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Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 9 x 4.6 x 3.2 cm
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A combination of two smoky quartz crystals is set at the center of this nice flat rock matrix, associated with some smaller smoky quartz. The crystals are completely clear at the inside and show the attractive brown color that is characteristic for the locale. The unusual crystal habit is that of two left-handed crystals with partly visible beginning bottom terminations and shared terminal faces. All those resulting angles give the quartz a counterclockwise twist which defines it as a gwindel. Beautiful aesthetics and high crystal quality in very best condition!
Saurüssel, Zemmgrund, Zillertaler Alpen, Nordtirol, Austria
Size: 3.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
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Distinctive shape and quality of this little sceptre specimen are really just brilliant. The fact that it is repaired at the divide between stem and head as well as chips at the lower backside might hurt a bit but none of that is visible from the front. On the plus side we have intensive purple color, a glassy crystal, sharp and distinctive shape and a nice lustrous surface. A very attractive specimen if you can live with an imprefect backside.
Serifos Island, Cyclade Islands, South Aegean, Greece
Size: 6.4 x 3.4 x 2.7 cm
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A perfect arrangement of green quartz crystals from the famous locale on Serifos Island. This exceptionally nice piece was found in the 90s by Alfred Kugler and has been in his personal collection since then. The crystals are translucent jade-green with nice waxy luster and in all best condition!
Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 6.6 x 5.9 x 2.6 cm
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Botryoidal brucite form this rich aggregate that strikes with intensive juicy yellow color and marvelous quality! The brucite is gemmy and highly lustrous and overall in very best condition. Unlike many pieces we have seen this one has some matrix which adds a nice contrast to the otherwise uniformly yellow aggregate.
Kleinelend valley, Ankogelgruppe, Malta, Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria
Size: 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm
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It's a highly attractive titanite specimen with association of pericline and chlorite. The main crystal is sharp, lustrous and gemmy with a strong moss-green color. It is complete and flawless. The surrondings is made of white pericline, titanite side crystals and silvery chlorite. The whole specimen is in excellent condition with only a contact at the backside but no damage!
Iragna, Lodrino, Riviera, Ticino, Switzerland
Size: 5 x 4.2 x 2.6 cm
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This blocky rutile is of an unusual type, very unlike what we are used to from the Alps. The single crystal is 1.7 x 1.2 cm large and of a short prismatic habit. It shows waxy luster and is completely opaque. Condition is fine with only a small ding but no actual damage. The rutile is grown into a quartz/feldspar matrix which nicely emphasizes the black crystal.
Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India
Size: 4.6 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm
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A highly aesthetic and distinctive specimen of one honey yellow calcite on a snow-white mordenite matrix. The crystal is totally perfect, translucent and a real marvel.
Piz Cavardiras, Disentis, Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 8.1 x 6.3 x 3.6 cm
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The main crystal on this attractive matrix specimen is 5.5 cm long, sharp and exceptionally lustrous. It is accompanied by a number of equally good side crystals on a white feldspar matrix. Very aesthetic and in overall best condition!
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What a gorgeous specimen! The doubly terminated quartz is beautifully presented atop a group of equally brilliant crystal which creates a unique and stunning look! The crystal is flawless, glassy, sharply defined and highly lustrous on all sides. Only downside is a completely invisible repair. The main quartz detached from the top of its supporting crystal and had to be re-attached. Apart from that this piece is spectacular and pristine!
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The perfectly developed iron rose with fine rosettes on both side is set on a small transparent quartz crystals! This combination is not only rare and catchy but also quite lovely in person! The hematite shows silvery luster and is quite voluminous in its three-dimensional development as you can see in our video. There are only very some very small dings, the overall condition is great!
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 4.7 x 3.1 x 2.7 cm
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The main spessartine on this excellent specimen is super sharp and completely flawless. It has a diameter of a bit over 1 cm, bright red color and splendid luster! The single isolated crystal is set on a very well crystallized white feldspar matrix with some smaller garnets as addition. On the right side the feldspar is covered in a silvery layer of microcrystalline mica which adds a fine and vivid visual effect. The whole specimen is in perfect condition and very nicely arranged!
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 4.7 x 4.1 x 2.7 cm
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This highly attractive little specimen features two fluorite crystals up to 1.2 cm on edge on a matrix that is crystallized and covered in green chlorite. Both fluorites are brilliant with very best luster and clarity and a disctinctive purple color which contrasts against the green background. The condition is flawless all over!