International Minerals
Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 7 x 3.9 x 0.7 cm
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Epidote from the Alpine type clefts of Pakistan are a well known species that impresses with gemmy quality and a multitude of different shapes!
The outline of this one is rather unique and all complete with no damage. The surface shows brilliant wet-look luster on both front and backside! It is a complete floater in marvelous condition and quality!
Ras Koh Mts., Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 5 x 4.9 x 2.6 cm
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The aesthetics of this bow-tie type epidote specimen is quite exceptional and represents the best from this unique find at the Ras Koh Mountains! A single 4.7 cm main crystal stands vertically over a small group of equally beautiful shaped side-crystals. All epidotes are jet-black and lustrous and in outstanding condition!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 6.1 x 5.3 x 5.1 cm
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A distinctive pseudomorphosis of pyrite after pyrrhotite on a geyish-white matrix that is partly covered in tiny quartz needles. The pyrite holds great luster and is free of any damage. The main pseudomorphosis is accompanied by a smaller pyrite crystal in the front. Great composition and quality makes this piece a beautiful choice!
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Color, luster and clarity of this zoisite are absolutley brilliant. The color of the upper half of the crystal is an intense greenish yellow when lit from the back and somewhat paler when you look at it through the sides. The lower half is opaque and dark, thus almost creating the impression of a matrix-piece. The whole crystal is perfect with a pristine termination and no damage to be found anywhere. The bottom also is recrystallized. At the left side you can see a broken and rehealed side crystal, influencing the growth of the zoisite. Mirroring luster and appealing color are distinguishing this wonderful piece!
Pyan Pyit, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)
Size: 9.8 x 6.2 x 3.6 cm
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This exceptionally fine spinel specimen found at Pyan Pyit in the famous gem district Mogok!
It presents a single spinel crystal atop a contrasting white calcite matrix. The spinel is up to 2.1 cm on edge and displays intensive pink to red color. At closer inspection you see the translucent crystal being shot through with gemmy patches which makes it very easily lit!
On the lustrous surface you can see subtle etchings which has a lovely visual effect without disturbing the well developed octahedral crystal shape!
The classic aesthetics of one single crystal on matrix very much highlights the spinel as the rare and beautiful gem it turly is!
As you can see in our video, the spinel is complete all around and there is no damage whatsoever!
An exceptional specimen of this rare gem mineral!
Tole, Wana, South Waziristan, Pakistan
Size: 13.1 x 9.2 x 4.5 cm
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This quartz from the Alpine-type clefts of Pakistan is a shiny exemplar of superb luster, clarity and aesthetics!
The large and massive crystal on the lower right side stands in contrast to a number of smaller stacked crystals that rise up on the left side. You can discern a central thread from which crystals are spreading and which runs through some of the crystals as a white "faden". Absolutely amazing specimen in overall great condition!
Laghman Province, Nuristan , Afghanistan
Size: 10.4 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm
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With an imposing length of over 10 cm this is an absolutely stunning piece. Not repaired and in flawless condition, there are no downsides on this specimen. Despite being a single crystal, this tourmaline offers much in respect of detail and variety. As you can see in the video, the sides are comprised of many shorter parallel crystals. The termination consists of three main peaks. The whole specimen is a composition of gemminess, pretty color and dramatic shape, covered in brightly sparkling luster.
Tole, Wana, South Waziristan, Pakistan
Size: 9.4 x 5.9 x 2.4 cm
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This is a spectacular “Faden”-quartz specimen from Tole that is absolutely flawless and highly aesthetic!
It's hard to imagine how a fragile piece like this could have been unearthed without doing any damage!
The complex stack of quartz crystals is glassy and sharp and amazingly beautiful. It is set on a small piece of feldspar which is undamaged as well. A complete and flawless floater specimen of brilliant quartz!
Novo Cruzeiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 15.1 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm
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This tourmaline shows dramatic size and amazing colors! The specimen was found in Novo Cruceiro and went to the collection of French collector Labyey Andre in 1987, where it stayed until recently. This crystal is of just beautiful and elegant appearance. The blueish color of the main body contrasts with the dark strawberry red of the main termination and several smaller terminations of intergrown side-crystals. Superb luster, a translucent colorful crystals body, outstanding condition and a shape that opens towards the top. This singel crystal tourmaline is more than the sum of its attributes. It is not repaired and has virtually no flaws!
Hyderabad District, Telangana, India
Size: 9.8 x 8 x 6.6 cm
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A new find near the city of Hyderabad has recently produced a number of amazing phantom quartz specimens. This one is an aesthetic group in very good condition and with distinctive and beautiful hematite phantoms in each and every one of the glassy quartz crystals! Especially the larger crystals have very strong phantoms embedded in water-clear quartz! The lower half is mostly contacted but not broken.
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 11.3 x 9 x 4.7 cm
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The combination of lustrous golden pyrite and sparkling white quartz is both striking and attractive. The main pyrite is prominently situated at the top of the mountain-like quartz structure that's comprised of countless slender crystals. The pyrite cube itself shows nice striations on all sides and has very good golden color. There is a minimal ding on the pyrite but the overall condition is exceptionally good!
Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
Size: 8.8 x 5.9 x 5.8 cm
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Bou Azzer is easily the most famous and rich source for high class erythrite specimens worldwide and has produced collection pieces since the 1960s. This specimen is an older classic of nice quality and captivating appearance. A piece of grey rock that is in parts covered in brilliantly lustrous and gemmy erythrite crystals. The individual crystals are up to around 0.7 cm in size and show bright magenta color. Between these sharp crystals there are tiny rosettes of pink erythrite. Same material, different crystal habit. Overall this piece is in great condition with only some peripheral issues.