Minerals are far more than just stones, they are nature’s masterpieces, formed over millions of years under extreme conditions.  When we gaze upon them, we cannot help but marvel at their intricate forms, colors, and structures. They tell stories of the Earth’s formation, of heat, pressure, and the elemental forces that shaped them.

It was therefore a particular passion of mine to focus this book on the “impossible crystal”, minerals so rare and extraordinary that they defy our understanding.

I hope you find great joy in reading this book, and I thank you for your passion for the wonders of nature.

Christoph Keilmann

Geschäftsführer der Munich Show

Managing Director 

(Excerpt from the “WELCOME NOTE” introduction of “The Impossible Crystal”)