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Great Cassiterite specimen from the Panasqueira mines. It consists of a flawless Cassiterite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and glossy color. Some portions of the crystal shows good transparency. On a matrix of Arsenopyrite and Chalcopyrite. GreatPanasqueira Cassiterite. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira...
Large prismatic crystal of Spodumene, variety Kunzite, with a nice pink color, very good transparency and good luster. The faces and edges of the prysm are very well defined with a fine and sharp termination. A gemmy Kunzite in excellent condition, no damage. Photos taken using white light lamps and video in conditions of natural light. Specimen size: 7.5...
Group of well formed crystals of Cassiterite measuring 1 cm in size. Some crystals are twinned and are accompanied by bladed crystals of brown Siderite. Specimen in excellent condition. Great Cassiterite. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Viloco mine, Loayza Province, La Paz, Bolivia.
An outstanding mineral specimen formed by a very sharp rhombohedral crystal of Rhodochrosite measuring 2 cm x 1.5 cm. It is settled on a 7 cm x 5 cm matrix coated by Quartz, Tetrahedrite and Chalcopyrite. The Rhodochrosite crystal is in excellent condition, no damage. A high quality classic mineral coming from the world famous Sweet Home mine. One of the...
Nice translucent crystal of Fluorite from the Panasqueira mine. Vivid color and unusual habit for Panasqueira, with small cubic stepped growths along the surface composing a beautiful specimen. Specimen size: 7 cm x 3.5 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira mines, Aldeia de Sao Francisco de Assis, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Alpine Fluorite coming from Switzerland. It is composed of a group of sharp octahedral crystals of Fluorite on matrix. The crystals show a nice pink color, good transparency and with very well defined faces and edges. In pristine condition, no damage. A very fine Alpine Fluorite specimen. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Watch the video below. Frunthorn,...
A group of very well formed crystals of Fluorapatite are composing a very nice floater specimen. With nice green color and also pink hues. The piece is coated by lenticular crystals of Siderite on the backside. No damage. Specimen size: 6,5 cm x 4 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira mines, Aldeia de Sao Francisco de Assis, Covilha, Portugal.
Stunning combination specimen from the world famous Panasqueira mines. It comprises a fine lilac Fluorapatite crystal with very good transparency. It is settled on a lustrous crystal of Ferberite with Cassiterite and Quartz. The specimen is in very good condition. The upper face of the Fluorapatite has a minor chipping that it does not detract from the...
Excellent Cassiterite specimen composed of a group of twinned crystals attached to a matrix of Muscovite. The lustrous crystals have very well defined faces and edges composing an aesthetic Cassiterite specimen in excellent condition. It shows all around. Specimen size: 4.5 cm x 4 cm. Watch the video below. Huya, Mount Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Sichuan, China.
Nice aggregate of very well defined translucent crystals of Datolite with a nice light green color and high luster. In excellent condition, no damage. Showy mineral specimen with excellent aesthetic. Complete all around. Specimen size: 7.5 cm x 4 cm. Watch the video below. Bor Pit, Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Nice Rhodochrosite specimen composed by several crystals settled on a matrix of Sulphides and Quartz. The condition is very good without significant damages to report. A Very nice sample of one of the most sought-after minerals. Specimen size: 5 cm x 4 cm. Watch the video below. Sweet Home mine, Alma, Park County, Colorado, USA.
Group of Fluorapatite prismatic crystals with a vivid green color. Accompanied by small Siderite crystals. Nice and aesthetic mineral specimen. Minor damage, so the price. Dimensions: 4 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira mines, Aldeia de Sao Francisco de Assis, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Purple Fluorapatite crystals aesthetically disposed on a matrix of Quartz crystals. Some small Siderite crystals are also present. One of the most sought-after minerals by collectors are the lilac and purple Fluorapatites from the Panasqueira mines. This one is an excellent example, a very fine Panasqueira lilac Apatite suitable for demanding colectors....
