{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the latest additions to The Liminal Stone. Browse our available mineral specimens, arranged from newest to oldest, and discover pieces you may have missed from previous collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mineral-tac","title":"Mineral Tac","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reusable mounting putty designed specifically for mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike general purpose tack, Mineral Tac stays pliable rather than hardening over time, allowing specimens to be mounted securely to acrylic or display bases while remaining easy to remove and reposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts formulation is also designed to avoid the oily residue and staining that can occur with some conventional mounting putties, making it better suited to long term specimen display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Stick:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 sticks, 90 cm total approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 sticks, 270 cm total approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"1 Stick","offer_id":52738353463428,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":52738353496196,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52738353528964,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/Untitleddesign.png?v=1788058805"},{"product_id":"fluorite-on-iron-stained-quartz","title":"Fluorite on Iron Stained Quartz, China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner Mongolia, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82mm x 60mm x 45mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial iron stained quartz crystal with a warm ochre yellow surface, heavily associated with pale smoky blue\/grey fluorite cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz is the dominant feature of the specimen, with a sharply defined termination and an unusual textured surface created by later growth or coating. Fluorite is concentrated along one side and across the reverse, ranging from small intergrown cubes to larger translucent crystals. The contrast between the yellow quartz and cool grey fluorite gives the specimen a particularly distinctive appearance from several viewing angles.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739881795716,"sku":"I-01","price":389.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/IMG_7049.jpg?v=1788065982"},{"product_id":"cobalt-calcite","title":"82.2g Cobalt bearing Calcite with Malachite, DR Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCobalt bearing Calcite, Malachite, probable Heterogenite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60mm x 42mm x 36mm approx\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright cluster of vivid pink cobalt bearing calcite, richly associated with bright green malachite and dark botryoidal mineralisation, likely heterogenite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is composed of numerous intergrown calcite crystals with strong candy pink colour, ranging from translucent along thinner edges to deeply saturated through the larger crystals. Fine crystalline malachite occurs across many of the calcite faces as scattered green inclusions and concentrated patches, creating particularly strong contrast against the pink calcite. Small dark grey to black botryoidal aggregates are distributed throughout the cluster and are consistent with heterogenite, a common cobalt mineral association from Mashamba West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739888906372,"sku":"I-02","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/IMG_7075.jpg?v=1788068034"},{"product_id":"calcite","title":"Calcite, Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Đắk Lắk Province, Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60mm x 45mm x 25mm approx\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.6g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully composed cluster of pale, near colourless calcite from the recent Đắk Lắk discoveries, formed as elongated intergrown crystals with a distinctive feather like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen rises from a dark matrix in a particularly attractive vertical arrangement, with slender calcite crystals overlapping through the centre and several individual crystals extending outward around the margins. The crystals range from translucent to locally transparent, with a soft champagne tint and finely textured growth across their faces. The specimen has been carefully trimmed and given a cut base, allowing it to stand naturally while preserving a very clean profile that complements the delicate, feather like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcite from Đắk Lắk has appeared in colours ranging from rich orange through pale yellow to almost completely colourless material. Although a relatively recent find, specimens from the locality have attracted considerable international collector interest. Production has also become less certain following the recent closure and change of ownership of the mining operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly fluorescent under UV light\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another characteristic to an already particularly well presented specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739889365124,"sku":"I-03","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/IMG_7096.jpg?v=1788068578"},{"product_id":"apophyllite-on-quartz","title":"Apophyllite on Quartz, China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Apophyllite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hubei Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68mm x 28mm x 28mm approx\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually attractive association of highly lustrous quartz with brilliantly crystallised apophyllite, combining sharp external growth with multiple internal phantom layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single elongated quartz crystal forms the specimen, with excellent lustre and a well defined termination. One side is richly covered in colourless apophyllite, ranging from minute pinprick crystals through to larger, sharply formed and fully terminated crystals. Their exceptional clarity and reflective faces give the surface a particularly bright, sparkling appearance, while the opposite side remains comparatively exposed and allows the quality of the underlying quartz to be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the quartz are several distinct internal growth zones and phantom like layers associated with included secondary mineralisation. This gives the specimen considerably more depth than the surface association alone, particularly when viewed through the clearer faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApophyllite growing directly upon well formed quartz is an uncommon association compared with its far more familiar occurrence alongside other minerals of low temperature cavity environments. Comparable quartz associations are known from a limited number of localities, including the well known analcime bearing quartz from Goboboseb in Namibia and more recent material from Inner Mongolia. This Hubei example is particularly appealing for the quality of both minerals and the progression from microscopic apophyllite crystals to larger, fully developed individuals.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739889856644,"sku":"I-04","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/IMG_7148.jpg?v=1788069403"},{"product_id":"draft-copy","title":"Fluorite, Türkiye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Anatolia, Türkiye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm x 62mm x 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully balanced cluster of pale lilac fluorite from a relatively recent Western Anatolian find, distinguished by pronounced purple edge zoning and a particularly open, three dimensional arrangement of intergrown cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany specimens from this discovery appeared in much deeper, darker shades of purple. This example is considerably lighter, allowing the internal structure of the crystals to remain visible while stronger violet colour is concentrated along the outer edges and corners. The resulting zoning gives the cubes excellent definition, particularly where overlapping crystals reveal successive bands of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorite ranges from translucent to locally transparent, with broad reflective faces, stepped growth and occasional textured areas across the larger crystals. Numerous cubes overlap across the specimen in different orientations, creating a complex surface without losing the recognisable cubic habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorite sits on a relatively restrained matrix that provides enough contrast and structure to support the crystal group without adding excessive weight or dominating the specimen. From several viewing angles the piece retains a particularly pleasing balance between matrix, crystal coverage and open crystal faces.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739890544772,"sku":"I-05","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/IMG_7121.jpg?v=1788069849"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-actinolite","title":"Quartz with Actinolite, Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Quartz with Actinolite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGanesh Himal, district de Dhading, Province n°3, Nepal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  112mm x 13mm x 15mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.4g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis remarkably slender quartz crystal from Ganesh Himal is heavily included with dark actinolite, and has developed into an unusually elongated, almost needle like form.