Electric blue perfection from one of the most legendary mineral localities…

Electric blue perfection from one of the most legendary mineral localities on Earth… Papagoite-included quartz from the famous Messina Mine has long been considered one of the holy grails of inclusion minerals, and it’s easy to see why. Vivid streaks and clouds of impossible neon-blue papagoite are suspended within the quartz like brushstrokes frozen in time, creating a scene that looks more like abstract art than geology. This miniature packs incredible visual impact, with multiple crystals displaying rich saturation, dramatic zoning, and that unmistakable electric-blue glow that has made Messina specimens legendary among collectors worldwide. Small in size. Massive in presence. Quartz with Papagoite Messina Mine, Musina, Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa Some minerals are beautiful. Some are rare. The best ones are both.