Very well formed prismatic crystals of purple Fluorapatite, one of the most sought-after Panasquiera minerals. The crystals are transparent, with an excellent color and are nicely contrasting from the matrix composed of Siderite, Quartz and Muscovite. Great Panasqueira Fluorapatite in perfect condition. Specimen size: 7 cm x 6 cm. Watch the video below....
Great Rhodochrosite specimen from the world famous Sweet Home mine in Colorado, closed definitely in 2004. This specimen is formed of two very defined and well formed rhombohedral crystals of Rhodochrosite with a deep red color. The Rhodochrosites stand out and contrast strongly from the matrix formed by Pyrite, Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite and Quartz. In...
Very well defined translucent crystals of Datolite with a nice light green color and high luster. In excellent condition, no damage. Showy mineral specimen with excellent aesthetic. Complete all around. Specimen size: 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Watch the video below. Bor Pit, Dalnegorsk, Kavalerovo Mining District, Primorskiy Kray, Russia.
Very well formed hexagonal crystal of Fluorapatite with a nice pink color and very bright. It is nicely perched on a matrix of crystals of Albite and Dolomite. Stunning Colombian Fluorapatite suitable for advanced collectors. In excellent condition. Specimen size: 10 cm x 5 cm. Crystal size: 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm. Watch the video below. La Marina mine, Pauna,...
Alpine Fluorite composed of an octahedral crystal of Fluorite nicely settled on a matrix of small crystals of Quartz. Very eye-catching Fluorite specimen with a good aesthetic. It is in excellent condition. This specimen is from a find in summer 2017 in Frunthorn, Swiss Alps. Specimen size: 3.5 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Frunthorn, Lake...
Nice specimen composed of several crystals of yellow Apatite up to 2'5 cm, some of them are doubly terminated with the hexagonal prism and a dipyramid. The color and luster are great as seen. On Feldspar matrix, which it's very uncommon for the Apatites from Imilchil. In fine condition. No damage. Aesthetic sample. Specimen size: 10 cm x 6 cm. Watch the...
Aerial crystal of Wulfenite on matrix. Excellent luster and a vivid color. This specimen is among the highest quality from this classic locality, with the most desirable red-orange color. No damage. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Red Cloud Mine, Silver District, Trigo Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona, USA.
Mineral specimen from a classic locality in USA. The Sweet Home mine has produced many of the best Rhodochrosite specimens for many years. The mine closed in 2004 after several years of successfull crystal mining. This specimen is a very good example of the Rhodochrosites extracted before the mine closed in 2004. It is composed of a nice rhombohedral...
Attractive combination specimen composed of different minerals from the Panasqueira mine. It features a large and transparent crystal of Quartz accompanied by a lustrous Chalcopyrite crystal and a tabular Ferberite crystal. With scattered lenticular crystals of Siderite. It shows well all around, so it can be displayed from different sides. In very good...
Nice mineral specimen formed by aggregates of thin tabular crystals of Baryte. The crystals are translucent and very bright composing a fine specimen from a very recent find in Morocco. Specimen size: 5 cm x 4.5 cm. Watch the video below. Oumjrane mines, Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia, Morocco.
A very well positioned octahedral crystal of Fluorite settled on a matrix composed by Feldspar and Quartz. It shows glossy faces, a very nice raspberry red color and good transparency. Great contrast to the matrix. An eye-catching Swiss Fluorite in excellent condition, no damage. Suitable for adavanced collectors. Specimen size: 3.5 cm x 2 cm. Watch the...
Aerial biterminated crystal of Ferberite perched on a matrix composed of Quartz crystals and very nice white crystals of Calcite. The Ferberite crystal shows striated faces and it is 3 cm by 2 m in size. Overall in very good condition, the bottom of the piece where was extracted from the mother rock has some damage. Aesthetic and fine Ferberite specimen....
Gorgeous translucent rhombohedral crystal of Rhodochrosite with very good size. Excellent crystal with very well defined faces and edges. It is complete all around and accompanied by a matrix of crystallized Quartzs and Hubnerite. Without damage, it is in perfect condition. Very fine and attractive Rhodochrosite specimen. Specimen size: 4 cm x 3 cm. Watch...
