International Minerals 38
Fazenda do Centro, Castelo, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Size: 14.7 x 12.3 x 7 cm
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This large and heavy etched topaz is quite dominant with a bright glassy interior! At the base it has an interesting structure that looks as if some thin tabular mineral was grown into the topaz but it might as well be some form of dissolving pattern. The upper two thirds of the crystal are clear and with lovely etchings and beautifully structured surface. On the negative side this piece has a damage on the left side (you can better see that in the video) as well as some abrasions. Despite this issue this is still a very impressive exemplar from this spectacular one-time find!
Chia Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 7.3 x 4.9 x 4.5 cm
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This very fine tourmaline specimen was part of a new find at the Chia Mine near Sao Jose do Safira.
What’s special here is the exquisite quality and intensive color of the tourmaline! A deep cherry red core is coated by a layer of striking emerald green which defines the color-play of this piece.
Additionally there is pink lepidolite present adding much to the beauty of this specimen!
The overall condition is very good but there are a couple of well done repairs.
A very striking piece in person that offers great quality and nice aesthetics!
Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm
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This absolutely lovely tourmaline is an aesthetic combination of one pink single crystal with some lepidolite at both sides. The crystal is gemmy and shows intensive color. An amazing and very much unusual aspect is the termination which shows an intriguing and highly lustrous structure. It might look broken at first glance but it isn't as you can definitely tell at closer sight where you can see distinctive triangular shapes. Also the fact that the color changes to blue right at the termination is a clue that this is all natural and flawless. Very attractive in person!
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.1 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm
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This is a first-class indicolite specimen of intensive color and striking textbook aesthetics! The main crystal is 3.5 cm long and 1 cm thick and shows absolutely beautiful blue color. At closer view you can see a color change from marvelous ocean blue to a pure indigo towards the termination! Beautiful color, brilliant luster, gemmy crystal quality and a wonderful albite matrix with indicolite side-crystals combine for a piece of exceptional elegance! An amazing specimen in absolutely best condition!