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal is dominated by a single narrow prism with a sharply tapered termination and strong longitudinal growth. Dense actinolite inclusions run through much of the quartz, giving the specimen a dark graphite grey appearance overall, while thinner areas allow flashes of translucency to show through beneath the surface. From some angles the inclusions appear almost solid, while others reveal that much of the colour is held internally within the quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are particularly unusual. At 112mm long but only around 13 to 15mm across, the crystal has an exceptionally fine profile, with clean tapering through each end and a strong sense of uninterrupted vertical growth. Subtle surface striations and natural texture remain visible along the prism faces, adding further definition without obscuring the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesh Himal is one of Nepal’s classic quartz localities, well known for chlorite, actinolite and other mineral inclusions within sharply formed alpine type crystals. This example is especially appealing for the combination of extreme elongation, dense internal actinolite and the unusually complete, spear like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789720219780,"sku":"C-04","price":679.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/22BBECCB-7AE8-4B70-9727-97B971A75330.jpg?v=1789012187"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz","title":"Smoky Quartz, Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eXuan Le, Thường Xuân District, Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105mm x 40mm x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172.3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautifully formed smoky quartz crystal from T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehanh Hóa Province\u003c\/span\u003e, with a pronounced cathedral like growth habit, remarkable internal clarity and intense lustre across the crystal faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal rises in a strong tapered form, with stepped parallel growth building along the prism faces toward a sharply defined termination. The surface is highly reflective, with deep horizontal growth features that catch the light across successive layers and give the crystal a particularly architectural appearance. Despite the depth of smoky colour, the crystal retains excellent internal clarity, especially through the upper body, where light passes cleanly through the quartz and reveals subtle internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is naturally associated with pale feldspar embedded directly into the lower quartz, providing a strong contrast against the darker smoky crystal and adding mineralogical interest to the specimen. The feldspar sits within the crystal base rather than appearing as a separate attached fragment, giving the lower section a particularly integrated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789747024004,"sku":"C-05","price":749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/EF95968C-4516-42CF-959F-BADBFAD3CD4E.jpg?v=1789012382"},{"product_id":"smoky-jacare-quartz-with-goethite","title":"Jacaré Quartz with Goethite, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz, Goethite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMinas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115mm x 89mm x 48mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 441g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a substantial old stock smoky Jacaré quartz from Brazil, with an unusually strong contrast between the heavily structured crystal growth across the front and botryoidal goethite covering much of the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is dominated by chunky, intergrown quartz with deeply stepped Jacaré growth and broad reflective faces. The growth is dense and three dimensional, with overlapping crystal sections creating a strongly textured surface rather than a single simple prism. The smoky colour is warm brown through the clearer areas, with lighter internal zones visible beneath the more complex external growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is dramatically different, with rounded botryoidal goethite deposited across the matrix and lower quartz. One larger quartz section projects through this coating with tapered edges, creating a particularly sculptural profile and a strong contrast between the smooth, rounded goethite and the sharply structured quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 441g, the specimen has considerable presence in hand, and the difference between the two sides makes it especially interesting to view from multiple angles. The specimen certainly features distinct character, combining old Brazilian material with pronounced Jacaré growth and substantial botryoidal goethite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789790834820,"sku":"C-06","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/829A3047-AE1E-4603-AC3E-447A4E8527CF.jpg?v=1789012755"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-1","title":"Smoky Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDiamantina, Minas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145mm x 50mm x 36mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere's a substantial smoky quartz crystal from Diamantina, with exceptional internal clarity, intense lustre and highly detailed natural surface textures. Its broad proportions make it appear smaller in photographs than it feels in hand, with considerable weight and thickness through the body of the crystal.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz is remarkably clear for a specimen of this size, with a cool colouring through much of the crystal and warm golden flashes that reveal themselves when the crystal catches natural light. The column faces are highly reflective, while still retaining the fine horizontal striations and subtle surface patterning that can so easily be lost when material of this quality is polished. Up close, these growth features form an almost digital pattern across sections of the surface and give the crystal considerably more character than a polished finish would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has a strong, clean termination and a gently tapered profile, with the earliest suggestion of cathedral like growth beginning to develop along parts of the facets. Combined with its remarkable clarity and preservation, these subtle structural features reward further study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789822161028,"sku":"C-07","price":979.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/DE97B176-5430-409C-AD13-FDAA526A3742.jpg?v=1789013346"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-with-goethite","title":"Smoky Quartz with Goethite, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDrâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109mm x 32mm x 33mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dark and moody smoky quartz from Morocco, with a wonderful contrast between the smooth reflective quartz and a thick goethite patina with extraordinary botryoidal detailing across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has a long, tapered form with a sharply defined termination and strong horizontal growth along the exposed quartz faces. Where the surface remains clear the smoky quartz is highly lustrous, while the coated faces are heavily textured by the goethite, creating a dense matte surface over a large portion of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross these darker areas, the goethite develops into fine rounded botryoidal growth, with small overlapping globular forms creating an unusually intricate surface texture. Subtle iron mineralisation is also present through the coating, adding further variation without interrupting the predominantly dark appearance of the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between glossy exposed quartz and the densely textured goethite gives the piece a particularly dramatic appearance, with very different character depending on the viewing angle.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789871149188,"sku":"C-08","price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/DB30358C-7149-44D4-B980-9D3E4BA8E444.jpg?v=1789016472"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-uv-reactive-powellite","title":"Amethyst with UV Reactive Powellite, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Amethyst, UV Reactive Powellite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCordeiros, Bahia, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122mm x 38mm x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is an unusually complete natural crystal from Cordeiros, with multiple stacked phantoms that fluoresce under UV light, and a fully developed hematite capped termination.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this material is typically sold as amethyst the colouring is comparatively subtle, with soft lilac zones through otherwise pale quartz. The real feature of the crystal is the series of internal phantoms that run through the body. These fluoresce strongly under UV light due to powellite, but what makes this specimen particularly unusual is that the phantoms are also clearly visible to the naked eye in normal light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe termination is equally significant. In the natural material we've handled from this locality, complete terminations with a developed hematite cap are exceptionally difficult to find. We have seen occasional partial examples and small areas of hematite coating across individual faces, but nothing with a termination this complete. This is the most fully realised crystal of this material that we've seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the Cordeiros production reaches the market polished, so the preservation of the natural crystal form is important in its own right. Here, the stacked phantoms, UV reactive powellite and complete hematite capped termination are all retained together in one specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789886910596,"sku":"C-09","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/9C5E8627-B62A-42EB-BD93-5CAEA6713A51.jpg?v=1789016809"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-2","title":"Morion Quartz, Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Morion Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eXuan Le, Thường Xuân District, Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm x 35mm x 36mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162.2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally dark Morion quartz is from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThanh Hóa Province, and features \u003c\/span\u003ea dense near black colour, strong lustre and a beautifully detailed natural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has a compact tapered form, with early cathedral like structures beginning to develop along the column faces. The surface is particularly interesting, combining a glossy patina with fine laminations and subtle swirling growth patterns that are artful and organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe termination is sharply formed, with a particularly appealing five sided window, sometimes called an isis face. Around the base, pale feldspar penetrates into the quartz and creates a strong contrast against the much darker body of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its almost opaque appearance, the specimen remains highly reflective across the exposed faces, and the combination of deep Morion colour, intricate surface texture, developing cathedral growth and the unusual termination geometry gives this piece a very distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVietnamese quartz has emerged onto the international market relatively recently, but material from Thanh Hóa has quickly earned a strong reputation for exceptionally dark Morion and smoky quartz crystals with distinctive natural growth and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790038298756,"sku":"C-11","price":579.