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A classic aggregation of glassy quartz crystals and brown to orange limonite with a dominant main crystals protruding from the top. While there are very few minor issues here or there the main crystal is all perfect. Even the backside of the more massive quartz matrix is all crystallized making this a complete floater specimen! The contrast of limonate to colorless quartz is characteristic for the locale and overall appealing. Classic Alpine beauty in strikingly well condition!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 6.5 x 6.1 x 4.2 cm
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Like a birds nest the tetrahedrite is circularly arranged around a cluster of transparent quartz crystals. The tetrahedrite is sharp and with metallic luster. There is some damage at the periphery but the main view is in very good condition with only minor wear. This is definitely an unusual and nice piece to look apon!
NEAT Tunnel, Central St Gotthard Massif, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland
Size: 10.2 x 8.8 x 5.8 cm
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First of all I strongly suggest you have a look on our video because only there will you see the full magnitude of this fantastic specimen! A perfectly developed colorless quartz gwindel is set between two matching prismatic quartz crystals which makes for a very much unique and intriguing appeal. The 3-dimensional design with the gwindel in the center is a real eye-catcher! The quartz is all glassy and overall with brilliant luster. The terminations are covered in a very fine layer of chlorite which adds some character without disturbing the pristine quality of the crystals. The condition is virtually flawless with only such minimal edge-wear that you will need the loupe to even recognize it. The bottom is contacted or recrystallized with some sparkling matrix. Another outstanding specimen from the construction works of the NEAT tunnel that amazes with incredible quality from deep within the mountains heart!
Granatkogel, Obergurgl, Ötztal, Nordtirol, Austria
Size: 15.6 x 8.9 x 3.1 cm
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This is a very good garnet from Tyrol! A large number of single isolated almandine crystals are well grown on a silvery mica-schist matrix that makes for a great contrast to the dark, dark red garnet crystals! Very good in person!
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A marvelous sculpturesque skeletal quartz, 360° etched and beautiful. The quartz is completely water-clear with thousands of sparkling faces and great structure. Except for some hard to spot chips this crystal is in very good condition from bottom to top. An intriguing specimen of the rare etched type!
Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru
Size: 5 x 3.5 x 4.8 cm
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Only recently found in 2014, this is an incredible piece of attacamite on matrix. The whole piece is a sparkling fireworks. Attacamite crystals as well as accompanying quartz are highly lustrous and of brilliant quality. Green malachite adds some color and even improves the wonderful aesthetics of this fine specimen. The attacamite cluster itself with crystals of up to 1 cm in length is in excellent condition and utterly attractive. To be honest, this piece is even better in person!
Medelser Schlucht, Val Medel, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 9.4 x 8 x 6 cm
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This is exactly the type of dark brown color with a slight reddish tinge most collectors are looking for and I rarely see pieces of such calibre! The prismatic crystals on this specimen are completely limpid and free of internal cracks. Fantastic luster on 360° and sharp pointed terminations are perfecting this outstanding piece. The quartz is grown on a contrasting, crystallized matrix and prominently presents its warm and harmonious aesthetics. The main crystal is in fact a combination of two intergrown crystals, showing twin terminations. Marvelous in every aspect and exceptionally rare in color and quality!
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Doubly terminated, rather large and of lustrous, transparent quality, this quartz specimen is quite striking for the locale. Smaller side crystals are sitting directly at the main body, enhancing the overall aesthetics of this piece. Some accessory pericline at the bottom supports the already striking lower termination. The top is somehow chipped but which does not strike the eye easily. A great quartz of dominant and attractive appearance!
Ampanivana pegmatite, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Size: 5.8 x 3.8 x 3.7 cm
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Like two lovers these liddicoatite crystals are embracing one another on an elegant piece of grey matrix. The green and red colored crystals are in good condition and of exceptional aesthetics. A nice eye-catcher for any showcase!
Großer Happ, Venedigergruppe, Hohe Tauern, Prägraten, Osttirol, Austria
Size: 9.1 x 7 x 4.9 cm
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Balance and contrast are perfectly united at this striking specimen. The dark matrix, covered in dolomite and chlorite, provides a stark contrast to the snow-white pericline and glassy white adularia. The crystals 3-dimensionally stand out from the flat matrix like a shimmering ice formation. A beautiful and well preserved piece of just exceptional aesthetics!
Göschener Alp, Göschenen, Uri, Switzerland
Size: 6.1 x 4.5 x 4 cm
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A spectacular crown of intenive raspberry red fluorite on a white piece of feldspar matrix. The octahedral fluorite is completely free of damage with only some contact at the backside. The crystals are sharp and beautifully modified. Göschener Alp is widely known for fine fluorite but crystals of such vibrant color have rarely been found in all its history. I am happy to offer such a breathtakinig piece that is radiating red color even at low light but literally exploding with it at direct backlight!
Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Department, Peru
Size: 8 x 5.9 x 2.6 cm
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A single flower-like cluster of barite is set on a crystallized dolomite matrix. The cluster is around 3.3 cm in diameter and shows very nice in intensive honey-yellow color! The barite is all perfect with nice luster and great clarity! I like the way the barite attractively sits on matrix!