International Minerals #10

WOW! What a superb cluster of bi-colour barite from the recent finds in Nador! The specimen is undamaged and in very aesthetic shape. Several sprays of diverging baryte clusters make this a truly outstanding specimen, one of the best of its kind i have seen from several thouand specimens that came to the market in last two years.

This is a gorgeous miniature featuring large and sharp crystals of cobaltoan smithsonite. Very showy from all sides!

This is indeed a fantastic chalcocite specimen from a classic European locality. Two aggregates of twinned chalcocite crystals are resting on a well contrasting matrix of white, sparkling calcite crystals. The specimen has great aesthetics as well as great provenance! It comes from the famous collection of Dr. Siegmund, Vienna, and his label is still coming with the specimen. A very significant specimen in many respects!

Gorgeous single aquamarine crystal, very brilliant and pristine all around, with a lovely schorl inclusion in the bottom section. The termination shows nicely bevelled faces, and the clarity is in fact amazing!

Sharp and well formed floater crystal group of highly lustrous cuprite crystals! The piece is very 3-dimensional and well formed from all sides! It is not just a single crystal, several nice crystals are attached on the other side.

Remarkably fine shark tooth rhodochrosite with two little sidecars. No damage.

Gorgeous large cabinet cluster of pink and green cap tourmalines from an old find in Darra-i-Pech. The two large and freestanding side crystals, forming a V, and a couple more crystals scattered around make this truly an outstanding specimen! Great condition, and very showy from all sides. 1.45 kilograms, no repair!

WOW! What a superb rhodochrosite crystal on wonderful quartz matrix! The crystal measures 3.9 x 3.5 cm and comes from the famous porcelain pocket. Some teraedrite, pyrite and galena crystals give a nice contrast. The crystal has fantastic luster and a deeply saturated red colour! The piece just glows, even from the distance!

Killer crocoite thumbnail from a pocket that was found about 5 years ago.

Clear and bright yellow anglesite crystals perched on dark galena matrix! The specimen measures 9 cm in total height. The main anglesite is 5 cm tall and in perfect condition.

Very fine emerald crystal, featuring sharp hexagonal prism faces and a very pleasing colour.

WOW! What a fantastic tourmaline cluster featuring great shape and colours! All the termination faces are razor sharp and in pristine condition, there is indeed no damage and no repair on this amazing specimen.