The Tucson 2020 Mineral Showrooms

* Updated March 2nd, 2020 *

MIN#TUCSON2020-1 NEW!

Breathtaking cabinet sized specimen of Native Silver wires atop Acanthite covered matrix!
True museum quality, this incredible German Silver has been in a private collection for years but was
offered to me during the Tucson Show and I was happy to acquire it for the website! The aesthetics are
stunning and it's difficult to walk away from the specimen without taking several glances as many people
found out for themselves while it was on display in my showcase. The wires rise up from the Acanthite
and climb upwards to create a the classic arborescent tree formation! The bottom wires are very thick,
forming the perfect "trunk" for the tree! The specimen is a true prize and the antique patina is gorgeous.
Locality: Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Measures: 12.2 cm by 10 cm by 3.3 cm in total size.
Ex. Obodda, South Texas Mineral Collections
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
P. O. R.

MIN#TUCSON2020-2 Sold!

Stunningly beautiful combination specimen of Morganite with Quartz and green Tourmaline on Cleavelandite!
This lovely combination is not only beautiful but it's also quite rare to see a Morganite with a Quartz crystal of such
quality and clarity. Both are gem and exhibit perfect form with glassy-lustrous surfaces. The Morganite is large at
7 cm in width and the Quartz is perfectly terminated, rising 6 cm above Cleavelandite. Both are accented by gemmy
green Tourmaline crystals which add the perfect touch of additional color. An exquistite specimen in every regard!
Locality: Paprok, Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Measures: 12 cm by 12.6 cm by 9.2 cm in total size.
Ex. GB Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $28,500

MIN#TUCSON2020-5 Sold!

Exquisite specimen featuring a Quartz var. Amethyst scepter with Amethyst on Quartz!
What an incredible display this specimen is! Purple blushed Amethyst crystals perfectly centered
on a bed of colorless Quartz and an absolutely pristine scepter at top. It doesn't get much better
than this specimen. No damage or contacting. Just incredible aesthetics and superb eye appeal.
Locality: From the Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Mine, Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes Co., Georgia.
Measures: Measures 5.5 cm by 5.7 cm by 7 cm in total size.
Ex. Goings Mineral Collection
Price $1250

MIN#TUCSON2020-9 NEW!

Lustrous crystal of deep red Cinnabar on yellow Dolomite and Quartz!
A visually aesthetic and very impressive miniature sized combo. The large Cinnabar
crystal is a deep red and shows no sign of darkening. It measures 2.2 cm in size with a
vibrant luster and there is no damage or detractions to speak of. In excellent condition.
Locality: Tongren Mine, Tongren Co., Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China.
Measures: 3.5 cm by 6.8 cm by 3.8 cm in total size.
Price $2500

MIN#TUCSON2020-11 NEW!

Gemmy rhombs of cherry-red Rhodochrosite with purple Fluorite and Quartz on a Sulfide matrix!
This is a lovely specimen which features the cherry-red rhombs of Rhodochrosite accented by a rich
covering of gemmy purple Fluorite cubes covering most of the left side and along the top edge. Also
with a scattering of Quartz needles and dark Tetrahedrite, in great condition with very few contacts.
Locality: Sweet Home Mine, Mount Bross, Alma District, Park Co., Colorado.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 6.2 cm by 2.8 cm in total size.
Ex. GB Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $9500

MIN#TUCSON2020-12 NEW!

Absolutely gorgeous and flawless specimen of blue botryoidal Chrysocolla on matrix!
Satiny smooth nodules of blue Chrysocolla color the lighter blue matrix and make for one of the most
beautiful Chrysocolla specimens I've ever offered. This specimen is pure perfection and blemish-free!
Locality: L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine), Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.
Measures: 8.4 cm by 8.5 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Ex. GB Mineral Collection
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $6500

MIN#TUCSON2020-13 Sold!

