Recently Handled Minerals
Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e Sang, Koksha Valley, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Size: 4 x 2.1 x 0.8 cm
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This is indeed a large and well formed crystal, considering the rarity of the species. The colour is more yellow in person, and the clarity is much better than shown on my picture.
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Size: 6.2 x 5.6 x 2.6 cm
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A free-standing, sharp terminated, lustrous and partly gemmy aquamarine crystal set on glossy smoky quartz crystals with a diagonal schorl crystal behind the Aquamarine. This is really a very aesthetic combination in fine quality. No significant damages to report. BITTE NACHMESSEN: habe 2 Angaben: 2.6 od 2.2???
Ruyuan Fluorite Mine, Ruyuan Co., Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
Size: 9.6 x 8.7 x 3.8 cm
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A large octahedral fluorite crystal, which is 51 mm across, perched on a lovely matrix covered with tiny, milky Quartz crystals. The faces of the fluorite look frosted and the intense green color shows a wonderful contrast to the matrix. No significant damages to report.
Karur District, Tamil Nadu, India
Size: 8.4 x 7.9 x 6.1 cm
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A really fine specimen from this quite recent discovery. Water-clear, glossy quartz crystals show sharp red phantoms inside each crystal. The main crystals formed a very aesthetic v-shape. No significant damages to report.
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Size: 8.7 x 8.5 x 4.1 cm
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A spectacular cluster of intense green fluorite crystals featuring modified crystal habit. They show excellent translucency - only minor backlight helps to expose a wonderful range of colors, small bits of yellow are also present.
Huanzala Mine, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru
Size: 6.1 x 5.2 x 3.7 cm
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A purple fluorite perfectly sitting on pyrite and calcite matrix. The combination of colours is truly amazing and very eye-candy. In addition, the fluorite shows beautiful hoppered growth structures and nicely bevelled edges. No damage.
Val Val, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 6.3 x 2.9 x 3.9 cm
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Super clear and deeply coloured smoky quartz in excellent shape and condition. Great luster all around.
Zinggenstock, Grimsel, Haslital, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
Size: 7.2 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm
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Totally clear smoky quartz cluster on granite matrix. The piece comes from the famous Rufibach pocket and is in perfect condition all around.
Ahmad Abad Mine, Bahabad, Yazd Province, Iran
Size: 5.5 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm
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This is a lovely miniature, featuring deep orange colour, nice contrast and great 3-dimensional composition. The special feature of specimens coming from this pocket is a clear zone along the outline of the crystals, whith minor inclusions of plattnerite, and a deep orange crystal core.
Dodo Mine, Tyumenskaya Oblast, Polar Urals, Western-Sibirian Region, Russia
Size: 8.3 x 4.9 x 2 cm
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Large single Axinite crystal from Dodo, Polar Urals. Great clarity in places, fantastic luster, and razor sharp edges all around!
Milpillas Mine, Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
Size: 3.5 x 2.8 x 1 cm
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This is a gorgeous miniature from the very best find of the species ever made! The specimen features two V-shaped, thick and sturdy crystals in perfect arrangement. A few small side crystals add even more sparkle and interest. The colour and lustre are fantastic, and all terminations are pristine and free of damage. This is truly a very rare chance to get a killer world-class brochantite in miniature size!
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Size: 7.4 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm
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What an amazing aquamarine! The crystal features a fantastic termination which is bevelled on all 6 sides, just a very small flat termination remains on top. The side edges show exceptionally fine etching patterns. No damage. The albite is crystalized equally fine, and it sets a wonderful contrast.