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The
Tucson Show 2023
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Updated July 6th, 2023 *
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MIN#Tucson2023-26 NEW!
Spectacular large plate of Precious
Black Seam Opal on Sandstone matrix!
This seam of semi-polished Precious Opal displays brilliant flashes of every
color imaginable. Reds, blues, greens,
yellows, oranges, pinks, and purple with an intensity one rarely sees in an
uncut specimen. Actually, Mintabie Opals
display shades of gray and black and such is the case with this specimen.
Mintabie was a short lived discovery in 1978
that quickly played out and specimens of this size and quality are exceedingly
rare. This is a true prize for a gem collector.
Locality: Mintabie, North West
Province, South Australia, Australia.
Measures: 9.7 cm by 14.3 cm by 5.4 cm in total size.
Ex.
R. Patton Mineral Collection
Price $18,500
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MIN#Tucson2023-27 NEW!
Exceptional specimen of Acanthite
xls with Polybasite and Calcite on Ankerite covered matrix!
This very aesthetic specimen is rich with both contrast and Silver minerals! The
Acanthites
are a lustrous gray as are the Polybasites. The small Calcite crystals are
colorless and really
pop against the darker Silver minerals. The rounded Acanthite crystals branch
out and form
an arrangement which reminds one of Argentite. The largest average around 1 cm
in size.
Locality: Fresnillo, Zacatecas,
Mexico.
Measures: 8.2 cm by 4.3 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $8500
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MIN#Tucson2023-28 NEW!
Exquisite
example of
fine, olive-green crystals of Chlorargyrite var. Bromian Chlorargyrite!
This is a MAJOR rarity that belongs in a very fine Native Silver or Australian
Minerals collection. Formally
called Embolite, specimens of this rare Silver rich mineral are now called
Bromian Chlorargyrite due to the presence
of Bromide. This fine specimen is the best example I've seen of this Silver
mineral in years and features a very rich
clustering of lustrous Chlorargyrite crystals which display some of the richest
color you'll ever see, indicating very
little light exposure. In a state of excellent preservation, this amazing piece
dates back to the early 1900's or earlier.
Locality: Broken Hill, Yancowinna
Co., New South Wales, Australia.
Measures: 6.7 cm by 5 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $6500
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MIN#Tucson2023-29 Sold!
Exceptional
specimen featuring sharp,
lustrous
crystals of Native Copper!
A stunning cluster of Copper crystals with a super
shiny surface and lustrous
faces. There's a combination of Quartz, Calcite, and Epidote accenting between
and atop several of the well formed crystals. No damage to speak of and one of
the prettiest patinas I've seen in a long time on a Michigan Copper specimen.
Locality: Calumet & Hecla Mine, Calumet, Houghton
County, Michigan.
Circa late 1890's - Measures: 6.5 cm by 4.1 cm by 3.2 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made,
engraved display
base
Price $2850
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MIN#Tucson2023-30 NEW!
Impressive
specimen featuring large crystals of Beryl var. Emerald on Quartz matrix!
Also with Biotite Mica, this is one beautiful Emerald specimen displaying good
gemminess and great color.
The main crystal is quite large at 3.6 cm in length by 2 cm across the top
termination. Smaller Emeralds sit on
both sides of this lustrous crystal forming a cluster atop the stark white
Quartz matrix. In excellent condition.
Locality: Bazarak Mine, Bazarak
District, Panjshir, Afghanistan.
Measures: 4.8 cm by 5.7 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $9500
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MIN#Tucson2023-31 NEW!
Gorgeous, large Morganite crystal
set atop Albite matrix with Quartz, Muscovite, and Indicolite Tourmaline!
A specimen that is simply beautiful. The Morganite crystal in the middle is a
gemmy deep pink and complete on all sides.
It is accompanied by a smaller Morganite on the back side along with a Kunzite
crystal. Thin, gemmy Indicolite crystals
lay atop the golden Muscovite blades that frame the 6.5 cm Morganite along the
lower right edge. To the left are large,
slightly smoky Quartz crystal points and it is these that the Morganite sits
atop. This was one of the finest Morganites
at the show this year and I love the association. In excellent condition with
glassy pink interiors and only trivial contacts.
