Strontianite - well crystallized classic locale
stock #16.1-695
Oberdorf an der Laming, Laming valley, Bruck an der Mur
Styria,
Austria
7.4 x 6.7 x 4.5 CM (cabinet)
price: $750
Spring 2019
An elegant, very well crystallized Strontianite from the classic locale of Oberdorf. This cluster is a floater- it is crystallized on all sides and shows two differnt habits probably formed in two generations. The individual crystals reach almost 3 CM and the condition is impeccable, with no damage to be seen. Displays very well from almost any angle, each side is very presentable. The recent detailed Mineralogical record article gives an excellent view of this remarkable deposit and the great Strontianites there. Excellent value for a choice display quality classic specimen.
Magnesite- large crystals
stock #16.1-1289
Kaswassergraben, GrobBreifing, Hieflau
Styria,
Austria
9.1 x 6.8 x 6.5 CM (cabinet)
price: $280
Worldwide mix summer
Very large to 5.6 CM across Magnesite crystals clustered on a Magnesite matrix from this classic locality. Kaswassergraben is famed for these rare and unusual hexagonal crystals unlike any other locality. This is an excellent example of a rare matrix piece with huge crystals for the locale. The back side is broken from the host rock but the front side main crystals present well with a fine pearly luster and stepped growth faces. I have not seen many of these and this is by far the largest crystal cluster I know of, other large crystals are usually about 2 CM at best.