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International Minerals #14



TC28 - Azurite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 4.3 x 2.5 x 3.8 cm
 
Gorgeous elongated azurite crystal resting on nicely contrasting green bayldonite matrix. The termination of the azurite crystal is sharp and free of damage. Deeply blue when backlight!

SN04 - Phosphophyllite - SOLD
Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí City, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Size: 2.4 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
 
Striking single crystal of a species, that has become a holy grail in the mineral world.

TL05 - Cadmian Smithsonite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 10.8 x 7.9 x 7.6 cm
 
Cadmian smithsonite at its best! Several crystals over one inch form a superb and very 3-dimensional crystal cluster. The largest individual crystal measures 28 mm across. What a fantastic addition to any Tsumeb collection!

GI09 - Demantoid - 800€
Belqeys Mountain, Takab, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran
Size: 7.2 x 6.2 x 3.6 cm
 
Super glossy garnets to 17 mm on matrix. Remarkably the crystals are widely free of and cracks or other flaws! great specimen from the new finds!

TC10 - Liddicoatite - 1050€
Estatoby, Sahatana Valley, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
Size: 4 x 1.3 x 1 cm
 
WOW! Gorgeous bi-colour rubellite from Sahatana valley! Pristine all around. The termination is a perfect 6-sided pyramid with a pointed tip, no pinacoid face! The top section is perfect gem rough, it is 100% clear and free of inclusions!

ZF03 - Prase Quartz - SOLD
Serifos Island, Greece
Size: 8 x 5 x 2.9 cm
 
Superb spray of prase quartz crystals, totally free of damage.

A463 - Fluorite - SOLD
Frohnau, Annaberg-Buchholz, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Size: 11.7 x 11.4 x 3 cm
 
Black fluorites scattered on a nicely contrasting quartz matrix. One small galena is also present, sitting on a fluorite crystal. The fluorites have sharp edges and great luster. Ex Robert Brandstetter collection No.491

SA11 - Baryte - SOLD
Sidi Lahcen Mine, Nador, Morocco
Size: 8.8 x 4.9 x 6.3 cm
 
Supperb flower spray of blue barite from the recent finds in Nador, sitting on a small piece of gossan matrix. This specimen features the best luster and colour found, and it is in excellent condition all around. It is very 3-domensional and showy on all sides!

HD11 - Heliodor - SOLD
Ankazobe Town, Analamanga, Madagascar
Size: 6.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
 
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.

AF21 - Fluorite - SOLD
Bergsig Farm 167 (Hohenstein), Omaruru District, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 12.5 x 10.4 x 7.1 cm
 
Deep green fluorite cubes scattered on feldspar matrix! The piece is very 3-dimensional and showy from multiple angles. Great condition and visual impact!

A491 - Silver - SOLD
New Nevada Mine, Cerro San Antonio, San Miguel, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 6.6 x 4.5 x 3.6 cm
 
Large and sharp elongated silver crystals standing upright on silver matrix.

AF14 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Chia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm
 
This tourmaline crystal shows a very pleasing lavender/purple zone in between 2 green layers. Great striations on the front side, the termination is also very well formed.