GSW,35 - Tourmaline

Location: Cruzeiro Mine,Sao Jose da Safira,Minas Gerais,Brazil
Size: 1,1x3,7x0,8cm
Weight: 10,9g

From a classic and most productive mines in Minas Gerais. A beautiful lustrous bi-colored crystal with steep, pink termination and gemmy green body. Mining at Cruzeiro mine took place in 1915 and since then, several different pegmatite bodies have been worked out.

Price: SOLD

PW,22 - Tourmaline

Location: Himalaya Mine,Mesa Grande District,San Diego County,California,USA
Size: 1,8x6,3x1,8cm
Weight: 52,4g

One of the most famous mines in North America, with a rich production of gem-grade Tourmalines. This crystal grades from pink to green and back to pink again. Unusually for the mine, you see a good gemmyness throughout.

Price: 2350€

PW,54 - Tourmaline

Location: Barra do Salinas,Coronel Murta,Minas Gerais,Brazil
Size: 1,9x3,2x1,0cm
Weight: 8,0g

Rare "Mohrenkopf" Tourmaline from Brazil. Extremly interesting specimen, coming from a light blue to a colorless "Achroite" part, ending in a black termination! Minor Lepidolite visible at the bottom.

Price: 480€

WP,15 - Tourmaline

Location: Ogbomosho,Oyo State,Nigeria
Size: 2,0x2,5x1,4cm
Weight: 16,3g

Since the late 1990s, these characteristic smoky pink Rubellites took place on the market. This crystal is complete and has gem quality, the termination shows the typical Tourmaline faces. Ex. Peter Wondratschke collection.

Price: SOLD

WP,3 - Tourmaline

Location: Paprok,Kamdesh District,Nuristan Province,Afghanistan
Size: 2,8x5,5x2,0cm
Weight: 67,2g

An unusual Elbaite, that's a rare style and color pattern. The multiple termination is in perfect condition. The pegmatite field includes several different workings south of Paprok village, on the right side of Kehi Dara Valley. Ex. Francois Lietard specimen, ex. Peter Wondratschke collection.

Price: 2200€

GSW,115 - Tourmaline

Location: Veadinho claims,Marilac,Minas Gerais,Brazil
Size: 1,4x3,5x0,9cm
Weight: 10,4g

These typical Tourmalines come from a pegmatite district, NW of Marilac, not far away from Veadinho creek. Complete all arround, you see a nice grouping of two reddish-green crystals. The bottom is partly transparent, the green part gemmy.

Price: SOLD

WP,6 - Tourmaline

Location: Barra do Salinas,Coronel Murta,Minas Gerais,Brazil
Size: 1,1x4,4x0,8cm
Weight: 11,6g

What a great Tourmaline pencil. It is not huge in size, but the internal clarity is outstanding. Comming from a green bottom, most of the crystal shows a perfect blue color. The specimen comes from one of the several granite pegmatites, west of Coronel Murta. Ex. Peter Wondratschke collection.

Price: 2400€

WP,7 - Tourmaline

Location: Dara-i-Pech,Chapa Dara District,Konar Province,Afghanistan
Size: 1,8x2,7x1,8cm
Weight: 21,1g

Although you see a small crystal, I think it's a rarity. A complete gemmy, strong striated Verdelite with a very interesting multi-faceted termination in perfect condition. Ex. Peter Wondratschke collection.

Price: 1750€

GSW,81 - Tourmaline

Location: Cruzeiro Mine,Sao Jose da Safira,Minas Gerais,Brazil
Size: 0,8x2,4x0,7cm
Weight: 5,0g

An old classic Cruzeiro Tourmaline from the late 1960s. The color of the crystal is much stronger in person with several pink layers.

Price: SOLD

Pak 3,25 - Tourmaline on Clevelandite

Location: Stak Nala,Haramosh Mountains,Skardu District,Gilgit-Baltistan,Pakistan
Size: 3,2x2,6x2,2cm
Weight: 11,4g

Surrounded by well arranged Albite blades, this Tourmaline shows a olive-green color, ending in a 1mm termination of "Achroite". Stak Nala is the most productive Tourmaline location in Pakistan, this specimen was found in 2013.

