Alpine Treasures
Bad Bleiberg, Bleiberg District, Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen, Carinthia, Austria
Size: 10.8 x 7.9 x 6.6 cm
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Hexagonal prisms of transparent calcite with nice luster and low pyramidal terminations are set on a grey matrix with a nice association of calcite micro-crystals. All crystals are in very good condition with only peripheral contacts.
Ankogelgruppe, Anlauftal, Gasteinertal, Pongau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 4.4 x 4 x 2.9 cm
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A massive cluster of pyrite with a nice rust-brown patina. The pyrite is undamaged with a contact on the backside that is partially encrusted with chlorite and specks of white feldspar.
Cavradi, Val Curnera, Tujetsch, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 2.8 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm
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Perfect thumbnail size and lovely thumbnail aesthetics! The specimen shows a distinctive upright sculpture of interlocked schorl needles, set on a piece of feldspar/mica matrix. There appears to be no damage here. Small needles might be broken here or there which would be hard to discern, but honestly, everything looks great!
Grieswies, Rauris, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 10 x 8.4 x 3.1 cm
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A rutile on matrix from the Grieswies area from a find in 1997. The piece has a total size of 10 cm with individual crystals up to a good 1 cm in length. The matrix is a natural piece of schist with fine growth of calcite, muscovite and rutile microcrystals. On top of it sits a group of rutile crystals with very good luster and bright red color, which becomes visible along the surface at direct illumination. As can be seen in the images, two of the crystals are knee twins. The piece is in excellent condition overall. Some of the crystals look damaged at first glance, but in reality they are all crystallized and undamaged. A very good piece with natural charm!
Hocharn, Rauris, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 9.6 x 8.1 x 5.5 cm
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One well defined main crystal stands among an attractive three-dimensional group of side-crystals and some white pericline. The quality of this specimen is quite spectacular with water-clear quartz, brilliant luster and perfectly flawless crystals. Even the bottom is completely crystallized. The longer you look on this outstanding specimen the more you fall in love with its amazing beauty, the exceptional quality and its abundance of lovely details! Have a look on our video for a better impression on the appealing composition and striking quality!
Ankogelgruppe, Anlauftal, Gasteinertal, Pongau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 4 x 2.1 x 2 cm
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One single pyrite crystal with a nice rust-brown patina is set on a white matrix on a silvery chlorite bed. The contrast here is stunningly beautiful and there is no damage at all!
Furka pass area, Urseren, Uri, Switzerland
Size: 7.3 x 5.1 x 3.5 cm
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A magnificent group of quartz crystals on matrix from the Furka pass area. The piece features a dominant 5.2 cm main crystal of highest quality! The quartz has brilliant luster, it is sharp and flawless up to the tip. There are peripheral contacts on the side-crystals but not damage either. What looks good on the picture is much better in person. Have a look on our video for a better impression!
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It's a complete floater, all around crystallized with fine mica, feldspar and rutile crystals. Atop this floater specimen are several dominant quartz crystals, the largest of which is 5.8 cm long, flawless and of best glassy quality. If you like specimens with a unique natural flair and in unharmed condition, this might be for you!
Weißenbachkees, Goldberggruppe, Rauris, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 15.8 x 13.6 x 6.5 cm
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It's a beautiful brownish pericline specimen with a very natural charm. It was found at the Weissenbach glacier at the rear part of the Seidlwinkl valley. The specimen is in very good condition, even the backside is crystallized with pericline and quartz as you can see in the second picture. Individual crystals reach up to around 3 cm, they are well developed and lustrous. Apart from some peripheral contacts the specimen is complete and undamaged.
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It's a brilliant composition of three crystals in perfectly flawless condition and with superb quality!
The smoky color is present but not too strong. All three crystals are limpid, highly lustrous and sharp.
There is no damage whatsoever!
Our video nicely shows the superb quality and beautiful composition!
Weißeck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 12.5 x 8.6 x 6.6 cm
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This fluorite is something very special! Most comparable pieces of this region are etched from humic acid and thus dull. But not here! Found in the local permafrost soil this piece is fantastically lustrous and sharp. The color is a pleasing deep purple with some grey and white faces. At the front you will find a group of scalenohedral calcite crystals that add some lively contrast. One special detail is to be found at the back of the specimen. Go ahead and watch the video, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Weißeck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 6.4 x 5.4 x 4.1 cm
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A very attractive fluorite we bought recently as part of a collection in Austria. It is a lovely combination of purple fluorite cubes on a matrix with white calcite scalenohedrons. While the fluorites are rather dark and hard to illuminate, they have purple zones near the surface that radiate purple color very easily. The silky surface is lovely and largely undamaged. Only the side is damaged but you can’t see that from the main view.