Biterminated prismatic crystal of Elbaite with nice striations on the lateral faces. It is completely transparent with a nice green body color and with a fine pink color on the upper termination. The top of the crystal has very well developed pyramidal faces, the bottom of the crystal is terminated by the flat plane of the pinacoidal. Complete all around...
Nice mineral specimen formed by aggregates of thin tabular crystals of Baryte. The crystals are translucent and very bright composing a fine specimen from a very recent find in Morocco. Specimen size: 5 cm x 4.5 cm. Watch the video below. Oumjrane mines, Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia, Morocco.
Group of small octahedral crystals of green Fluorite with scattered crystals of white Calcite. All are partially coating a granitic rock. This is a Spanish classic from a currently closed quarry. Specimen without damage, in good condition. Specimen size: 7 cm x 6 cm. Watch the video below. Berta quarry, Papiol, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Large prismatic crystal of Spodumene, variety Kunzite, with an excellent and vivid pink color, very good transparency and lustrous faces. The faces and edges of the prysm are very well defined with a fine and sharp termination. A gemmy Kunzite in excellent condition, no damage. Outstanding Kunzite crystal of gem quality. Specimen size: 11 cm x 4 cm....
A terminated crystal of Quartz is coated by very well defined Siderite crystals as well as Muscovite laminar crystals. Three prismatic crystals of green Fluorapatite are nicely settled on the Quartz crystal forming an aesthetic specimen without damage. Very good Panasqueira Fluorapatite. Specimen size: 12 cm x 5 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira...
Gem Elbaite variety Rubellite with an intense raspberry color, very good transparency and brilliance and with nice striations on the lateral faces. It is perfectly terminated on the upper with well defined pyramidal faces and the flat pinacoid. There is not damage. Specimen size: 4.5 cm x 1.5 cm. Watch the video below. Malkhan pegmatite field, Krasnyi...
Very good Wulfenite specimen coming from a new find in China. It is formed by a group of tabular crystals scattered over the front of a Gossan matrix. The crystals have a deep orange color with very high luster and great contrast to the dark matrix. In excellent condition, no damage. Specimen size: 3.2 cm x 2 cm. Watch the video below. Stone Crack mine,...
A classic mineral specimen from "Las Cuevas", Almaden. It is composed of crystals of blood-red Cinnabar with rhombohedral faces and small drops of native Mercury. Aesthetic piece coming from one of the ancient mercury mines at the Almaden Mining District that have been in production since the Roman age, 2000 years ago, and were closed many years ago....
Group of terminated and undamaged crystals of Quartz with inclusions of Chlorite. Aesthetic specimen. It is in very good condition, no damage. Very nice mineral specimen, much better in person. A nice Quartz with inclusions from Nepal. Specimen size: 6 cm x 5 cm. Watch the video below. Ganesh Himal, Dhading District, Nepal.
Pink Fluorapatite crystal with well developed faces and edges. This one is an unusual Apatite specimen from the Panasquiera mines, with good transparency, nice pink-lilac color and good size. In very good condition. Specimen size: 7 cm x 6 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira mines, Aldeia de Sao Francisco de Assis, Covilha, Portugal.
Tourmaline specimen composed of two red-pink Elbaite crystals, variety Rubellite, with fine stretch marks on their faces. Very aesthetic mineral specimen in pristine condition, no damage. Complete all around. A Elbaite specimen suitable for advanced mineral collectors. Accompanied by Lepidolite crystals at the bottom of the specimen. Specimen size: 7 cm...
Polycrystalline growths of Elbaite, variety Rubellite, which are composing both arborescent shapes and the well known "mushroom" ones disposed on matrix. Excellent Elbaite specimen in perfect condition. Specimen size: 4 cm x 4 cm. Watch the video below. Momeik, Mogok, Shan State, Myanmar.
Very well defined octahedral crystal of pink Fluorite to 0.6 cm in size which is perched on a matrix of white Adularia. Aesthetic piece from a classic locality for the pink Fluorites in the Mont-Blanc massif. Specimen in very good condition, undamaged crystal. Specimen size: 7 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Aiguille Verte, Mont Blanc Massif,...