Price: 150€

GSW 5738 - Quartz

Location: Cavradi gorge,Curnera Valley,Tujetsch,Vorderrhein Valley,Grischun,Switzerland
Size: 5,8x12,0x5,3cm
Weight: 254g

A great collector specimen. Water-clear Quartz crystals, sitting on the typical matrix with small Calcites and minor Tourmaline. Cavradi gorge is one of the classic Alpine areas and regular blasting by the local "Strahlers" brings good material from time to time. You see the entrance to the narrow gorge in spring.

Price: €330

GSW 1612 - Smoky Quartz Gwindl

Location: Zinggenstock,Oberaar lake,Grimsel area,Hasli Valley,Bern,Switzerland
Size: 6,5x7,0x2,5cm
Weight: 164g

Smoky Quartz Gwindl from a famous swiss mountain. Beautiful dark color and great transparency are the plus points of this specimen. Some contact on the edges and one on the backside are not visible from the front, a nice Alpine Gwindl. The photo shows the "Vorderen Zinggenstock", where the huge clefts were located.

Price: SOLD

AF 1 - Fluorite

Location: Göscheneralp,Göschenen Valley,Uri,Switzerland
Size: 8,0x6,4x6,0cm
Weight: 264g

Pink Fluorite from a major find in 2014. Although this octahedral crystal is not gemmy, it shows a translucent pink color. The longest edge measures 5,5cm, which is big for alpine Fluorites! The frosted crystal is embedded in a matrix with small Adularias and a tiny Smoky Quartz.

Price: SOLD

KU 1,43 - Hematite

Location: Cavradi gorge,Curnera Valley,Tujetsch,Vorderrhein Valley,Grischun,Switzerland
Size: 5,0x4,0x5,0cm
Weight: 55g

Small, but very cute. This specimen shows the classic para genesis of this locality. Blades of very thin,glossy Hematites with minor Rutile on clear Quartz in combination with Adularias. Several clefts are worked out in the perpendicular wall.

Price: €480

GSW 5796 - Smoky Quartz

Location: Zinggenstock,Oberaar lake,Grimsel area,Hasli Valley,Bern,Switzerland
Size: 4,0x7,2x3,7cm
Weight: 108g

Smoky Quartz specimen from the well known "Rufibach cleft". The transparent, doubly terminated crystal measures 4,3x1,6cm and is perfectly perched on the edge of the granite matrix. Only one small point of attachment. Several small,gemmy "Smokys" are scattered over the matrix. Ernst Rufibach found this cleft in the late 1970s, for many years it produced hundreds of beautiful Smoky Quartz specimens. Oberaar lake and Zinggenstöcke in the evening.

Price: SOLD

KU 1,13 - Hematite

Location: Fibbia,Gotthard Massif,Tessin,Switzerland
Size: 6,8x7,0x6,0cm
Weight: 290g

Here you see a remarkable "Iron Rose" from one of the great European classic localities. A ball of thin Hematite blades with very good luster sits on Adularia matrix. Some points of attachment are visible, but overall, this is a great Alpine specimen. Comes from an old swiss collection.

Price: €1950

GSW 5213 - Emerald

Location: Leckbachrinne,Habach Valley,Hohe Tauern,Salzburg,Austria
Size: 2,4x7,3x3,7cm
Weight: 82g

Emerald from this classic Austrian locality. The 1,3cm crystal is sitting in the typical Biotite schist matrix and shows a nice deep green color. These Emeralds cannot compete with the Columbian ones, but keep in mind, that these samples come from an Alpine deposit! Mining was started in 1860 by Samuel Goldschmiedt from Vienna, different owners followed and for a long period and presently the Steiner family of Bramberg works at the different levels of the deposit.

Price: SOLD

GSW 1757 - Smoky Quartz

Location: Strem Valley,Tujetsch,Vorderrhein Valley,Grischun,Switzerland
Size: 5,5x7,0x3,6cm
Weight: 154g

Clear and lustrous Smoky Quartz cluster from the steep walls of the "Stremhörner". Only very small points of attachment visible. The area on the photo produced very nice Smoky Quartz and a few Gwindls.

