This post is a continuation of the previous post, showing some of the individual minerals from the exhibit displays of the 2018 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®. These are individual minerals from private collections.
Rhodochrosite from the Xanda Mine, Virgen da Lapa, M.G., Brazil
Jim and Gail Spann
Chrysoberyl Sixling from Itaguacu, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Jim and Gail Spann
Tourmaline Scepter "Rocket" from the Pedeneira Mine, M.G., Brazil
Jim and Gail Spann
Sulfur from Kilaueu Volcano, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Jon Bly Collection (Keiki Mineral Club)
Quartz and Fluorite Crystals from the Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Prov., China
Mineralogical Association of Dallas Case
Calcite Crystals from the Fozichong Mine, Guangxi Province, China
Mineralogical Association of Dallas Case
Beryl var. Heliodor from Marambaia, Carai, M.G., Brazil
Mineralogical Association of Dallas Case
Azurite with Malachite from the Holbrook Mine, Bisbee, Arizona
META (Mineral Enthusiasts of the Tucson Area)
Purple Fluorite from the Blanchard Mine, Bingham, New Mexico
Blanchard Mine Case
Giant Tourmaline Crystal Cluster from the Cruzeiro Mine, M.G., Brazil
St. Troy Consolidated Mines, LTD
X-Shaped Calcite Crystal Twins from the 884 Mine, Leiping, Guiyang Co., Hunan Prov., China
Robert Lavinsky Collection
Giant Pyrite Cubes with Spessartine from the Wushan Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
Robert Lavinsky Collection
Calcite Cup Shaped Crystals on Calcite Matrix (2 Habits) from Wenshan, Yunnan Prov., China
Jim and Gail Spann
Ilvaite Crystal Spray from the Huanggang Mines, Inner Mongolia, China
Robert Lavinsky Collection
Kunzite Crystal from the Big Kahuna Pocket, Oceanview Mine, Pala, California
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society
Bright Red Tourmaline on Quartz from the Pala Chief Mine, Pala, California
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society
This post contains some of the individual minerals from the display cases at the 2018 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®. The public displays put together by individual collectors and mineral clubs were all filled with exceptional minerals, and it was difficult for us to choose which to photograph, and then which to post to our show reports. There are thousands of great minerals; these below are just a sampling of those that were particularly memorable or exceptionally photogenic.
Since many of these were from the Lidstrom Entries or other cases that did not have the name of the organizer of the case, we were unable to provide ownership information on many of the specimens show here.
Amethyst Crystal Perched on Elongated Quartz Crystal, Fischergletscher, Switzerland
Gold and Quartz, from the Oriental Mine, Alleghany, CA
Pargasite from Luc Yen, Yen Vai Province, Vietnam
Galena with Quartz from the Kruschev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria
Dendritic Copper Crystals, from the Champion Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan
Mellite from the Csordakuti Mine, Bickske Csordakut, Hungary
Meta-Autunite from Lavra Sao Paulo Mine, near Malachita, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Muzo-Habit Quartz from the Zigras Mine, near Hot Springs, AK
James Zigras
Calcite Cave Formation from the Holbrook Shaft, Bisbee, Arizona
Dioptase Cross, from the Sanda Mine, Mindouli, Central African Republic
Ralph D. Clark
Calcite Rounded Crystals from Boldut Mine, Romania
Luis Burillos
Green Smithsonite from the 79 Mine, Dripping Spring Mnts, AZ
Large Orpiment Crystal Cluster from Quiruvilca, Peru
Copper-Rich "Paraiba" Tourmaline from the Batalha Mine, Paraiba, Brazil
Jim and Gail Spann
This is the final "catch-all" post of the remaining display cases that we will show from the 2018 Tucson Gem and Mineral public displays. While there are plenty more good displays that were exhibited at the show, we kept a focus on on the most significant or attractive cases.
