WOW, this myriad of dioptase inclusions has filled this quartz to the point where the crystal GLOWS an incredible 
lush green in person, just like the photos, so much infiltration has taken place that it is on the brink of being too showy, 
at first glance the resulting reaction is utter disbelief by those who have seen it! Really a phenomenal piece of 
amplified display presence.

In mineral environments, cuprite and copper rarely occur together in splendid examples, and this 2.5 cm razor sharp 
cluster anchored to well crystallized copper is right at the pinnacle of crystallization and aesthetics for the two as a unit. 
Many were CROOKED from side to side, largely losing any appealing shape copper can give, a rarity for the species, 
AND that is why this outstanding pair, held back until now by Russian collectors, is regarded as one of the foremost 
combos. Some of the most interesting contemporary material to come out in recent years and a relative bargain!

Satisfaction guaranteed! Superb quality is one of the truly great things about this specimen and the 2.7 cm rose 
sits exceptionally well on orthoclase matrix, both of which show pristine and undamaged faces. Luster and 
contrasting matrix have made these ilmenites from the alpine clefts in this valley some of the nicest around.

The only leading locality and most celebrated deposit for red beryl is located in the eastern flank of the Wah Wah 
mountains in Utah where fresh plump ripe looking beryls occur in eye-popping RED, even more astonishing is the fact 
that superb crystals do not exist anywhere else whereas other varieties of beryl, such as aquamarine and morganite 
do. This puzzling fact greatly adds to their overall desirability and value. Out of two claims at the deposit, the cream 
came from deep excavations in the lower pit and an excellent example is shown above in hard rhyolite matrix. 
VERY VERY gemmy in person, no repair.

The pursuit of fine large Italian vesuvianites on matrix has never been easy to find since truly exceptional specimens 
are elusive in private collections and on the current mineral market, so it is a pleasure to see such a long crystal of 4.1 
cm sitting cockeyed on bluish clinochlore. Few major localities for the mineral. Unlike other vesuvianite/garnet spots 
in valleys next door to Bellecombe, its discovery wasn't until the early 1970s, unfortunately it is now a national park. 
However, the area is now included on a short list of major localities for the mineral and shares a reputation 
for producing world-class specimens. No repair or damage.

Two smaller babies of axinite measuring 2.4 cm in length cling nicely to the mother crystal. An extraordinary alpine 
cleft deposit for the mineral and in terms of quality and size. This aesthetic piece is a tad on the smallish 
side but still a very good thing.

An important American realgar locality. This fire engine-red cluster has bright flashes of siren-red light coming 
from within its partially gemmy prisms. Showy and still stable after all these years!