Anatase with Siderite and Quartz
	EF86G3: Doubly terminated crystal, bipyramidal and truncated by very well developed faces of the pinacoid. Faces and edges are smooth and lustrous, brown colored and translucent on the edges. Crystal is outstanding on a matrix with Siderite and Quartz. Kharan Mountains, Baluchistan  Pakistan (05/2005) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.2 × 3.8 cm = 2.3” × 1.3” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

	Anatase with Albite
EM17K1: Very acute dipyramidal crystals, two of them dominant, with excellent luster and a considerable transparency. They are brown, an unusual color for the species, and are on a matrix of small crystals of Albite. Pashine, Baluchistan  Pakistan (2006) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3 × 2.3 cm = 2.3” × 1.2” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.4 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

Bastnäsite-(Ce) on Calcite
Front Top	EF27G1: An excellent miniature of this rare species. Crystal is tabular, of very intense color, good clarity and is very aerial on its matrix. Zagi Mountains, Kafoor Dheri  Pakistan (2005) Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm = 1.1” × 0.9” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.6 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Doubly terminated Bastnäsite-(Ce)
TL39H3: A jewel for an expert. Floater prismatic, doubly terminated crystal with very well defined flat faces of the pinacoid and the triangular faces of the dypyramid. Crystal is very transparent as the picture shows and has a magnificent tanned honey color. Zagi Mountains, Kafoor Dheri  Pakistan (2005) Specimen size: 2 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.3” × 0.2”	Front Top

Doubly terminated Diopside
Front Side	EB96G3: A prismatic crystal, doubly terminated, transparent and of a good color. It crosses through a thin matrix of Quartz. Certainly original. Gilgit, Northern Areas  Pakistan (04/2005) Specimen size: 4.7 × 2.1 × 4.6 cm = 1.9” × 0.8” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.8” × 0.3”

	Epidote with Diopside and Albite
TT76H3: An elegant growth of prismatic, transparent crystals of Epidote on a dense group of Diopside crystals enhanced by white Albite crystallizations. This specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 522 in the volume 37, number 6. Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu  Pakistan (2005) Specimen size: 6.8 × 4.2 × 3.1 cm = 2.7” × 1.7” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Schorl
Front Side	TF63J3: Curious prismatic crystal, naturally broken and rehealed in several places, with numerous curvatures and crystalline fibrous shaped sutures. The quarry from which the sample came is not well known and, probably it has been recently opened. Chapu Quarry, Skardu, Baltistan  Pakistan (2006) Specimen size: 7.5 × 1.2 × 1.5 cm = 3.0” × 0.5” × 0.6”

	Quartz
TP26F0: Exsolution? Interrupted growth? There is some doubt about how this beautiful, floater Quartz formed. It has irregular crystalline forms with some flat faces, especially the rhombohedra near the tips. Very unusual. Tormiq Valley, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Baltistan  Pakistan (06/2003) Specimen size: 7.1 × 2.8 × 3 cm = 2.8” × 1.1” × 1.2”

Ilmenite
	TL26: Luster and attractive form, this Ilmenite looks much more esthetic than other specimens of this species. Plus the minor white Albite makes a nice contrast. Tormiq Valley, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Baltistan  Pakistan Specimen size: 3 × 2.2 × 2 cm = 1.2” × 0.9” × 0.8”

	Herderite with Albite
MF27K6: One of the novelties of Munich this year. Crystals are dipyramidal, have very well defined faces and edges, a considerable size, an attractive yellowish color, an excellent luster and are partially covered by a matrix of small Albite crystals. This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2007 Munich Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 78, page 37. Sassi, Haramosh Mountains, Gilgit  Pakistan (08/2007) Specimen size: 6.3 × 4.1 × 3.7 cm = 2.5” × 1.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.4” × 0.9” Intense fluorescence long & short UV	Front Side

Titanite
	EM13N8: Several crystals, one of them clearly dominant, and showing the typical Titanite twinning. They are on matrix, and have excellent luster and a nice green color. Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan  Pakistan (±2007) Specimen size: 4 × 3.2 × 2.5 cm = 1.6” × 1.3” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

	Titanite on Calcite
VM47G0: Group of flat crystals, with an excellent rich green color and intense brilliance on a matrix of Calcite crystals. Haramosh Mountains  Pakistan Specimen size: 7 × 4.4 × 4.3 cm = 2.8” × 1.7” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 3 × 1.8 cm = 1.2” × 0.7” Calcite fluorescent short UV

Diopside (Chromium rich)
Front Top	TB91: A doubly terminated (although the terminations are not that sharp) powerful Diopside chromium rich. Great color and luster, a floater and complete on all sides. Haramosh Mountains  Pakistan (02/2001) Specimen size: 6.8 × 2 cm = 2.7” × 0.8”

	Ferro-actinolite
TM46G0: Two prismatic crystals with a very good definition of forms, in which the terminal faces have a good development, a very unusual feature. At the same time the crystals are aerial, standing out on the matrix. Astor, Shigar Valley  Pakistan (2000) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.3 × 4.2 cm = 1.8” × 1.3” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 3.8 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 0.8”

