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Wolfskofel, Schwarzenbachtal, Ahrntal, South Tyrol, Italy
Size: 7.8 x 4.4 x 2.3 cm
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A lovely, highly aesthetic specimen of quartz with pericline on matrix. The grey schist-matrix holds a white group of pericline from amidst which a single glassy quartz crystal freely protrudes. The tessin-habit quartz is sharp, clear and lustrous and perfectly meets well balanced on the matrix. Brilliant aesthetics on a high class Alpine combination!
Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 14.5 x 9.7 x 6.6 cm
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This massive piece is a well balanced composition of golden chalcopyrite and white quartz that is 360° well crystallized. The exceptionally high quality, brilliant luster and striking gold-color are characteristic for the Boldut Mine. The whole specimen is in outstanding condition with only some edgewear, inevitably on a heavy yet fragile piece like this. This piece is a real eye-catcher that sparkles and shines in direct illumination and presents highest quality chalcopyrite to the viewer.
Ogonja Mine, Ogonja, Khomas Region, Namibia
Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm
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Already at the usual showcase light you can see blood-red reflections from inside this fine single cuprite crystal. Adding direct illumination from the back brings out the full extent of splendour this striking specimen has to offer and leaves you - trust me - gasping for breath! Yes, the core stays black but the top half is all just sheer color and gemminess. The crystal is very sharp and, while at the bottom contacted, virtually flawless. A marvelous piece for the copper mines of Ogonja!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 7.6 x 7 x 5.2 cm
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The crystals on this piece show just spectacular mirroring luster. The two main crystals are nicely perched on a beautiful pyrite matrix, underlined by a blanket of white calcite. There is some edge wear present on this piece but truly nothing to worry about. The visual impact of this specimen is just brilliant, the two main crystal focusing your attention and redistributing it to their marvelous surrounds.
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Right to the point: If you can live with an encrusted backside then this is a marvelous choice for a reasonable price. In fact the completely clear crystals with mirroring luster grant a unimpeded look at said backside, making for a unique and highly appealing view! The whole piece is flawless and a complete floater. Definitely a striking piece of exceptional beauty!
Val Gronda da Cavrein, Vorderrheintal, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 13.3 x 8.2 x 4.2 cm
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The composition of this specimen is just outstanding - in the literal sense of the word. The grey matrix is very much 3-dimensional and crystallized on all sides making this piece a perfect floater. Atop of this beautiful matrix a single elongated prismatic quartz crystal shoots out and captures the attention of the viewer. An unusual piece of very good quality. While the crystal might not be perfectly clear, it hold fantastic luster and is absolutely flawless over its total length of around 7 cm. A uniquely attractive piece of exceptional composition!
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 6.2 x 5.5 x 4.2 cm
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A classic Tsumeb style azurite from the worlds most famous Mine for collection minerals. Two thick and gemmy azurite crystals are perched on a piece of matrix, diagonally leaning against each other. The frontside shows spectacular luster and a strong blue color. The backside is naturally eroded but still very attractive in its own way. There are some chips here and there which sure reduce the price on this, but the overall shape is intact and attractive. Not perfect, but definitely a worthy and appealing specimen!
Monte Prosa, Central St. Gotthard Massif, Tessin (Ticino), Switzerland
Size: 5.3 x 4.6 x 3.8 cm
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This floater shows unique, untamed aesthetics. The outline very well shows the larger, doubly terminated main crystal with several side-crystals and adularia that has grown all around this specimen. There is virtually no damage, one smaller break on an adularia crystal is only visible from the backside and utterly acceptable. A distinctive and fragile piece in very good condition!
De'an Mine, Wushan, Jiangxi Province, China
Size: 13 x 11.3 x 4.5 cm
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Myriads of tiny white quartz needles are a perfect background for these lovely fluorite octahedrons. The fluorites are of a marvelous color combination, green at the center and deeply purple at the edges. The size ranges from only a few millimeters to 1.7 cm on edge. The condition here is good and complete with contacts and breaks only at the periphery. When you take a look on the backside you see a massive plate of green fluorite which holds the piece together. Very nice specimen with pretty colors and stark contrast!
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 9.2 x 6.3 x 4.3 cm
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This fine calcite specimen shows elegant symmetrical growth, fanning out from the bottom. The stepped calcite rhombohedrons are glassy white with a characteristic sheen. The backside of this piece is contacted but the main view is mostly unharmed with only minor edgewear at the periphery. A lovely aesthetic calcite specimen of good quality from the legendary Tsumeb Mine.
Gamsmutter, Habach Valley, Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 5.3 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm
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A 360° sparkling cluster of schorl speckled with some snow-white pericline and dark green chlorite. The piece is crystallized all around with only some contacts at the bottom. It is in overall good condition, while some minor damage is inevitable on a fragile piece like this. A very elegant, clean and attractive example of Alpine schorl from this rare locale where only few pieces have been found in the past. Direct illumination adds a blood-red shimmer to the surface. An aesthetic specimen of high quality and distinct character!
Großer Happ, Venedigergruppe, Hohe Tauern, Prägraten, Osttirol, Austria
Size: 7.1 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm
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Absolutely lovely and well composed, this aesthetic piece features snow-white pericline crystals on a contrasting rust-brown matrix. Atop these massy pericline there are some smaller adularia crystals, sharp and glassy white. This piece is distinctly 3-dimensional and of strikingly sharp character. Attractive all around and in good condition, this is a well sized collection piece of fine Alpine character!