Price: SOLD

GSW 5630 - Smoky Quartz

Location: Furka pass area,Goms,Wallis,Switzerland
Size: 6,5x4,5x3,5cm
Weight: 48g

Beautiful Smoky Quartz group from a beautiful area in Switzerland. This specimen features a bright brownish variety with good luster and gemmyness. The doubly terminated crystal measures 4cm. Comes from a find not far away from famous Rhone glacier.

Price: €270

GSW 1760 - Smoky Quartz Gwindl

Location: Strem Valley,Tujetsch,Vorderrhein Valley,Grischun,Switzerland
Size: 6,4x5,0x2,2cm
Weight: 92g

Very nice curved Smoky Quartz Gwindl. The edges are slightly covered with Chlorite, the main crystal is limpid, you can read a newspaper through it! This Gwindl is, like most of them, broken of the matrix, beside this, no damage present.

Price: SOLD

GBJ 1,21 - Fluorite

Location: Hilton Mine, Scordale, Hilton, Escarpment District, Cumbria, England
Size: 3,8 x 3,5 x 2,7cm
Weight: 32g

A very aesthetic miniature. The perfect, transparent penetration Fluorite twin is surrounded by smaller crystals. Hilton Mine worked from 1824-1876, reopened from 1896-1919. The area is now used by military, further collecting is not allowed.

Price: SOLD

GB 2,108 - Galena

Location: Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, Cumbria, England
Size: 3,4 x 4,5 x 3,0cm
Weight: 92g

Several intergrown cubic Galenas, sitting on white Ankerite crystals. Only one contact on the backside of the specimen. Smallcleugh Mine was opened in 1770 and worked by different companies until 1900. A famous occurrence at the mine was a dinner party, held in a large stope, today called the "Ballroom Flat".

Price: € 190

GBJ 1,59 - Pyromorphite

Location: Roughton Gill Mine, Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
Size: 4,5 x 7,0 x 2,0cm
Weight: 73g

An old english classic. Extremly rare combination of Pyromorhite on Plumbogummite.The matrix is coated with bluish-gray Plumbogummite, numerous Pyromorphites up to 3mm are scattered over the specimen. The Roughton Gill Lead Mine worked in the late 1700s and most of the 1800s.

Price: € 1200

JM,1 - Hematite

Location: Florence Mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Fields, Cumbria, England
Size: 7,4 x 3,7 x 4,4cm
Weight: 291g

Brilliant lustrous botryoidal Hematite, var. "kidney ore", sitting on a massive Hematite matrix. Florence Mine, which was in use until 2008 was the last working deep iron mine in Western Europe. A lot of fine quality Hematite for jewellery industry was mined here.

Price: € 180

GB 2,47 - Fluorite

Location: Blue Circle Cement Quarry, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England
Size: 4,5 x 6,5 x 3,0cm
Weight: 104g

Rare color from this Quarry.  Lots of small twins cover the hard limestone, the clear crystals show beautiful purple color-zoning. Blue Circle Cement Quarry is located south of Eastgate and was in operation for limestone from 1965 until 2002.

Price: SOLD

GBJ 1,46 - Mimetite

Location: Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
Size: 6,0 x 7,0 x 4,5cm
Weight: 255g

An old time specimen of orange-brown, rounded crystal aggregates of Mimetite (var. Campylite). Broken white blades of Baryte make a nice contrast. The Caldbeck Fells with several mines is a fine area for collectors, nice samples can be found on the numerous dumps.

Price: € 590

Rog,1 - Fluorite

Location: Rogerley Mine, Frosterley, Weardale, North Pennies, Co. Durham, England
Size: 21,0 x 15,0 x 6,0cm
Weight: 2010g

Large plate of ironstone, richly covered with twinned, deep green Fluorites. Half specimen is covered with white Aragonite, which makes a nice contrast. Bottom is sawn for trimming proposes. The UK Mining Ventures team found this Fluorite in 2010.