Faden Quartz
Front Rear	JH61J0: Floater parallel group of very flattened crystals, very well defined, bright and with a very visible “faden” (a line or guide of growth) in the center of them. Dara Ismael Khan District, Waziristan  Pakistan Specimen size: 8.2 × 3.2 × 1.6 cm = 3.2” × 1.3” × 0.6”

	Forsterite (Peridot)
TH16H3: The crystal has a good degree of transparency and an excellent color. Faces and edges are more sharp than usual for the samples from the locality. Its position on a little matrix enhances the esthetic effect. Suppat, Manshera, Kohistan  Pakistan (2005) Specimen size: 2.3 × 1.7 × 2.2 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”

Octahedral Fluorite with Quartz
Front Rear	TT96H9: Octahedral crystal of very well defined faces and edges of deep green color. We specially note the esthetic position of the crystal on the Quartz matrix. Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Haramosh Mountain, Gilgit  Pakistan Specimen size: 5.3 × 4 × 3.8 cm = 2.1” × 1.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 3.4 cm = 1.3” × 1.3” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Fluorite with Muscovite
MD99K6: One of the novelties of Munich this year. A group of octahedral crystal of sharp faces and edges, of deep pink color and on a Muscovite matrix. Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas  Pakistan (09-10/2007) Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.3 × 3.3 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 1.3” Zoned fluorescence short UV	Front Side

Beryllonite
Front Side	EP69M8: Parallel aggregate of doubly terminated crystals, translucent and white. Excellent sample of this rare species. Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas  Pakistan (2008) Specimen size: 7 × 4 × 2.6 cm = 2.8” × 1.6” × 1.0” Fluorescent short UV

	Grossular with Calcite
NB11F7: The crystals of Grossular have not developed completely, but their brilliance and definition are very attractive and the contrast with the white Calcite gives the whole thing a neat esthetic look. Gilgit  Pakistan (1997) Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.9 × 3.7 cm = 2.1” × 1.9” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 2 cm = 0.9” × 0.8”

Beryl (Morganite) with Quartz
Front Top	MM37M0: Really nice Morganite crystal with a considerable size. Some of side faces are partially peppered and covered by small Quartz crystals. Exceptional color especially notable when you contrast the specimen with a white background. A museum specimen. Mawi pegmatite, Laghman, Nuristan  Afghanistan (±1990) Specimen size: 10.3 × 8 × 4 cm = 4.1” × 3.1” × 1.6” Minor fluorescence short UV

	Afghanite
TM68D8: We waited a while before offering Afghanites on our web site. Ones we have seen before were either two expensive, not very esthetic, or a pale color. Finally we were able to locate the examples we were looking for: very esthetic, aerial crystals, intensely colored, perfect, and not too highly priced. A definitive sample, with a large main crystal standing well out from the matrix and accompanied by another small crystal. It all stands out well from the white Calcite matrix. Sar-e-sang, Badakhshan  Afghanistan (2001) Specimen size: 4.1 × 2.3 × 2.5 cm = 1.6” × 0.9” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.1 cm = 1.0” × 0.4”

Spodumene (Kunzite) doubly terminated
Front Top Bottom	ME37E9: A prismatic crystal that is a neat pink color, doubly-terminated, a floater, with a complex upper termination that has a rough look due to the recrystallization, and the bottom end has inclined faces. It is very clearly a twin on a plane that is parallel to the front face. There is also some associated Schorl. Really cute. Kunar Valley, Nuristan  Afghanistan (2003) Specimen size: 5 × 3.6 × 2.2 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 0.9” Fluorescent long UV

	Schorl with Mica
ED68F4: Attractive group of numerous, very brilliant crystals that have sharply defined faces on their terminations. These are supported by a matrix of Muscovite and Limonite concretions. It is a floater specimen. Kunar Valley, Nuristan  Afghanistan Specimen size: 7.5 × 5.7 × 5.5 cm = 3.0” × 2.2” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Hackmanite (Sodalite) with Winchite
Front Top	TH97E1: This is an excellent Hackmanite (a variety of Sodalite) with large crystal size, well defined, and magnificent color. It is also well positioned on the Matrix of Winchite, which gives great contrast. As is usual the fluorescence is great. It is a floater. Kokscha Valley, Badakshan  Afghanistan (2001) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.9 × 3.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.5” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 2.1 cm = 0.9” × 0.8” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Marialite-Meionite (Scapolite)
DR59I1: The gemmy quality of this miniature is surprising, both for its transparency and its esthetic color. We also note the definition of faces and edges of the prismatic crystal. Badakshan  Afghanistan (2004) Specimen size: 1.7 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.7” × 0.3” × 0.2” Fluorescent long & short UV

Brookite

Brookite with Quartz
	ED98J7: Miniature of excellent quality and very esthetic. It is a parallel growth of three flat prismatic crystals on Quartz matrix. The crystals are very sharp, with a perfect definition of their faces and edges and are bright and translucent. Kharan Mountains, Baluchistan  Pakistan (2005) Specimen size: 2.7 × 1.9 × 1.2 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.4 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Brookite on Quartz
EM83G4: A piece for a high quality collection. The parallel growth of flat, very big, Brookite crystals, gives the sensation of a unique crystal, of bigger size. The matrix is a group of Quartz crystals, the dominant one doubly terminated. Kharan Mountains, Baluchistan  Pakistan (05/2005) Specimen size: 5.5 × 3 × 3.5 cm = 2.2” × 1.2” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 2.9 × 2.2 cm = 1.1” × 0.9”	Front Rear Top

