Recently Handled Minerals
Cavnic Mine (Kapnik), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 17.3 x 11 x 12.5 cm
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Stunning specimen of artichoke quartz from Cavnic! The specimen is very 3-dimensional and in great condition. Very showy from all sides.
Berbes, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Size: 7.4 x 6.9 x 5.8 cm
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A flower of sharp and purple fluorite crystals perched on top of a lovely quartz matrix! The fluorites feature beautiful steps and bevels on multiple sides and measure up to 21mm on edge. They show very good translucency and fine luster. The combination with sturdy milky quartz crystals gives a lot fo contrast to this well formed, aesthetic specimen. No significant damages to report.
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 3.9 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm
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Large dioptase crystal, 2.6 cm tall and 1.5 cm wide, in a floater cluster group.
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 3.5 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
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Olivenite crystals to 10 mm across on a piece of matrix. Cute miniature of this rare species!
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 8.7 x 6.3 x 4.7 cm
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Azurite developed massive large crystals up to 30mm across! They show very interesting modifications, amazing texture and royal blue color. All faces are highly lustrous and the contrast to light grey matrix helps to give a great visual impact to this amazing piece. No significant damages to report. Ex Maucher and ex Anton Berger collection, his label is coming with the piece.
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm
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Dark, cold green-blueish crystals of willemite in an attractive combination with sparkling tiny cerrusite crystals set in a vug on red-brown matrix. Willemite developed sharp terminated and lustrous crystals. More 3-dimensional and better in person. No significant damages to report.
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm
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Lovely floater cluster of tennantite crystals. Small quartz crystals are attached on the back side. Classic Tsumeb!
N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
Size: 5.7 x 4.4 x 3.9 cm
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This style of rhodochrosite came out in the early 1980s and is often referred to as "wheatsheaves." The colour can truly be called "cherry red." Here is a relatively large well formed specimen of gemmy, transparent to translucent crystals on manganese rock matrix. The dark nearly black matrix gives a lot of contrast to the piece. The luster of rhodochrosite is so brilliant in person, it is hard to convey in photos....but it is like glass, in real life. Great condition and impact!
Himmelsfürst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Size: 6.7 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm
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Thick and sturdy silver curls on nicely contrasting calcite and siderite matrix. An old label indicates the piece was sold by Prof. Dr. Siegmund in 1959. For sure not a fake!
Catuji, Mucuri valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
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This is a perfect floater crystal of etched aquamarine. It has an intense blue colour and very fine gemmy sections.
Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico
Size: 8.6 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm
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This is a superb floater cluster of Mexican amethyst. The piece is very 3-dimensional in person, and free of damage. Small epidotes are present in some places. The specimen displays very well from all sides.
Ankazobe Town, Analamanga, Madagascar
Size: 6.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
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Superb heliodor from a small limited find in 2015. The colour is exceptional, it is indeed a very vivid yellow in person. The jagged red cap is the distinctive feature of this pocket and gives these pieces unique and special touch.