Ghost Smoky Quartz Hedgehog - Ploemeur, Morbihan, Bretagne, FRANCE
This pretty, slightly smoky quartz hedgehog lets a very dark, almost black ghost appear in each crystal. Note however, 2 lightly rubbed points which do not spoil anything to the visual aspect of the specimen. Pieces dating from the early 1990s. This deposit is unfortunately forbidden to access...
Fully Crystallized Pyrite Nodule - Saint Denis D'Orques, Sarthe, FRANCE
Discovered in August 2020, this large nodule of Pyrite is almost entirely covered with crystals and offers us a beautiful brilliance for this locality. On the last photo, we can clearly see the hollow base of the Nodule. No need for a base, standing as well as lying down, it presents naturally....
Macles Fluorite with Hématite - Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England, UK
Magnificent small Fluorite, composed of beautiful macles. The crystal growth markers on the faces can be seen very well. The colours are sublime, varying from Violet to yellow by transparency without forgetting White. Some touches of Hematite are also apparent. An old piece from the early 1970s....
Améthyste Scepter - Brandberg, Goboboseb Moutains, NAMIBIE
The absolute favourite for this Amethyst Sceptre by Brandberg ! Of irreproachable quality, Amethyst Growth Phantom, Windows, Colour of the most intense and brilliant purple, this splendid specimen deserves a place in a beautiful showcase.This piece comes from a collection of choice, whose...
Pyrite octahedral with chamfered edges - Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Peru
A sensational quality of Pyrite !!! The edges of the octahedrons are chamfered and the brilliance of the facets is just exceptional. Some of the Pyrites found in this pocket are associated with Sphalerite, Rock Crystal and sometimes small Galena crystallised in balls and "laid" on the facets. As...
Native copper - Keweenaw, Michigan, USA
Splendid Native Copper with harmonious shapes and finely sculpted by Mother Nature. Despite its weight, since it is Copper, an appearance of lightness emerges from this piece. Its copper colour is intense and very shiny. A piece like we love them !Each pièce is presented photographed from many...
Vivianite - Tomokoni Mine, Canutillos sous-district, Machacamarca mining district,...
Vivianite Monocrystal of a very nice colour. However, this well gem crystal is cleaved on the back (not visible from the front). This sample is nonetheless very interesting and will find its place in a beautiful display case.Each piece is presented photographed from many different angles to...
Smoky Quartz and Spessartite Garnet on Microcline - Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei,...
Very dark Smoky Quartz ornamented with other small crystals and topped with Spessartine Garnets, all royally set on a very pretty Microcline. This magnificent ensemble is a Chinese classic but remains a collector's item that is both very aesthetic and of very high quality. If you don't have it in...
Big cube of Pyrite - Ampliacion Mine, Navajun, La Rioja, SPAIN
Very large cube of Pyrite with 5 cm edges from the famous Spanish Navajun deposit, well known for producing perfect cubes of extraordinary quality. However, cubes of this size are not very common and this is a real collector's item. As is all too often the case with Pyrite, the photos do not pay...
Big Smoky Quartz - Galiléia, Minas Gerais, BRAZIL
Big tip of Smoky Quartz of sensational quality! This specimen comes from the private collection of a Quartz collector. Acquired more than 30 years ago, it is now available to make its future owner happy. Remarkable for its size, purity and colour, this piece is in excellent condition but...
Pyrite - Saint Denis D'Orques, Sarthe, FRANCE
Discovered in August 2020, this Pyrite offers very beautiful cubes and a beautiful brilliance for this locality. If you don't have a collection for your French Minerals Systematic yet, don't wait!Each piece is presented photographed from many different angles to give you maximum detail. Feel...
Macle of Pyrite, Rock Crystal and Octahedral Crystals - Huanzala Mine, Huallanca,...
This beautiful macle of Pyrite rests on its pedestal composed of Cristal de Roche and small Pyrite octahedrons. This magnificent aerial specimen is just waiting to be placed next to other collector's items. Caution, brilliance and shine are the order of the day.Quality Pyrite sensational !!!...
Opale Hyalite - Kopasz Hill Andesite Quarry, Tarcal, Tojack, HUNGARY
A Hungarian classic as we like them. The purity and finesse of these little "bubbles" give the piece an extremely light appearance. If you don't have them in your collection, this specimen is made for you.Location : Kopasz Hill andesite Quarry, Tarcal, Tokaj District, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen Co.,...
Native copper - Keweenaw, Michigan, USA
Cocorico !!!! Magnificent Native Copper in the shape of a rooster. Very fine and airy piece.Each pièce is presented photographed from many different angles to give you maximum details. Feel free to contact me to get the google image link correspondant. It's also more fun like that can we...
Apatite - Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, MEXIQUE
Beautiful yellow Apatite crystal. Impeccable finish, it's just waiting for you ! Each piece is presented photographed from many different angles to give you maximum detail. Feel free to contact me to get the google image link correspondant.C'est also more fun like that can we discuss some stones...
Chrysocolla - Etoile Mine, Katanga, CONGO
Small piece of Chrysocolla very cute and very interesting mineralogically. On this specimen, we can clearly see the secondary crystallization of the Chrysocolla on the Malachite. The contrast is really nice.Each piece is presented photographed from many different angles to give you maximum...
Marcassite Cockerel's Crest - Dannes Quarry, Cap Blanc Nez, Normandie, FRANCE
Very pretty Marcassite from the Dannes quarry in Normandy. Old piece late 1980's. Label 25 on the mineral is an internal reference, please disregard it. The quality and brilliance of this piece for more than 40 years makes it a safe specimen in a showcase. Indeed, many Marcassites, like any...
pyrite, pyrrhotite, rhodochrosite - Trepca, Kosovo, 571 grams
Rich association of bright arsenopyrite, pyrrhotite covered with pyrite, rhodochrosite and sphalerite.Piece from the Trepča Complex, Trepča Valley, Mitrovica, Mitrovica District, Kosovo.It measures 12.2 cm long by 4.9 cm wide and 4.4 cm at the thickest.Its weight is 571 grams.Reference:...
Smoky Quartz Bitermineted in Geode - Moorala, Southern Grampians shire, Victoria,...
Cute little Smoky Quartz in a small White Quartz Geode. From the land of the Kangaroos, but rest assured, this piece will not move from your showcase !Each piece is presented photographed from many different angles to give you maximum detail. Feel free to contact me to get the google image link...