Elbaite (Tourmaline)

Elbaite
Front Rear Top	MR67M5: A novelty from the Munich Show 2008. Out of the velvety terminations of these remarkable Elbaite crystals rise three transparent light green "walls," very much resembling the Mercedes emblem when you look down the length of the crystal. The trigonal symmetry of Tourmaline is evident in this rare display of crystal capriciousness. This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Munich 2008’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 13 of number 1/2009. Chamachu, Stak Nala, Haramosh, Skardu, Baltistan  Pakistan (09/2008) Specimen size: 4.7 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 1.9” × 0.9” × 0.7”

	Elbaite with Lepidolite
TC16H8: The prismatic crystals, very transparent and of an attractive green color, have their terminations hidden by the crystals of the matrix of Lepidolite, which is very well defined and of a nice color, between pink and mauve. Nooristan  Afghanistan (2005) Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.8 × 2.9 cm = 2.1” × 1.5” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 0.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.2”

Doubly terminated Elbaite (Indicolite)
Front Rear	EC99G5: Prismatic crystal is terminated with the three faces, very sharp, of the rhombohedron. Blue color and excellent transparency, which is adequately shown by the picture. Pech, Nooristan  Afghanistan (2004) Specimen size: 6 × 1 × 0.9 cm = 2.4” × 0.4” × 0.4”

	Elbaite with Quartz
TH26F2: Over the length of the prism and perpendicular to it you can see a range of different zones of green. The crystal, which is perfectly terminated by three faces of a rhombohedron, is well placed on the Quartz matrix. Kunar Valley, Nuristan  Afghanistan (2003) Specimen size: 2.6 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 0.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.2”

Elbaite (Tourmaline) with Albite
	T89NY: Bi-colored Elbaite with Albite. A lovely apple green color in this red-green bi-colored Elbaite. With a small Albite rosette on the top, making it an even more beautiful specimen. Paprok, Kunar Valley, Nuristan  Afghanistan (09/00) Specimen size: 6 × 3.2 cm = 2.4” × 1.3”

	Elbaite (Tourmaline)
TH2635: Good size, the tip of the crystal is very gemmy and the best delicate green tone. Recrystallized on the base. A superb specimen! Paprok, Kunar Valley, Nuristan  Afghanistan (2002) Specimen size: 8.5 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm = 3.3” × 0.6” × 0.4”

Beryl (Aquamarine)

Beryl (Aquamarine) with Albite
Front Rear Top	TB96J8: Prismatic crystal of excellent color and very transparent which is terminated with the faces of the pyramid and the pinacoid. On an Albite matrix. Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan  Pakistan (2006) Specimen size: 4.7 × 2.5 × 2.9 cm = 1.9” × 1.0” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 4.5 × 1.1 cm = 1.8” × 0.4”

	Beryl (Aquamarine) with Feldspar and Schorl
ER47K1: Crystal formed by the hexagonal prism and the terminal faces of two pyramids and a very small pinacoidal face. Transparency and luster are magnificent and the sample is very esthetic due to its included small crystals of Schorl and to the Albite matrix. Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan  Pakistan (03/2007) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.6 × 3.3 cm = 1.9” × 1.8” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 4.1 × 1.1 cm = 1.6” × 0.4” Feldspar low fluorescence long & short UV	Front Top

Beryl (Aquamarine) with Albite and Muscovite
Front Rear Top	MV90L1: Doubly terminated crystal incredibly transparent and clear, without noticeable inclusions. No internal fractures that could cast a shadow over transparency. Upper pinacoidal termination is totally clear and transparent. The bottom termination forms a well defined face, but translucent. On an Albite matrix with laminar Muscovite crystals. Very elegant. Nyet Bruk, Braldu Valley, Baltistan  Pakistan (2007) Specimen size: 6.7 × 1.2 × 0.8 cm = 2.6” × 0.5” × 0.3”

	Beryl (Aquamarine) with Muscovite
MT97L1: Two doubly terminated Aquamarine crystals, one of them with simple pinacoid faces and the other with parallel growths that progressively reduce its diameter. The specimen is translucent and offers a delicate and uniform pale blue color, with small Muscovite crystals on faces. Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas  Pakistan (2007) Specimen size: 6.7 × 6 × 5.4 cm = 2.6” × 2.4” × 2.1” Main crystal size: 4.7 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.2”	Front Rear Side

Clinozoisite

The difference between Epidote and Clinozoisite is their chemical composition (more Aluminum in Clinozoisite, more Iron in Epidote) and no other difference (i.e. color, shape or even x-ray tests) will allow you to identify them. Only a detailed quantitative chemical analysis will allow you to separate them. Plus, it is necessary to analyze specimens from each pocket found to see if it contained Clinozoisite or Epidote.

Based on our analyses these are Clinozoisites and they are excellent, very gemmy, with a nice color, and sharp edges.

Clinozoisite with Calcite
Front Rear	MB67L1: Parallel growth of two crystals with multiple and transparent terminations, with a very deep green color. On the Clinozoisite crystals we can see small white Calcite crystals. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu  Pakistan (2007) Specimen size: 11 × 1.8 × 0.8 cm = 4.3” × 0.7” × 0.3” With a copy of its analysis.

