Mixed Minerals
Kavalerovo Mining, Bor Pit, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 7.7 x 7.2 x 3.6 cm
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Very well defined datolite crystals on a beautiful quartz matrix with associated green grossular. The larger datolite is 5.4 cm long, sharp and of greenish translucent color. The surface is nicely lustrous and flawless all round! The combination with garnet is very rare and adds a beautiful contrast of darker material. It's a superb specimen from the famous mining region!
Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Size: 10.6 x 9.3 x 4.3 cm
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Aesthetic composition, striking contrast and high crystal quality. The single fluorite cube is pinkish white with purple edges - a typical color play for an Elmwood fluorite. A massive black sphalerite matrix provides a perfect background and directs the focus straight to the impressive 3.4 cm on edge fluorite that 3-dimensionally protrudes out of the matrix. At closer inspeciton you will appreciate the fluorites delicate surface structure and great condition. Nicely arranged, dashy and elegant!
Golconda Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 10.8 x 9.5 x 2.9 cm
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It's hard to imagine how a single crystal could be better emphasized on a specimen! The intensively purple fluorapatite is set on a massive blueish black tourmaline matrix that is covered in a cream-colored layer of mica microcrystals. The apatite is gemmy, highly lustrous and virtually perfect. When you turn the piece around you can see the massive black tourmaline that is mostly opaque but has some gemmy blue patches too. Definitely an unusual yet remarkable specimen!
Santa Eulalia District, Mun. de Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 6.7 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm
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This superb little floater of glassy colorless calcite is totally brilliant and perfect all around! Great luster, sharp design and very nice clarity make this a most desirable specimen with no downsides at all! For a better look I strongly suggest a look on our video for it much better reflects the reality of this being a high class calcite with pronounced wow factor!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 11.6 x 7.8 x 6.3 cm
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With a diameter of 6.8 cm the main crystal on this pyrite specimen is absolutely amazing. It is nested between other pyrites of matching quality and the uncommon dodecahedral shape. The surface shows golden luster and some beautiful structures and striations. When turning the piece around you will find it mostly crystallized and perfect with only one contacted section and hardly any abrasions. It's an excellent pyrite from one of the worlds best locales for the mineral!
Chia Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.5 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm
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Wow, what a gorgeous specimen! A single 3.4 cm euclase crystal is set on a brilliantly sparkling crystallized adularia matrix! The euclase is totally gemmy and sharp and in fantastic condition. It has one intergrown adularia at the front but that is undamaged as well. The bright and shiny euclase on the snow white and all around crystallized adularia matrix makes for a spectacularly beautiful and totally pristine picture!
Ankogelgruppe, Anlauftal, Gasteinertal, Pongau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm
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It's a highly attractive pyrite specimen from the Ankogel group. The pyrite aggregate is set on a towering matrix which is a mix of white feldspar and silvery chlorite. The piece has no damage and is beautiful all around as you can see on our pictures!
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A excellent specimen of "yellow tanzanite" as this exceedingly rare variety is often called. The color is an intensive greenish yellow, the surface is sparkling and nicely striated with a sharp termination. The lower parts of the crystal are a little clouded but it is getting clearer and gemmier the further up you look. A striking piece in person! Some of the edges are chipped but the characteristic crystal habit is all complete and very catchy.
An appealing and striking example of this very rare zoisite variety as you can very well see in our video!
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Fragile! I hardly dare looking at this piece. Not just for fear of breaking these thin crystals but also out of pure humility. It is almost unbelievable that these two rutile crystals including the fine needles that are grown all over them have never been broken in the process of the recovery. Both main crystals are perfectly intact, well terminated and aesthetically perched on a fitting piece of siderite-matrix. Please also watch our video for a better impression of this pieces beauty!
Mogok Township, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)
Size: 7.5 x 6.4 x 3.4 cm
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The well defined, gemmy, lustrous zircon crystal with golden amber color is set on a white calcite matrix. The single crystal is very well emphasized against the contrasting matrix which is actually quite uncommon for this rare mineral. The crystal gets even more intense at direct downlight which easily brings out the wonderfully appealing color! A beautiful crystal in very best condition!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 11.4 x 8.6 x 5.8 cm
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A characteristic combination of cubical pyrite on a heavy quartz/pyrite matrix. The shiny golden crystals are interlocked and set atop the matrix. They show nice surface striations and luster and are of strong golden color. In between you can find smaller sphalerite crystals. At closer inspection you will find some smaller damage, most of which however is on the backside. Our video draws a realistic picture of this nice specimen!
Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 8.3 x 6.5 x 7.3 cm
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What a beautiful specimen of galena! The crystals have a size up to 3.5cm and are very lustrous. The calcites at the bottom give the piece a very good contrast and a great aesthetics. All the crystals are in a very good condition and without any damage of influence. It is very 3-dimensional in person!