Locality: Nuristan, Laghman
Province, Afghanistan.
Measures: 10.7 cm by 18 cm by 14.8 cm in total size.
Ex. Arrington Mineral
Collection
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Price $35,000
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MIN#Tucson2023-32 NEW!
Super lustrous specimen featuring a
large Carrolite with Bornite atop a Calcite shard!
Sharp, incredibly brilliant crystal of Carrolite sits perfectly with a Bornite
crystal atop a Calcite shard which has
recrystallized along the bottom side. The Carrolite is a nearly perfect Pyramid
and measures over 3 cm in size.
As is obvious from the picture, the aesthetics of this specimen are exceptional
and it is in excellent condition as well.
Locality: Kamoya II South Mine,
Kamoya, Katanga, Democratic Reublic of Congo.
Measures: 5 cm by 8.6 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Comes with a custom
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Price $5500
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MIN#Tucson2023-33 Sold!
Gorgeous
specimen of pink Kunzite and Quartz with green Tourmaline on Cleavelandite!
I haven't seen a specimen with these aesthetics in at least a decade so it
was surprising when I found it in Tucson. The specimen
is very artistic with the Kunzite leaning away from a Smoky-ish Quartz crystal
of matching size. The Cleavelandite blades which are
accented by green Tourmaline crystals, fill the center space between the two and
adds a perfect color contrast. In excellent condition.
Locality: Mawi Pegmatite,
Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Nuristan, Afghanistan.
Measures: 9.5 cm by 10.5 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Price $4500
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MIN#Tucson2023-34 NEW!
Exceptional
plate featuring gemmy crystals of Beryl var. Aquamarine with Scheelite, Albite,
on Muscovite!
This is a great combination plate! Two bright orange Scheelite crystals
displaying an intense glassy-luster
are overshadowed by large, transparent blue tabular crystals of Aquamarine. The
Aquas measure to 4.5 cm
in size and all three crystals exhibit perfect form. No contacts except a few
along the outer trimming edge.
Locality: Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province of
China.
Measures: 6.6 cm by 12.3 cm by 7.2 cm in total size.
Price $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-35
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Native Copper rising upwards, flanked by Copper included Calcite crystals!
One of the most aesthetic Copper - Calcite combinations that I've seen. The
Calcites
are fully terminated with no damage. They are fully transparent with a strong
reddish
glow in the centers due to the inclusion of Native Copper. Very aesthetic
combo.
Locality: Lake Superior Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures: 7.2 cm by 3.6 cm by 3.6 cm in total size.
Price $2450
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MIN#Tucson2023-36 NEW!
Exceptional specimen featuring a pristine, gemmy Calcite sitting alongside a
Hematite crystal!
A beautiful combination that is both aesthetic and nearly pristine. The
transparent Calcite at top measures
4.7 cm in size. It sits next to a perfectly terminated, nearly 2 cm tall
Hematite crystal with mirror-lustrous
faces on all side. A couple of smaller Calcite crystals are also present and all
are sitting atop a matrix
covered by super flashy Hematite crystals. In excellent condition with no damage
to speak of. There is
a slight matrix influence irregularity on a backside Calcite face but this does
not detract. Simply superb!
Locality:
N'Chwaning
II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South
Africa.
Measures: 7 cm by 10 cm by 7.4 cm in size.
Ex. Bahmann Mineral Collection
Price $3450
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MIN#Tucson2023-37 NEW!
Beautiful
specimen of pink Calcite with white Calcite accenting atop lustrous Pyrite
cubes!
Easily one of the prettiest combinations I've seen from the Naica Mine. The pink
Calcites are bright and
lustrous and the large Pyrite cubes are incredibly striated and mirror-like with
a rolling surface luster atop
every face. I can't find one negative thing to say about this classic
old-timer. It's also in excellent condition.