	Clinozoisite
TJ58D1: Bottom recrystallized. Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu  Pakistan (09/2002) Specimen size: 7 × 2.3 × 1.2 cm = 2.8” × 0.9” × 0.5”

Clinozoisite with Calcite and Byssolite
Front Top	EA97G1: An exceptional prismatic crystal on matrix of this species, with Calcite and Byssolite, which one of the ends of the crystal changes to. The compositional difference between Epidote and Clinozoisite is very little. Only by an individual quantitative analysis of percent of Aluminium and Iron can determine the real specie. We will deliver to the buyer a copy of the analysis. Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Haramosh Mountain, Gilgit  Pakistan (2004) Specimen size: 5 × 4.5 × 3.4 cm = 2.0” × 1.8” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 5 × 2.6 cm = 2.0” × 1.0”

	Mesolite with Heulandite and Laumontite
MG13P5: A novelty of Munich 2009. Yellowish globular growths of acicular crystals of Mesolite on a matrix of Heulandite and with Laumontite (analyzed). Kannad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (08/2009) Specimen size: 7.9 × 6.9 × 4 cm = 3.1” × 2.7” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 4.8 × 4.3 cm = 1.9” × 1.7”

Mesolite with Heulandite and Laumontite
	MJ26P5: A novelty of Munich 2009. Yellowish globular growths of acicular crystals of Mesolite on a matrix of Heulandite and with Laumontite (analyzed). Kannad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (08/2009) Specimen size: 6.6 × 5.4 × 3.2 cm = 2.6” × 2.1” × 1.3”

	Mesolite with Stilbite
EC14P4: Radial sprays of white acicular crystals on Stilbite matrix. The sample is from a locality not well known until recently. The specimen has been carefully analyzed in order to confirm the species. With the sample we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Kannad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (08/2009) Specimen size: 12 × 10 × 7.5 cm = 4.7” × 3.9” × 3.0”

Mesolite with Stilbite
	EA36P4: Radial sprays of white acicular crystals on Stilbite matrix. The sample is from a locality not well known until recently. The specimen has been carefully analyzed in order to confirm the species. With the sample we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Kannad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (08/2009) Specimen size: 11.8 × 9.7 × 7.3 cm = 4.6” × 3.8” × 2.9”

	Pentagonite with Stilbite
MM6P8: Very acute and aerial growth of elongated and flattened crystals with very well defined faces and edges, excellent color and luster. On a basaltic matrix with white crystals of Stilbite. The sample has been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Wagholi Quarry, Poona, Maharashtra  India (09/2009) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.7 × 3.3 cm = 1.5” × 1.5” × 1.3”

Thomsonite
	TK63G9: The piece shows spheroidal growths formed by radial crystals of Thomsonite that can be seen on its edges. We must especially emphasize the reddish color, very uncommon, due to the presence of iron oxides. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 25 in number 2006/2. Shendurni, Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (09/2005) Specimen size: 7.2 × 6 × 2 cm = 2.8” × 2.4” × 0.8”

	Thomsonite with Scolecite
TQ26L1: Well defined Thompsonite spheroidal growths, pinkish color, with crown growths of small acicular and bright Scolecite crystals. Very pleasant and esthetic specimen on matrix. Shendurni, Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (10/2006) Specimen size: 9.1 × 7.4 × 2 cm = 3.6” × 2.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2.7 × 2.7 cm = 1.1” × 1.1”

Pentagonite with Stilbite
	MP96P8: Centered growths of very thin and elongated, almost acicular, crystals with very well defined faces and edges, excellent color and luster. On a basaltic matrix with white crystals of Stilbite. The sample has been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Wagholi Quarry, Poona, Maharashtra  India (09/2009) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.7 × 2.2 cm = 1.8” × 1.5” × 0.9”

	Apophyllite-(KF) with Celadonite inclusions
TT63H6: Apophyllite-(KF) forms attractive spheroidal groups of uniform deep green color due to the high quantity of Celadonite inclusions that it contains. The sample is very esthetic thanks to its contrast with the clearer matrix of small Calcite crystals. Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (2005) Specimen size: 8.5 × 6.6 × 3.2 cm = 3.3” × 2.6” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 4.3 × 4.1 cm = 1.7” × 1.6”

Celadonite included in Heulandite
Front Rear	TM26F9: The crystals are closely grouped, with dense inclusions of the uncommon species Celadonite, which give the impressive green color to the piece. Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (12/2002) Specimen size: 5 × 4.6 × 4 cm = 2.0” × 1.8” × 1.6”

	Doubly terminated Apophyllite-(KF)
MB62H1: It’s an attractive and unusual looking group of mostly doubly terminated crystals formed by a prism and a dipyramid. The main one in the center of the specimen is striking for its size and its centered position, very esthetic, on the piece. All are very bright. Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (03/2005) Specimen size: 5.1 × 3.6 × 2.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 4.4 × 1.2 cm = 1.7” × 0.5”

Doubly terminated Apophyllite-(KF)
	MB16D4: Huge, perfect, doubly terminated Apophyllite-(KF) adorned by Stilbite crystals. Pretty! Jalgaon, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 6.7 × 3.7 × 3.6 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 1.4”

