CALCITE - Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Impressive double generation calcite on matrix from the Xia Yang mine in China. We can see the crystallization steps easily on this part. The first generation consists of flat-ended hexagonal crystals of brown Calcite, followed by the second generation of colorless Calcite. The crystals are of...
PYROMORPHITE psm PLUMBOGUMMITE - Yangshuo Mine, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Pyromorphite which has pseudomorphosed in part into Plumbogummite. Beautiful palette of pastel green and blue colors. Matrix crystals from the Yangshuo mine in China.5,20 x 4,30 x 2,70 cmReference : 4089
PARGASITE - Lục Yen, Yen Bai, Vietnam
Many good-sized crystals of apple green Pargasite on white Calcite matrix that makes the Pargasite even more prominent. Specimen from Luc Yen in Vietnam.10,50 x 5,50 x 4,30 cmReference : 4090
GROSSULAR GARNET - Diakon, Bafoulabe, Kayes, Mali
Large crystal of brilliant Grossular garnet from Diakon in Mali. Rare for its size, this Garnet has beautiful faces well crystallized on the whole of the piece.6,30 x 5,90 x 5,20 cmReference : 4091
CUPRITE on MALACHITE - Mashamba West Mine, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Octahedral crystals of intense red cuprite associated with fibrous malachite that gives a nice contrast to the piece. Superb quality for this specimen from the Mashamba West mine, DR Congo.12,30 x 5,30 x 7,20 cmReference : 4092
CALCITE - Wenshan, Yunnan, China
Cluster of orange Calcite crystals with sharp edge phantom. The light brown orange color is brilliant, nice quality for these crystals.4 x 2,80 x 2,60 cmReference : 4093
FLUORITE on QUARTZ - Wuyi, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Octahedron of Fluorite watermelon on Quartz matrix, itself covered with octahedra of violet Fluorite. Rare specimen, there are no more comparable coins that come out of Wuyi for several years.6 x 4 x 2,70 cmReference : 4094
CHRYSOCOLLA psm after MALACHITE psm after ANHYDRITE with QUARTZ - Tenke-Fungurume,...
Specimen having undergone two replacement phases: the Anhydrite was replaced by the Malachite, then the Malachite by the Chrysocolle. The surface is encrusted with colorless crystals of Quartz that offer an unprecedented shine to the piece. Specimen from Tenke-Fugurume, DR Congo.11,20 x 6,30 x...
FLUORITE on QUARTZ - Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Light green fluorite crystals on quartz, all very bright and airy, from the Yaogangxian mine in China.10,60 x 6,70 x 3,30 cmReference : 4096
ANDRADITE var DEMANTOID and PYRITE - Takab, Belqeys, Azerbaidjan West, Iran
Demantoid Garnet green bottle intense on matrix from Takab in Iran. This specimen is sold with its custom base made by us.5,70 x 5,30 x 2,80 cmReference : 4098
AQUAMARINE, SCHORL and SPESSARTINE - Shengus, Roundu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Aquamarine bi ending with a beautiful blue color associated with crystals of Schorl and small crystals of Grenat Spessartine orange. Specimen from Shengus in Pakistan.2,80 x 2,20 x 2,40 cmReference : 4099
DIOPTASE - Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Crystals of intense green dioptase from the Tantara mine, DR Congo.7 x 3,30 x 2,60 cmReference : 4100
BARYTE - M Rirt, Khenifra, Morocco
Large set of baryte crystals from MRirt in Morocco. Colourless, the interior is milky while the peripheries of the faces are clear.5,90 x 4,80 x 3,90 cmReference : 4101
GRAPHITE on CALCITE - Skrabbole quarry, Pargas, Finland
Graphite is a fairly common mineral, but fine crystals are rare. Most graphite mining areas produce huge quantities from one or more large veins of graphite, but collector specimens are not commonly encountered. Here we find several well-formed, round crystals of very fine graphite on white...
AZURITE, HEMIMORPHITE and MALACHITE - Touissit, Jerada, Morocco
Azurite blue king crystals in lamellae surmounted by crystals of hemimorphite in spherules, all associated with malachite. Specimen from Touissit in Morocco.11,10 x 8 x 4,80 cmReference : 3969
ADAMITE - Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Beautiful yellow Adamite whistle crystals emerging from their matrix. Beautiful aesthetics and nice crystallization for this specimen from the Ojuela mine in Mexico.5,10 x 4,70 x 3,60 cmReference : 3972
GYPSUM - Alabaster, Fuentes de Ebro, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Many crystals of crystalline Gypsum with sharp edges on matrix of alabaster. Incredible transparency, this specimen is breathtaking. It comes from Alabaster in Spain.9,40 x 7,60 x 4 cmReference : 3973
CHABAZITE var PHACOLITE and PHILLIPSITE - Clifton Hills, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The largest colorless crystals are the crystals of Phacolite, variety of Chabazite. They are associated with the smaller and longer crystals that are of the Phillipsite. Two rare species and here very well formed on matrix. Specimen from Australia.7,90 x 6,90 x 4,70 cmReference : 3975
COBALTOAN CALCITE - Katanga, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Multitude of fine well-formed crystals of Cobaltoan Calcite from Katanga in DR Congo. Homogeneous and intense pink color throughout the piece.11,90 x 7,50 x 4,20 cmReference : 3976
STILBITE on APOPHYLLITE - Aurangabad, India
Superb specimen of small well-formed Stilbite on a chips of Apophyllite. This piece is special because the Stilbite are on a multitude of small crystals of agglomerated Apophyllite. The rendering is very bright and aesthetic.10,10 x 7,60 x 3,80 cmReference : 3977