Emeralds and Hiddenite from Alexander Co., North Carolina. Check the size of the central and rear central crystals!
The 'Alma Rose' - a huge Rhodochrosite with Quartz and yellow Siderite from Rainbow Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado. The specimen measures approx 45cm high which gives you an idea of just how big the Rhodochrosite rhombs are! The only complaint about this display was that the specimen was set very low to the ground, and there fore was not displayed to its best, but was still pretty impressive all the same.
The classic location of Bisbee, Arizona.
From L to R - Spangolite on Malachite, Azurite on Malachite and a Malachite pseudo after Azurite.
L to R - Azurite, Azurite with Malachite and a funky looking Malachite.
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Idaho case was a treat to view, stunning Pyromorphites!
Bunker Hill Mine Pyromorphites.
Copper Sulphides and associated minerals from Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
Butte, Montana
Butte, Montana
The California Gold case - organised by Wayne and Dona Leicht, some superb pieces in here.
'The Dragon' from the Colorado Quartz Mine, Nevada Co., California, now housed in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This was one specimen I was excited to see in person.
Colorado Golds - this case was organised by Dave Bunk.
The very impressive Gold Wire - a rare form for Gold, especially in this size! Ground Hog Mine, Eagle Co., Colorado. This specimen is in the collection at Harvard, and was definitely one of the highlights of the show.
The distinctive colours of Calcite, Fluorite and associated minerals from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee.
Elmwood Mine, Tennessee.
Willemite, Rhodonite and associated Minerals from the Franklin and Sterling Hill area of Sussex County, New Jersey
Franklinite specimen with huge crystals, and a Rhodonite, from Franklin Mine, New Jersey.
A very well done Fluorescent display from Franklin and Sterling Hill
A super Willemite from Trotter Mine, Franklin, NJ, over 5cm long
Keeping to the Franklin theme, The Natural History Museum of London also had a super Willemite in their case, again over 5cm in length:
A super Willemite specimen with parallel growths from Franklin Furnace, Sussex Co., New Jersey
The display of American Minerals created by the Department of Mineralogy from the London Natural History Museum was superb, commented on by many people - congrats to Alan and Mike on a job well done!!
NHM London display case.
A woven purse of Tremolite from the 18th Century.
There were many Museum displays, and of course within the displays of the different mineral locations there were pieces both from private collections and from museums and institutions. One of the nicest museum displays was put on by the ROM.
The Royal Ontario Museum, Canada, also had a superb display of American Minerals.
Wulfenites from Glove Mine, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona
Stunning Wulfenite that was the centre of the display
Another wonderful Wulfenite from Glove Mine
