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Saurüssel, Zemmgrund, Zillertaler Alpen, Nordtirol, Austria
Size: 11.8 x 9.1 x 4.5 cm
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This is a piece of pure natural aesthetics that can only develop its full beauty in person! Lovely sceptre amethysts along other quartz crystals are grown on a bed of cream-colored albite, dark green chlorite and gneis matrix. The longest, most distinct sceptre amethyst is 2.5 cm long, the most voluminous crystal is around 1.5 cm thick, all without damage!
While this piece is not for the collector of textbook composed specimens or crystal fetishists, it sure is a rewarding and exceptional specimen for the collector of Alpine beauties!
PC Mine, Cataract District, Jefferson Co., Montana, USA
Size: 4.9 x 3.3 x 3.2 cm
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A hear-shaped japan law twin dominates this picture that, in nature, is much more 3-dimensional than you would think. The quartz is all limpid and well defined. Tiny tourmaline inclusions - one speaks of "tourmalinated quartz" - are characteristic for the locale though overall exceedingly rare. Some iron oxide at the hearts center adds some color to make this piece even more attractive! A piece of great design, especially for the US!
Serra do Caldeirão, Pontes e Lacerda, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Size: 3.2 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm
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An attractive specimen from the rich gold deposits at Serra do Caldeirão. The piece shows distictive hoppered growth, very nice and bright golden color and is all perfect! A great example for these spectacular finds from a couple of years ago!
Fazenda do Centro, Castelo, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Size: 16.1 x 13.9 x 8 cm
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This intriguing specimen from the unique find in Fazenda do Centro is a pure and glassy topaz weighing 1,2 kg. The shape is a combination of a sail-like, blueish structure at the front and a blocky, champagne colored part at the back. Admittedly the colors are not too strong but present nevertheless. Between those two parts there is a cleft which is fascinating for its structured, jagged surface. The backside is damaged but which are hardly visible from the front. If you can live with some imperfections, this is definitely an impressive specimen for a reasonable price.
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A lovely twin tourmaline specimen of brilliant quality and nice open colors! The two crystals are not quite parallel - they show a slight yet aesthetically important v-shape that leads to two sharp cut pyramidal terminations. The gemmy crystal displays distinct color zoning, from pink to green, white and pink again at the termination. Very lovely and in flawless condition!
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 5.9 x 4.9 x 2.5 cm
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Color and shape of this large apatite crystal are absolutely mesmerizing and outstanding in any way! The single crystal is free of any damage and incredibly well developed! The backside has some contacts but is fully re-crystallized. The crystal is gemmy at the inside and shows great surface luster, especially at the main face. The color is intensive and simply beautiful! This is clearly one of the very best apatite crystals from the Mörchnerkar and the Alps as a whole!
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The size of this elongated prismatic quartz is totally stunning in person but even more so for its striking quality! After a murky zone at the bottom where it grew on the rock face the crystal turns completely limpid and stays that way up to the sharp and pointed termination! The surface shows wet-look luster on the front faces which is amazingly beautiful in person. Some iron oxide inclusions towards the termination but also on the bottom add a golden color that is very much characteristic for the region. The whole piece is in outstanding condition with some rough edges at the backside but no visible damage!
Gstöhl-Bruch, Hohenems, Vorarlberg, Austria
Size: 9.1 x 7.3 x 5.7 cm
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Grapes of rich golden color are embedded in a dark grey shale matrix surrounded by a thin white quartz vein. This rounded pyrite is unique to the locale and very much attractive in person! It is in flawless condition all around and has a nice sparkling effect. Like christmas glitter balls but astonishingly all natural. A great locality piece but also a rare chance to diversify your Alpine mineral collection!
Schwarze Wand, Hollersbachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 3.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm
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Lovely little specimen from this highly coveted locale! It is richly covered in deep red hessonites of sparkling luster! The largest crystal is around 9 mm in diameter which is a significant size for the locale. A rare and definitely beautiful specimen of Alpine garnet!
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This etched aquamarine is a gemmy, doubly-terminated exemplar with distinct ocean-blue color. It is in excellent condition and shows a very attractive lustrous surface structure!
Mörchnerkar, Zemmgrund, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
Size: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm
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Extremely sharp and well defined hematite on a thin piece of mica matrix. Especially the front view shows very best metallic luster, a sharp hexagonal shape and a well detailed rosette towards the center. The condition is close to flawelss with only some micro-abrasions, visible only under magnification. An absolutely lovely specimen of striking quality!
Seebachtal, Ankogelgruppe, Mallnitz, Hohe Tauern, Carinthia, Austria
Size: 10.2 x 6.9 x 5.5 cm
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This is really a fascinating piece. Not only is it an important exemplar from a historic find. The aesthetics and crystal quality are absolutely stunning too!
The main apatite is a colorless jewel of superb quality, single isolated on a contrasting grey matrix. It is complete and flawless with brilliant luster on all sides. It measures 1.2 cm long and up to 1.2 cm in diameter.
The supporting matrix is a crystallized wonderland of smaller apatites, adularia, light green epidote and chlorite that beautifully emphasizes the main apatite!