The public may be most dazzled by the 51 lb gold nugget from Australia, but the mineral community is agog over the "Emperor" and "Empress" rhodochrosites from China on display in the Collector's Edge booth at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (TM).
My inside source, code-named Deep Shaft, says the asking price for the Empress is $1.8 million while the Emperor, while not technically for sale, might be acquired for a reported staggering $8 million.
Rumor has it that Emperor is returning to China where it could fetch $1
5 million.Get your offers in now.
The TGMS is amazing!!!! And so much fun to go through. Thanks for the photos and stories!!!
ReplyDeletekind of gives new meaning to that $25 I spent for a phenakite specimen
ReplyDeleteFantastic. I have what is called Sand Cystals from Morocco which are pale beige and beautiful shapes but these are out of this world.
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ReplyDeleteBeware those commie pinko's. May be dyed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! The masterpiece in any collection!
ReplyDeleteLOL..good point..coming from china they are probably glued on or dyed..LOL
ReplyDeleteImpressive crystals by their size. But when seen in person, they are far Under the quality of Peruvian, Sweet Home or South Africa rhodochrosites
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