	Apophyllite-(KF) with Stilbite
TA16F6: The quality of this one cannot be denied, but one must note the aerial position of the group of sharp Apophyllite-(KF) crystals and the green zoning of their interiors. They are on a matrix that is coated by Stilbite crystals. Momim Akhada, Rahuri, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra  India (04/2004) Specimen size: 10 × 6.7 × 5 cm = 3.9” × 2.6” × 2.0”

Apophyllite-(KF) with Stilbite
	TH63J0: Esthetic radial group of prismatic crystals, clear on their external part and with visible green phantom growths in them. The group is centered on a matrix of white, slightly yellowish, crystals of Stilbite. Momim Akhada, Rahuri, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 10.5 × 10.5 × 4.8 cm = 4.1” × 4.1” × 1.9”

	Doubly terminated Stilbite-Ca
MQ90E6: A Museum quality Stilbite. It has large crystals, many of which are doubly terminated, and have good color and brilliance. A floater specimen that is, in my opinion, superb. Mahodari, Nasik, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 17.5 × 9.5 × 4.5 cm = 6.9” × 3.7” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 4.6 × 2.5 cm = 1.8” × 1.0”

Stilbite-Ca with Heulandite
	LF76F2: The groups in the form of very aerial white bands stand out on the slightly orange crystals of Heulandite. From the David Lucas collection, number 832, and we will give the buyer his label. Vaijapur, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India Specimen size: 16 × 15 × 5 cm = 6.3” × 5.9” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.2 cm = 1.0” × 0.5”

	Heulandite
ML14D4: Doubly terminated crystal aerial on its white matrix and the characteristic transparency, intense color, and great luster typical of this find. Vaijapur, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (07/03) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3 × 2.6 cm = 1.7” × 1.2” × 1.0”

Heulandite
	MD60D4: Huge fan at the top of the specimen on other doubly terminated crystals with minor white matrix and the characteristic transparency, intense color, and great luster typical of this find. Vaijapur, Aurangabad, Maharashtra  India (07/03) Specimen size: 5.4 × 5 × 2.2 cm = 2.1” × 2.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 3 cm = 1.3” × 1.2”

	Mordenite on Stilbite
MJ36E6: A larger, redder than usual crystal of Stilbite that has a crown of very white crystals of Mordenite on top of it. While Mordenite is normally not that appealing, in this sample it is of good quality and, being so aerial, makes for a neat specimen. Sakur, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 7.7 × 4 × 3.6 cm = 3.0” × 1.6” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 2.7 cm = 1.3” × 1.1”	Front Top

Calcite with Stilbite and Quartz
	TA36F6: The main, rhombohedral, very luminous, crystal has a notable penetration twin. It has strategically positioned itself next to pink Stilbite and on a matrix on Quartz Chalcedony. Poona, Maharashtra  India Specimen size: 6.6 × 6 × 6 cm = 2.6” × 2.4” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 3.2 cm = 1.3” × 1.3”

	Pentagonite with Heulandite
TT58: We have analyzed this beautiful Pentagonite (we will send copy of the analysis to the customer of the specimen) which show the typical crystal form, normally associated with Heulandite. A fine specimen of this rare specie. Wagholi Quarry, Poona, Maharashtra  India (07/01) Specimen size: 3 × 2.8 cm = 1.2” × 1.1”

Quartz (Amethyst)
	TV62H8: A nice miniature, very esthetic, forms a crown of crystals of excellent transparency, luster and color typical of the samples of this locality. The crown of violet crystals strongly contrasts with a central nucleus of clearer crystals practically uncolored. Kakamunurle Quarry, Tamil Nadu  India (2005) Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm = 1.3” × 1.0” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

	Fluorite
TV12M5: This group of cubic crystals of Fluorite is especially notable for the locality. Crystals are sharp, with very well defined faces and edges and clearly show very marked planes of exfoliation. Kadipani Mine, Gujarat  India Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.3 × 4 cm = 3.3” × 2.5” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 4.7 × 2.7 cm = 1.9” × 1.1” Fluorescent long & short UV

Doubly terminated Elbaite
Front Rear Top	TG36H3: Probably one of the best samples found at this new locality in India. A floater parallel growth of prismatic doubly terminated crystals, transparent and of an excellent color and luster. One of the terminations has the same color as the prism but the other is deep blue, easily visible under an intense light. An especially good sample from a new locality unknown up to now. Ladhak, Himalaya, Kashmir  India (09/2005) Specimen size: 8.6 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 3.4” × 1.3” × 0.8”

Globular Fluorite

In Mahodari, Nasik, India, people have obtained funny spherical Fluorite on Quartz matrix. We have been keeping an eye on them and once again we got a selected number of them. They are as nice and as unusual as the photos suggest.