Aggregate of sharp laminar metallic-gray crystals of Pyrrhotite with good luster and very well defined faces and edges. Good size specimen, in excellent condition. Specimen size: 9 cm x 8 cm. Watch the video below. Trepca Mine, Trepca Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo.
Very nice mineral specimen from the Panasqueira mines. Flattened crystals of Ferberite in parallel growth associated with a very well formed Quartz crystal. The Ferberite shows lustrous faces and very well defined terminations. A classic from the Panasqueira mines. In very good condition. Specimen size: 8 cm x 5 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira...
Gemmy crystal of Topaz with a nice color and completely transparent. With very well defined faces and edges. It is much better in person. In fine condition, no damage. Specimen size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Watch the video below. Shighar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan.
Group of Powellite crystals with very well defined faces and edges disposed on a matrix of pink Heulandite. Lustrous crystals with nice yellow color. The specimen is overall in very good condition. Only one crystal of Powellite has a minor damage on its lower side but it does not detract from the quality of the piece. Specimen size: 8 cm x 7 cm. Watch...
Very sharp Sphalerite (Marmatite variety) crystals perched on a matrix of well crystallized Quartzs. The Sphalerites show very well defined spinel law twins. The crystals are very bright. Aesthetic specimen. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3,5 cm. Watch the video below. Trepca Mine, Trepca Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo.
Unusual specimen from the Panasqueira mine. It comprises a group of yellow Fluorapatites on a matrix of Muscovite. In excellent condition. Very good mineral specimen from Panasqueira. Specimen size: 4.5 cm x 3 cm. Watch the video below. Panasqueira mine, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Classic mineral specimen from one of the most famous localities in Italy, closed more than 30 yeras ago. It consists of a cluster of lustrous Sulphur crystals accompanied by Aragonite composing an aesthetic mineral specimen. Intense yellow color. In excellent condition. Specimen size: 6 cm x 5 cm. Watch the video below. Cozzo Disi mine, Casteltermini,...
Biterminated prismatic crystal of Elbaite with nice striations on the lateral faces. Well formed pyramidal planes on the top of the crystal and the typical flat pinacoidal termination at the base. It has a very good transparency with a deep green body color and with very high brilliance. Nice pink coloration near the termination especially accents the...
Biterminated prismatic crystals of Elbaite in parallel growth showing very nice striations on the lateral faces. Well formed pyramidal planes on the top of the crystal and the typical flat pinacoidal termination at the base. The crystals have high transparency with a green body color and very high brilliance. Nice pink coloration on the top especially...
Classic mineral specimen from one of the most famous localities in Italy, closed more than 30 yeras ago. It consists of a cluster of lustrous Sulphur crystals accompanied by Aragonite composing an aesthetic mineral specimen. Intense yellow color. In excellent condition. Specimen size: 6 cm x 4.5 cm. Watch the video below. Cozzo Disi mine, Casteltermini,...
Spodumene specimen composed of a floater Kunzite crystal with high transparency, good luster and a great pink color. Very nice mountainous etchings upon the main termination. In very good condition. Specimen size: 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Watch the video below. Kunar Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Aerial group of completelly transparent crystals of Calcite settled on a matrix of Apophyllite. Floater specimen that can be displayed from different sides. In excellent condition as seen. From the Deccan basalt traps. Excellent Calcite from India. Specimen size. 9 cm x 5 cm. Watch the video below. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Las Vigas has provided with specimens of exceptional beauty to many mineral collections. Although the crystals from Las Vigas are not of a particularly remarkable size, exhibit unique developmental characteristics and a very nice violet color. This one is a very nice Amethyst specimen with very good color and luster and with a great aesthetic. No damage....
Las Vigas has provided with specimens of exceptional beauty to many mineral collections. Although the crystals from Las Vigas are not of a particularly remarkable size, exhibit unique developmental characteristics and a very nice violet color. This one is a very nice Amethyst group with very good color and luster and with a great aesthetic. No damage....