colorado. The Siderite crystals are sharp and
distinct with no
damage to speak of. The Galena cubes are matted but some have mirror-like faces
as well.
From the Eagle Mine in the Gilman Mining District, Eagle
County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 10.3 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Brown Mineral Collection
Price $1850
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MIN#DENVER2021-111 NEW!
Very impressive
specimen featuring large Galena octahedrons on Quartz from Colorado!
I don't think I've seen a specimen with larger crystals from this locality outside of a
museum.
The largest modified Galena crystal measures 6 cm in size and the others are of a similar
size.
This would rate as one of the most impressive Colorado Galena specimens I've ever come
across.
From the New Jersey Zinc Eagle Mine (Gilman Mine), Gilman, Gilman District, Eagle Co.,
Colorado.
Measures 7.4 cm by 14 cm by 10.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Dr. Gary Hansen Mineral Collection
Price $2850
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MIN#DENVER2021-112 NEW!
Glassy crystals of golden-yellow
Calcite atop matrix from Illinois!
This is a high quality plate featuring the most gemmy, transparent Calcites I've
ever seen from the Gaskins Mine.
The Gaskins Mine is a rarer locality for Fluorite and Calcite. These crystals
are gemmy all the way to the matrix
and are very lustrous with sharp crystal faces and reflectivity. The largest
Calcite in the center measures 4.5 cm
in size and the specimen is in excellent condition with barely a contact
anywhere. It also stands upright by itself.
From the Gaskins Mine, Empire Sub-District, Pope County,
Illinois.
Measures 8.2 cm by 9.2 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Ex. DuFoe, Charles Noll Collections
Price $1450
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MIN#DENVER2021-114 NEW!
Stunning specimen featuring
translucent crystals of Celestine with Native Sulfur!
This is an great looking old classic from the mining heyday's of Sicily and
specimens of this
calibre have become few and far between in today's marketplace. This cabinet
plate features
numerous terminated crystals of white Celestine, standing upright atop the
bright yellow Sulfur
matrix. The crystals are in excellent condition with smooth tips and glassy
luster. Translucent
Sulfur crystals measuring to 2.8 cm can be seen nestled between the large
Celestines near the
top and center. I wish I could convey the incredible flash and brilliance of
this plate. Very nice!
From the Agrigento Province (Girgenti
Province), Sicily, Italy.
Measures 15 cm by 9.5 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display
base
Price $2850
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MIN#DENVER2021-116 NEW!
Classic American example of Vanadinite crystals
on matrix.... from Arizona!
This large plate is from the Old Yuma Mine, one of the top localities for fine Vanadinite
crystal specimens
prior to the finds in Morocco. This plate is richly covered with a large number of bright
orange crystals in
various sizes. It's in very good condition for a plate of this size, with sharp crystals
and very few contacts.
From the Old Yuma Mine, Saguaro National Monument, Amole
District, Tucson Mts, Pima Co., Arizona.
Measures 12 cm by 12.2 cm by 3.1 cm in total size.
Price $985
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MIN#DENVER2021-121 NEW!
Fine crystal of smoky-golden Cerussite perched atop Malachite accented Galena!
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MIN#DENVER2021-122 NEW!
Unique specimen of crystalline
Native Copper, flattened by matrix!
This amazing specimen is entirely composed of flattened crystals which formed
along a narrow seam in the host rock matrix. This imparted the specimen with
a thin, flattened appearance that is quite unique for a Michigan Copper
specimen.
The surfaces are lustrous and covered by an antique patina. A secondary tannish
color runs up along the center, adding a pretty contrast to the patinaed
surfaces.
From the Copper Mining District of the Keweenaw
Peninsula, Michigan.
Measures 7.5 cm by 3.2 cm by 1.6 cm in total size.
Price $895
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MIN#DENVER2021-123 NEW!
Pretty cluster of Smoky-Citrine Quartz crystals with a framing of Dolomite along the top!
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MIN#DENVER2021-124 NEW!
Lustrous golden cubes of Pyrite with
Milky Quartz crystals!
The Pyrite cubes are bright and reflective,
measuring to 1 cm in size. Some small secondary Pyrite
micro-crystals can be seen atop some of the crystal face. Terminated Quartz crystals
surround the
Pyrite adding both balance and contrast of color. In very good condition with only a few
trivial contacts.
From the Oppu mine, Naka-Tsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture,
Tohoku Region, Honshu Island, Japan.
Measures 6.5 cm by 7.2 cm by 3.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Trimingham Mineral Collection
Price $895
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MIN#DENVER2021-125b NEW!
Rare specimen featuring Native Silver
with Safflorite and Amphibole Asbestos from Cobalt, Ontario!
This specimen is entirely composed of Native
Silver leaves and dendrites, nestled between crystal
balls of Safflorite and sprays of Amphibole Asbestos. The Native Silver is lustrous with a
slightly
golden patina while the Safflorite is steel gray to dark gray. This impressive specimen
from the
historical Cobalt area is quite heavy and loaded with Silver all the way through the solid
base.
The Amphibole Asbestos appears as tightly packed fibers and they sit atop the surface of
both
minerals as well as filling the concave openings in the solid matrix. This is a superb
example of
the richness of the Cobalt area, one of the richest strikes of Silver ever recorded. I
wouldn't be
surprised if there was also some Nickeline or Skutterudite in this very rich mineral
specimen.
From the Cobalt area, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming
District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures 5.4 cm by 12.8 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Kleine Mineral Collection
Price $2850
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