Price: € 370

GBJ 1,29 - Fluorite

Location: Hilton Mine, Scordale, Hilton, Escarpment District, Cumbria, England
Size: 5,5 x 3,5 x 5,0cm
Weight: 89g

Very rare specimen from famous Hilton Mine. You find only very few samples with such separated crystals on iron stone matrix. The transparent penetration twin shows the typical yellow color with very thin blue zoning at the terminations. Hilton Mine worked from 1824-1876, reopened from 1896-1919. The area is now used by military, further collecting is not allowed.

Price: SOLD

JM,2 - Hematite

Location: Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Fields, Cumbria, England
Size: 9,2 x 1,5 x 1,5cm
Weight: 65g

An interesting Hematite pencil with good luster.

Price: SOLD

GB 2,60 - Fluorite

Location: Blue Circle Cement Quarry, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England
Size: 4,0 x 5,0 x 4,0cm
Weight: 119g

Fluorite from Weardale. Several clusters of very clear, twinned Fluorites on limestone matrix. The main crystals measure up to 1,2cm and are free of any damage. The Blue Circle Cement Quarry is located south of Eastgate and was in operation for limestone from 1965 until 2002.

Price: € 270

A004-007 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 3,5 x 4,5 x 3,0cm
Weight: 36g

An outstanding miniature from a unique find in 2009. From a grouping of blocky, sharp Microline crystals, two tiny "Alien eyes" are watching you. The perfect Fluorites show sharp color-zoning.

Price: SOLD

A004-008 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 5,0 x 4,0 x 3,5cm
Weight: 102g

Very rarely you see these unusual Fluorites from Erongo Mountains on matrix. Crystals with nice purple color-zoning, spinel-twinned on minor Feldspar. Faces are slightly frosted, one contact visible in the middle of the third picture.

Price: SOLD

A004-009 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 3,5 x 5,0 x 3,0cm
Weight: 26g

Exquisite combination of Fluorite, Quartz and Muscovite. The Quartz is 4cm tall, gemmy and without any damage. The lustrous, very bright green Fluorites are much better in person and make a fine contrast with the brownish Muscovite blades. In these narrow pockets the local miners are searching for the Namibian beauties.

Price: SOLD

A004-010 - Fluorite

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 3,0 x 4,5 x 2,5cm
Weight: 31g

In 2006, some local miners found a pocket with very unique Fluorites. The complete cluster shows several sharp cubes, dark green, with root beer colored phantoms, that's why it's called the "Coca Cola pocket".

Price: SOLD

A004-011 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 3,3 x 6,0 x 2,5cm
Weight: 70g

A superb cluster of deep green Fluorite octahedrons with excellent luster. Some minor Quartz associated. The crystals are gemmy and much better in person as I could photograph them. Proud presentation of a fresh find at Hohenstein mountain.

Price: SOLD

A004-012 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 4,0 x 8,5 x 2,0cm
Weight: 63g

A spectacular combination specimen from the "Alien pocket", discovered in 2008. Numerous color-zoned Fluorites, perfectly perched on a clear Quartz, which is grown on snow-white Feldspar. Attached you see Hohenstein mountain with the mineral bearing Granite walls in the evening sun.

Price: SOLD

A004-013 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 2,5 x 3,5 x 2,0cm
Weight: 18g

A nice balanced classic from Erongo, featuring apple green Fluorite cubes on a Microline crystal with interesting texture. Fluorites show much better color as seen on the photos. View from northern part of Erongo mountains to the famous Spitzkoppe.

Price: € 280

A004-014 - Fluorite

Location: Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 1,3 x 5,7 x 1,2cm
Weight: 14g

Interesting Fluorite aggregate from recent finds in the Granite walls on Farm Bergsig. Looking like a stalagmite, the crystals show a deep purple core and colorless exterior. This is the view from the "pocket zone" down to Farm Bergsig.