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/7C5046A3-C8B8-486A-86C5-9D17FB08152E.jpg?v=1789017434"},{"product_id":"quartz-1","title":"Lemurian Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  'Lemurian' Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSerra do Cabral, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85mm x 30mm x 25mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautifully formed Lemurian quartz from Serra do Cabral, the classic Brazilian locality associated with the original Lemurian material. The crystal has the striated alternating faces, tapered form, satin lustre and excellent internal clarity characteristic of the locality, with subtle rainbows appearing when the light hits at the perfect angle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example especially interesting is the phantom growth. A sharply defined internal phantom sits near the base of the crystal, with another much softer phantom rising through the upper section toward the termination. The lower phantom is particularly clear and well formed, giving the otherwise transparent crystal a distinct internal structure that remains easy to see in normal light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen came from a small pocket of phantom bearing crystals found around 2023. Of the pieces we saw from that pocket, this was the strongest example, with the lower phantom showing considerably more definition than the others while still retaining the clean form and restrained surface character associated with Serra do Cabral quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790147350660,"sku":"C-13","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/D585A3DD-6A71-4200-A240-F809AE008521.jpg?v=1789017913"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-hematite","title":"Quartz with Hematite, Orange River","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Hematite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOrange River, Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105mm x 72mm x 45mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 299g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere is an exceptional hematite coated quartz from the Namibian side of the Orange River, one of the world’s classic localities for richly coloured red quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange River is one of the world's classic localities for hematite included and hematite coated quartz, particularly the intensely red material for which the area has become so well known. Hematite commonly occurs within quartz from both sides of the river, sometimes as internal phantoms and sometimes as thin later coatings over earlier crystal growth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen shows that relationship especially clearly. The dominant crystal carries a dense red hematite layer beneath a later skin of clear quartz, producing an unusually rich, glossy surface with remarkable depth of colour. The final clear quartz layer is thin enough for the hematite beneath to remain vivid, while adding a bright vitreous lustre across the crystal faces. This style of red coating beneath a later quartz generation is well documented from Orange River material. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly striking is the contrast across the specimen. One side preserves the glossy red quartz almost uninterrupted, while the opposite side is covered by a rougher pale mineral association with a much more granular, irregular surface. Based on known Orange River associations, calcite or albite are both plausible possibilities, and both are recorded with quartz and hematite from the locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal itself is substantial, with a strong broad termination and multiple smaller crystals growing around the base and flanks. Fine surface growth, partial overgrowth and contrasting matte areas create a highly three dimensional specimen, while the broad exposed faces retain strong lustre beneath the hematite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the Orange River crystals we've handled with this half exposed, half capped style of hematite growth, this is by far the largest and most complete example we've seen by a large margin. The combination of size, rich red colour, lustre and preservation makes it a particularly strong expression of one of the locality's most recognisable quartz habits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790163177604,"sku":"C-14","price":1749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/5B5E3FE5-74D7-448A-B4EF-C8857917E67D.jpg?v=1789018169"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-hematite-1","title":"Quartz with Hematite, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Hematite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMinas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm x 100mm x 65mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an unusually sculptural quartz specimen from Minas Gerais, with a vivid orange hematite coating, extensive secondary growth and an almost double terminated form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant crystal has a healed, elestial style termination at the top, with similarly complex growth continuing through the base. Across the surface, the hematite presents in an unusually bright orange rather than the deeper red colouring more commonly associated with iron coated quartz. A fine sugary druse sits over parts of the specimen, adding another layer of texture across the larger crystal and the dense aggregation of smaller points surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is considerably clearer, revealing more of the underlying quartz and creating a strong contrast with the heavily coated front. Numerous secondary crystals rise around the central form, producing a very three dimensional composition with a great deal of depth and movement between the larger and smaller growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180mm tall, the specimen has considerable presence in hand. The proportions, vivid colour and combination of healed terminations, drusy growth and dense crystal aggregation make it one of those pieces that draws attention immediately. When people have viewed my collection in person, this has very often been one of the first specimens they notice and pick up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790189949060,"sku":"C-15","price":929.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/FBA6C190-F1AB-4388-B607-627BC84DE727.jpg?v=1789019019"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-3","title":"Smoky Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDiamantina, Minas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110mm x 26mm x 26mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a slender smoky quartz from Diamantina with a gentle natural curve through the crystal and some of the most intricate surface texture in this pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz is exceptionally clear and highly lustrous, with a cool, lightly smoky colour through the body and a sharply defined termination. What makes the piece especially compelling is the preservation of its natural surface. Fine horizontal striations, subtle raised markings and irregular growth patterns run across the column faces, creating an almost digital texture that becomes increasingly detailed under close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crystal came from the same pocket as the larger Diamantina smoky quartz in this collection, and both show just how much character can be retained when this material is left unpolished. The natural patina gives the crystal a complexity that would be lost through polishing, while the slight curve through the form adds another point of individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of clarity, lustre, surface detail and that gently curved growth makes this a particularly refined example of natural Diamantina smoky quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790248996996,"sku":"C-17","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/E4B97B53-EF94-41B9-BE4E-E5B0756142F6.jpg?v=1789019566"},{"product_id":"smoky-lemurian-quartz","title":"Smoky Lemurian Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky 'Lemurian' Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSerra do Cabral, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95mm x 36mm x 34mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an unusually smoky Lemurian quartz from Serra do Cabral, with exceptional internal clarity, a soft golden brown colour and a beautifully developed classic tapered profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky examples from this locality are far less commonly encountered than the familiar pale or colourless material, and this crystal has an especially refined shade of smoky. The body remains remarkably clear despite the depth of colour, with warm golden flashes appearing through the quartz as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe column faces carry the strong horizontal striations associated with classic Serra do Cabral material, but there is considerably more detail here on closer inspection. Across the upper faces are a series of fine etched markings and geometric glyph like patterns, including the sharply defined