Mixed Minerals
Zagi Mts, Hameed Abad Kafoor Dheri, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Size: 3.5 x 1.3 x 1 cm
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The size of this crystal is just impressive, considering the rareness of this mineral. Still, what’s most attractive about this piece is the spectacular coloring of a golden brown and a deep cherry red at the center. I have to admit, the pictures and video do not give enough credit to this remarkable aspect. The main flaw about this specimen is a damaged area at the side of the crystal. Still, this bastnäsite is a pleasure for the eye that has a lot to offer: great color, size, termination and generally an excellent impact.
Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 6.5 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm
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Color, luster and sharpness of this amethyst are downright marvelous!This is more then a single crystal and we have only rarely seen crystals of this visual impression. Especially the dark purple coloring of the scepter is amazing and very nicely visible due to its clarity and surface. The surface itself is smooth at the termination and striated at the body with very good luster. A wonderful detail of this specimen is the second crystal that pokes out at the bottom of the main crystal and adds much to the overall aesthetics of this specimen.
Lukmanierschlucht, Disentis, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 7 x 6 x 3.3 cm
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The combination with siderite provides this quartz specimen with its very own special charm. The main crystal is like a carrier rocket and everything - the flawless side crystals, the iron oxide coating and the rust-brown siderite - thematically revolves around it. This whole piece is in a very good shape. The main crystal is contacted at the back (which you can very well see through the water-clear crystal body) and has a minor ding, a "Wilbur", at the termination. A great piece of excellent aesthetics and quality!
Palazuelo de las Cuevas, Aliste, Zamora, Castile and Leon, Spain
Size: 8 x 5.3 x 3 cm
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Very rare and beautiful alike, this specimen of variscite with turquoise knows how to appeal. The bracing green color of the variscite contrasts strongly with the varying colors of the matrix it rests in. Its very nice to see the growth pattern of the mineral at this specimen in many details. Shiny colors and a sparkling luster bestow additional value to this piece.
Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
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Bad news first: this crystal is repaired. But honestly, some pieces are worth repairing and this large single crystal of doubly terminated, dark green and lustrous atacamite on matrix is definitely one of those. Atacamite from the Lily Mine usually comes as acicular crystals, often non-terminated and enclosed in gypsum. This piece is exceptionally well developed. The main crystal is impressive 3 cm long, has a sharp bladed termination and sits perfectly aesthetic in the centre of a sparkling quartz covered matrix. Definitely a significant piece for this locale!significant
Riedingsee, Weißeck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 25 x 15 x 14 cm
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A centerpiece for any collection of Austrian minerals! This large rock is totally encrusted with water-green fluorite cubes of up to 3.4 cm on edge. The crstals are mostly limpid and allow a view right through to the rock and some red-brown iron oxide in between. Sure, a large and heavy piece like this is never free of abrasions or some peripheral damage, but especially the main view is in remarkably fine condition. This fluorite largely speaks for itself and impresses with size and quality alike!
Zinggenstock, Grimsel area, Hasli valley, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
Size: 7.8 x 6 x 3.6 cm
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I love the well balanced aesthetics of this fine smoky quartz specimen. One single main crystal of exceptional quality freely stands out from a perfectly proportioned piece of matrix. In association with smaller side-crystals and some white feldspar the focus is definitely on the main crystal but the surroundings does its part as well! The main smoky quartz is straight, glassy, extremely lustrous and shows a well developed termination. A jewel in any respect!
Golconda Mine, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.9 cm
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This apatite crystal from the Colconda Mine especially impresses with a deep purple color and a blue core that is to be revealed when backlit. The surface shows a fine striation and very good luster. The backside is contacted but not broken. While there is some minor damage present, the general condition is good and absolutely acceptable, considering the pretty coloring and the nice composition of two crystals that are grown together to one fine specimen of color intensive apatite.
1st Sovetskii Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 8.2 x 5.5 x 6.5 cm
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This marvelous crystal shows a beautiful termination, is grown into some matrix on the bottom, and looks very nice with the small "side car" crystal aside. A superb specimen of highest quality and with no significant damage. There are two very small cleavage faces on the bottom side but the termination and all main faces are just perfect. Wonderful elegance from this important locale!
Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 7.7 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm
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A group of very nice crystals on the top of this piece is making this fabulous aesthetics! The crystals have a lenght up to 1.2cm on edge. The piece is in a very good condition over all!
Berta quarry and mine, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Size: 9.5 x 7.2 x 2.5 cm
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This group of octahedral fluorite in combination with calcite is a piece of great color-contrast and aesthetics. The fluorite shows nice mint green coloring with modifications at the corners. A nice piece of pretty detail and attractive colors in person!
Kambove District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, D.R. Congo
Size: 5.1 x 4.3 x 2.2 cm
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This single carrollite crystal sits atop a calcite-matrix that provides a wonderful contrast to the dark metallic luster of the main crystal. The carrolloite is exceptionally sharp, and a good 1 cm on edge. A nice piece in person with no obvious damage.