Price: € 180

A004-015 - Fluorite

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 2,0 x 2,8 x 2,0cm
Weight: 14g

A very unique find brought these mushroom looking Fluorites. This fine, translucent crystal is unusually etched with green stem and colorless cap. An aesthetic and interesting thumbnail. Typical sand pad in the northern Erongo mountains.

Price: € 120

A006-016 - Fluorite

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 2,8 x 2,8 x 2,5cm
Weight: 10g

A line of green cuboctahedral Fluorites, perched perfectly on a matrix of Muscovite blades. Find from 2010.

Price: SOLD

A003-031 - Fluorite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 4,5 x 3,8 x 3,0cm
Weight: 38g

Attractive miniature with numerous milky, elongated Quartz crystals and a highly etched Fluorite on top. Some needles are grown into the Fluorite, very few are broken, most have perfect terminations. Find from 2012 in Nikolaevskiy Mine.

Price: SOLD

A003-032 - Ilvaite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 9,0 x 7,0 x 6,0cm
Weight: 452g

Here you see a fine combination example from 1st Sovetskii Mine. A sharply terminated, 3cm long Ilvaite, not repaired, sitting in a cavity, filled with Quartz crystals. The matrix is formed by sprays of Hedenbergite, a classic from Dalnegorsk.

Price: SOLD

A003-033 - Hedenbergite

Location: Bor Pit, Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 5,0 x 5,8 x 2,4cm
Weight: 88g

"Snowy" Hedenbergite. An elegant cluster of well terminated, dark green crystals with a white unknown coating. Hedenbergite is a common mineral in Dalnegorsk, good crystals are pretty rare! Bor Pit in 2011, the mine works temporary.

Price: SOLD

A003-034 - Calcite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 4,5 x 4,5 x 3,0cm
Weight: 22g

Another cute Calcite floater from still working Bor Pit in Dalnegorsk. The flat, sharp terminated crystals show silky luster and distinct striation.

Price: SOLD

A003-035 - Fluorite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 2,8 x 5,0 x 2,5cm
Weight: 38g

A line of Fluorites, perfectly perched on a matrix with tiny Quartz needles. The cube-octahedrons present a fine sample of these silky crystals with absolutly clear interior. Only one contact at the bottom Fluorite, overall a great miniature.

Price: € 140

A011-009 - Fluorite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 6,4 x 5,3 x 6,5cm
Weight: 222g

Showy Fluorite specimen 360 degrees arround. The Nikolaevsky Mine is famous for these frosted crystals with glass-clear windows and gemmy interior. The Fluorites measure up to 2cm in diameter, notice several Quartz crystals, sticking in all directions. Two contacts at the bottom, overall a very fine specimen.

Price: SOLD

A011-010 - Calcite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 2,5 x 9,8 x 1,7cm
Weight: 86g

Excellent elongated Calcite twin. With lustrous, gemmy faces, this prismatic crystal represents a very fine sample amoung the diverse Calcites from Dalnegorsk.

Price: SOLD

A011-011 - Sphalerite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 4,4 x 4,5 x 2,7cm
Weight: 70g

A lustrous black complex crystal of Sphalerite, 2cm across on matrix with several milky Quartz needles. Only one contact on the backside. View from Verkhnii Mine east, on right side you see the fresh dumps of Bor Pit.

Price: SOLD

A011-012 - Fluorite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 5,2 x 4,0 x 3,5cm
Weight: 116g

Very interesting Fluorite cluster. Numerous intergrown modified cubes with sharp bevels, covered by hundreds of tiny sparkling Pyrites. The faces of the Fluorites are dull, the interior water-clear and gemmy. Contact only at the bottom. Attached photo shows the entrance to Nikolaevskiy Mine in 2011.

Price: € 290

A011-013 - Fluorite

Location: Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Far Eastern Region, Russia
Size: 8,5 x 5,5 x 5,0cm
Weight: 308g

A find from 2008 in Nikolaevskiy Mine. Numerous Fluorites are aesthetically scattered on matrix in combination with Calcite and milky Quartz crystals. The faces are slightly frosted, the water-clear quality is visible through the "windows" on each Fluorite. Only some contacts on the smaller crystals, the main line is in perfect condition.

