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International Minerals #10



A340 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Piauí valley, Taquaral, Itinga, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 12 x 4 x 3 cm
 
Wow! Very clear and deep green tourmaline from an old find in Piaui, Minas Gerais. The termination shows alovely pink cap, top luster and sharp edges. Indeed amazing quality!

PV06 - Amethyst - SOLD
Săsar, Baia Mare, Maramureș Co., Romania
Size: 10.7 x 7 x 5 cm
 
Very fine cluster of amethyst from Romania, partially covered by tiny pyrites. Lovely specimen from this classic European locality!

AU17 - Hessite - 16000€
Botés, Alba Co., Romania
Size: 6.4 x 3 x 5.2 cm
 
 
 
WOW! What a killer specimen of this rare silver-telluride! Sharp and well formed hessite crystals form a beautiful group right in the center of a nicely contrasting quartz matrix. Maximum crystal size is 6 mm across. No damage, no repair, the overall aestetics are amazing, given the rarity of the species!

SN01 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Size: 5.7 x 3.1 x 3 cm
 
Superb multi-colour tourmaline in perfect condition.

A294 - Amethyst - SOLD
Dasoto, Kato Nevrokopi basin, Dráma Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece
Size: 8.9 x 7.4 x 5.9 cm
 
Amazing amethyst crystal cluster from GREECE! Yes indeed, this piece comes from a Greek locality, i could not believe it either when i saw this colourful and striking arrangement of stacked amethyst crystals. Just a big surprise, a great addition to any quartz collection! No damage.

A432 - Fluorite - SOLD
Shangbao, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm
 
Super-aesthetic purple fluorite perched on quartz crystals. One of the most striking Shangbao fluorites I have ever seen!

PM09 - Inesite - SOLD
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Size: 5.4 x 4.9 x 2.4 cm
 
Lovely sprays of inestite crystals on matrix.

BT17 - Amethyst - SOLD
Goboboseb Mts., Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 9.3 x 7.2 x 5.2 cm
 
What an amazing phantom amethyst from Brandberg! The main crystal is perched in the centre of a beautiful matrix. Zero damage.

PM114 - Halite with Selenite - SOLD
Inowrocław, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland
Size: 6.8 x 6.3 x 3.8 cm
 
Superb halite cubes perched on red selenite crystals. No damage. Note: this specimen should be delivered to a mineral show, i do not want to take the risk of shipping.

FW14 - Fluorite - SOLD
Berbes, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 15 x 13 x 8 cm
 
Superb large fluorite cubes on quartz matrix! Gorgeous display and aesthetics!

A330 - Euclase - SOLD
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4.2 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm
 
WOW! This is an exceptionally large and well formed euclase crystal from Ouro Preto. The colour is quite unusual and indeed much more on the green side than most of these. The tip is pointed and sharp. The luster and clarity are truly amazing, some flaky inclusions in the back side add sparkle and interest. What a rare and fantastic gem crystal!

SV02 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 9.3 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm
 
Superb tourmaline with pink lepidolite crystals attached on the rear side. The crystal is totally gemmy throughout and in pristine condition.