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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.
Hopffeldgraben, Obersulzbachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm
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This inconspicuous little piece is actually quite a monster, considering the utter rareness of this mineral. With 5mm on edge, this perfect crystal on matrix is absolutely stunning and fantastically aesthetic! The crystal itself is sharp, lustrous and nicely striated. For a better look, please watch the video which reveals more of the pristine beauty of this specimen. If you are searching for rare minerals, this is definitely the chance!
Mogok Township, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)
Size: 5.6 x 4.8 x 4.3 cm
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This cluster of tourmaline on quartz and matrix is absolutely fascinating for its intensive color - no, the pink in the picture is not exaggerated - and the sweeping composition. While there is a contact at the backside, all crystals are without damage. With the aesthetics of a castle perched on a mountain cliff, with pristine luster and gemminess and nicely structured terminations as are typical for the locale this is a striking masterpiece of tourmaline on matrix!
Lily Mine, Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru
Size: 10.8 x 7.3 x 4 cm
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This is a large, sparkling landscape of black atacamite, green malachite and lustrous, transparent quartz on a matrix of brown calcite. The fascinating view is totally impressive. If you look closely you can see the malachite to be fully encrusted in quartz that is glassy enough to let the green color escape - a nice effect that is perfected by the stark contrast the atacamite provides. Impressive, pretty and unusual for the remarkable combination.