Price: SOLD

A012-005 - Rose Quartz

Location: Ilha Claim, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4,8 x 7,5 x 3,8cm
Weight: 136g

Rare crystals of Rose Quartz on Smoky Quartz. The stepped faces are well defined, the longest crystals measure 2,5cm and show a deep pink color. Specimen shows excellent color.

Price: SOLD

A012-002 - Aquamarine

Location: Marambaia, Carai, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 0,9 x 5,0 x 0,7cm
Weight: 8g

Excellent gem crystal from a famous locality. Well modified terminations and a deep blue color are the characteristics of this single Aquamarine. The Marambaia pegmatites were some of the most productive areas for gemstones in Brazil.

Price: € 590

A012-003 - Siderite

Location: Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 7,5 x 4,0 x 3,3cm
Weight: 124g

Morro Velho gold mine is famous for some of the worlds best Siderites. Here you see a combination of lustrous, greenish-yellow blades of Siderite and colorless, translucent Dolomite. In addition, there are several tiny Pyrrhotite crystals perched on the edges. Morro Velho Mine is operating since 1725 and still producing Gold, Silver and Arsenic. Nearly 3000 employees are permanent working for the company.

Price: SOLD

A012-004 - Euclase

Location: Equador, Borborema Mineral Province, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Size: 1,7 x 1,2 x 0,8cm
Weight: 2g

Small cluster of colorless Euclase with vertical, deep-blue line in the center. The pegmatite is worked for Tantalum, and well known for these unusual Euclases for a long time.

Price: SOLD

A012-008 - Eosphorite

Location: Ilha Claim, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 1,7 x 4,0 x 1,0cm
Weight: 4g

Spray of golden-brown Eosphorite on Quartz. The crystals are very sharp and well terminated. In addition there are numerous spherical aggregates of Zanazziite visible, the Ilha claim is type locality for this mineral.

Price: SOLD

A012-010 - Beryl

Location: Governador Valadares, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4,7 x 4,7 x 2,8cm
Weight: 134g

Old-timer Beryl from Brazil. A thick crystal, exhibiting a yellowish-green color with perfect modified termination.

Price: € 1750

A012-009 - Phenakite

Location: Pica Pau, Marambainha, Carai, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 3,7 x 2,3 x 2,4cm
Weight: 30g

Significant Phenakite from the Marambainha deposit, a real classic for the species. A transparent, thick crystal, showing multiple faces. Beside a rehealed face on the back side and a contact at the bottom in perfect condition. Find from the 1960s.

Price: SOLD

A012-001 - Aquamarine

Location: Pedra Azul, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4,3 x 5,7 x 2,5cm
Weight: 82g

Beautiful, highly etched Aquamarine. Looking like an "ice sculpture", the crystal shows a light blue color and no contact all arround. These Aquas grew in Kaolinite filled pockets as floaters. A classic for the locality.

Price: € 480

A012-007 - Rose Quartz

Location: Ilha Claim, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 4,0 x 3,3 x 1,5cm
Weight: 26g

Striking Rose Quartz miniature. A cluster of radial, well formed, intense pink crystals. Transparency and luster are great! "Lavra da Ilha" is located on an island in the middle of Jequitinhonha River and was only mined, when water level was deep enough.

Price: SOLD

A012-006 - Chrysoberyl

Location: Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Size: 1,5 x 1,3 x 0,9cm
Weight: 4g

Brazilian Chrysoberyl with multiple faces. The hexagonal shaped crystal has a green-yellow color, very good transparency and perfect luster. Small contact at the bottom.

Price: SOLD

A003-030 - Rhodochrosite

Location: N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 2,0 x 2,7 x 2,0cm
Weight: 20g

Another fascinating Rhodochrosite. The unique thumbnail shows a rare style of tightly packed crystals, looking a bit like a mushroom. Nice deep red color. Ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

Price: SOLD

A011-004 - Sturmanite

Location: N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 2,2 x 5,8 x 1,6cm
Weight: 18g

Superb group of yellow-brownish, semi-lustrous Sturmanites. With perfect terminations, the specimen shows nicely 360 degrees arround. Ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

Price: € 970

A003-025 - Fluorite

Location: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 6,0 x 6,0 x 5,0cm
Weight: 228g

Striking Fluorite, with grass-green octahedrons, beautiful clustered and intergrown together. The specimen shows superb transparancy and luster. Color is much better in person. Two points of contact visible, overall a remarkable sample from the Fluorite occurences near Orange River.

