The Denver Show 2023 Showrooms

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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

MIN#DENVER2021-102 Sold!

Large cabinet plate of forrest green Fluorite crystals appearing as botryoidal clusters on frosted Quartz matrix!
This is a new find that is different than anything else I've seen from China. The crystals are small and gemmy
with a different shade of green. Under magnification I can see dozens of lustrous, stepped angular faces but
the crystals all come together to form rounded, botryoidal mounds atop the matrix. The matrix, by the way,
consists of Quartz crystals with have all been frosted at the tips by what appears to be white Calcite. This
was one of the prettiest plates I saw in this new find and I was attracted to it because of the openings
between the individual Fluorite mounds. It gives the specimen a very beautiful isolated appearance and
this was the only large plate with this feature. In excellent condition with great color, luster and flash.
From the Xinyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China.
Measures 16 cm by 24.2 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $1850

MIN#DENVER2021-103 NEW!

Pretty grayish-blue "cockscomb" Barite crystals with linear streams of white micro-crystals!
A wonderful example of Villabona Barite, the bluish crystals are well terminated and very glassy.
The micro-crystalline white banding is actually smaller colorless Barites and they provide a snow-like
accenting to the plate which increases the visual attractiveness. In very good condition with great flash.
From the Villabona Mines, Villabona, Llanera, Villabona Mining Area, Asturias, Spain.
Measures 6.5 cm by 10.2 cm by 3.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Trimingham Mineral Collection
Price $895

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

MIN#DENVER2021-105 NEW!

Deep green, gemmy cluster of Forsterite var. Peridot crystals on a Magnetite crystal!
This is a wonderful example of what are considered to be some of the finest Peridot crystals in the world.
The large central Magnetite crystal is surrounded by well formed, gemmy, terminated Peridot crystals
on almost all sides. Very aesthetic with no damage. This is one of my favorite Peridot combo specimens.
From Sapat Gali, Naran, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Measures 2.5 cm by 3.5 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $1850

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

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

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

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

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

MIN#DENVER2021-113 NEW!

Lovely and quite sculptural cluster of Native Copper wires atop Malachite covered Native Copper!
This is about as good as Copper wires get from the White Pine Mine in Michigan, which closed in 1995.
The wires are firm and stable as they twist and wind around one another, forming a wire cluster that stretches
upwards atop the greenish Malachite covered Copper which serves as a base below. Very unique and aesthetic!
From the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon Co., Michigan.
Measures 11.2 cm by 4.3 cm by 1.2 cm in total size.
Price $985

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#DENVER2021-117 NEW!

Sweet specimen of greenish-yellow Pyromorphite in individual clusters on matrix!
Brilliant miniature which exhibits a great deal of eye appeal and flash! The glassy Pyromorphite
crysta;s have grouped themselves together into little spheres, creating an unique and very aesthetic
presentation. The specimen is in great condition with barely a contact. Formally a competition piece.
From the Daoping Mine, Gongcheng Co., Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Measures 5.2 cm by 4.3 cm by 2.3 cm in total size.
Come with a custom made, labeled wooden base for competition display
Price $1450

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MIN#DENVER2021-118 NEW!

Exquisite plate of Quartz crystals colored and patterned by a druse coating of red and brown Hematite!
Also with some greeen Malachite along the back side, I've never seen anything quite like this Quartz cluster.
The Iron Oxides have created the most incredible design atop the Quartz crystals with patches of reddish-brown
alternating with patches of orange with white banding inbetween. It almost looks hand painted but it's completely
natural. Another example of nature's amazing art and in excellent condition with only minor contacting at the edges.
From M'Ssici, Alnif County, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures 12.7 cm by 13.5 cm by 6.1 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $2450

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MIN#DENVER2021-120 NEW!

Beautiful old classic featuring glassy-lustrous Azurite crystals on chatoyant Malachite!
This specimen contrast Azurite crystals with chatoyant surfaces and is a great example of the beautiful
material coming from the Bisbee Mining District in the late 1880s-1890s. In excellent condition for its age
with only trivial contacts and clean surfaces. The glassiness increases as the crystals move up the matrix.
From Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts., Cochise County, Arizona.
Measures 5.4 cm by 5.5 cm by 3.6 cm in total size.
Price $2500

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MIN#DENVER2021-121 NEW!

Fine crystal of smoky-golden Cerussite perched atop Malachite accented Galena!
A very aesthetic specimen featuring a nearly complete Cerussite sixling. It has five of the six
terminations so it's very close to a full sixling twin and there are also several smaller Cerussites
scattered around the 2.2 cm main crystal. In excellent condition with the only contacts along the
back side trimming edge and these are completely invisible from the front display side. Very nice!
From Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco.
Measures 4.8 cm by 4.3 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Kimball Goddard Collection
Price $1450

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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!
These crystals are all terminated and display a mix of orange Citrine with just a hint of Smoky
brown. Looking through the gemmy tips, one can see the phantoms of early terminations, now
overgrown by the present day crystal structure. In great condition with a single contact along the
backside of one of the crystals. This contact is minor, does not affect the habit, and is out of view.
From Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Measures 5 cm by 8.8 cm by 5.5 cm in total size.
Price $895

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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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