Painite is one of the borates with the most fascinating history. To this day, it is considered the rarest gem-quality mineral in the world. Until the beginning of this century, only three specimens were known to exist. It was only in recent years that painite crystals on matrix were discovered. Thanks to a groundbreaking discovery […]
A distinctive, well-developed, slightly elongated crystal with both ends terminated, decorated with a small quartz crystal from the Brazilian locality of Pedra Branca, is a representative example of this mineral from its most famous deposit.
This remarkable specimen comes from the famous discovery of bornite specimens at the Kazakh site of Dzhezkazgan in 1996. Specimens from this discovery remain unsurpassed in quality to this day and are therefore considered the best bornite specimens ever found. These bluish crystals growing on tiny quartz crystals are an attractive object of interest for […]
A ruby from Mogok in Burma – a legendary location that has been considered the source of the most beautiful and highest quality rubies in the world for eight centuries. The red crystal growing in roughly crystallized marble is a typical example illustrating the environment in which this gemstone was formed.
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.
This well-developed topaz crystal from pegmatite veins near the village of Pantaw near Mogok in Burma amazes with its exceptional clarity and interesting crystalline termination. Unusual growth surfaces are visible on its lateral prismatic walls. The crystal has a high luster and is completely undamaged.
This fluorite specimen on a base formed by fine quartz crystals from Huanggang in Inner Mongolia, China, will amaze you every day with its color. The contrasting deep purple fluorite druse stands out for its purity, luster, and preservation. Thanks to these aspects, it will certainly be a gem in any collection.
A specimen consisting of sphalerite crystals on a quartz base from the 2nd Soviet mine in Dalnegorsk, Russia. Its uniqueness lies in the frequency of twin intergrowths present on the specimen. Twin intergrowths of both sphalerite and quartz crystals occur on it. Quartz forms a Japanese twin on the specimen.
This tourmaline from Malchan, Russia, has everything we expect from a basic quality level of this mineral thanks to its rich color, transparency, nice crystal termination, and especially its affordability. In short, it is an attractive crystal at a reasonable price.
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 […]