Price: € 2800

A003-027 - Olmiite

Location: N\'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 4,0 x 5,0 x 4,5cm
Weight: 86g

Here you see a significant piece for this species. A stunning, symmetric Olmiite on a matrix with sparkling, tiny Calcites. The specimen comes from a discovery in 2009, ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

Price: SOLD

A011-007 - Fluorite

Location: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 13,0 x 10,0 x 6,0cm
Weight: 858g

The specimen features light grass-green cuboctahedrons up to 4cm in diameter. These are much rarer than the normal octahedrons from this locality. Some faces are slightly frosted, the crystals are translucent to transparent. Minor Quartz associated. Only one rehealed contact on the right side of the main Fluorite.

Price: € 640

A003-024 - Olmiite

Location: N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 5,0 x 3,5 x 3,5cm
Weight: 46g

Complete cluster of rich peach-colored Olmiites with high luster. The crystal on top measures 1,8 x 1,8cm. Specimen was collected in 2008, ex. collection Desmond Sacco.

Price: € 980

A011-005 - Ettringite

Location: N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 4,5 x 4,3 x 2,0cm
Weight: 42g

This specimen features a 3,0cm long, perfect terminated Ettringite on matrix. Some smaller crystals are gemmy and show lemon-yellow color. Ettringite with good display on matrix is rare, here you see a remarkable specimen.

Price: SOLD

A003-029 - Rhodochrosite

Location: Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 3,8 x 5,5 x 2,5cm
Weight: 82g

Rare habit for Rhodochrosite from this manganese mine. Clusters of red rhombs up to 3mm on the edge. The crystals are remarkably sharp with superb luster. Small contacts only at the edges. Ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

Price: SOLD

A003-026 - Olmiite

Location: N\'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 4,0 x 4,5 x 2,5cm
Weight: 58g

Two spherical crystals on the typical Manganese ore matrix. The balls are brilliantly sparkling with high luster. A really fine sample for the species. Ex. Desmond Sacco collection.

Price: SOLD

A011-008 - Fluorite

Location: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 12,3 x 8,0 x 6,0cm
Weight: 712g

A large Fluorite specimen with octahedrons up to 4,5cm on the edge. Crystals are translucent with emerald-green color, which is much better in person, than on the photo. Contacts only on the backside, botton was sawed for trimming purposes. A find from 2007.

Price: SOLD

A003-012 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 5,0 x 7,5 x 5,0 cm
Weight: 370g

Highly etched colorless Zogno Fluorite. Found in 1972.

Price: SOLD

A003-013 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 4,0 x 4,5 x 2,0cm
Weight: 66g

Flawless etched Fluorite. Found in 1972.

Price: SOLD

A003-014 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 5,0 x 4,0 x 3,0cm
Weight: 126g

This highly etched crystal shows purple phantoms. Found in 1972.

Price: SOLD

A003-015 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 11,0 x 7,5 x 4,0cm
Weight: 388g

Attractive Fluorite with pale-greenish color from 1972.

Price: € 380

A003-016 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 9,3 x 6,5 x 3,0cm
Weight: 256g

Translucent Fluorite with pale-greenish color. Found in 1972.

Price: € 270

A003-017 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 7,0 x 5,0 x 4,0cm
Weight: 240g

Fluorite with well etched faces, found in 1972.

Price: € 260

A003-018 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 3,5 x 5,7 x 3,0cm
Weight: 102g

Colorless, beautiful etched crystal from 1972.

Price: € 250

A003-019 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 5,0 x 5,5 x 2,3 cm
Weight: 124g

Pale purple sample, etched all arround. Found in 1972.