Locality: Naica Mine, Chihuahua,
Mexico.
Measures: 10 cm by 14.6 cm by 5.2 cm in size.
Price $3500
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MIN#Tucson2023-38 NEW!
Large Golden Calcites with matching Herkimer
Diamond crystals on matrix with Marcasite and Dolomite!
Beautiful large cabinet display specimen displaying a 6.5 cm Golden Calcite
accompanied by a 6 cm Herkimer crystal.
Smaller Herkimers accents the sides and Dolomite accents the matrix surrounding
the Calcite. No damage or detractions.
Locality: Benchmark Quarry, St.
Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York.
Measures: 11.8 cm by 16.7 cm by 10.6 cm in size.
Price $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-39 NEW!
Very rich
specimen of Native
Gold on Quartz covered matrix!
This specimen is covered from one end to the other with fine crystalline
clusters of Native
Gold and is probably one of the richest specimens at the show in terms of
coverage. Under
magnification, you can see numerous fine crystals, mixed in with angular
patches of Gold
that were influenced in their structure by the surrounding Quartz crystals.
Impressive specimen!
This locality has been mined since the Romans and is literally full of
ancient mines with an open pit.
Locality: Rosia Montana (Verespatak), Alba County, Romania.
Measures: 5.8 cm by 4.5 cm by 2.7 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Tucson2023-40 NEW!
Exceptionally
lustrous cluster of Tetrahedrite crystals with pink Rhodochrosite and Quartz
accents!
The large mirror-bright Tetrahedrite crystals are super sharp and reflective.
They measure to 3 cm in size
and cover the entire surface of the specimen. Small crystal bladed balls of pink
Rhodochrosite are scattered
about along with tiny Quartz crystals. For what some refer to as a "black ugly",
this specimen has great eye appeal!
Locality: Pachapaqui Mining
District, Aquia District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash, Peru.
Measures: 8.8 cm by 9.4 cm by 7 cm in size.
Ex. R. E. Reynolds Collection
Price $895
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MIN#Tucson2023-41 NEW!
Exceptional
plate
featuring a large Golden Calcite crystal with Hematite accents and smaller
Golden Calcite crystals!
The crystals are deeply colored and gemmy. The reddish patchwork coloring are
Hematite accents atop earlier
surfaces which have now been mostly overgrown, coloring the Calcite internally.
The largest Calcite in the center
measures 8.5 cm from tip to tip. The specimen is in excellent condition with no
chipping or other detractions.
Locality: Gowd Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Esfahan,
Iran.
Measures: 10.2 cm by 12 cm by 7.5 cm in size.
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2023-42 NEW!
Exquisite
specimen featuring icy modified Fluorite crystals climbing atop Quartz crystals!
This is a specimen that is as unique as it is stunning. The Fluorites are like
ice crystals perched
atop white Quartz points. They vary in size with the largest Fluorites sitting
at the highest points like
flowers at the top of their stems. In pristine condition with barely a contact,
this is truly a superb piece.
Locality: Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit,
Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
Measures: 11 cm by 6.6 cm by 5.4 cm in size.
Ex. Steve Smale Collection
Price $2500
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MIN#Tucson2023-43 NEW!
Cabinet sized
plate featuring the rare combination of Scheelite crystals on purple Fluorite
covered Quartz!
A fascinating specimen, the brownish-orange Scheelites are perched atop purple
Fluorite cubes, which in turn,
are perched atop Quartz points below. I've never seen this combination in this
size before. Note how the Fluorite
layer climbs the Quartz point along the bottom edge of the specimen. In
excellent condition with no detractions.
Locality: Yaogangxian Mine,
Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field, Yizhang County, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Measures: 8 cm by 13.8 cm by 4.2 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Tucson2023-44 NEW!
Lustrous and super gemmy cluster of
greenish-yellow uFluorite on matrix!
Glassy transparent cubes measuring to 3 cm in size, this cabinet sized plate
glows beneath the numerous crystal faces.
The matrix is hard white Quartz and the platte has been beautifully trimmed. A
fine addition to any mineral collection.