surface features visible around the termination. These sit alongside the more regular striations and give the crystal an unusually complex natural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of smoky colour, clarity, classic Lemurian form and highly detailed etched growth is what made this crystal stand apart for me. It brings together several features that are rarely encountered so strongly in a single Serra do Cabral specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790279176324,"sku":"C-19","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/24586121-679E-4B51-BC83-FF16E5A2A2EF.jpg?v=1789020335"},{"product_id":"morion-quartz-1","title":"Morion Quartz, China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Morion Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eInner Mongolia, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  180mm x 78mm x 40mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an extraordinary Morion quartz from Inner Mongolia, acquired at the Perth Gem \u0026amp; Mineral Show in 2022. At 180mm tall it has an unusually commanding form, built from several long parallel crystals with dense black colour, cool grey banding and contrasting pale mineral zones across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main crystal rises in a remarkably slender column, with strong horizontal growth and a glossy lustre across the darker faces. Parallel crystals run closely alongside it, repeating the same elongated habit at different scales and giving the specimen a highly structured, architectural composition. The black and charcoal grey shades are interrupted by irregular white zones and pale surface deposits, creating a striking natural pattern across the crystal faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secondary growth is especially impressive around the lower half, where multiple elongated points emerge closely together before separating into distinct terminations. One horizontal crystal extends outward from the base, giving the specimen a much more three dimensional profile than a simple vertical cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite having handled a great deal of Inner Mongolian quartz since acquiring this piece, I have still never seen another quite like it. The height, repeated parallel growth, striped colour pattern and unusually graphic surface contrast give it a very distinct identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790287302788,"sku":"C-20","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/901A8305-3125-487F-B05C-8DE75DD16914.jpg?v=1789020008"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-4","title":"Smoky Quartz, Vietnam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eXuan Le, Thường Xuân District, Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105mm x 42mm x 42mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 229g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly strong smoky quartz from Xuan Le, with a clean, almost masculine profile that reveals far more complexity as one looks more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has a broad, well proportioned form with sharply defined faces and a strong termination. Across the surface are multiple stepped growth features, smaller termination windows and deeply recessed trigonic markings, all sitting within a fine natural patina. Some faces appear almost matte and near black, while others are intensely glossy and reflective, creating a striking contrast as the crystal is turned in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface detailing becomes increasingly interesting at close range, with etched features and subtle interruption patterns breaking up what initially appears to be a very clean form. Internal inclusions and lighter mineralised areas punctuate the darker quartz without overwhelming it, adding depth while preserving the overall simplicity of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is beautifully healed and completes the form naturally. What I like most about this specimen is the contrast between its clean geometry and the amount of detail when one gets to know it. It looks restrained at first glance, but rewards closer study with a surprising amount of structure and surface complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790292676740,"sku":"C-22","price":649.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/1EC7BFC5-9A78-4309-A847-88B1FFCD97A9.jpg?v=1789020942"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-with-hyalite-opal","title":"Smoky Quartz with Hyalite Opal, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErongo Mountains, Erongo Region, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNamibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  166mm x 50mm x 50mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional large smoky quartz from the Erongo Mountains, with an unusually deep, nearly black colour, with strong parallel growth and a complex gathering of penetrating crystals around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark smoky quartz from Erongo is not inherently rare, and availability has varied considerably over the years, but specimens of this scale and quality remain much harder to encounter. At 166mm tall this crystal has substantial presence in hand, with a long clean profile, sharply defined termination and remarkably dense colour through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is particularly complex. Several smaller crystals penetrate and intersect the main growth, creating a strongly developed cluster rather than a simple single point. This type of penetrating secondary growth is something we have seen far less often in later Erongo material, and it gives the specimen more structure and interest around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the surface there's a pale patch of hyalite opal fluoresces bright green under UV light. We've handled hundreds of Erongo smoky quartz specimens over the years, and this remains one of the bestexamples for its combination of size, colour, proportion, penetrating growth and overall complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790293430404,"sku":"C-23","price":1449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/2919E12E-0807-42E4-AA1F-3D68F3ED5EC0.jpg?v=1789028459"},{"product_id":"double-terminated-smoky-quartz-with-zircon","title":"Double Terminated Smoky Quartz with Zircon, Malawi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Smoky Quartz, Zircon, Feldspar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMount Malosa, Zomba, Malawi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196mm x 38mm x 33mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis huge smoky quartz from Mount Malosa has an almost megalithic presence for the locality, a double terminated form and an unusually complex gathering of associated minerals and secondary growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 196mm long the crystal is substantial, with deep smoky colour, strong lustre and a long tapered profile. Both ends show developed natural growth, while the main body carries a combination of healed textures, penetrations, etching and irregular surface features that become increasingly complex when examined closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScattered throughout the crystal are several small blocky to tabular mineral inclusions, some of which appear consistent with zircon, an association known from Mount Malosa material. Feldspar is also present, together with finer sprays and pale mineral growth through parts of the specimen. These associations are distributed through and across the quartz rather than being confined to a single area, giving the piece an extraordinary amount of detail from one end to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between dense smoky quartz, clearer internal areas, embedded mineral growth and the numerous healed and etched surfaces makes the specimen difficult to fully capture in photographs. In hand, the scale and complexity are considerably more apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those specimens where almost every section offers something different to explore. The combination of extraordinary size for the locality, near double termination, complex mineral associations and highly developed surface growth makes it one of the most unusual Mount Malosa quartz specimens we have handled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790295232644,"sku":"C-24","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/FF5274E9-67D9-4B92-BF48-B0162C07CF34.jpg?v=1789033014"},{"product_id":"red-cap-amethyst","title":"Red Cap Amethyst, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Amethyst, Hematite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAuralite 23 Mine, Thunder bay District, Ontario, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Department, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195mm x 60mm x 48mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 666.6g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is an extraordinary large amethyst crystal from Howard Pilsmaker’s Auralite 23 Mine near Thunder Bay, from the original red capped material associated with the celebrated “Cave of Wonders” production. This material came to international attention during the late 2000s and early 2010s, with original Cave of Wonders specimens generally attributed to mining between roughly 2007 and 2011. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 195mm long this is one of the longest examples we have encountered from the mine, while still maintaining a proportion and weight that makes it comfortable to handle. The upper section is dominated by a matte hematite cap, with layered growth across the termination and a strong transition into violet and colourless quartz beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal displays repeated chevron phantom bands through the body, with alternating zones of lilac, pale quartz and deeper violet. These layers record successive stages of crystal growth, showcasing a clear record of changing conditions during formation. The Auralite 23 material is generally dated to around 1.2 to 1.5 billion years old, placing its formation deep within the geological history of the Canadian Shield. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cave of Wonders material became particularly famous for this combination of repeated phantom growth, complex mineral inclusions and hematite rich red caps. The name Auralite 23 itself refers to a group of minerals identified across material from the deposit, although individual crystals do not necessarily contain all 23. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface remains naturally textural, allowing the growth bands and changes in colour to remain clearly visible. At the opposite end, the base carries a fine golden drusy coating, adding another distinct surface feature to an already unusually complex crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly substantial and aesthetic example of the original red capped material, with the scale, layered phantom growth, broad hematite termination and contrasting drusy base all strongly developed in a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790295363716,"sku":"C-26","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/0EECD477-EAA9-4355-A783-7A1DB01C948E.jpg?v=1789028685"},{"product_id":"amethyst-1","title":"Amethyst, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Amethyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBahia, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350mm x 70mm x 45mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 962g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rather astonishing, natural amethyst wand from Bahia, known in the trade as a “dragon’s tooth” for its long tapered profile and sharply developed termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 35cm long and just under a kilogram, the scale is commanding. Most examples of this material are considerably smaller, and most pieces are very often polished to improve clarity and conceal mining damage. What makes this specimen so unusual is that it has survived at this size completely natural, with no polishing and free of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has a long, narrow form that gradually tapers toward the base, while the upper section opens into deep violet amethyst with excellent translucency and bands of chevron smoky phantoms beneath. The termination remains sharply defined, with natural surface growth and subtle textural detail across the faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions are especially dramatic in hand. The combination of extreme length, relatively slender width and intact natural form gives the crystal a presence that smaller dragon’s tooth material simply does not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this variety, finding an example of this scale is unusual enough. Finding one that remains natural, complete and visually strong throughout the full length is considerably rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790295560324,"sku":"C-27","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/BBC897C7-D235-465E-BD31-DD571941EEB3.jpg?v=1789090431"},{"product_id":"amethyst-2","title":"Amethyst, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Amethyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBahia, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 235mm x 55mm x 55mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 952g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another unusually large natural amethyst “dragon’s tooth” from Bahia, with deep violet colour through the upper crystal, stacked smoky phantoms in the neck, and a long tapering body that finishes in a distinctive double pointed tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 235mm long and just under a kilogram, the specimen is exceptionally substantial for this style of Brazilian amethyst. The upper section carries strong purple colour, excellent translucency and a natural, unpolished termination, while the lower body gradually narrows into a completely natural tail with two separate points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double pointed taper gives the specimen a particularly unusual profile. Rather than finishing as a single point, the lower growth divides into two narrow terminations, preserving more of the original crystal structure and making the silhouette far more interesting from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the larger dragon’s tooth in this collection, the most remarkable feature is the preservation. Material of this scale is very often polished, while this example remains natural throughout. The combination of size, weight, rich colour and the unusual bifurcated tail gives it a very distinct presence in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790296019076,"sku":"C-28","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/F95C28AC-3507-447F-9147-7E399799F117.jpg?v=1789091239"},{"product_id":"quartz-2","title":"Lemurian Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDiamantina, Minas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110mm x 60mm x 55mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautifully substantial Lemurian style quartz from Diamantina, with exceptional internal clarity and a large natural contact seam running through one side of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz is clear for its size, with strong lustre across the cleaner faces and a softly tapered profile leading into a well formed termination. Fine horizontal striations run across the column faces, while subtle variations in growth give the crystal a more natural and complex surface than first appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side is defined by a pronounced contact seam where another crystal or mineral body grew closely against the quartz during formation. Rather than detracting from the specimen, it creates a strong structural feature through the crystal and gives the piece considerably more character from that angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are especially appealing in hand. At 110mm tall and 344g, the crystal has enough width and weight to stand naturally on its own, while still retaining excellent clarity through much of the body. It is a very clean, highly presentable example of Brazilian quartz with a strong balance between form, transparency and natural growth detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790298869892,"sku":"C-29","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/92C0FD4F-7826-48D3-B3C2-8A7EFEC0EA88.jpg?v=1789033797"},{"product_id":"quartz-3","title":"Quartz, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDiamantina, Minas Gerais, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm x 70mm x 65mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 490g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautifully substantial quartz crystal from Diamantina, with incredible internal clarity for its size, a self standing form and an especially attractive twinned termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 490g the crystal has real presence in hand, with excellent transparency through much of the body and strong lustre across the larger faces. The twin growth at the top creates a more complex termination than a simple single point, lending the crystal character and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is more natural and irregular, but the proportions allow the specimen to stand securely on its own. That broad footing combined with the exceptional clarity above gives the piece a very clean and well balanced presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge quartz from Diamantina can easily become internally busy, but this specimen remains open and clear through much of the body, allowing the twinned termination and internal structure to be appreciated with very little visual obstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790302507140,"sku":"C-30","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/22EAEA9E-27D9-45B2-9573-5E9ABE9B3F10.jpg?v=1789033503"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-boulangerite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Quartz on Fluorite, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Quartz, Iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChebka Sidi Said, Mibladen\u003cspan\u003e, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  46mm x 25mm x 25mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly textured fluorite and quartz association comes from recent production in Chebka Sidi Said, Morocco, with warm iron staining distributed across both the fluorite and the surrounding crystal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorite occurs as a compact cluster of small but sharply defined cubes, many of them partially coated or dusted with iron rich material that ranges through peach, rust and softer shades of orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz association adds much of the specimen’s texture. Fine drusy quartz coats and bridges across parts of the fluorite, creating a soft sparkling surface over the larger blocky forms beneath. Around the margins, smaller fluorite crystals emerge through the quartz and iron staining, giving the piece a particularly dense and detailed appearance despite its compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52799038783620,"sku":"I-09","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/188914A6-84AA-40B3-AD9A-236A542EE70A.jpg?v=1789111804"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-aquamarine-erongo-namibia","title":"Quartz with Aquamarine, Erongo, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz with Aquamarine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48mm x 42mm x 33mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  43.6g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis beautifully balanced quartz and aquamarine association comes from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia, and is composed of a central smoky quartz crystal surrounded by a striking arrangement of aquamarine.