The Tucson 2020 Mineral Showrooms

* Updated May 14th, 2020 *

MIN#TUCSON2020-76 NEW!

Gorgeous plate featuring brilliant crystals of reddish-orange Vanadinite on matrix!
Brilliant, lustrous, and pristine are the the three words that describe these large Vanadinite crystals! The crystals are
very distinct and contacts are nearly impossible to fine. The largest Vanadinite crystal measures to nearly 2 cm in size
and many are around 1 cm and there are dozens of crystals sitting atop this cabinet sized plate. In excellent condition.
Locality: ACF Mine, Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Measures: 9 cm by 10.8 cm by 5 cm in total size.
Price $3250

MIN#TUCSON2020-77 Sold!

Rare and visually spectacular specimen of Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
This incredible specimen is one of the finest and most aesthetic specimens I've seen from the small
and rather obscure Native Gold discovery at the Olive Grove Prospect which I have been told was found
during the digging of a water well. This miniature sized specimen displays highly lustrous, semi-crystalline
layers of richly colored Gold, both front and back, atop a matrix of white Quartz crystals. Stunning specimen!
Locality: Olive Grove Prospect, Mariposa County, California.
Measures: 5.7 cm by 4 cm by 1.5 cm in total size.
Price $9500

MIN#TUCSON2020-78 Sold!

Superb specimen featuring wires of Native Silver rising up above Calcite matrix!
Wire Silvers from the Cobalt Area are extremely rare and higher sought after because they just didn't occur very often.
Most of the Native Silver found was found locked away in rich veins or surrounding matrix. Every now and then ones finds
a small wire Silver but they are few and far between and the most impressive examples tend to come from the Keeley-Frontier
Mine. These are usually thin, frilly wires, usually off matrix but they are good quality wires regardless. To find a specimen the
likes of this one, with its thick, sturdy wire rising up from a white Calcite matrix is incredible on many levels. This specimen
looks more like a Silver from Norway or Germany than it does from Cobalt. Crystalline Silver is also draped across the front
of the matrix like decorative ribbons. A tremendous matrix Silver which is easily on of the finest I've ever seen from Canada.
Locality: Keeley-Frontier Mine, South Lorrain Township, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada.
Measures: 6.4 cm by 8.2 cm by 4.1 cm in total size.
Ex. Williams, Kevin Ward Silver Collections
Comes with a custom made, labeled display base
Price $12,500

MIN#TUCSON2020-79 NEW!

Aesthetic combination of Aquamarine crystals with Schorl Tourmaline!
This specimen is visually pleasing with its deep blue Aquamarine crystals standing upright
and at top, studded by individual crystals of glassy-lustrous Schorl Tourmaline along the right
face and left edge. No damage to speak of. If you're looking for a great Erongo combo, here it is.
Locality: Erongo Mountain, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Measures: 9.6 cm by 8.3 cm by 4.4 cm in total size.
Price $5750

MIN#TUCSON2020-80 Sold!

Dazzling plate of lustrous pink Smithsonite!
This is a gorgeous specimen, with a strong luster over unblemished botryoidal surfaces.
The color is pure pink with reddish undertones and the entire Smithsonite sits atop a small
bit of matrix with some slight layering. This is a very attractive and flashy Smithsonite and
specimens of this color and quality have become almost impossible to track down at the shows.
Locality: El Refugio Mine, Choix, Mun. de Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Measures: 10.4 cm by 5.4 cm by 6.6 cm in total size.
Price $2500

MIN#TUCSON2020-81 Sold!

RARE! Exceptional specimen of Native Silver dendritic feathers on matrix from Zambia!
I've been collecting Silver specimens for a long time and this is the first Zambian Silver that has
ever made its way onto the website. And it is fabulous! The top dendritic feather measures nearly
5 cm across and it gives rises smaller crystalline feathers which drape down over the top of the tan
matrix. Absolutely spectacular in every way and incredibly rare, this is one for the finest collection.
Locality: Kitwe, Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
Measures: 5.7 cm by 4.8 cm by 4 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $18,500

MIN#TUCSON2020-82 NEW!

Aesthetic specimen featuring gemmy green Fluorite octahedrons set atop Quartz matrix!
This is a true stunner! The Quartz surfaces are covered with both Quartz crystals and a sparkling
drusy which in turn serves as host to the most intense, gemmy green Fluorite crystals. The largest
Fluorite octahedron measures to 4 cm in size and each crystal has glassy faces with a rolling luster.
Locality: Riemvasmaak Fluorite occurrences, Kakamas District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Measures: 5.2 cm by 11 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Price $2850

MIN#TUCSON2020-83 Sold!

VERY RARE and EXQUISITE specimen of Beryl var. Aquamarine framed by Quartz crystals!
Also with Muscovite, this gemmy blue Aquamarine is remarkle not only because it is absolutely
gorgeous but also because it features an association of large Quartz crystals! This association is
super rare for Aquas from Nagar and I can count the number of specimen I've seen on just one
hand. If one does find an Aqua with Quartz combo, the Quartz is usually tiny micro-crystals or a
fine drusy. These crystals look like they came from Arkansas!! They're super glassy and clear
with full terminations. The Aquamarine is pristine with a deeper than normal blue coloration
through gemmy interiors and a perfect textbook habit. The bottom side is completely rehealed.
Locality: Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 8.3 cm by 8.6 cm by 7.3 cm in total size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved display base
Price $9500

MIN#TUCSON2020-84 Sold!

