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Seminario farm, Joaquim Felicio, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 11.7 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
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You will find not one but three chlorite phantoms inside this quartz! The crystal itself is to the very most part clear as a window but has a covering at the backside (which falsely appears as impurities on the pictures). Please watch the video for a better impression on this part!The quartz is virtually free of damage and has just some tiny edgewear at the lower part. Nothing to worry about, considering the beauty, size and downright uniqueness of this piece!
Pyingyi Taung, Male, Singu Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)
Size: 7.1 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm
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WOW! Actually there is not much to say, as the picture speaks for itself here. But just to mention some words after recover one's breath! Perfect textbook aesthetics and an absolutely rare combination of several single isolated rubellite crystals on a matrix of quartz, mica, orthoclase and cleavelandite make this an outstanding piece of unique character. Every single crystal on this specimen is in flawless condition and of gemmy quality. Just one small contact is to be mentioned on the crystal to the right. I love this piece as I exactly know how hard it is to get a tourmaline of such beauty, and especially one in such exceptional quality and condition. For a better view please watch the video!
Amertal, Felbertal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 3.4 x 1.8 x 1.9 cm
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A 3-dimensional twin-shape of light green sphen, all translucent and lustrous. This single crystal is a complete floater with a small piece of matrix at the side. All edges are overgrown with dark chlorite wich adds a unusual rough appearance, like saw blades. At the bottom there is a small chip but the rest of this striking piece is unharmed and beautiful. Have a look on our video for a better impression of the 3-dimensional quality of this fine apple-green sphen!
Pizzo Lucendro, St. Gotthard Massiv, Tessin, Switzerland
Size: 10.5 x 5.2 x 4.8 cm
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An amorphous cluster of yellowish white adularia is perched on a single smoky quartz crystal. An unusual composition of great contrast and catchy aesthetics. The quartz is mostly clear with some internal cracks, especially at the upper half, where the adularia is attached. The termination is frosted while the rest is of good luster. The whole specimen is free of any considerable damage. Its a small miracle this unique and fragile structure is still perfectly intact!
Forsterbachtal, Rauris, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 7.9 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm
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Fantastic luster and textbook composition are strikingly apparent on this fine crystal! It is a combination of two doubly terminated quartz crystals stacked together to shape this piece that reminds me more of a sceptre. The luster and overall crystal quality here is simply amazing and totally rare. There is one small chip to the termination but which is hardly visible on a rich specimen like this. The overall condition is near-perfect with some re-healed issues at the backside but nothing that would concern you. A real marvel of exceptionally fine aesthetics!
Winterstock, Göscheneralp, Göschenen Valley, Uri, Switzerland
Size: 7.1 x 5.3 x 4.5 cm
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Pristine smoky quartz crystals on a white contrasting matrix shape this absolutely marvellous piece. The quartz is just alltogether stunning: Completely limpid, "wet-look" lustrous and razor sharp. The condition is just perfect all around. The whole area of Göscheneralp is commonly known for its very fine pink fluorite specimens but obviously also some great smoky quartz has been found. A small cabinet piece of exceptional quality and beautiful aesthetics!
Planggenstock, Göscheneralp, Göschenen Valley, Uri, Switzerland
Size: 7.8 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm
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The gwindel is coming out of the quartz right in the perfect angle to get this stunning aesthetics. It is very well crystallized all around and except some contacts on the regular quartz no damage is present!
Winterstock, Göschenertal, Switzerland
Size: 5.7 x 3.5 x 3 cm
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This water-clear and highly lustrous quartz prism is overgrown by a cluster of pink fluorite octahedrons, the largest of which is over 2 cm on edge! The fluorite is all transparent, flawless and shows a nice frosted surface. An absolutely lovely and extremely rare combination piece, found by the famous "Strahler" Kaspar Fahner. The elegance of this brilliant piece is simply unsurpassable as you can very well see in our video!
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 14 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm
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A great am massy amethyst specimen as is rare for the locale of Mörchnerkar, Austria. The whole crystal is impressively well developed with beautiful stepped growth on all sides. The many faces prevent a look to the transparent inner crystal body but fortunately the smooth terminal faces make good for that. The purple amethyst color is only visible at the termination, the rest is mostly colorless quartz. This is an absolutely dramatic piece in overall well condition with a re-crystallized bottom. Unfortunately the termination as well as a few spots on the sides are damaged which well reduces the price on this otherwise great piece. A worthy specimen for any collector who is willing to trade 10% perfection for 100 % natural Alpine beauty!
Ali Abad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 3.2 x 3.1 x 1.3 cm
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One single sparkling green crystal of pargasite is perched on a snow-white matrix of just the right proportion. The perfect composition with a dramatic contrast catches the eye immediately!The crystal itself shows a fantastic color that even exceeds that of the picture. Please watch the video for a better view!We were lucky to get this piece out of a collection with an older label that dates back to 2002. A nice piece of great luster, clarity and a remarkably bright green color!
Maissau, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria
Size: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm
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Sure, this piece needs strong light from the back to reveal its beautiful color but when provided, the deeply purple color is totally stunning. The crystal is sharp and well at the front but has obvious damage at the backside. Still, this is a worthy little specimen for the locale that strikes with dark, radiating color!
Galmihorn, Münster, Wallis, Switzerland
Size: 4.3 x 3.8 x 1.5 cm
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Reduced to the essentials, this miniature smoky quartz quindel offers a perfect outline, a distinct twist and a clear crystal body with only some internal cracks at the bottom third. This whole specimen is virtually flawless with great luster on all sides and an intense grey-brown color. A lovely piece with no downsides!