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OS16A - Dioptase - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 3.9 x 3.7 x 2.1 cm
 
Brilliant and bright green dioptases perched atop a quartz matrix. The crystals are doubly-terminated and measure 12 mm tip to tip. Another lime green species, probably duftite, sets a pleasing contrast which is so typical for the locality. Numerous tiny gemmy dioptases are scattered around the matrix. Striking aesthetics, perfect condition.

CT06 - Amethyst - SOLD
Gigalitz, Floite, Zillertal, Tirol, Austria
Size: 8.6 x 4.6 x 2 cm
 
The crystal shows multiple sharp terminations and excellent luster combined with fine color and transparency. Wonderful "fenster" textures are present on all crystals. Most remarkable is the very uncommon locality. No significant damage to report.

A347 - Rutile - SOLD
Grieswies, Rauris, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 10.1 x 6.8 x 4.2 cm
 
Highly brilliant rutile crystals to 15 mm in length on nicely contrasting calcite matrix! The rutiles feature beautiful striations and are all doubly terminated. No damage.

GG03 - Selenite - SOLD
Red River Floodway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm
 
Superb floater cluster of thick and totally clear selenite crystals. The picture shows what i consider the back side, it is so good all the way around!

LK20 - Realgar - SOLD
No. 5 Mine, Baia Sprie (Felsöbánya), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 5.6 x 4.9 x 2.9 cm
 
A very large 3.5 cm doubly terminated realgar crystal sits perfectly centered on a matrix made of stibnite and calcite. The specimen is a floater and perfectly crystalized on all sides. Oliver had bought the entire pocket of these wonderful realgar specimens when they came out, and he had kept this amazing miniature specimen in his private collection for good reasons. It is super aesthetic and one of the very best pieces from the find. Certainly it needs protection from the light, as all realgar pieces do.

LK30 - Scheelite - SOLD
No. 5 Mine, Baia Sprie (Felsöbánya), Maramures Co., Romania
Size: 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm
 
A superb thumbnail sized specimen featuring a perfect 15 mm, doubly terminated scheelite crystal of lovely blueish-gray and brownish colours. Super aesthetic and hard to find on todays market! Ex Oliver Konczer collection.

XY151 - Baryte - SOLD
Oberzeiring, Murtal, Steiermark, Austria
Size: 10.6 x 10.5 x 8.1 cm
 
Very rare material from this famous classic Austrian locality. It is the most relevant locality for baryte in entire Austria! The crystals are all sharp and well terminated and show steel-blue color with lighter zonings along the edges. The assemble is very 3-dimensional and the piece is in excellent condition all around.

A65 - Hematite - SOLD
N'Chwaning Mine, Kuruman, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
Size: 4.7 x 4.5 x 2 cm
 
 
 
This specimen features a razor sharp and highly lustrous, doubly terminated hematite crystal on matrix! The crystal measures 25 mm in length and is free of any damage. Great aesthetics!

PE34 - Indicolite - SOLD
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 5.6 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
 
Most of this lustrous crystal shows very fine clarity with only minor internal cracks, the color is an open, light sea blue-green. In the upper quarter you can see steps of green with a thin light pink zoning below the end-point and it doesn´t need any backlight to see these wonderful colors.

A677 - Liddicoatite - SOLD
Sahatana Valley, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
Size: 7.1 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
 
This lustrous and sharp terminated crystal shows various steps of green, a darker area in the middle and a concentration of pink below the end-point. Translucency is very fine, it needs only minor backlight to expose these colors. Three repairs and a few restorations were done professionally.

MX13 - Dioptase on Duftite and Calcite - SOLD
Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 6.8 x 6.7 x 5.1 cm
 
Two completely free-standing and well exposed dioptase crystals up to 20 mm set on white calcite. The crystals show fantastic luster and this wonerful, intense and glowing green color. The contrast to calcite is pure eye-candy, minor duftite is also present. Great aesthetics and condition.

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.