This post includes the Lidstrom Entries, which are competitive cases, as well the displays of the Great Quartz Face-off, which is a sub-theme of fine Quartz displays. The Lidstrom Entries don't have labels of collection or organizers, so we apologize for not providing that information. Stay tuned for our next post of the individual minerals
Lidstrom Entry of Various Small Crystals
Various Self-Collected Minerals
Beautiful Lidstrom Entry Case, with Many Fine Gem Minerals
Don Lum Collection
Another Fantastic Lidstrom Entry Case
And Yet Another Outstanding Lidstrom Entry Case
Nonmetals and Elements
A Nicely Organized Lidstrom Entry Case
The Great Quartz Crystal Face-Off - Quartz: A Seemingly Endless Array...
Muzo Habit Quartz from the Zigras Mine, Arkansas
Avant Mining
Excellent Quartz Crystals, from the Lidstrom Entry Cases
Avant Mining
Quartz of the Boulder Batholith (A Great Quartz Crystal Face Off Case)
The DT Pocket; Smoky Quartz Mined in October 2016 from the California Blue Mine, CA
(A Great Quartz Crystal Face Off Case)
Arizona's World of Quartz
Les & Paula Presmyk Collection
This post is a continuation of the previous post on the general exhibit displays seen at the 2018 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®. This post includes the rest of the mineral displays from private individuals or clubs. Our next posts on the displays will feature some additional public exhibits including the Great Quartz Face-off and Lidstrom entries.
Various Colorful Crystals
M&M Jaworski Collection
Rounded Crystal Forms
Luis Burillo Minerals
"Ripple Fire" Rare Native Ripple Sheet Copper cin Black Shale
Robert A and Merry L Price
Crystal Systems of the Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., IA
Steve Bussan with Carmen H.
Minerals of Different Crystal Systems
Crystal Variations from Namibian Localities
Brad and Linda Ross Family Collection
Azurite... and what Used to be Azurite from the Millpillas Mine, Mexico
Peter Megaw Collection
Star Sapphire Collection
Mark Hay Collection
Tribute to Bryant Witham Harris
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society
Crystals and Crystal Forms
Mineralogical Society of Arizona
Recent Acquisitions
Flagg Mineral Foundation
Pyrite Crystal Cubes from Navajun, Spain
Frederick C. Wilda and Helen A. Rodak
Barite World Tour, Romania, Italy, and Greece
Bill & Diana Dameron
Minerals Found Within 100 Miles of Tucson
META (Mineral Enthusiasts of the Tucson Area)
Feldspar Group Minerals Habits and Twinning
Hansonburg District, Bingham, Socorro Co., NM
The next two posts feature some of the general displays at the 2018 Tucson Gem and Mineral ® Show. This will feature some of the exceptional display cases that were put together by private individuals or clubs not included in the previous posts, or in the Quartz face off or Lidstrom Entries.
While many displays stuck to the show theme such as various crystal habits for specific mineral types, or twinning on certain minerals, many did not keep to the theme as it was not as definable as in previous years. Nevertheless, the displays were fantastic as usual.
The Origin of Mineral Names
Mindat.org
"Colorado Backbreakers"
Collected by Jeff Self
Artisan Made Gemstones - Gemstone-Like Glass Products
Jeremy Sinkus
Calcite in Amethyst from Artigas, Uruguay
Dennis Tanjeloff Collection, Astro Gallery of Gems
Calcite in Amethyst from Artigas, Uruguay
Dennis Tanjeloff Collection, Astro Gallery of Gems
The Mineral Wines Collection
Brett Keller
The Varied Forms of Native Copper from Bisbee, Arizona
Graeme Collection
Joe Ruiz (1924-2017) - An Inquisitive and Sharing Collector with a Passion to Learn and Discover
Prepared by Ron Gibbs, Bob Jenkins, and Chris Whitney-Smith
Twinning in Calcite
Specimens from the Collection of Terry E. Huizing
Beryl and its Varieties - Specimens Exhibiting Common & Unusual Forms
Collection of William B. Wray
Giant Red Fenster Quartz Discovered August 2016, Itamarandiba, Brazil
Presented by St. Troy Consolidated Mines,
Ltd.
Cubic System Forms
From the Collection of Sue and Stan Celestian
Calcite Crystals, 3 Habits: Scalenohedral,
Rhombohedral, and Prismatic