Incredible golden Pyrite crystals pseudomorph after a large Clam!
This amazing specimen was once a large clam in what was once a much larger Belton Lake I assume. It was
discovered in 2017 by road workers during construction on I-35 and I know of no others of this size so it must
be pretty rare. Approximately 100 million years old and found in Cretaceous Limestone, this clam is solid Pyrite
and covered with gleaming crystals from top to bottom, font and back. In excellent condition with only minor
contacting along the top edge on the back side. Texas is not known for its specimens but this one is amazing.
Locality: Temple, Bell County, Texas.
Measures: 15.2 cm by 17.2 cm by 4.7 cm in total size.
Ex. Barnett Mineral Collection
Price $4850

MIN#TUCSON2020-85 Sold!

Dazzling nodule of precious Fire Opal in Rhyolitic matrix!
This nodule was broken open to reveal a brilliant interior of reds, yellows, greens, oranges, blues,
and purples. A few other colors inbetween as well. It's amazing that such a rough host matrix
can contain such incredible fire and beauty. The Opal nodule measures 2.5 cm in total size.
Locality: San Juan del Río Municipality, Queretaro, Mexico.
Measures: 5 cm by 2.7 cm by 2.6 cm in total size.
Price $485

MIN#TUCSON2020-86 Sold!

Neon to royal blue crystals of Chalcanthite on Hematite matrix!
Super vibrant, translucent crystals of Chalcanthite spring up from the brown host matrix.
This plate is in excellent condition and the blue crystals are lustrous and glassy and most
display complete terminations. My best guess would date this specimen back to the 1980's.
Locality: Planet Mine, Buckskin Mountains, La Paz Co., Arizona.
Measures: 7.2 cm by 11.6 cm by 4.5 cm in total size.
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2020-91 NEW!

Lustrous and intensely yellow cluster of Fluorite on matrix!
Deep golden-yellow cubes measuring to 3.2 cm in size, this cabinet sized plate glows beneath numerous
satiny-lustrous crystal faces. The matrix is hard Quartz with a scattering of druse and crystal sparkle.
This is a very attractive specimen with only the normal peripheral contacts along the edge trim line.
Locality: El Hammam (El Hamman), Meknès, Meknès Prefecture, Fès-Meknès Region, Morocco.
Measures: 13.6 cm by 8.6 cm by 9 cm in total size.
Ex. Baria Mineral Collection
Price $985

MIN#TUCSON2020-93c NEW!

Large, deep red crystals of Spessartine Garnet perched atop Quartz crystals!
The Quartz crystals are clustered together, one atop the other, and most are doubly terminated.
The largest Spessartine crystals measures 1.7 cm in width with a textbook perfect habit. A couple
of smaller Spessartines can be seen along the right side. The Garnet surfaces are vibrantly lustrous
with striated faces. They a translucent when back lighted. In excellent condition with detractions.
Locality: Raikot, Chilas, Diamar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 4.4 cm by 3.5 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Wallace Mineral Collection
Price $1500

MIN#TUCSON2020-97 NEW!

MIN#TUCSON2020-98 Sold!

Lovely combination piece featuring a gemmy Aquamarine with a pink Apatite crystal on Muscovite!
I love these combos but very rarely do I find a specimen at the shows that fits the quality I'm looking for.
The Aquamarine crystal has to be gemmy and the Apatite must be complete with good color. Usually they are
found with broken edges and faded color. This specimen fits all the criteria I always look for and is the first of
these combos I've offered in years. It's in excellent condition and represents a rare opportunity for collectors.
Locality: Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures: 6.3 cm by 9.8 cm by 7.2 cm in total size.
Price $4850

MIN#TUCSON2020-99 NEW!

Aesthetic specimen featuring lustrous Pyrite cubes perched alongside a single Quartz crystal!
This is a superb small miniature, displaying some of the most lustrous Pyrites crystals you'll
ever see. The largest Pyrite at the top measures 3+ cm from corner to corner. The modified
cubes sit alongside a perfectly terminated Quartz point. In excellent condition with no contacts.
Locality: Spruce claim (Spruce Ridge), Goldmyer Hot Springs, King Co., Washington.
Measures: 5.1 cm by 3.3 cm by 3.2 cm in total size.
Price $1850

MIN#TUCSON2020-100 Sold!

INCREDIBLE! large cabinet sized combintion of a huge Fluorite cube with a large golden Calcite on Fluorite with Barite on Sphalerite!
This museum quality Elmwood specimen has it all! The largest Fluorite left of the Calcite measures 11 cm across the corners and displays
perfect faces which are highlighted by clear corners and a glassy luster. The backside is slightly etched where it descends down to the
shiny Sphalerite base. The large golden Calcite to the right measures 14 cm in length and is a perfect gemmy twin. There is no chipping
along the tips which exhibit a golden-brown coloration in contrast to the more yelowish-golden centers. The Calcite sits atop numerous
smaller Fluorite cubes to its left and larger cubes to its right and along the back side edge. There's even a large isolated Sphalerite
crystal nestled between the Calcite and Fluorites on the back side and accenting Barite clusters along the lower front edge. All in all,
this specimen has almost everything you could want in a high end Elmwood. In excellent condition with barely a contact anywhere.
Locality: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee.
Measures: 16.5 cm by 21.7 cm by 10.2 cm in total size.
Price $38,500

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