International Minerals #8

What a sharp and lustrous azurite crystal on contrasting matrix! The crystal has a very interesting form, featuring altering smooth faces and brilliant striations. Slight bruises along the edges are present, but fortunately they mainly go to the rear side and are barely visible from the front. The crystal is totally freestanding and has a deep blue colour. Great miniature from this classic locale! Ex K. Kontrus collection.

Fantastic ajoite spray inclusions in a large quartz crystal. Smaller crystals on the side set a nice contrast.

Shiny blocky azurite crystal featuring special form and great luster.

Large dioptase crystal, 2.6 cm tall and 1.5 cm wide, in a floater cluster group.

Cubic galena crystals with second generation overgrowth, resting on a limestone matrix covered by hundreds of small sparkling sphalerite crystals. The second generation octahedrons create beautiful patterns on the surfaces. The piece is in great condition and comes from an old collection. A label coming with the piece indicates it was sold in 1936. The piece is a full floater, and the bottom side shows nice dolomite crystals.

Electric blue and sparkling azurite crystals forming a highly aesthetic cluster group! All crystals are in perfect condition, there are no contacts on the outline. The rear side is contacted to matrix, but undamaged also. The main crystal atop sets a beautiful focus, and the beautiful side crystals tear the eye down and all around. One of the best specimens from the recent finds i have seen in small cabinet size range. Absolutely superb composition and visual impact!

Fantastic spray of pink, hematite included calcite crystals on matrix. Striking aesthetics!

Sharp and incredibly lustrous sperrylite crystal on chalcopyrite matrix. The crystal has no cracks and mirror luster on all sides! There is a tiny little bruise on one edge, but it is truly nothing in context. One of the very best sperrylite miniatures i have ever seen!

Clear aquamarine crystal featuring a very special growth at the termination. No damage.

2.4 cm legrandite crystal on matrix, well protected in a small vug. The colour is truly a bright and pure yellow, there are no brownish inclusions. No damage on the main crystal.

Nice spray of primary malachite on quartz matrix.