International Minerals #15

Striking aggregate of iridescent goethite balls in a very pleasing stalactite composition.

This is an excellent matrix sample from the recent find at Antsira, Sahatana valley. Perfectly terminated, deep red rubellite crystals up to 20 mm in length form a wonderful group on citrine quartz and white albite matrix.

Deep orange blades of stacked wulfenites form a highly aesthetic cluster specimen! Tiny red vanadinites add even more sparkle. This is one of the very best small cabinet sized wulfenite specimens I have seen from this defunct mine. Very 3-dimensional, and great condition all around!

What a great European sphalerite! A deep orange-red crystal is perched on a doubly terminated white scalenohedral calcite. Top aesthetics, and no damage. Ex Eric Asselborn collection.

This is a beautiful cabinet sized piece of turquoise green smithsonite balls on gossan matrix. Ex Reinhard Dallinger collection.

A thick mass of gold flakes perched on quartz matrix. The gold body is minimum 1 cm thick on all sides and almost completely covers the quartz matrix. Sphalerites set a nice accent on top. The entire piece is firm and sturdy, the gold leaves are well connected by intergrown quartz crystals. One of the very best gold specimens I have ever seen from Cavnic!

White is probably the rarest colour of tourmalines. This fantastic crystal has a totally clear and colourless core in the bottom section. The pink colour increases upwards and reaches a pleasing pink in the top section. The termination faces are sharp and free of any chips.

Sharp and well formed floater crystal of phenakite, from a unique and very small find in Nigeria.

Clear fluorite cubes featuring purple bevelled edges. Orange sphalerite makes a pleasing combination. The big fluorite cube is in pristine condition on all sides.

This is a hedgehog of clear, elongated quartz crystals and super glossy, iridescent chalcopyrites that make a great contrast. A partial coverage of small dolomite crystals, especially in the top section, completes the wonderful combination of this large cabinet sized beauty. Great condition and impact!

Clear and deep purple amethysts on dolomite and quartz matrix. Great aesthetics, no damage.

Clear vanadium-rich greenish aquamarine crystal, featuring elongated and elegant shape, and a nicely bevelled termination. No damage.