Recently Handled Minerals
Val Strem, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 3.6 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm
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Lovely semi-closed gwindel showing excellent clarity and luster. Little bruising is present on a few corners.
Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
Size: 6 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm
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Excellent half-breed in small cabinet size! The silver on this specimen shows very sharp crystals, it is very bright and shiny! The copper has a typical brownish patina and serves as a beautiful matrix for the silver crystals on top. Both species are very well balanced. Eye-candy, and indeed superb quality!
Monte Prosa, Prevat Valley, Central St Gotthard Massif, Tessin, Switzerland
Size: 3.7 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
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Bright and shiny hematite roses perched on top of a white adularia matrix. The back side is fully covered by hematites also! No damage, what a stunning piece! The luster is indeed bright like a mirror on all crystal faces, a true killer miniature!
Orange River, Warmbad, Karasburg District, Karas Region, Namibia
Size: 5.2 x 2.7 x 2 cm
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Orange river location has produced the best orange quartzes ever found. Tiny hematite inclusions in the upper growth layer make the pieces so amazing and special. This is an excellent miniature sized sample of that unique find. No significant damage to report.
Dasoto, Kato Nevrokopi basin, Dráma Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece
Size: 5.8 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm
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Material from the locality is generally very rare and this specimen stands out all others I had seen before. The dimension is remarkable for the locality, the faces show perfect luster all around and the colour is on the same level like best saturation from Namibia. The scepter habit is well developed, the crystal is very aesthetic and in superb quality. Most crystals from the area show small bruises and damages, but this particular crystal is indeed outstanding - there are no significant damages at all! Very attractive in every angle.
Cavnic Mine (Kapnik), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 4.2 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
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An aggragte of bright yellow gold flakes attractiverly set on matrix. The silhouette of matrix is very eye-catching and aesthetic. No damage.
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
Size: 7.9 x 5.1 x 4 cm
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WOW! What an amazing silver specimen from Michigan! The crystals are sharp and well formed, and up to 17 mm long. The composition of the silver crystal branches is particularly well balanced and very aesthetic. A pleasing patina gives the typical classic touch to this superb silver specimen!
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 3.8 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm
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This large wulfenite crystal measures 38mm across - this is quite a spectacular dimension! The crystal is dark brown, sharp terminated and highly lustrous, some smaller crystals are attachted at the base. Tiny edge wear is present in a few places, but its very minor and nothing of significance. Hard to photograph and even better in person.
Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Size: 3.9 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm
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Superb spinel twinned gold crystal aggregate!
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Size: 5.7 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm
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Beautiful group of two multi-colour liddicoatite crystals. No repair, no restoration, no significant damages to report. The picture was made with a bit of backlight to reveal the colours.
Denton mine, Goose Creek Mine Group, Harris Creek Sub-District , Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District , Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Size: 8.4 x 6.5 x 5.7 cm
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Superb bicolour fluorite cubes from Rosiclare level at Denton mine! The main cube is perfect and measures 3.8 cm on edge. Blueish purple and yellow make a great and colourful combination. Special growth structures on the edges and faces add character and beauty! Excellent aesthetics and condition!
Fedenstock, Fellital, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 7.5 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm
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Etched smoky quartz is probably 100 times rarer than etched clear quartz. This is one of very few fine etched smoky quartz crystals i have ever seen! Great colour and shape.