Price: € 230

A003-020 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 5,3 x 4,3 x 4,0cm
Weight: 154g

Very interesting etched cube with large faces. From 1972.

Price: € 260

A003-021 - Fluorite

Location: Comissinone Mine, Zogno, Bergamo Province, Lombardy, Italy
Size: 4,5 x 4,0 x 2,3cm
Weight: 62g

Price: SOLD

A003-011 - Aquamarine, Schorl

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 5,5 x 8,0 x 6,0cm
Weight: 318g

Great gemmy Aquamarine from an old find at Hohenstein Mountain. The crystal shows a rare blue color and measures 3,5 x 5,0cm. On top you see a doubly terminated Schorl.

Price: SOLD

A004-001 - Fluorite

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 2,3 x 3,7 x 2,0cm
Weight: 32g

A superb cluster of emerald-green Fluorites. Only a small contact at the bottom, where it grew on the matrix. These Fluorites have become classics in recent years.

Price: SOLD

A004-002 - Aquamarine, Schorl

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 5,5 x 6,5 x 4,0cm
Weight: 34g

Very unusual and rare Aquamarine. All crystals are doubly terminated and show a blue-greyish core, ending in clear terminations. Although we know better colored Aquamarines, this specimen exhibits a pleasing sculptural form. With Schorl and minor Feldspar it's a classic combo. Attached photo shows the most productive area at Hohenstein Mountain.

Price: SOLD

A004-003 - Fluorite

Location: Orange River, Warmbad, Karas Region, Namibia
Size: 4,0 x 8,0 x 1,5cm
Weight: 52g

Numerous color-zoned purple Fluorites are sitting on a thin blade of Chalcedony. This specimen was found in 2012 in an area, where Fluorites occur in all shapes and colors.

Price: € 170

A004-004 - Prehnite

Location: Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia
Size: 6,5 x 6,0 x 9,0cm
Weight: 458g

This is an outstanding "wheel" of translucent Prehnite from the basalt formations in the Goboboseb Mountains. The specimen is formed by hundreds of radial aggregates, well formed and with great mint green color in backlight. Attached the view from one of the "Goboboseb claims" to famous Brandberg.

Price: € 980

A004-005 - Smoky Quartz

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 3,5 x 8,0 x 2,5cm
Weight: 38g

From time to time nice Smoky Quartz shows up from the Erongo Mountains. This is a stunning combination, with a dominant, elongated crystal and fine clarity. Hard work for the local miners to open a pocket.

Price: SOLD

A004-006 - Quartz

Location: Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia
Size: 11,0 x 11,5 x 3,7cm
Weight: 432g

Gorgeous Quartz "flower". Colorless Quartz is very rare from the Goboboseb Mountains. I've never seen such a radial growing of more than 50 crystals, the longest measure 4 cm. Specimens shows only a few contacts, overall for such a size in great condition. Picture shows a typical pocket zone.

Price: SOLD

A011-001 - Quartz

Location: Orange River, Warmbad, Karas Region, Namibia
Size: 5,8 x 6,5 x 3,3cm
Weight: 110g

A nice pair of hematite-included Quartz from recent finds. The main crystal shows an interior phantom, all arround with good luster. The Orange (Oranje) River forms the national boundary between Namibia and South Africa and was famous for the Diamond deposits.

Price: SOLD

A011-002 - Amethyst

Location: Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Namibia
Size: 3,5 x 8,0 x 2,4cm
Weight: 116g

Dramatic Amethyst. This gorgeous crystal has a very well defined color zonation, absolutly clear exterior, sharp Amethyst core, with minor Smoky sections. Outstanding luster and beside one small chip free of any damage.

Price: SOLD

A011-003 - Orthoclase, Beryl

Location: Hohenstein, Farm Bergsig, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size: 2,0 x 8,8 x 1,7cm
Weight: 66g

This fine, elongated Orthoclase was found in 2009 in the granite walls of Hohenstein mountain. The sharp crystal shows very good luster, two tiny Beryls are sticking on the faces. Recent finds of beautiful mineral specimens came from this area.

Price: € 360