International Minerals #6
A272 - Fluorite - 3900€
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 7.8 x 6 x 4.5 cm
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 7.8 x 6 x 4.5 cm
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Fantastic clear fluorite cubes on contasting matrix! The edges are razor sharp, and the inside purple colour zones are very well visible from all sides. The arrangement is fantastic, and the quality is truly superb! One of the very best fluorites from this locality i have ever seen.
GU04 - Rhodochrosite - SOLD
Uchucchacua Mine, Province de Oyon, Peru
Size: 4.5 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm
Uchucchacua Mine, Province de Oyon, Peru
Size: 4.5 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm
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Superb rhodochrosite crystals on matrix! The specimen is a full floater and very showy all around. I love the composition of 6 main crystal being perched on the upper edge of the matrix. Great condition and clour!
BR02 - Heliodor - SOLD
Catugi, Padre Paraíso, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 7.4 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm
Catugi, Padre Paraíso, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 7.4 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm
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This is a totally clear elongated heliodor crystal! There are truly no inclusions or other flaws, the piece is in perfect condition all around. The termination is especially fine develloped, and the etching on the sides is also magnificent!
PM93 - Psilomelane - SOLD
Dolomite quarry, Rędziny, Czarnów, Rudawy Janowickie Mts, Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie), Poland
Size: 9.6 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm
Dolomite quarry, Rędziny, Czarnów, Rudawy Janowickie Mts, Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie), Poland
Size: 9.6 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm
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Very attractive botryoidal aggregate on contrasting matrix.
A175 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.2 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.2 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
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Gorgeous bicolour tourmaline and lepidolite attached on the lower sides. No damage
BT05 - Aquamarine - SOLD
Jaquetô Mine, Guaratinga, Bahia, Brazil
Size: 4.4 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
Jaquetô Mine, Guaratinga, Bahia, Brazil
Size: 4.4 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
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Fantastic barrel-shaped aquamarine from an old classic find! The crystal shows very nice etching patterns on all sides. The clarity is amazing in person, truly much better than my camera eye could get it. No damage.
PM48 - Copper - SOLD
Keweenaw, Michigan, USA
Size: 3.8 x 2 x 1.4 cm
Keweenaw, Michigan, USA
Size: 3.8 x 2 x 1.4 cm
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Beautiful floater cluster of sharp copper crystals mounted on an old wooden base.
A185 - Heliodor - SOLD
Volodarsk-Volynskii, Zhytomyr Oblast' (Zhitomir Oblast'), Ukraine
Size: 7.4 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm
Volodarsk-Volynskii, Zhytomyr Oblast' (Zhitomir Oblast'), Ukraine
Size: 7.4 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm
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Etched floater beryl crystal from classic finds in Wolodarsk. Great clarity - the crystal is totally flawless inside. No damage.
A165 - Selenite - SOLD
Laurion, Greece
Size: 9.7 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm
Laurion, Greece
Size: 9.7 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm
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Showy spray of thin and elongated selenite crystals on a small limonite matrix. The crystals are twinned and very clear.
A223 - Amethyst - SOLD
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 11.7 x 7 x 6.6 cm
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 11.7 x 7 x 6.6 cm
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What a superb amethyst! The crystals feature amazingly fine reddish colour and great clarity on top. Great impact!
LM03 - Fluorite - SOLD
Shangbao, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 4.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
Shangbao, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 4.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
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Killer miniature featuring a totally clear fluorite on top of a milky quartz crystal. Superb bevelled faces on all sides!
MU01 - Brookite - SOLD
Thurdok, Zard Mtn., Kharan, Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm
Thurdok, Zard Mtn., Kharan, Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm
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Large and well isolated brookite crystal, about 1 inch tall, in a V-shaped cluster on matrix. A clear quartz crystal on the side sets a nice contrast.