Locality: El Hammam Mine, El Hammam,
Ait Mimoune Caïdat, Khémisset Province, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Measures: 12.2 cm by 9 cm by 6 cm in total size.
Price $1500
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MIN#Tucson2023-45 Sold!
Unique looking specimen featuring a Calcite sitting horizontally atop a
Marcasite stalactite!
This is a bizarre specimen but also an attractive one with a sizeable
Marcasite crystal stalactite
topped off by a doubly terminated Calcite. I think the specimen resembles a
snail with a shell
but others may see a dragon. The specimen is in excellent condition with few
surface contacts.
Locality: Shullsburg area, Upper Mississippi Valley District, Lafayette Co.,
Wisconsin.
Measures: 4 cm by 5.1 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Price $785
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MIN#Tucson2023-46 Sold!
Scarce specimen featuring bright-lemon yellow
Adamite on Aragonite covered matrix!
I
can't recall seeing a better or more aesthetic example of Adamite from
Greece. Totally pristine.
The Adamite crystals vary from bright lustrous yellow to greenish-yellow
depending on the lighting.
Locality: Serpieri Mine No. 60,
Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attica, Greece.
Measures: 7 cm by 11.2 cm by 4.1 cm in size.
Price $1250
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MIN#Tucson2023-47 NEW!
Large crystals
of Pink Calcite crystals included by Native Copper and Native Copper extrusions!
Some of the largest Calcite crystals I've seen from Michigan with a doubly
terminated Calcite measuring
8.5 cm along the left side of the cluster. Native Copper inclusions color the
crystals a bright reddish-pink
with lighter portions in the crystal along the upper right. Native Copper
appears between the Calcites and
atop the Calcites in the cluster. The luster is glassy and the crystals are
scuff free. Very fine specimen!
Locality: Quincy Mine, Quincy
Township, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures: 11.5 cm by 12.2 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Ex. Harvard Mineral Museum, Hauck Mineral
Collection
Price $6500
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MIN#Tucson2023-48 NEW!
Absolutely gorgeous specimen
featuring a cluster of gemmy, purple zoned, lavender Fluorite cubes set
alongisde Quartz crystals!
This is a specimen with a lot of wow factor and it is as close to perfect as
I've seen in a long time. The lavender Fluorites display
modified edges and they are all super glassy and lustrous with transparency all
the way down to their purple phantomed cores.
The three main Quartz points that rise above the Fluorite cluster to the right
are all terminated and clear with the tallest Quartz
actually displaying a small Fluorite included inside its tip! With flash and
sparkle and Pyrite accents, this is a true centerpiece.
Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang
Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
Measures: 9.6 cm by 13.7 cm by 7.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Arrington Mineral
Collection
Comes with a custom made,
labeled display base
Price $9500
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MIN#Tucson2023-49 NEW!
Fine crystals
of Native Silver atop a large Native Copper crystal!
The Silver crystals are sharp but slightly rounded with many displaying
chisel-like terminations.
They cover the top half of the Copper and are scattered about atop the bottom
portion. This is
a great looking specimen and one of the better Silver-Copper combos I saw this
year in Tucson.
Locality: Centennial Mine,
Centennial Heights, Houghton County, Michigan.
Measures: 6.7 cm by 4.5 cm by 3.6 cm in size.
Price $2850
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MIN#Tucson2023-50 NEW!
Exceptional specimen
of gemmy Orange Creedite crystal balls with scattered white accents in cluster!
Orange Creedite is actually rarer than the more famous lavender Creedite and
very few specimens are
as aesthetic and damage free as this one. Many if not most of the crystals on
the outer edges of each ball
are gemmy and nearly all are terminated and in excellent shape. The finest
example from the recent show.
The 8+ cm Creedite ball at the very top is hollow with an opening on the back
side. Very neat feature!
Locality: Mina Navidad, Durango,
Mexico.
Measures: 11.6 cm by 9 cm by 11 cm in total size.
Price $1850
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