Recently Handled Minerals

Highly lustrous hematite aggregate measuring 5.1 cm across perched on adularia and granite matrix! The asymetric growth of the ironrose sets a strong dynamic impact and gives character to the piece. Furthermore, the stepped growth of the shiny faces is particularly beautiful and makes this piece truly special. Tiny bruising is presend along a few edges, but this is truly insignificant. The overall composition is just amazing! Great choice for every lover of alpine minerals!

Gorgeous dyscrasite thumbnail specimen featuring unusually large and sharp crystals! Undamaged and well formed from all sides!

This specimen is a full floater and well crystallized all around. It has two generations of yellow and orange-yellow wulfenite. The composition is very fine, it is very 3-dimensional and there are several well isolated crystals in the cluster. The biggest crystal, the one on the left side, measures 2.5 cm across. The front side is in great condition and there is no damage of any significance. Ex Walter Knobloch specimen.

Large wulfenite crystals on beautiful white matrix. A few of the crystals show little damage, but the majority is in good condition. Cabinet size, and very showy display! An old label is coming with the piece. Ex Anton Berger, sold in 1957.

This is a floater crystal of etched phantom fluorite. Unique style and complete on all sides.

This is a fully etched floater crystal of purple fluorite. the crystal shows beautiful etching patterns on all sides. Note the phantom inside! A new find from 2013. No damage.

Sparkling yellow barites resting on the opper ridge of a dolomite natrix. The crystals feature great colour and lustre indeed!

Sharp and pointed descloizite crystals in a large cluster group. Very good condition and shape.

Beautiful miniature resembling a dog, or a duck... whatever it may be! Just a beautiful and funny little piece.

WOW! This is truly a fantastic pair of tanzanite crystals! Two crystals in cluster are exceedingly rare, and these two crystals have truly fantastic quality also! One corner of the crystal was replaced by epoxy filling, otherwise the specimen is in really great condition. The colour change is very well visible, and the sharpness and clarity are just breath-taking!

WOW! Two exceptionally large and deep coloured fluorites resting on granite matrix. One of the very best fluorite specimens found in the famous Rufibach pocket!

WOW! Whan an awesome epidote rocket, rising up from a cluster group of byssolite and epidote crystals. This is indeed one of the tallest crystals I have ever seen from this famous locality, it measures incredible 17.3 cm from top to bottom! The crystal crossing on the lower right side is thick and sturdy, it measures 2,7 cm in width and features a sharp and brilliant termination. The size is indeed shocking and impressive, and the luster is great all around as well. It is actually bright like a mirror, the best I heve seen from this famous classic locality. This piece comes from one of the last great pockets found in 2008/2009 mining season. The locality has produced nothing even close since then. Unfortunately, the miners are quite sure that the Knappenwand is most likely exploited and production will come to an end soon. This is an excellet opportunity to get one of the best and tallest epidote specimens ever fond at this classic Alpine locality. Repaired 10x, all lock fit, no parts missing though, and no damage on any of the terminations.