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Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Size: 6.8 x 6.3 x 4 cm
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The Tormiq Valley contains many occurrences of Alpine-type mineralized clefts. One of the specialties of Tormiq Valley are lustrous and sharp apatite and fluorapatite. This very specimen is a major example of cream-yellow apatite that is remarkably massy and of high quality. An aggregate of intergrown apatite and practically a floater with no contacts or breaks, crystallized all over. The apatite is translucent to transparent, showing a lustrous and nicely structured surface with only some smaller patches of chlorite distributed about the periphery. Definitely an important piece for the locale!
Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 8 x 5.8 x 4 cm
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This is a classic piece for Naica, with the characteristic modified, beveled cubical crystals on a contrasting black sphalerite matrix and some chalcopyrite at the backside. The crystals are nicely stacked upon each other with increasing diameter to the top. The color is pale inside the transparent crystals, yet shows a surprising change from a green tinge - visible closer to the matrix - to a light purple. Condition is well with only some very minor issues, nothing to worry about. A cluster of amazing aesthetics and high quality!
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Size: 10.4 x 8 x 3.5 cm
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This wulfenite specimen is from a younger find a couple of years ago. The crystals are loosely distributed about the red-brown matrix which gives this a very special appearance. The somehow blocky, almost cubical wulfenite crystals are honey-colored, translucent and in excellent condition. In between the wulfenite there is some green mimetite. A beautiful 3-dimensional piece of eye-catching wulfenite crystals on appealing contrasting matrix.
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 7 x 5.8 x 3.4 cm
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This is a totally unique piece of exceptional aesthetics! What at first sight looks like a pseudomorphosis of some kind is in fact a hexahedral crystal overgrown with a second generation of smaller pyrite crystals. A striking outline almost as if done by a cookie cutter. White calcite on both sides as well as some sphalerite are beautiful additions and very much contribute to the general beauty of this specimen. The backside is contacted, the overall condition is outstanding. A dashy piece for any fine mineral showcase!
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
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A very nice, compact apatite crystal that shows best shiny luster on all sides! The inside is partly obscured by some cracks and inclusions but nice and gemmy at some patches. The specimen is without damage and shows a complete hexagonal crystal that is perched on a smaller apatite.
Zinggenstock, Grimsel area, Hasli valley, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
Size: 10.6 x 5.3 x 6.8 cm
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It is always a delight to see a smoky quartz specimen from the famous Rufibach find. As many of those pieces this one is cut at the bottom but this is for sure the only compromise you would have to take on this piece. The quality of all present crystals is absolutely pristine, glassy and lustrous, with perfect pointed terminations. The beautiful matrix completes this well balanced piece of striking aesthetics. Most crystals, including the larger main crystal, are right handed. We totally love this highest quality in quartz specimens and we are happy to offer this piece to our customers for a reasonable price!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 8 x 6.4 x 5.9 cm
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From all the many pyrite crystals I have seen to date this is without question one of the very, very best!
Golden luster brightly shimmers all over the mirroring surface that especially strikes with beautiful bevelled edges and fine striations! The crytal is free of any damage and protrudes freely from a perfectly balanced white quartz matrix. The overall aesthetics is breathtaking and clearly defies the just-a-pyrite-attitude you might have come across. Every mineral has its masterpieces and pyrite is no exception! Have a look on our video for a better look on this beauty!
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 4 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
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A single crystal of greenish anglesite with inclusions of limonite and malachite which adds nice color effects. The crystal has superb luster and good clarity where it is pure and not too much traversed by inclusions. The top is rough and not crystallized but covered in limonite and malachite as well.
Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco
Size: 8.3 x 5 x 2.6 cm
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Two balls of cerussite sit atop a red barite surface like amphibious pop eyes. The crystals are perfect all around and transparent with a smoky color. The backside is contacted but not damaged. Both crystals are 2.2 cm in diameter. This is a characteristic specimen for Mibladen with stark contrast and well defined aesthetics!
Kongsberg Silver Mining District, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway
Size: 7.2 x 5 x 4.1 cm
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Kongsberg, the mother of silver deposits. Almost 400 years of mining history make this locale THE most famous silver mining regiong of the world. The specimen we have here is very much typical with several wires, one of which proturdes a staggering 4 cm off the main body. The bottom parts are associated with white calcite and some green malachite at the back. The silver itself shows great silvery luster, in parts coated with a nice natural patina. Classic old Kongsberg material in most attractive shape, 3-dimensional and elegant!
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A single quartz crystal, not spectacular at first glance but a real beauty in detail! The quartz is water-clear and shows perfect luster on all sides. The arrow-head shape is quite unusual and distinctive. With no damage and a re-healed bottom, this specimen is very attractive in person. The backside holds some small hematite and muscovite inclusions, very characteristic for an Alpine quartz specimen. A stunningly beautiful single crystal!
Kharan, Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 4.5 x 4 x 1 cm
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The superlative brookite specimens of Kharan district, more precisely the Rashkoh Mountains, were first found in the early 2000s. Since then, a number of clefts have been opened to reveal such incredible crystals as this one!
A single, doubly terminated brookite tile of uttermost quality is perched on a well proportioned piece of rock to form this pice of pure aesthetics! The brookite is 3.7 cm long, transparent and blood-red with a lustrous surface! It is in best condition all over!
This brookite is a real blast, featuring a dominant and large main crystal with beautiful drawings and very best quality. Have a look on our video to get a 360° impression!