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Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 6.5 x 6.3 x 5.6 cm
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Figuratively speaking as well as literally this pseudomorphosis is outstanding. A single pyrrhotite crystal, perched on a beautiful greyish white matrix, was transformed into pyrite. Along the edges pyrite crystals are beaded and frame the main crystal. The whole piece is absolutely flawless and of excellent aesthetics. Only rarely have I seen a piece like this. For a full view of its beauty, please have a look at our video!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 30 x 19 x 8.5 cm
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Large and impressive, this imposing combination piece is a definite eye-catcher from the recent 2015 find. A few dozen cubical pyrite crystals, all mirroring and sharp, are nested between transparent white quartz crystals. Atop most of the larger quartz there is a second generation of smaller quartz needles. In between all of this you find several sphalerite spheres up to around 1.2 cm in diameter. The largest pyrite at the very center of the piece has a staggering 5.7 cm on edge. Even though I have seen pieces of even better pyrite-quality, the overall aesthetics of this heavy piece is just great. All well balanced and harmonious, free of damage and playful despite its conspicuous size!
Cícov hill, Horenec, Bílina, Ústí Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Size: 5.5 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm
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This single yellowish aragonite crystal is almost totally gemmy with only some cracks in the middle section. It offeres good luster is well terminated and totally flawless. The edges are a bit rough but this is just a result of slight etching and no damage. To be honest, I have hardly ever seen an aragonite of comparable quality coming from anywhere else in the world and I am happy to be able to offer it for such a reasonable price. An unusually fine piece of exceptional quality!
Untersulzbachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 3.9 x 3.3 x 2 cm
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This very attractive adularia specimen features one single main crystal that is glassy and in perfect condition. It is set on a sparkling aggregate of smaller adularia wich is absolutely lovely and well balanced!
Amertal, Felbertal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 9.2 x 5.3 x 4.5 cm
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This magnetite specimen is out of the famous cleft found by Josef Papp in 2009. The rhombic dodecahedral shape is unique for this Alpine cleft and a true sensation. The main crystal of our piece is 1.2 cm in diameter, sharp and of typical metallic luster. Being perched on a white and grey matrix that contains several more of those magnetite crystals, this specimen shows a striking contrast and brilliant quality crystals. This is a flawless and appealing piece all around and a real Alpine rarity.
Alto da Pitorra, Laranjeiras, Galiléia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 6.2 x 3.9 x 3.3 cm
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Rose quartz, the lovely pink variety of quartz, is the rarest and thus highest valued of the quartz family. But of course its not only the rarity but most of all the striking beauty that makes this species so treasured among collectors!
Sparkling luster, a nicely balanced composition and intensive pink color are features of this beautiful specimen! It is in very best condition all around with no visible damage. Excellent quality meets elegant beauty!
Neudorf, Harzgerode, Harz Mts, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.1 cm
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It is a highly attractive combination of white quartz with embedded olive-brown siderite rhombohedrons. The coronal arrangement of the sharp and lustrous siderite crystals makes for a very much enjoyable view in person!The high quality piece is in very good condition with no visible damage anywhere. Some rough edges are due to natural corrosion but not worn or damaged. This is a real classic and nicely aesthetic for sure!
Cavradi, Val Curnera, Tujetsch, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 4.9 x 3.1 x 1.5 cm
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This is an incredibly delicate and lovely piece of hematite and adularia in perfect condition. Hundreds of hematite crystals are stacked upon each other and interwoven with white adularia which adds up to this fantastic composition of pure grace. At some points you can find tiny rutile crystals as is typical for the locale. This is a real eye-catcher that seems to exceed its physical size by far!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 8.9 x 6.7 x 5.9 cm
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The worlds best hübnerite doubtlessly comes from Peru where this very specimen is among its finest. A highly 3-dimensional piece of outstanding quality and aesthetics that shows no downsides. Hundreds of hübnerite crystals are clustered together, fanning out and gaining color and clarity towards the top. At backlight illumination intense red light practically explodes from the many hübnerite crystals. In contrast to this overwhelming spectacle a white quartz crystal calmly takes the other side of the distinct "V"-shape. Many smaller high quality quartz crystals are scattered across the hübnerite which even boosts the sparkling effect. This is a truly exceptional piece of stunning beauty!
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The luster of these hematite crystals is just supernatural! All iron roses on this marvelous piece are thick, lovely structured like blossoms and sparkling, partly in stunning tempering colors. All main crystals are in perfect shape and without any damage. This is a very fine matrix piece of exceptional quality and nice Alpine aesthetics!
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A superb and exceedingly rare combination of green prase with hematite “roses” from the famous locale on Serifos Island, Greece.Since collecting has been prohibited for quite some time now, pieces from Serifos Island are getting scarce on the market where combinations with hematite, especially in such highly aesthetic form, are nearly impossible to find!
The “iron roses” are lovely developed, lustrous and flawless. The largest with about 2.8 cm in diameter prominently sits at the top center!The specimen is rather 3-dimensional and free of damage all around. This is something special indeed!
Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Size: 15.7 x 9.6 x 7.5 cm
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Among the classic high quality hematite from Elba this surely is the king! Over 15 centimeters of 3-dimensionally arranged hematite, playfully associated with small white quartz needles shows the wonderful aesthetics of a coralreef with vugs and caves and towering crystals all around. The whole specimen is in best condition and presents a richness of sharp, mirroring crystals. A real stunner in person!