Recently Handled Minerals
FT11 - Smithsonite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 6.5 x 4.4 x 3.3 cm
Sharp and well termianted smithsonite crystals up to 20 mm across nicely perched on rock ore matrix! A few of the crystals feature beautiful iron inclusions and show intense red colour zoning. A very uncommon piece with nice contrast and remarkable crystal size. No significant damages to report.
FT10 - Azurite and Malachite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5.3 x 3.1 x 2 cm
Sphereical aggregates of sparkling, sharp and roayal blue azurite crystals attractively set on intense green malachite. Really a superb contrast and a more uncommon style for this famous classic locality.
RD35 - Mimetite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 5.7 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm
Sharp, tapering mimetite crystals to 17 mm on matrix.
A378 - Malachite with Cerussite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 6.2 x 5 x 4.1 cm
This is a lovely pseudomorph of malachite ps. azurite, very aesthetic and showy all around! The floater matrix is covered by several dozen sparkling cerussite twins.
XY155 - Malachite - SOLD
Knappenberg, Edlach an der Rax, Niederösterreich, Austria
Size: 5 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm
A chatoyant spray of Malachite set on black "glaskopf" matrix. Very rare material from an old, even prehestoric locality. First activity of the mine dates back to the last bronze age. Ex Heinrich Prager collection, his label is coming with the piece.
DN17 - Rutile Quartz - SOLD
Lukmanier, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 4.1 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm
A water-clear, sharp and lustrous rock crystal with lots of red rutile crystals inside, a few siderites is also present. No damage.
NG17 - Quartz with Rutile and Chlorite - SOLD
Ganesh Himal, Somdang, Bagmati, Nepal
Size: 10 x 5.8 x 3.2 cm
A clear and sharp quartz crystal, 9 cm tall and 3 cm wide, standing in upright position on mother rock. White pericline crystals set a lovely contrast on the side. However, the best feature are the rutile and chlorite inclusions in the lower half, quite typical for the locality, but rarely that rich and beautiful.
XY157 - Aquamarine - SOLD
Sedl, Habachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 10.4 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Three aquamarine crystals up to 14 mm in length embedded in biotite schist matrix. The crystals show glassy character and fine sky blue color. Aquamarine from the locality represents an exceptional rarity and so it is on high relevance for the area. Ex Heinrich Prager collection.
NQ20 - Rutile Quartz - SOLD
Ganesh Himal, Somdang, Bagmati, Nepal
Size: 9.2 x 5.8 x 4.6 cm
A razor sharp terminated, water-clear rock crystal raisig up on small matrix. The shape looks like a rocket, ready for take-off. The quality is superb - the faces of the crystal show mirror luster and very attractive textures. The contrast to matrix is also very eye-catching and the piece looks wonderful in each angle. Hairy rutiles are growing up inside the crystal from the base, forming also a brownish sagenite of about 1 cm size. No damages to report, even the small crystal on matrix are in fine condition.
SU10 - Tourmaline - SOLD
Barra de Salinas Mine, Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.6 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm
What a stunning bicolour tourmaline with multiple sidecars. The termination is very well formed, it shows steep angles and additional bevels at the tip. No significant damage to report.
SU23 - Gold - SOLD
Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer Co., California, USA
Size: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 cm
Classic gold from California! This specimen has all the distinct features that make Californian gold so special. Brilliant luster, deep pure yellow colour, beautiful leaf and crystal structures all around. The rear side is indeed equally fine and shiny. Especially the outlines of the golden leaves are flanked by numerous sharp crystals. 39 grams of pure gold fever!
RR33 - Calcite on Amethyst - SOLD
Cavnic Mine (Kapnik), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 5.9 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm
Lustrous amber-colored calcite crystals perched on thin, elongated amethyste crystals. Please note that this is very rare combination of colors and shapes, which is of high relevance for the locality. No significant damages to report.