By now most of you collectors are aware of what the theme for Tucson 2008 was all about -- America's Mineral Treasures. Displays were featured from all the prominent locales from the United States of America.

I sincerely hope that you did get to see it in person. If you did not have this privilege in sharing in such a historical event, I can only hope that some of the pictures of the show featured here on my site, as well as the many other mineral web sites worldwide, will give you a glimpse, and taste, of all the amazing displays that were there. This special show really put in to perspective the amazing variety of Gems and Minerals that exist in the USA!

Well my friends, the gorgeous specimen picture above is from one of those famous locales -- the Jackson's Crossroad Mine, in Wilkes County, Georgia.

What a winner this one is! I was fortunate enough to grab it on the last day of the show. I was informed by the mine owners at the booth that these matrix specimens are not very common, which makes complete sense as I have seen mostly just crystal pieces.

As you can see in the photographs above this is an aesthetically, beautiful piece. The wonderful contrast of the white matrix with perfect Quartz crystals, gently wraps around the purple Amethyst crystal group, embracing it. Great purple color that this locality is known for. Sharp terminations with translucent to transparent luster.

Here's your chance to own one of the very best, from (since the Tucson show 2008), an even more famous US locale. Truly a superb cabinet specimen.