Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1544 fuchsite Hyalite Opal was first discovered

Hyalite Opal was first discovered by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner in the late 1700's

Mintabie opal comes from the Mintabie opal fields in South Australia

Obsidian Meditating Sloth

Weight: 104 grams

this specimen of clinochlore (seraphinite) is a wonderful example of how this material forms

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1544 fuchsite Hyalite Opal was first discoveredFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 3. 5x2x1. 75 inches Approx. Weight: 112. 2 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations