Acanthite after argentite

Acanthite after argentite

The coal-black crystals of acanthite pseudomorphing the original octahedrons of argentite from a significant find in 2004 at the Imiter deposit in Morocco—the most important silver deposit in all of Africa—caused quite a stir at the time. An affordable specimen of this sought-after silver-bearing mineral.

Spinel, apatite

Spinel, apatite

A collector’s delight from the world-famous Mogok locality in Burma. A remarkable contrasting conglomerate of dark pink spinel crystals and blue-green apatite crystals. A very unusual combination of these two minerals. Most of the larger spinel crystals are twin intergrowths according to the spinel law.

Amethyst

Amethyst

A magnificent amethyst specimen from the Goboboseb Mountains in Namibia for the discerning customer. A specimen without compromise. Rich purple color with a zonal phantom structure, striking composition on a volcanic base, perfect crystal termination, and a sceptre-like habit. The uniqueness of the specimen is complemented by moving gas-fluid inclusions (yes, small bubbles) that dance […]

Corundum

Corundum

An unusual growth of corundum crystals from Mogok in Burma. This location has been known for centuries for its exceptional finds of corundum in various colors, but mostly in the form of individual loose crystals.


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