International Minerals
Tole, Wana, South Waziristan, Pakistan
Size: 12.7 x 6.2 x 5.4 cm
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This is a wild stack of brilliant quartz crystals some of which show the classic "Faden", most others are just very well developed stacky and doubly terminated glassy crystals. The untamed arrangement has its very own charm with attractive showcase presence! Apart from one small damage at the lower backside this specimen is in very best condition. Beautiful and dramatic in person!
Tormiq valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 3.5 x 2.8 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 smaller specimen is composed of several short doubly-terminated crystals and is in very good condition with only small issues. Nice shape and quality!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 8.7 x 4.8 x 6 cm
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This is a wild mix of green augelite and white quartz from the Mundo Nuevo Mine, famous for the worlds best augelites. Among the number of small scale specimens we have seen from the locale this one stands out with a size of 8.7 cm in total. The largest augelite is 2.2 cm long and part of a augelite aggreagate of intensive apple green color. The crystals are sharp and undamaged and with very nice luster. The quartz comes as white to transparent elongated crystals, some of which show japan-law twinning. The overall condition is very good, even the backside is crystallized with quartz micro-crystals.
Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru
Size: 6.1 x 4.2 x 3.7 cm
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A single spray of forest green atacamite crystals is set on a sparkling quartz covered rock matrix. The cluster has a diameter of around 2 cm with individual crystals reaching close to 1 cm. Under direct light you will find the crystals to be rather gemmy and sparkling and there are only very minimal abrasions present. A nice specimen for this rare material!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 20.5 x 17.8 x 12 cm
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The mix of calcite, galena and chalcopyrite is not only a characteristic paragenesis for the locale but it's also a vibrant combination. White scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 6.5 cm are set on a landscape of metallic black galeny embedded in white calcite and golden chalcopyrite microcrystals. The specimen is quite stunning in size and shows overall very good quality and condition!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.7 cm
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Enargite is a rare species, particularly for the Huanzala Mine which is best known for its superb pyrite specimens and great fluorite. The short prismatic crystals are of metallic grey color with some rust brown coating and minimal weathering. Between the enargite is some pyrite, sparkling golden microcrystals. The overall aesthetics of this rare specimen is just great with no visible damage anywhere!
Zard Mts., Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 5.7 x 4.6 x 1.9 cm
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The main anatase on this specimen is of overwhelming quality and size! Prominently set at the top of a beautiful matrix this crystal has a stunning size of 1.8 x 1.2 cm which means it's exceptionally massy. It is completely flawless and has the most striking luster all around. At strong cold ligth from the back another striking detail emerges: gemmy tanzanite-blue color of best clarity!
This uniquely marvelous crystal is set on a matrix of sparkling quartz with several anatase side-crystals.
Aeshtetics and crystal quality of this high class specimen are both breathtaking and unique!
Nova Era, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm
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This is a very nice thumbnail specimen of emerald on matrix from Nova Era.
The locale is not quite known for specimen quality material as most finds only produced big unappealing chunks. This specimen however is an exception!
The 1.7 cm long and 1.5 cm thick single emerald crystal is set on a characteristic black biotite-graphite schist matrix which provides a wonderful contrast to the crystal.
The emerald itself is gemmy and intensively green and shows a well defined hexagonal prism. The termination is has two intergrown smaller emeralds stacked upon it, all of which is well crystallized and undamaged. It’s for sure an exceptional piece from Nova Era!
Dzhezkazgan, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
Size: 6 x 4.9 x 2.2 cm
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Bornite is an extremely rare copper iron sulphide which typically comes as formless grey clumps. The main crystal on this specimen however has a diameter of 2.5 cm and shows distinctive octahedral crystal shape! This size is rather exceptional for the species and in this case it is also beautifully set on a contrasting white quartz matrix with small bornite side-crystals!
Laghman Province, Nuristan , Afghanistan
Size: 8.3 x 1.5 x 1 cm
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This lovely sky-blue single crystal tourmaline is an elegant exemplar that has glassy quality, nice luster and most importantly an intriguing stepped termination. It is not repaired and in best condition.
The color is in fact a combination of beautiful pastel pink towards the terminations and blue at the center. Not as striking at first glance but even the more lovely if you give it a closer look.
Cavnic Mine, Cavnic, Maramureș Co., Romania
Size: 15.6 x 11 x 9.7 cm
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Quartz from the Cavnic mine is not exactly rare but the unusual shape of these elongated crystals is what makes this specimen stand out from the crowd! All prism faces are highly detailed with smaller short-prismatic crystals that seem to have grown there as a second generation. This attractive growth pattern leaves beautifully sparkling surfaces all over while the terminations are pointed and sharp. This piece is not without damage as there are a couple of broken crystals but if you can live with that this is an attractive, large-sized specimen for a low price!
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru
Size: 14.5 x 10 x 8 cm
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It is an absolutely impressive piece from the famous Huanzala Mine with a totally exceptional shape. The massive pyrite is complete all around, free of any damage and shows best golden luster. The body of this surprisingly lively piece is a cluster of octahedral pyrite crystals of unusual growth. While the crystals are sharp and smooth along the edges, all the faces in between are an assembly of countless microfaces and thus show a grainy yet completely flawless and stunningly beautiful structure. Emerging from the top of this cluster grows a bulge of octahedral crystals with fascinating mirroring faces and completely unique appearance. The quality of this whole specimen is just perfect on all sides. I have seen many pyrites coming from the Huanzala Mine but yet nothing alike this mind-blowing specimen!