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Chammegg, Guttannen, Hasli Valley, Bern, Switzerland
Size: 9.1 x 4 x 2.2 cm
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Hardly ever have I seen epidote from this locale none of which was near such dramatic size! The crystal aggregate is of characteristic brown and green color which is revealed at strong backlight illumination, while the core stays dark. The surface is brightly lustrous, traversed by a web of cracks. At the bottom of the epidote some white, chloritized adularia is visible. This whole piece is free of any fresh damage, only rehealed breaks and contacts. A very classic and rare piece of spectacular size for the locale!
Payún volcano, Altiplano de Payún Matru, Malargüe Department, Mendoza, Argentina
Size: 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm
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A 3-dimensional group of octahedral magnetite crystals has been pseudomorph transformed into metallic grey hematite at the cinder pits near the Payún Matru volcano. This structure is a distinctly 3-dimensional floater specimen that shows characteristic hoppered growth and towering octahedrons. The piece is all undamaged and very much appealing in person!
Großer Hexenkopf, Venedigergruppe, Prägraten, Osttirol, Austria
Size: 12.2 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm
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A great outline of striking quartz crystals, all glassy, sharp and lustrous. All contacted or broken zones are completely re-crystallized, even at the bottom of this fine specimen. All over this piecer there are only few tiny chips most of which are re-healed as well. Distinctly 3-dimensional and brilliant all around. Some chlorite inclusions add a little color to the otherwise colorless, transparent piece. An enchanting quartz cluster from Hexenkopf (german for "witch's head")!
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Beautiful as much as unusual! This quartz shard is a complete floater that shows exceptionally nice surface structure reflecting in wet look luster! The backside shows regular prism faces of the original crystal which is interesting but nothing as stunning as the front. With only some minor edge wear, this is an attractive specimen of pure Swiss quartz!
Valsertal, Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 9.7 x 6.4 x 7 cm
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Many crystals of top quality are comeing out of the matrix here. The tip of the main crystal has a small chip, what is luckily not visible from the front side. Though the price is much lower because of that, and very fair for the good visual imapact of this group.
Grieswies, Rauris, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 16.9 x 5.7 x 4.8 cm
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Outstanding in any respect, this skeletal quartz from the classic location is one of a kind. You will find no flaws on this piece, as this floater is perfect all around, with clarity paired with marvelous luster. While the whole surface is etched, the prismatic faces are still discernible, which adds much to the general aesthetics and the distinct character of this quartz. Another detail worth mentioning is the presence of attractive chlorite inclusions. To find all of these properties in one piece, especially of this dramatic size, is virtually impossible.
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 6.4 x 0.65 x 0.6 cm
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The color of this crystal is absolutely brilliant! Rarely do we find such perfectly gemmy tourmaline crystals with saturated green color and pristine luster. With not the slightest wear and a pointed termination that is beyond comparison, this is a truly fantastic piece that needs no more words!
Knappenwand, Untersulzbachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 7.1 x 1.9 x 0.8 cm
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One solid epidote crystal, doubly terminated and smooth. The straight shape makes for a very calm and elegant appearance all around. The crystal is highly lustrous and dark. Due to its thickness, the crystal is opaque, but a smaller, parallel side crystal shows typical olive green color. Around the crystal are some barely discernible abrasions most of which are older and rehealed. A great epidote from the world-famous Knappenwand, classy, sharp and exceptionally massive.
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Two brilliant quartz crystals are emerging from a piece of matrix like rabbit ears - no, I don't mean the famous blue cap tourmaline but the actual animal. Both crystals are completely flawless, water-clear and extremely lustrous on all sides. Sitting on a nice piece of grey matrix the crystals are accompanied by smaller quartz and some mica here and there. The great outline and incredible crystal quality instantly catch the eye making this a great choise of a fine Val Bedretto specimen!
Reißeckgruppe, Carinthia, Austria
Size: 3.4 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
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Color and brilliance of this small specimen are just remarkable and charming in person. The amethyst head of this sceptre sits on a smoky quartz stem which is a rare thing to find on the market. All faces are lustrous around the glassy crystal. Apart from some contacts there is nothing to worry about at this piece. No chips, no abrasions, no breaks. Only a unusually fine amethyst/smoky quartz sceptre, found around eight years ago at the Reißeck group in Carinthia which produced some very nice combinations of similar character.
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 8.8 x 5.4 x 3.4 cm
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A classic amethyst specimen from Mörchnerkar that very distinctly shows the characteristic "windows", pretty sceletal pyramidal faces that leave the sharp edges intact. The lower parts of this specimen are opaque and white only to gain more and more in clarity and color the further up you look. Especially the termination shows lovely purple color. Mostly the condition is fine with no major damage but there is some edge-wear present. Also the backside is intact and crystallized with only some contact at the bottom. A nice and characteristic amethyst specimen from this important locale!
Malenco Valley, Sondrio Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 7.4 x 5.3 x 2.8 cm
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Val Malenco in Italy is the classic locality for demantoides in the world. It produced a lot of good specimens in the past. However, today it has become very difficult to find anys on the market, as all disappeared over the years. This is a remarkable specimen with many crystals of high quality on it. The color is bright green with a hint of yellow, depenidng on the light. It is in a very good condition and free of damage!