	Fluorite on Quartz
TV68E0: A large specimen with a very large spherical Fluorite (in fact one of the largest we have seen.) It also has a pleasant cream color along with good development of the sphere, which stand proud of the matrix. There is also a bit of brown Calcite at the base of the specimen. The specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Rocks & Minerals’ on page 299 in the volume 83, number 4. Mahodari, Nasik, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 11 × 8.5 × 4 cm = 4.3” × 3.3” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 3 × 3 cm = 1.2” × 1.2” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Fluorite with Opal
	TB36D8: Balls of red Fluorite partially covered by Opal, which also covers much of the Quartz matrix and in some areas forms bumps. Very unusual. Mahodari, Nasik, Maharashtra  India (2003) Specimen size: 9.8 × 5.2 × 1.5 cm = 3.9” × 2.0” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 2 × 2 cm = 0.8” × 0.8” Fluorescent long & short UV

Myanmar

	Elbaite with Quartz and Schorl
TT61H2: The Elbaite forms nice honey colored crystals, which have nearly coloredless terminations, simply slightly pink, and protected by Quartz crystals. The locality is very unusual. Ohndan  Myanmar (2003) Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.6 × 4.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.4” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1 cm = 0.9” × 0.4”

Elbaite (Rubellite)
Front Top	TH27J8: A new find in Myanmar. A prismatic crystal, very well defined and of excellent color, very uniform and with slight zonations on the termination where appear, very nicely, the forms of the pinacoid and the rhombohedron. Its base is recrystallized. Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2007) Specimen size: 3.6 × 1.5 × 1.4 cm = 1.4” × 0.6” × 0.6” Fluorescent short UV

	Petalite
EZ86N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. A floater crystal with extraordinarily well defined (for the species) faces and edges. It is very transparent and of excellent luster and color. Really unusual and exceptional. Khet-chal, Molo, Momeik  Myanmar (05/2009) Specimen size: 3 × 3.4 × 1.4 cm = 1.2” × 1.3” × 0.6”	Front Side Side

Petalite
Front Side Side	EM96N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. A floater crystal with extraordinarily well defined (for the species) faces and edges. It is very transparent and of excellent luster and color. Really unusual and exceptional. Khet-chal, Molo, Momeik  Myanmar (05/2009) Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.9 × 1.4 cm = 1.2” × 1.1” × 0.6”

	Painite with Corundum (Rubí)
TL17G9: Painite is surely the most important mineralogical discovery of 2006. It is a very, very rare species and, in the past, only few pieces had been found. Recent finds in Myanmar gave some few more pieces. In the case of this sample, we must add to its rarity the extremely unusual fact that Painite is on matrix and, more, it’s with small Corundum (Ruby) crystals. Furthermore, as detailed picture shows, its upper part is well finished. Then, considering its size, that it’s on matrix, that the piece is undamaged, its termination and the accompanying Corundum we can say it’s really an exceptional piece. Kyauk-Pyat-Thet, Mogok  Myanmar (05/2005) Specimen size: 5.5 × 2.4 × 2 cm = 2.2” × 0.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 4.2 × 1.6 cm = 1.7” × 0.6” Corundum intense fluorescence long & short UV	Front Top

Painite with Corundum (Rubi)
	EQ64P3: Parallel growths of crystals that are very big and well defined for the species. They have very good color and luster, and they are with Corundum (Ruby) on matrix. Only a few specimens of this very rare species appeared and there were no further finds so we consider it exceptional. Hinthar Hill, Wetloo, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2007) Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.6 × 2.4 cm = 1.7” × 1.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.2 cm = 0.4” × 0.1” Corundum (Rubi) fluorescent long & short UV

	Johachidolite with Quartz
EC47N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Excellent sample of Johachidolite, among the best for this very rare borate. The crystals, with well defined faces and edges and orange color, are on a matrix of Quartz. Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2008) Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.5 × 4.1 cm = 1.3” × 1.0” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.8 cm = 0.7” × 0.3” Fluorescent long & short UV

Spinel

Spinel on Calcite
	MM17F2: Three octahedral crystals, which are a perfect red and which stand out from the white Calcite matrix. Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2003) Specimen size: 4.5 × 4 × 2.8 cm = 1.8” × 1.6” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.3” × 0.3” Very fluorescent long & short UV

	Spinel on Calcite
TP89E9: The Spinel crystal has a very flat look as one of the faces of the octahedron has grown far more than the others. This form, as well as the contrast of the red crystal with the white matrix, is probably the most notable thing about it. To this one can add the small flat Clinohumite on one of the upper faces of the Spinel crystal. In UV light the Spinel stands out even more as it is intensely fluorescent yellow. Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (1999) Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.7 × 3.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.5” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

Twinned Spinel on Calcite
	MB47K4: Deep red crystals in Calcite matrix. The color is excellent, very vivid, and the luster very intense. The main crystal clearly shows the typical twin of the species. Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (1999) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 2.2 cm = 1.4” × 1.2” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.4 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Intense fluorescence short UV & fluorescent long UV

	Twinned Spinel
MD96D8: The Myanmar Spinels are well known for their quality, color and transparency. We buy quite a few and from time to time we come across the rare cases where the Spinel is a twin. This is the case here, but this time the twin is more complex (crystallographically speaking) than the other ones we see. Unusual. Pein Pyit, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2003) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.3 × 2.9 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.7 cm = 0.2” × 0.3” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Spinel with Calcite
	MH96E8: An octahedral crystal, of good size, that is notable for its unusual color. At the same time the amount of the crystal that stands out from the marble matrix is significant and the crystal form is sharp with perfect faces and tips. Its brilliance adds that final touch. The small internal fracture near the tip, which you can only see given its transparency, does not detract from its high quality. Oakssaung hill, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2003) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 3.2 cm = 1.4” × 1.2” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Norbergite and Spinel on Calcite
MD37F5: Two different minerals in the same specimen: orange Norbergite stands on white Calcite and at the other end there is a red (in fact slightly purple) octahedral Spinel. Good color contrast in this neat specimen. Oakssaung Hill, Mogok, Mandalay  Myanmar (2003) Specimen size: 9.3 × 8.4 × 4.3 cm = 3.7” × 3.3” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Fluorescent long & short UV