Unique specimen of Native Copper rising out of and atop a large colorless Calcite crystal!
This is the most impressive Copper-Calcite combination I've seen from Michigan and the fact that
the 6 cm Calcite crystal is so large and yet remained translucent and colorless is pretty amazing
to say the least. I can't remember seeing a larger Calcite crystal in one of these combos and the
amount of Native Copper in association is also unusual. The Calcite is terminated with only a slight
contact near the lower right edge where it was touching matrix. The Copper is angular and airy and
rides the top of the Calcite like a large crown. The visuals are dramatic and incredibly aesthetic.
Locality: Centennial Mine, Centennial, Houghton Co., Michigan.
Measures: 7 cm by 7.5 cm by 6.8 cm in total size.
Price $4500

MIN#TUCSON2020-14 Sold!

Beautifully zoned golden Fluorite with lavender rims!
This is a stunning Fluorite which displays a vivid coloration beneath satiny-lustrous glowing surfaces!
The lavender zoning actually displays two layers of color, the second of which is a darker purple just beneath
the surface. In excellent condition with a flashy display, this specimen would be a great addition to any collection.
Locality: Denton Mine, Hardin County, Illinois.
Measures: 5.5 cm by 8 cm by 6.8 cm in toal size.
Price $2450

MIN#TUCSON2020-16 NEW!

Large specimen of white Quartz points covered by inky-blue Fluorite crystals!
This large cluster is displayable on all sides and displays beautifully with a stunning visual contrast between
the deep blue and the stark white Quartz crystals. The Fluorite crystals are rounded octahedrons and light
up very well under direct lighting. The surfaces display a vibrant luster as well. In excellent condition.
Locality: Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 14.8 cm by 18 cm by 14.1 cm in total size.
Ex. Baria Mineral Collection
Price $2850

MIN#TUCSON2020-18 NEW!

Icy tipped Calcite fingers rising upwards from a golden-brown Calcite crystal base!
Like icicles, these Calcites are colorless and crystal-clear with slightly rounded tips. They rise upwards
from the golden Calcite covered matrix. All are complete and of varying length. In excellent condition.
Locality: Wenshan Mine, Wenshan City, Wenshan, Yunnan, China.
Measures: 9.5 cm by 11 cm by 4.6 cm in total size.
Price $2850

MIN#TUCSON2020-19 Sold!

Glassy-lustrous crystals of Cobaltoan Smithsonite on matrix!
Good pink color and gemmy interiors with a good amount of glassy reflection to the crystal surfaces.
Smithsonite crystals are also present on the back side to a lesser amount. In excellent condition.
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia.
Measures: 10 cm by 6.3 cm by 4.2 cm in total size.
Ex. Arrington Mineral Collection
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2020-22 NEW!

MIN#TUCSON2020-23 Sold!

Deep red crystals of Spinel in cluster with Calcite!
There's a lot of Spinel here, with the largest crystal measuring 2.1 cm in size. The color is a very deep,
vibrant and translucent red while the crystal faces on the top right crystal are sharp and glassy lustrous.
Locality: Morogoro, Uluguru Mts (Uruguru Mts), Morogoro Region, Tanzania.
Measures: 3.8 cm by 4.2 cm by 2.1 cm in total size.
Ex. GB Mineral Collection
Price $1250

MIN#TUCSON2020-25 Sold!

Exceptional cabinet plate featuring deep purple Amethyst crystals clustered atop matrix!
What a gorgeous specimen this is! The crystals are super gemmy and this allows the light to pass
through the cluster, bringing out the deepest, richest Amethyst color imaginable, mixed with just a touch
of orange along the back edge. This is probably the result of a small inclusion of Hematite. The Amethyst
tips are complete and pristine, with the largest crystal measuring 8 cm in length. The Amethyst crystal
cluster fan along the upper right edge is stunning. This is a wonderful specimen and it even sits on its own.
Locality: Goboboseb Mts, Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Measures: 9.3 cm by 6.5 cm by 6.6 cm in total size.
Price $4500

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