International Minerals
Tole, Wana, South Waziristan, Pakistan
Size: 10.7 x 7.7 x 6.8 cm
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A very attractive floater specimen of white Faden-quartz in remarkable condition. A dominant main crystal is the main focus point here, several smaller crystals are arranged all around. The quartz is part milky, part glassy and with excellent luster on all sides.
Herja Mine, Chiuzbaia, Baia Mare, Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 9 x 6.8 x 5.6 cm
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This is a typical combination for this locale: glassy brown siderite crystals almost completely cover a structure of tabular pyrrhotite. Amidst this 3-dimensional array you can see a single white quartz crystal, lustrous and sharp that is dotted with some siderite itself. Very appealing aesthetics and best condition!
Morenci Mine, Copper Mountain District, Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
Size: 7.6 x 6.4 x 3.4 cm
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A very nice floater specimen of rich blue azurite from this classic locale. The piece is over and over crowded with azurite crystals leaving almost no visible matrix in between. Some small malachite is present but not dominant. The color varies in some patches to a lighter sky-blue or some greyish zones but is mainly a very intensive and rich royal-blue.
Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
Size: 4 x 3.7 x 3.1 cm
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The Central Mine in Keweenaw County is one of the oldest, most classic copper mines of Michigan and has produced a great number of fine specimens over the second half of the 19th century. This specimen is a characteristic arborescent group of blocky copper crystals that show a beautiful metallic copper color and an exceptionally vibrant sheen. It is distinctly 3-dimensional and perfectly crystallized on all sides. A fine floater of appealing quality and aesthetics!
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Gemmy, lustrous, sharp topaz with an elegant greenish tinge from Hematita! The locale is better known for its alexandrite appearance, but in recent years some very fine topaz finds have been done. This specimen has a lovely etched shape with a gemmy, limpid body that has only very few internal cracks. The surface is extremely lustrous and shows a very engaging structure. It's a floater in fine condition. A brilliant little specimen of best topaz quality!
Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Size: 10.2 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm
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A group of olive green titanite twin crystals is set on a characteristic chlorite/feldspar matrix. The upper surface of the matrix is covered in white albite and calcite crystals up to around 1 cm in size. The titanites themselves are sharp and translucent and up to 1.4 cm long with nice frosted surfaces. Quality, aesthetics and overall condition are very appealing on this one!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 4.1 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
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A miniature specimen of sharp apple green augelite with glassy quartz needles. With top quality, best condition and a very nice association this is a lovely example for the important augelite finds at the Mundo Nuevo mine.
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 3.6 x 3 x 2.1 cm
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This miniature specimen is a rich cluster of apple green augelite and glassy quartz needles. The largest augelite is a little over 1 cm on edge, sharp and gemmy. With near perfect condition, great quality and appealing aesthetics this is a lovely specimen for this rare mineral!
Palmital claim, Minas Novas, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 8.7 x 6.1 x 4.2 cm
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Completely etched on all sides, glassy and highly lustrous, this unusual aquamarine is a weirdly beautiful sculpture. The color is a intensive greenish blue that is very well visible even in more unfavourable light conditions. The crystal is not perfect yet in great condition with only some minor scratches or minimal chips which are hard to see on a highly structured piece like this. An intriguing floater crystal, full of charming little details!
Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.7 cm
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This unusual shape is constructed from a 3.7 cm doubly terminated main tourmaline held up by a slightly thinner second crystal. The structure is accompanied by some white feldspar that is arranged around the touching point of the tourmalines. Most impressive about this fine specimen is the exceptionally high quality of the main tourmaline. It is gemmy, lustous and with very intensive raspberry red color! There is some contact present but all tourmalines are in best condition. An excellent miniature specimen from this legendary locale!
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These are rather large and well developed crystals for this rare material and they are really brilliant and sharp! Intensive pink color is distinctively present, though some of the crystals tips tend towards a more smoky color. While around the periphery the piece is contacted the center is all crystallized and in great condition. A superb piece from the unique finds in Coronel Murta!
Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 4 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm
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Epidote from the Alpine type clefts of Pakistan are a well known species that impresses with gemmy quality and a multitude of different shapes!
This little floater is a complex of well defined interlocked crystals. The crystals are sharp, lustrous and gemmy with a "thread" running through from bottom to top. Very nice specimen and in best condition!