Elbaite spheres on matrix

From Myanmar come these new, very interesting Elbaites (Rubellites) that are different from those in previous finds. The Elbaites are in the form of spheres or arborescent sprays on white Calcite or Quartz matrix, so the contrast between the white and red makes them very attractive. From this important find we have selected the specimens that have, in our opinion, the best esthetics, brilliance and definition of form. In all cases the Elbaite is aerial on the matrix. As many of the specimens from this find had some form of coating of some sort of Kaolin, we avoided them and went for the ones that have a ‘fresh’ look.
For you information, as no one could tell us if any analysis had been done of this find, we decided to have the analyzed. They are Elbaite, and while they do contain some Calcium in their composition it is not enough for them to be Liddicoatite. So they are definitely Elbaite.

Elbaite (Rubellite) with Quartz
	TD86E2: A stronger raspberry color than the others and the matrix is Quartz, not Calcite. Palelni Mine, Khetchel, Molo, Momeik  Myanmar (2003-2004) Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.1 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

	Elbaite (Rubellite) on Calcite
TK17E2: A brilliant, complete sphere that is very representative of this find. Palelni Mine, Khetchel, Molo, Momeik  Myanmar (2003-2004) Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.1 × 1.9 cm = 1.5” × 0.8” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.9 cm = 0.8” × 0.7”

Elbaite (Rubellite) with Calcite and Quartz
	TL50E2: In my opinion this is the best small sample from the find. The sphere is large and has lots of color and brilliance. It is also well placed on the matrix of Calcite with some Quartz at the base. To add to that there is a small black Schorl crystal. A great one: this specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at St Marie 2004’ section of the magazine ‘Minéraux et Fossiles’ and appears on page 35 of number 331. We will send the purchaser a copy of the magazine. Palelni Mine, Khetchel, Molo, Momeik  Myanmar (2003-2004) Specimen size: 4 × 3.7 × 3 cm = 1.6” × 1.5” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.9 × 2.3 cm = 1.1” × 0.9”

Nepal

	Doubly terminated Beryl (Aquamarine) with Albite
TA90N0: A novelty for Tucson 2009. Floater and doubly terminated crystal. It is translucent, bright and has an excellent, very deep, blue color. It is from a locality practically unknown until now. Kanchanjung Region  Nepal (12/2008) Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm = 2.1” × 1.3” × 0.9”	Front Rear Top

Sri Lanka

Pargasite
	MB26I2: Prismatic flattened crystals of very well defined faces and edges, black, on a matrix of the same mineral which contrasts with the white Calcite partially covering the specimen. The specimen is from J.S.White collection and we’ll send the label with the sample. Kollona, Embilipitiya, Uva  Sri Lanka Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.7 × 2.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.5” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.3 cm = 0.5” × 0.5”

Luc Yen Liddicoatite

Extraordinary Liddicoatites!
From a single and unique pocket found in 2005 in Minh Tien pegmatite, near Luc Yen, Vietnam. Their color, shape, size and, in general, their quality, put them among the best know, and very much better than others found on the past in the same zone, which had paler color.
They were offered to the public at Ste. Marie 2006 and we don’t miss the opportunity to purchase these samples, that we analyzed to be sure they have Liddicoatite. Now we are proud to present them on our Web.

	Liddicoatite
EE46H6: Divergent group of prismatic crystals terminated by three faces of a flat rhombohedron. Color and luster are exceptional. We’ll give a copy of analysis to the buyer. Minh Tien pegmatite, Luc Yen district, Yenbai province  Vietnam (2005) Specimen size: 5 × 2.6 × 2.6 cm = 2.0” × 1.0” × 1.0”	Front Top

Liddicoatite
Front Top	EF90H6: The specimen is extraordinary, both for its characteristics and for its size. The crystals form a slightly divergent group, are prismatic and are terminated by the three faces of a flat rhombohedron. Color and luster are exceptional and so is the transparency. We’ll give a copy of analysis to the buyer. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 482 in the volume 37, number 5. Minh Tien pegmatite, Luc Yen district, Yenbai province  Vietnam (2005) Specimen size: 7 × 6.8 × 6.8 cm = 2.8” × 2.7” × 2.7”

	Mimetite
E86RM7: Doubly terminated prismatic crystals of excellent luster and color, between yellow and orange, that contrasts with the dark matrix. Hat Yai, Songkhla  Thailand (1999) Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.9 × 2.2 cm = 1.9” × 1.5” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.3 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

Mimetite
	TA69K4: Very esthetic specimen of the scarce Mimetite from Thailand. The crystals are very well defined and formed of the prism and pinacoid. Transparency, color and luster are very, very intense and contrast with the dark matrix. Hat Yai, Songkhla  Thailand Specimen size: 13.2 × 11.7 × 2.7 cm = 5.2” × 4.6” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0”