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz forms the core of the specimen, with a lustrous termination and warm smoky colouring throughout the body. Scattered dark mineral inclusions and areas of minor iron staining add detail through the lower section, while the termination remains comparatively clear and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquamarine is quite appealing. Numerous elongated, hexagonal crystals radiate around the quartz from several directions, ranging from small delicate points through to much larger prismatic crystals. Their colour is a very pale icy blue\/green, with good translucency and strong longitudinal striations. Several retain sharply defined terminations, and the larger crystals create considerable depth around the specimen rather than sitting flat against the quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is especially impressive, where the aquamarine becomes the dominant feature and forms a dense cluster around the quartz. From the front, the arrangement is much more restrained, allowing the smoky quartz to remain the visual centre while individual aquamarines emerge around its edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic Erongo mineral association is particularly successful in its composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803133210756,"sku":"I-10","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/5566D798-7079-4CD9-AC36-78FE44601F34.jpg?v=1789176972"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-schorl-erongo-namibia","title":"Aquamarine with Schorl, Erongo, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquamarine with Schorl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm x 28mm x 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural aquamarine and schorl combination is from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. The specimen is composed of a dense arrangement of pale blue green aquamarine crystals radiating outward in several directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquamarine is beautifully developed for such a compact specimen, with long prismatic crystals, strong longitudinal striations and numerous well formed hexagonal terminations. Rather than presenting as a simple parallel cluster, the crystals intersect and project at opposing angles, giving the specimen considerable depth and a strong architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall black schorl crystals occur throughout the aquamarine, becoming especially concentrated around several of the lower terminations. Their dark colour provides a sharp contrast against the very pale aquamarine and makes the mineral association immediately apparent under close inspection. Small areas of warm iron staining add further detail without overwhelming the delicate colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 33mm across, this is a rather complex specimen. The radiating habit allows it to be viewed successfully from almost every direction, with entirely different arrangements of aquamarine possible through experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803157590148,"sku":"I-12","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/B9AAA2C5-A59C-4EEB-AB66-0D202A7BD397.jpg?v=1789177234"},{"product_id":"purple-fluorite-berbes-spain","title":"Purple Fluorite, Berbes, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berbes Mining Area, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84mm x 52mm x 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  139.7g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerbes is one of the classic European fluorite localities, historically producing some of Spain's most recognisable violet fluorite. Mining across the district has now ceased, and the original workings are abandoned. The district became particularly noted for violet cubic fluorite with strong internal colour zoning, frequently associated with quartz and barite. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial cabinet specimen at nearly 140g, composed of intergrown cubic fluorite crystals with unusually good transparency for their size. The colour moves through pale lavender into considerably richer violet, with particularly strong zoning visible through the larger crystals, particularly when backlit. Some of the crystals show very clear darker purple edges and internal geometric zones, while others become almost luminous through their thinner margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth is highly aesthetic. Cubic faces are occasionally interrupted by stepped and modified edges, producing overlapping angular forms throughout the specimen. The specimen is not pristine, and there is edge wear on some crystals - visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains a strong Berbes example because the important qualities are still present in abundance, particularly the size, transparency, saturated violet colour, zoning and overall density of crystallisation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803165257860,"sku":"I-11","price":319.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/2362B39B-0CF4-4F41-910E-CB561E6F9982.jpg?v=1789177580"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-hematite-orange-river-2","title":"Quartz with Hematite, Orange River","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Hematite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOrange River, Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70mm x 55mm x 32mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ferruginous quartz cluster comes from one of the classic and best-known localities in the world for red quartz - the Orange River in Southern Africa. Material from this region has been highly sought after by collectors for decades, particularly when the colour is strong and the crystals are well formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from what we consider the best production we've seen from the region in a number of years. The colour is exceptionally saturated, with vivid orange red hematite concentrated through the lower portions of the crystals while many of the upper termination faces remain comparatively clear. That contrast exposes the internal growth structure beautifully and gives the cluster far more depth than a uniformly coated example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal coverage is dense and highly dimensional, with repeated sharp terminations, strong lustre and intricate internal patterning visible throughout. At 70mm across and 152g, it is also a substantial example of the material, with a strong presence that makes for an incredibly vibrant cabinet accent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803178397828,"sku":"I-14","price":625.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/DEC39757-B62F-4CDB-8C18-39176F2DFF01.jpg?v=1789177954"},{"product_id":"schorl-fluorite-hyalite-opal-erongo-namibia","title":"Schorl, Fluorite \u0026 Hyalite Opal, Erongo, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schorl, Fluorite \u0026amp; Hyalite Opal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm x 30mm x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  75.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere's a rich combination specimen from the Erongo Mountains, bringing together a substantial black schorl crystal with complex fluorite and fluorescent hyalite opal.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorite forms a large, highly modified crystal with remarkable internal colour. In normal light it presents predominantly purple, with a defined margin and numerous small schorl crystals crossing and penetrating the surface. Under stronger backlight, a vivid yellow green interior becomes visible beneath the darker outer zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside it sits a large, deeply striated schorl crystal, with further aggregated tourmaline growth creating an exceptionally detailed reverse. Hyalite opal is concentrated through portions of this association and fluoresces bright green under UV, giving the specimen a different appearance under ultraviolet light. Muscovite is also visibly present around the fluorite and matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot happening within only 53mm, and the relationship between the large schorl, zoned fluorite, fine tourmaline growth and fluorescent opal makes this a particularly complete example of the classic Erongo mineral association.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803179282564,"sku":"I-16","price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/2DE0A6DD-B71D-40DE-9A3A-7F2DB593D0C3.jpg?v=1789179432"},{"product_id":"amethyst-goboboseb-namibia","title":"Amethyst, Goboboseb, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amethyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGoboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Area, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm x 30mm x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  37.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a particularly rich little amethyst from a new, as yet unnamed claim in the Goboboseb Mountains, Namibia. It's a self-standing crystal with excellent lustre, deeply saturated colour and strong presence for its size.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour makes the crystal appear jelly-like through the top half, while at the lower portion it transforms into a dense, purple cloud. Within the termination is a sharply defined darker phantom, clearly visible from several angles and intensified when the crystal is backlit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main crystal exhibits stepped growth and smaller side development, while the surface has a fine natural texture that catches the light beautifully without interrupting the gloss. The termination remains sharp and well proportioned, and the whole specimen feels unusually complete for such a compact piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803183968388,"sku":"I-17","price":430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/07541EA8-A594-4368-9C73-050E956268BE.jpg?v=1789178515"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru-copy","title":"Fluorite with, Pyrite \u0026 Geocronite-Jordanite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite, Needle Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm x 39mm x 22mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis mixed mineral specimen is jam packed, composed around a sharp ocrahedral fluorite crystal which nests in a bed of lustrous pyrite, dark \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=of%20green%20fluorite.