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Wolfskofel, Schwarzenbachtal, Ahrntal, South Tyrol, Italy
Size: 7.2 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm
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It's basically two glassy quartz crystals that protrude in opposite directions. The base of those two main crystals is a cluster of smaller quartz but which are crystallized all around so that this is even a floater specimen. Very nice in person, undamaged and from an uncommon locale in South Tyrol!
Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 6.8 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm
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A glassy, tabular adularia specimen of distinguishing shape. Through the whole crystal runs a white faden, as found in certain Alpine quartz specimens. The adularia is in perfect condition and shows mirroring luster.
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 3.3 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm
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Not very spectacular at first sight but a rare combination that is practically exclusive for Tsumeb. At closer view you find brown copper branches on a matrix of brownish-yellow tsumcorite and similarly colored wulfenite. A nice and extremely rare specimen from the type locality of tsumcorite.
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This is a characteristic piece from Serifos Island in very best condition! All crystals are just perfect with only one contact at the base. The intensive green color, caused by actinolite inclusions, is easily lit through the translucent crystals. The surface has a nice waxy luster and fine organic structure. Perfect in shape and quality!
Mundo Nuevo Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Huamachuco, Sanchez Carrion, La Libertad, Peru
Size: 11.1 x 8.5 x 5.7 cm
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This piece is absolutely matchless! Two cubical pyrite crystal are stacked upon each other like father and child. Both crystals show very fine striations, modified corners and great luster. Both are almost perfect with just some tiny, almost invisible chips. The whole composition of this piece is a wonderful interplay of white quartz crystals, pretty and unharmed all around, with those superb pyrite crystals harmonically set in the middle. A world class specimen and definitely one of the very best to have come from the Mundo Nuevo Mine!
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
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Very nice single crystal apatite that displays characteristic and sharp hexagonal growth with superb luster. It is widely transparent but with some inclusions and internal cracks at the center. The backside is contacted but there is no damage to be found here. It was found around 2005 by Heiz Kirchtag and Kurt Novak.
Surrein, Sedrun, Tujetsch, Grischun, Switzerland
Size: 7.4 x 5 x 4 cm
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Highest quality meets mindblowing aesthetics! An elongated, salient quartz crystal protrudes from a marvelous matrix that is covered in smaller quartz crystals of matching quality and white bladed calcite. Especially the main crystal impresses with perfect quality, luster, gemminess and an unharmed, pointy termination. Truly a superb piece from Switzerland!
Wagholi, Poonah District, Maharashtra, India
Size: 7.5 x 5 x 3.7 cm
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One single cluster of brigth blue cavansite is set at the center of a grey rock matrix, covered in stilbite microcrystals. A rather characteristic and well balanced specimen for this famous locale!
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I love sceletal quartz, especially when they are as well shaped as this specimen. The whole piece is heavily corroded on all sides which leaves a totally unique picture. The main view shows great luster on a structured surface that reminds of a snake's skin. Anyhow, the cherry on this cake is the white adularia sitting on the quartz. A small detail that truly adds much to the general aesthetics of this fine specimen. There are no contacts or imperfections on the quartz, an inconspicuous fracture on the adularia being the only speck on an otherwise perfect picture.
Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Vorderrhein Valley, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 12.4 x 7.3 x 5.6 cm
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This is an absolutely brilliant smoky quartz specimen of highest quality! Especially the larger main crystals, brotherly leaned against each other, are free of any cracks or impurities, show exceptionally dark coloring and are virtually flawless. Side-crystals show some internal cracks but are otherwise of matching quality and free of damage. The crystals sit on a beautiful grey and white matrix with some accessory snow-white adularia. This excellent piece from a 2015 find is highly aesthetic and of magnificent quality!
Zard Mts., Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 5.5 x 4.4 x 4.2 cm
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Wow, this is perfect textbook aesthetics! One single tabular brookite crystal is prominently sitting on matrix, presenting its lustrous front face. The maply syrup colored crystal is gemmy with a hourglass-like interior zone. A flawless, striking specimen with a very straightforward composition and high crystal quality that doesn't need much explanation.
Serra do Caldeirão, Pontes e Lacerda, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Size: 3.8 x 2 x 1.5 cm
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This distinct gold specimen is out of the famous 2015 find in Mato Grosso. Best color, filigree growth and a vibrant sheen are trademark for this locale and are main feature of this very specimen. As most of those specimen this piece is a floater and very much 3-dimensional in shape. Beautiful and elegant growth patterns are visible all over the gold and make for a absolutely staggering sculpture. Lovely and marvelous!