An update on dealers and specimens for sale at the TGMS show 2008

Ausrox

Ausrox had the 'shoe' on display that I reported on from the Westward Look show a week ago, but this time I was able to take video of this strange artifact!



Also sharing some space on the Ausrox stand was Terry Szenics (for whom Szenicsite is named after):

Collector's Edge

Collector's Edge had a large booth with several cabinets of fine minerals. Around the outside were some free-standing displays containing spectacular minerals - including this amazing Beryl.

Dan Weinrich

Dan and Diane were selling part of the Minnete Collection, along with Dave Bunk. There were many pre-show rumours about what was happening with this sale, and why Heliodor were no longer listed as partners in this sale - but despite the drama and the problems, the collection was offered for sale on the Thursday morning at the show, with people queueing up to get in to view the specimens - even the other dealers had to queue - no-one was given priority!

Here are some of the specimens that were offered:

Dave Bunk

The other half of the Minnete Collection was offered by Dave Bunk - including these nice pieces:





Of course, Dave had fine specimens of his own too, including this lovely Platinum crystal from the Konder massif, which was featured in F.John Barlow's book.

DeNatura

As we mentioned in the preview, there were some fabulous new Pyrolusite from New Mexico - here's a photo of one of the best pieces:

Dixie Euhedrals

Dixie Euhedrals had a great selection of really nice Quartz (var Amethyst) from Jacksons Crossroads, Georgia. Here is one of the better pieces - which would not look out of place in the main displays at the show.

Gobin - Webmineral

The Gobin brothers were back again at the show with several cabinets of fine minerals.



First thing to attract my attention (actually, they had this at Westward Look, but for some reason I didn't notice it there) was this stunningly deep coloured Beryl from Madagascar.



And, from China, some lovely minature twinned Calcites:

Graeber and Himes

Graeber and Himes (along with Jesse Fisher from UK Mining Ventures, who was cohabiting their area) had a large selection containing many classics. The following caught my eye:



And this one, a pseudomorph of Topaz after Orthoclase from Germany.

Kristalle/Crystal Classics

Having slowly morphed over recent years into somewhat of a single entity - Kristalle and Crystal Classics - the two companies had two booths - but both were shared Kristalle/Crystal Classics. The main booth was run by Dona, Wayne and Ian (with plenty of expert help!)



And Robin (with her team) was running the second booth, with many items from new collections recently purchased by the companies.



One of my very favourite specimens from the show was this Scheelite on matrix from Kristalle/Crystal Classics - the matrix consists of mica and clear Beryl crystals.



Another nice specimen was this Baryte included with Realgar, from Baia Sprie, Romania.



Finally, a beautiful Les Farges Pyromorphite.

Pala, International

Bill Larson and the rest of the Pala team were on hand to show off the cream of their stock of minerals and gems.



First to catch my eye was this very rich Cornetite:



And of course, this Wheal Gorland Liroconite had to go into the report!



Completing the theme of blue things, this faceted Hauyne gem from Niedermendig, Eifel, Germany weighing 1.73 carats was impressive if you're impressed by rare faceted gems!



More updates coming soon!

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