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Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 4.7 x 3.1 x 1 cm
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This closed gwindel specimen shows a very distinctive twist and is in best condition! The quartz is transparent all the way without internal cracks or impurities. Its surface has a slight chloritization which is a bit stronger on the narrow faces and hardly there on the broad main faces. A very well designed closed gwindel from Val Giuv!
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 8.8 x 7.7 x 4.3 cm
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There were many aquamarines on the market in the last years. In my opinion most of them are just too blocky and therefore not so interesting for the modern collectors nowadays.The size of the crystal on this specimen is well-proportioned to the very good crystallized matrix of feldspar and quartz. The beveled termination of the crystal is very rare and most of the aquamarines have just flat terminations, what makes a big difference in my opinion. The crystal is very gemmy and has incredible mirror luster what is much better in person then. Over all the whole specimen is well-balanced and all is on the position where it should be! It is completely free of damage and natural all around. This specimen is definitely for the advanced collector,who is also looking for small differences which have a big impact on the specimen.
Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 8.6 x 6.1 x 3.9 cm
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This is definitely the best Berbes Fluorite I have ever offered for sale! The combination of purple fluorite with barite is very high valued by collectors nowadays. This specimen has many very translucent crystals with great quality and the best luster you can look for. Fluorites from Berbes rarely have this quality! I have recently got this specimen out of a european collection while the collector decided to let this one go just because he got a substitute of similar appearance. I had great luck to get this one and I proudly offer it for sale on the newly launched website! What an amazing specimen!
Bassin d`Argentiere, Mont-Blanc massif, Haute-Savoie, France
Size: 4 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm
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What a beautiful closed gwindel from France! This is the first specimen of this kind which I have got, and it is not from Switzerland. It has a very nice coating of chlorite, what looks very nice in person and highlights the special shape even more. Except for the bottom it is completely free of damage. For a gwindel of this type, the size is really good. A gwindel of this caliber is very hard to get and a perfect fit for everybody who is looking for quartzes and alpine minerals.
Tokovaya river, Ekaterinburg, Middle Urals, Urals Region, Russia
Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.4 cm
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Good alexandrites from this locale are very rare and hard to get. This specimen changes the color very nice between green and purple, depending on the light.
Cavradi, Val Curnera, Tujetsch, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 10.7 x 8.7 x 4.3 cm
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The very good aesthetics in combination with the high quality of the quartz on this specimen is really beautiful. The crystal shows a very good clarity and and luster. It is very hard to find good crystals on matrix from this locale.
Berbes Mining area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 4.1 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm
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Another very nice specimen with high quality fluorites!
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This is a beautiful quartz in combination with fine crystals of dolomite, found in Switzerland. The quartz crystal is very glassy, lustrous and shows a beautiful striation at the side faces! Over all, this is the best piece which I have seen in this very rare combiantion. The high quality is also very good visibe on the video!
Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 11.5 x 8.7 x 4 cm
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Sparkling chalcopyrite amidst perfect quartz crystals of differing size define this piece. Especially the dramatic contrast strikes the viewer and directs the eye to a cluster of towering chalcopyrite in appealing tempering colors. Also note that this specimen is completely free of damage and has small crystals even on the bottom side.
Muttenhorn, Gletsch, Furka pass area, Goms, Wallis, Switzerland
Size: 6.1 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm
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This totally gemmy gwindel holds some very distinctive features. First of all it’s the dramatic twist that appears almost unnatural for a gwindel of this size. Its nicely detailed and highly lustrous surface even highlights this effect. The next quality that strikes the eye is the long and sharp upper edge of the crystal. The shape of this gwindel is quite unique I have to say. Finally, what distinguishes this piece are some spots of brown and red color, that are delivered by iron oxide and sagenite (rutile) crystals. All in all I have to admit: I love this specimen!
Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru
Size: 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm
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A sparkling wonder of green malachite in a rare combination with paraatacamite, all covered with quartz crystals that set this piece on fire. The condition is flawless and the brilliant aesthetics speaks for itself. Watch the video and you will see its beauty unleashed!
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
Size: 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.6 cm
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This single absolutely brilliant crystal of azurite with sharp edges and a tremendous blue color is a true marvel that sits on a matrix that wonderfully emphasizes its beauty. With fabulous luster and a spectacular surface structure the azurite is simply breathtaking. Perched on a brown matrix with green malachite, it is a perfect thumbnail of exceptional beauty! For sure one of the best pieces of comparable size we have ever layed hands on.