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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!
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It's a perfect little tessin-quartz from Val Bedretto that strikes with highest quality and textbook shape alike! It shows wet-look luster on all sides and up to the flawelss and sharp termination. The backside has some mica and limonite which adds color and structure without disturbing the classic elegance. An absolutely brilliant little specimen of finest quartz!
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!
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Three elongated Tessin habit quartz crystals are arranged at this specimen to form a distinctive, catchy outline. The crystals are lustrous and clear with some hematite inclusions. The cluster is in overall very good condition despite some inconspicuous chips at the side crystals termination. The quartz sits on a small piece of matrix, a mix of pericline and iron oxide. Definitely an aesthetic specimen all around!
Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 5.9 x 3.5 x 2 cm
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Nice stack of snow-white adularia that is in very best condition all over. The individual crystals are well developed, lustrous, translucent and sharp. A beautiful specimen with no downsides!
Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 7.4 x 5.2 x 1.5 cm
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Unusual adularia from Val Giuv that comes as a flat tile, composed of characteristic white crystals. The mirroring front face is very nicely patterned and pristine! At closer view you can identify two intergrown structures. One main part is all complete and appears as a compound of two major crystals. The lower part is is a little different in growth, more jagged and less compact. There seems to be some kind of contact but which is all recrystallized and perfect. Without doubt a marvelous specimen for this material!
Valsertal, Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 7.6 x 4.6 x 3.5 cm
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An utterly attractuve quartz specimen of well defined composition on matrix. The main crystal is 5.5 cm long, perfect and has good luster at the front. The backside is frosted and adds a milky look to the water-clear crystal. Several side-crystals are evenly flawless and make for a great picture. A nice Swiss quartz of great aesthetics!