	Henmilite with Calcite
EF21C9: The most esthetic one, with the sharp Henmilite crystal standing up in one small pocket created on the mamiliary Calcite. Fuka Mine, Bicchu town, Kawakama County, Okayama prefecture  Japan (2003) Specimen size: 4.5 × 4.2 × 1.5 cm = 1.8” × 1.7” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 0.45 cm = 0.2”

Henmilite with Calcite
Front Rear	TZ97L5: Nice specimen from the type locality of this rare calcium copper borate. Henmilite shows well defined faces and edges with a deep blue color that contrasts with the white Calcite matrix. Actually the access to the Fuka mine is strictly prohibited and controlled. The specimen is accompanied by the label from the collection of the first specimen’s discoverer, with the handwritten notation of the date on which this specimen was extracted (February 2004). We will send the label to the buyer with this fine Henmilite. Fuka Mine, Fuka, Bitchu-cho, Takahashi, Okayama  Japan (14/02/2004) Specimen size: 6 × 3.8 × 3.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

Australia

	Copper
JA12J0: Arborescent growth of small crystals, bright and quite defined. It is from a not well known locality and it is quite esthetic. The specimen is from the Jan Buma collection (num. 980204) and we’ll send the card of the collection with it. Boddington, Mt Saddleback, Western Australia  Australia Specimen size: 5.6 × 5.3 × 2.7 cm = 2.2” × 2.1” × 1.1” Former Jan Buma collection. Number 980204

Azurite
	LE90H5: The sample is from a locality not well known by collectors. It is of great quality. Crystals are flattened prisms of very sharp faces and edges especially enhancing its blue color, an extraordinary luster and a delicate transparency. It is from the David Lucas collection and we’ll furnish the corresponding label to the buyer. Mineral Hill Mine, Condobolin, New South Wales  Australia Specimen size: 7.5 × 6 × 5.2 cm = 3.0” × 2.4” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.3” × 0.3”

	Rhodonite with Galena
M98R: Just look at the color! It looks like someone has lit a fire inside this infrequent mineral. It is also of interest as it comes from a very famous mine: Broken Hill, which is the best locality known for this mineral species. Broken Hill, New South Wales  Australia Specimen size: 6 × 3.7 × 3 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.9” × 0.4”

Mimetite
	N95C: With a nice old time label from the collection of the German Geologist Thomas Krassman and with its nice yellow color - this all means that the nice form of the mineral really makes it stand out. Grove Hill Mine, Mount Bonnie  Australia Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.5 × 3 cm = 2.2” × 1.4” × 1.2”

	Native Bismuth
TA16D5: Typical pack of crystalline Bismuth, very rich and with great luster, in fact much better than usual making the specimen very esthetic. Biggenden, Queensland  Australia Specimen size: 2.9 × 1.8 × 2.8 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” × 1.1”

Molybdenite with Quartz and Mica
	CT97E4: A complete spray of Molybdenite that is in matrix! It come from the locality that has the reputation of producing the best, large, well formed ones found in the world. So this, very technical specimen, is a special beauty. Wolfram camp, Dimbulah, Queensland  Australia Specimen size: 7.2 × 6 × 4.3 cm = 2.8” × 2.4” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 6.4 × 4 cm = 2.5” × 1.6”

	Gold on Quartz
TB90L1: Arborescent and laminar Gold growth, crystalline, very aerial. On a Quartz matrix that gives the specimen an excellent contrast, really esthetic. Yellow gold color is very intense. Good quality sample for the locality. Edwards Pit, "Golden Mile", Kalgoorlie-Boulder  Australia (07/2007) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 2.7 cm = 1.4” × 1.2” × 1.1”	Front Rear

Gold
	HB49K8: Groups of laminated Gold crystals on matrix with small crystals and growths of gold telluride. Although these have not been analysed, due the origin and the similarities with other specimens from this locality, we believe that these are Coloradoite. Golden Miles Mines, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia  Australia Specimen size: 6.2 × 3 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.2” × 1.0”

	Krennerite
MF14K9: Exfoliation growths of this very rare gold telluride, that rarely crystallizes. Moreover, growth is dominated by its brilliance on the dark matrix. We’ll give copy of the results of the analysis to the buyer. Golden Mile Mines, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia  Australia Specimen size: 5.1 × 3 × 1.4 cm = 2.0” × 1.2” × 0.6” With a copy of its analysis.

Fiji

Tellurium with Quartz
	TM8H9: The crystals on a Quartz matrix are very defined, which is really rare for this native element. Even with its small size the sample is notable because it is a very, very rare species and its excellent crystallization. Chemical analysis revealed that the mineral is pure native Tellurium. We’ll give the results of the analysis to the buyer. Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Tavua, Viti Levu  Fiji (2005) Specimen size: 1.2 × 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.5” × 0.3” × 0.1”

	Tellurium with Quartz
TT36H4: A single word defines this specimen: fantastic. It has an extraordinary crystallization, probably the best known for the species. The crystals are well developed, sharp and bright, and exceptional size. Chemical analysis revealed that the mineral is pure native Tellurium. We’ll give the results of the analysis to the buyer. We must also note the locality, unknown until now by most mineralogists. This specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 301 in the volume 39, number 4. Emperor Mine, Vatukoula, Tavua, Viti Levu  Fiji (2005) Specimen size: 7.3 × 8 × 3.2 cm = 2.9” × 3.1” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.1”