-,Geocronite%2DJordanite,-This%20is%20where\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeocronite-Jordanite\u003c\/a\u003e crystals and fine needle quartz surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe fluorite shows an unusual zoning pattern, with alternating bands of clarity and frost sitting just beneath the surface. Backlit, these zones become much more apparent, lighting up in intense electric green. There is similar drama under UV, where the sharp octahedral form fluoresces neon blue against backdrop of associated minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Geocronite-Jordanite adds contrast, both in colour and form. Several metallic crystals sit prominently along one side of the specimen, showing detailed faces and a complex, rounded habit. Fine needle quartz threads through parts of the matrix and adds another layer of detail at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt just under 4 cm across, this is a tidy piece with a lot happening mineralogically, elevated by superb composition and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824412094596,"sku":"I-19","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/5D485511-F123-4FFE-8759-3A9C8086F4E5.jpg?v=1789536165"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru-copy-1","title":"Fluorite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Galena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm x 18mm x 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1g\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis little fluorite is all about its intense turquoise colour and exceptional transparency, which combine to create a captivating luminescence that is not often seen in fluorite. The crystal is incomplete, but the surviving form still shows a well defined octahedral habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe surface features a very fine rippled texture, with a subtle rainbow iridescence appearing as light hits the crystal faces. Internally, the fluorite remains clean enough for light to travel deeply through the piece, giving the colour far more saturation than its size would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA small disc like galena crystal sits against one side as a dark metallic accent. It is a minor association, but visually very effective against the clarity and colour of the fluorite, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand a nice marker of its locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt only 18 mm across, this is a tiny specimen, but it has a certain way of pulling the eye and would make a strong colour accent within a cabinet display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825023578244,"sku":"I-21","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/0F454EBC-7D34-4195-9650-C23DEF54C9C8.jpg?v=1789538165"},{"product_id":"22-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm x 27mm x 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e18.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a beautifully composed chain of soft green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=Peru%20%26%20the%20Cubic%20Crystal%20System\"\u003eoctahedral fluorite\u003c\/a\u003e, with several sharply defined crystals that have intergrown through the centre of the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe colour is soft and lightly translucent, with a fine textured detailing that is mildly frosted and organic in nature, like elephant skin. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe crisp geometry offsets the softer colour and is contrasted dramatically by studs of metallic pyrite, which cluster densely through the centre, including one elongated crystal that partially penetrates the tallest fluorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe specimen can self stand to display this penetrator prominently, with excellent composition that also allows several other sides of the specimen to present well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825073811588,"sku":"I-22","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/6C33C77E-7D55-4D21-B8FF-2F7FAF07DD87.jpg?v=1789538558"},{"product_id":"24-fluorite-with-geochronite-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Geocronite-Jordanite, Pyrite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite with Geocronite-Jordanite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm x 34mm x 38mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e65.3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a chunky cluster of vivid green fluorite, composed around several tightly intergrown modified octahedral crystals that are attached to a spectacular metallic matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe colour of the fluorite is just incredible. In natural light it's deep and vibrant, with subtle a gradient that ranges between turquoise, emerald and apple green towards the center back. When backlit electric green dominates. The upper faces feature good transparency, while the lower portions become increasingly textured and complex with internal growth features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fluorite is bordered heavily by pyrite, ranging from fine metallic crust through to sharply defined brassy cubes, accented with a a contrasting mass of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=of%20green%20fluorite.-,Geocronite%2DJordanite,-This%20is%20where\"\u003eGeocronite-Jordanite\u003c\/a\u003e. Utterly spectacular.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825163006084,"sku":"I-24","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/DEAB098C-FD88-456A-8F99-D9148A0A0BE9.jpg?v=1789538963"},{"product_id":"25-etched-fluorite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Etched Fluorite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Etched Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm x 35mm x 32mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e45.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a heavily etched Milpo fluorite with a well defined octahedral form and wonderfully tactile surface. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeavy natural etching covers the crystal in a wonderfully tactile mix of fine pits, ripples and irregular stepped detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe colour is a lime jelly green in natural daylight but becomes much brighter when backlit. There are also scattered remnants of darker matrix around the lower edges, but the fluorite itself is very much the focus. A spectacular example of Milpo fluorite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825204752516,"sku":"I-25","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/447A8133-0FB6-43FB-B437-F99ABBF3E5FF.jpg?v=1789539174"},{"product_id":"26-etched-fluorite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm x 30mm x 25mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e27.6g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a very sharp Milpo fluorite with a beautifully pointed modified octahedral form and strong lime green colour, paired with a chunky pyrite crystal along one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fluorite has excellent transparency, with a dense network of fine etched and stepped textures on the surface. Under backlight the colour becomes much more intense, shifting into vivid electric green while still retaining enough clarity to see the internal structure clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pyrite association is small but very effective, sitting prominently against one edge of the fluorite as a bright metallic accent. There are also scattered dark inclusions visible internally, allowing one to enjoy the inner world of the crystal. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825205342340,"sku":"I-26","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/D638CBFF-1645-4175-942F-B9F3DFCCC093.jpg?v=1789544752"},{"product_id":"27-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Geocronite-Jordanite, Pyrite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Geocronite-Jordanite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm x 28mm x 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e51g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is mineral rich combo piece is a matrix-lovers dream, composed of a dense mass of dark \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=of%20green%20fluorite.-,Geocronite%2DJordanite,-This%20is%20where\"\u003eGeocronite-Jordanite\u003c\/a\u003e that is almost completely dusted with fine pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe largest fluorite crystal appears to be a lone feature, at first. The green crystal sits prominently near the top and is partly buried into the metallic matrix, with lovely transparency and a pool of deeper colour concentrated through the interior. But explore the specimen and more fluorite starts to appear, tucked between the Geocronite-Jordanite masses and camouflages through the matrix. There are little surprises everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Geocronite-Jordanite is the real feature, forming thick, irregular metallic crystals and rounded masses across most of the specimen. Fine pyrite is sprinkled all over the surface, ranging from a dense metallic coating to tiny sharply defined cubes packed through the recesses. A lovely expression of Milpo.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825205833860,"sku":"I-27","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/0389D085-8C7B-4410-A28B-6D6F994254B1.jpg?v=1789545163"},{"product_id":"28-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite mini with Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mmx 15mm x 14mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary miniature specimen features a central fluorite 'button' that showcases magnificent modified octahedral form, with symmetrical bevelled edges and clear windows towards the edges that allows one to peer within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 22mm specimen, the level of detail is impressive. The fluorite sits atop a bed of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=of%20green%20fluorite.-,Geocronite%2DJordanite,-This%20is%20where\"\u003eGeocronite-Jordanite\u003c\/a\u003e and pyrite, with the associations penetrating into the fluorite crystal from below and creating a miniature internal landscape. Study with a loupe is handsomely rewarded. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825207996548,"sku":"I-28","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/32C6A2A8-807F-4DDC-9756-4D53306C9B8B.jpg?v=1789545420"},{"product_id":"29-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Galena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm x 30mm x 22mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e15.6g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis phenomenal fluorite cluster is all about its intense turquoise colour and exceptional transparency, which combine to create a captivating luminescence that is not often seen in fluorite. The patina also exhibits mild rainbow iridescence, suggesting a fine film of mineralisation on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cluster accents of galena and calcite, speaking to its locality. Internally, the fluorite remains clean enough for light to travel deeply through the piece, giving the colour far more presence than its size would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile this is a smaller specimen, it has a certain way of pulling the eye and would make a strong colour accent within a cabinet display.