Quartz with Trolleite Inclusions (very rare)A really cool rarity from one of our good sources overseas. This material was analyzed and confirmed before it was polished, so it is legit. Trolleite is a fairly basic, yet very rare aluminum phosphate which often forms in soft blue masses, most notably from Sweden. This particular piece has some of the STRONGEST color for Trolleite that I have seen from any locality. It's a very stark blue hue and really stands out when viewed up close. The

"sword"-shaped crystals of Vivianite on metamorphosed Sandstone matrix

Great quality for the species and the locality

so don't miss out on this one

During the latter half of 2010

The flowing

which is one of my favorite phenomena in the mineral world

I love the triangular shape of the upper portion of the piece

Adularia was defined as a variety of Orthoclase

but the quality is as good as it gets showing a glossy vitreous luster and a gorgeous porcelain-white hue

They are similar in style and quality to the best examples from Alpine localities in Norway and throughout Europe

The color in this gem is natural

This is an outstanding "floater" "Copper Rose" pseudomorph specimen from the only place in the world where they are found