Mixed Minerals
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The two apatite crystals on this matrix specimen show fresh open lavender color which is absolutely lovely on the white feldspar matrix. Both crystals are in perfect condition. Some patches are irregularly grown but not damaged. The crystal size is up to 1.8 cm in length and 1.5 cm in diameter which is certainly large enough to make this a nice small cabinet rock with striking color!
Outokumpo Cu-Zn deposit, Eastern Finland Region, Finland
Size: 6 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm
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A downright European classic from this old location in Finland! This one single, 1.7 cm crystal perfectly rests on a beautiful matrix and catches the eye of the viewer. It's almost impossible to obtain these specimens nowadays if you are not lucky enough to lay hands on an old collection. Its perfect composition and the sheer size of the crystal are what make this piece unique. Wonderful and mysterious alike!
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This breathtaking anatase crystal is 2 cm large and a real stunner!Aside of one insignificant very tiny chip, this crystal is just brilliant and in great condition. The crystal sits nicely on a beautiful matrix of grey rock with crystallized white feldspar and accents of rust-brown iron oxide. As digging in Hardangervidda is prohibited today, good pieces from this region are getting more and more rare at the market. Luckily we were able to lay hands on this fantastic piece of spectacular size and quality!
Dzhezkazgan, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
Size: 5.7 x 4.9 x 3.8 cm
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A jagged cluster of white calcite holds a number of grey to copper colored bornite, grown all over the ridge. The calcite itself is set on a pretty sheet of quartz covered matrix. Much better in person due to its classic and 3-dimensional feel!
Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Size: 5.3 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm
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Two bright green tourmalines are sticking out from a lovely matrix of lilac lepidolite which privides a very nice color contrast! Both crystals are gemmy and lustrous but show differend terminations: while the larger 4.2 cm crystal has a pointed pyramidal termination, the smaller one is flat but with an unusual surface structure. The overall condition is near-perfect. Only one side-crystal on the base is broken but which doesn't much concern as the focus is of course on the protruding main crystals. Very nice in person and with a 3-dimensional character!
La Gardette Mine, Villard-Notre-Dame, Grenoble, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Size: 12.6 x 9.9 x 7.7 cm
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It's a characteristic specimen for the La Gardette Mine that features glassy quartz crystals of finest quality in Dauphiné habit. The whole cluster is in great condition and sparkling with countless lustrous crystals the largest of which has around 9 cm in length. We got this piece from the private collection of Dr. Reinhard Dallinger who again bought it at the Munich Show of 1992. A lable is included with the piece!
Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 5.7 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm
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This fluorite is very glassy in person, what is not very good visible on the pictures. The luster is beautiful and the edges of the crystal have a length of 2,1cm. It is perfect all around and also well crystalized at the back. Over all this is a marvelous specimen in a great condition and I was very happy to get such a good piece.
Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 12 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm
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Another speicmen in combination with quartz. Very special in person!
Niederschlema, Schlema-Hartenstein District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Size: 6.3 x 4.3 x 2.2 cm
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This mushroom-shaped specimen is a fine example for the rare element of bismuth. Sharply crystallized all over the whole specimen with a bright lustrous surface, it is truly an appealing piece to look at. At closer view the surface shows a nice patina of red and blue which makes it very much alive. The crystals are 3-dimensionally composed and in perfect condition all over. An outstandingly fine specimen of the classic mineral from Germany!
Racracancha mine, Tinyahuarco district, Pasco Province, Peru
Size: 10.1 x 8.1 x 5.1 cm
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A group of cubical pyrite crystals the largest of which is over 4 cm on edge from the now abandoned Racracancha mine. All crystals have a shiny golden color and nice striations on all sides as is characteristic for the finds that all occured in the last 10 years. The backside is completely contacted but the front is near perfect with just a couple of minimal abrasions. A rather rare specimen of great quality and nice visual impact!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 9.5 x 9.2 x 6.1 cm
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The special thing about this pyrite specimen are the exceptionally well formed crystals. The predominant shape is a hybrid of cube and octahedron, all very well developed, sharp and in very best condition. Characteristic for the locale are some small quartz and sphalerite crystals that you can find attached to the pyrite main crystals. Our video grants a good look on the three-dimensional shape and the bright luster this specimen has to offer!
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Several panels of glassy, smoky yellow barite are prominently stacked on a pink dolomite matrix. The largest crystal is around 3.5 cm long, shows best luster and a sharp, distinct shape. All crystals are flawless and 3-dimensionally arranged to form this highly aesthetic specimen!