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AS42 - Wulfenite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 12.4 x 10.6 x 4.9 cm
 
Found in 1981, this piece comes from an exceedingly massive and rich wulfenite vein. A thick cluster of interlocking crystals measuring up to 7,5 cm across is set on a brown hematite and quartz breccia matrix. Some small contacts are present, but minor in context, and most of the crystals are in very fine condition. Malachite and other Tsumeb greens, probably duftite or bayldonite are present is some places. A great addition to every Tsumeb collection!

XY116 - Calcite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 10 x 8.7 x 5.4 cm
 
A well formed cluster of sharp terminated, lustrous crystals. They show a very nice contrast of colorless white and red (caused by hematite inclusions) zoning. Typically for Tsumeb, but in really fine quality. The center doesn´t show any significant damage.

TA02 - Mimetite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5.3 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm
 
The specimen shows three intergrown main crystals. Two of them vertical, the third one more at the base horizontal – this one is even double terminated. The crystals are up to 24 mm across. I think you will agree that this is a remarkable dimension of Mimetesite in dimension and color. The crystals faces are highly lustrous. The color is one more uncommon indicator, not just yellow; more intense dark orange. The assemble looks better in person, no significant damages to report. mc 2.4cm

AN36 - Calcite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb, Namibia
Size: 16.6 x 15 x 6.8 cm
 
Large cabinet sized plate of calcite rhombs with a nice reddish hematite inclusion layer on top.

GL20 - Gold - SOLD
Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Size: 3.8 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm
 
Large spinel twins on a elongated gold crystal aggregate.

GL10 - Gold - SOLD
Aouint Ighoumane, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Size: 3.4 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm
 
Superb spinel twinned gold crystal aggregate!

XY91 - Smoky Quartz - SOLD
Galmihorn, Wallis, Switzerland
Size: 6.6 x 4.9 x 4.4 cm
 
Clear smoky quartz cluster with minor hematite flakes resting on some of the crystal faces. Excellent clarity, no damage.

RR32 - Rhodochrosite on Quartz - SOLD
Cavnic Mine (Kapnik), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 7.7 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm
 
A spray of milky quartz crystals set atop lovely pink rhodochrosite crystals. This is a marvellous specimen of great condition and aesthetics. Ex Leo Thalhammer collection.

PE70 - Vesuvianite with Hessonite - SOLD
Rotkopf, Zillertal, Tirol, Austria
Size: 6.4 x 4 x 2.2 cm
 
The combination of both minerals is very rare from this rodingite locality. The vesuvianite developed small crystals up to 10 mm long, and the hessonite shows sharp, glossy faces and nicely contrasting red color.

RR39 - Sphalerite with Dolomite and Calcite - SOLD
Herja Mine, Chiuzbaia, Baia Mare, Maramureș Co., Romania
Size: 7.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm
 
A large and highly brilliant sphalerite crystal is perfectly perched on a piece of dolomite and calcite matrix. Quite a number of tiny chalcopyrite crystals are scattered around on the sphalerite, another pleasing contrast. Great aesthetics, no damage.

XY113 - Fluorite - SOLD
Wölsendorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
Size: 12.5 x 11 x 10.4 cm
 
A large well formed cluster of intergrown bright yellow fluorite crystals from this famous classic locality. Two larger main crystals are set in the center! All crystals are very glossy, volume and dimension in combination with luster and intense color give a great visual impact to the piece. Although there are some small damages - for Wölsendorf this is really good condition.

ZW42 - Silver - SOLD
Batopilas, Adres del Rio District, Mun. de Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size: 4 x 3.3 x 1.9 cm
 
Superb silver crystals from Mexico! The crystal aggregate sits on matrix and has a beautiful reddish patina.