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825208815748,"sku":"I-29","price":235.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/1240A145-BD66-463A-8F90-3BEF001DA01D.jpg?v=1789545808"},{"product_id":"30-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Galena, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Galena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm x 20mm x 27mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e17.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis little fluorite is all about its intense turquoise colour and exceptional transparency, which combine to create a captivating luminescence that isn't often seen in fluorite. The crystal shows a well defined octahedral habit, with a natural fracture beneath the surface that runs parallel to one of the larger faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA small galena crystal rests on one of the apexes as a dark metallic accent. It's a minor association, but visually very effective against the clarity and colour of the fluorite, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand a nice marker of its locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe colour, luminosity and clarity of the crystal have a certain way of pulling the eye and would make a strong colour accent within a cabinet display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52825210093700,"sku":"I-30","price":315.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/7684F913-B133-4B64-A794-C4A6C972C5B6.jpg?v=1789546576"},{"product_id":"31-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm x 22mm x 15mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e24.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fluorite features a highly detailed surface texture, with an incredible organic patterning that is reminiscent of elephant skin. The crystal features a modified octahedral form that is somewhat stepped, resulting in multiple termination peaks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a myriad of metallic inclusions within that are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003econcentrated through stepped internal zones, creating an extraordinary amount of detail beneath the surface. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn some areas they appear suspended within the crystal, giving the interior almost as much interest as the outer texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinor associations of pyrite and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/blogs\/news\/milpo-fluorite-green-octahedra-from-peru#:~:text=of%20green%20fluorite.-,Geocronite%2DJordanite,-This%20is%20where\"\u003eGeocronite-Jordanite\u003c\/a\u003e sit around the exterior, linking the piece firmly back to the mineralogy of Milpo.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52830953242756,"sku":"I-31","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/5F87F5AC-6A9F-4D8B-BA64-52A6043C9EF3.jpg?v=1789617167"},{"product_id":"2-fluorite-with-geocronite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Geocronite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Geocronite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  66mm x 50mm x 22mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly substantial fluorite specimen from a recent May 2026 production at the Milpo Mine in Peru, with vivid green colour, excellent crystallisation and an unusually rich jelly like quality through the crystals. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt 130g, the piece feels impressively large in hand for the locale, with a dense three dimensional cluster of fluorite crystals \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorite forms as a dense cluster of well developed crystals, showcasing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eheavily modified octahedral crystals, with broad stepped faces and truncated edges creating a complex, almost sculptural geometry. The crystals exibit\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e excellent transparency and a rich, shade of vivid emerald green. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the larger fluorite crystals are accented by metallic coatings of geocronite, creating a striking contrast against the fluorite beneath. Small areas of pyrite are also present through the matrix and between the fluorite, adding another layer of detail to an already complex mineral association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen backlit the specimen becomes especially impressive, with the fluorite glowing an intense electric green and revealing the depth and clarity within individual crystals. The jelly like quality is particularly apparent in these conditions, giving the piece an almost luminous appearance. 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Several well defined crystals sit prominently against the fluorite, distributed in a way that compliments the overall balance of the composition. Their sharp metallic forms provide a sensational accent for fluorite, while smaller crystals continue around the specimen and become partly embedded along the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe fluorite itself is richly detailed, featuring subtle stepped growth, frosted areas and small transparent windows that showcase a vibrant interior. The overall effect is very typical of the more mineral rich Milpo combinations, where the associations are as important as the fluorite itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851515818116,"sku":"I-33","price":535.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/C643B4DC-262B-4EC6-8377-47D3AFDE6FE5.jpg?v=1789855379"},{"product_id":"34-fluorite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm x 22mm x 15mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e11.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis small yet mighty specimen is beautifully composed, featuring two prominent fluorite crystals that sit nestled within a bed of secondary crystals, including metallic inclusions along the matrix. The crystals feature a modified octahedral form, with spectacular viewing windows that allow one to peer within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe specific shade of green is rather striking, leaning towards turquoise in comparison to some of the more electric greens seen at Milpo. The transparency is excellent through the front faces, revealing cloudy internal growth, small inclusions and flashes of colour. The surrounding paler fluorite adds further depth without competing with the two central crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851530170500,"sku":"I-34","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/4B04A1D6-1E53-4B2D-8E03-1E027D842C0D.jpg?v=1789855654"},{"product_id":"35b-fluorite-with-pyrite-geocronite-jordanite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite, Geocronite-Jordanite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm x 40mm x 45mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e93.3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is one of the larger Milpo fluorites from the parcel we have to offer, with a substantial modified octahedral form and an exceptionally saturated green colour.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn natural daylight the fluorite glows with a rich turquoise green, with areas of fine etched texture and several clearer windows that reveal the interior of the crystal. One section near the base has been contacted and exposes the colour zoning particularly well. Looking directly through this area reveals a brighter apple green interior surrounded by deeper turquoise outer layers, with clear separation between the zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere’s a lot of metallic association here too, with dark Geocronite-Jordanite gathered heavily around the base and along one side of the fluorite, accompanied by fine pyrite and small sharply defined cubes. The metallic matrix extends around much of the lower specimen and gives it a particularly mineral rich appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a chunky piece at over 93g, and the the contacted area is reflected in the price, making this one particularly good value for the size, colour and association.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851536265348,"sku":"I-35","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/6D1B2A17-74FA-47BC-B4DA-73044E10167A.jpg?v=1789855977"},{"product_id":"36-fluorite-with-pyrite-milpo-mine-peru","title":"Fluorite with Pyrite, Milpo Mine, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fluorite, Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMilpo mine, Atacocha mining district, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco province, Pasco, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm x 22mm x 34mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e27.7g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis beautifully detailed fluorite from Milpo features a modified octahedral form, with strong stepped growth across the surface and a wonderful transparent window at the termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe colour is a richly saturated green in natural daylight and revealing an intense electric green when backlit. Looking through the transparent sections reveals a complex interior, with stepped internal growth and subtle zoning visible beneath the textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePyrite is concentrated heavily along one side and around the base, forming a dense metallic cluster of well formed crystals. There are also smaller pyrite crystals scattered across the fluorite itself, which adds another layer of detail when viewed closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851544686724,"sku":"36","price":259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/387F8505-21EE-4523-A34C-737598E3A118.jpg?v=1789856306"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Liminal Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}