Barite
	TP16H3: Doubly-terminated prismatic crystal of neat and sharp faces and edges, having a deep amber color and on a little rocky matrix, which confers to it a special elegance. From a new locality not yet well known. Elbrusskiy Mine, Elbrus Mountains, Caucasus  Russia (09/2005) Specimen size: 5.4 × 2 × 1.3 cm

	Elbaite (Rubellite)
E831E: With an extremely nice form, colorful, complete, recrystallized at the base, this specimen from the Baikal lake competes very well with the world best Rubellite, including the Brazilian ones. A jewel! Baikal Lake  Russia (1994) Specimen size: 3.8 × 4 cm

Elbaite (Rubellite) with Mica and Quartz
Front Side Top	TE13H3: Magnificent color. Crystal is multiple prism but terminal faces, being complex, are less definite and bright. Note the esthetic position on the matrix of Mica and Quartz. Among the best samples from this locality. Mokhovaya pegmatite, Malkhan, Chita, Siberia  Russia (07/2003) Specimen size: 7 × 4.1 × 5.3 cm Main crystal size: 6 × 3.6 cm

	Gold (nugget)
HA29K6: The specimen is from a very uncommon locality. It is rounded but has diffuse crystalline forms on the back. Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk, East Siberia  Russia Specimen size: 1.8 × 1.1 × 0.8 cm	Front Rear

Apatite-(CaF)
Front Top	TR64H8: At first, due to the locality and the micaceous matrix, we thought it was Phenakite. The correct analysis indicates it is Apatite-(CaF). The crystal has well defined faces and edges and is on a black mica matrix. Sludyanka, Baikal Lake, Transbaikalia, Siberia  Russia Specimen size: 5.6 × 3.8 × 2.3 cm Main crystal size: 2.8× 2.6 cm Fluorescent long & short UV

	Grossular (Garnet)
CG16D5: An eudral Grossular from the Wilui river, an area that is famous for the Wiluite species but that also provides great Grossulars such as this one. Wilui River, Yakutia, Siberia  Russia Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.5 × 2.6 cm Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.5 cm

Doubly terminated Wiluite
Front Bottom	FF9I0: A floater, doubly terminated and complete. It is formed by two prisms and a pyramid truncated by the pinacoid. A few years ago Wiluite was considered a variety but actually is now recognized as a species. Wilui river, Yakutia, Siberia  Russia (±1987) Specimen size: 2.9 × 2.1 × 2 cm Former Oliete collection. Number 71, bought in 1987

	Sperrylite
T26R: Platinum: a magic word. Although the crystal is small it stands out well from the Chalcopyrite matrix. I know that this is not the typical specimen for this page as this is a highly sought after rare mineral, but Platinum (PtAs2) is a element that I find attractive. Oktyabrskiy Mine, Talnakh, Norilsk  Russia Specimen size: 2.1 × 1.7 × 1.4 cm Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm

Cabriite with Sperrylite
Front Rear Top	EB9G4: Magnificent! Extremely rare crystals of this scarce natural alloy of Palladium, Tin and Copper. The little crystals are on the backside of a lengthened crystal of Sperrylite, very well defined and bright and enhanced by the metallic matrix. Oktyabrskiy Mine, Talnakh, Norilsk  Russia (1997) Specimen size: 2 × 1.5 × 2 cm Main crystal size: (Sperrylite) 0.7 × 0.3 cm Matrix very fluorescent long & short UV

	Anatase on Quartz
E93AF: Free standing and well formed single crystal of Anatase with some other minor crystals as well. Very showy! Lapcha, North Urals  Russia (1995) Specimen size: 4.5 × 5.5 cm

Crocoite with Vauquelinite
	TP16J3: Crocoite occupies most of the specimen surface forming very plate crystals of extraordinary color and luster. Vauquelinite is, in the picture, at the right side and forms small but very well defined crystals of dark olive green color. The specimen is from the type locality and actually it is very difficult to obtain good samples from there today. Berezovsk Mine, Yekaterinburg(Sverdlovskaya), Sverdlovskaya Oblast, Urals  Russia Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.7 × 1.4 cm Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.4 cm Type locality

	Rutile with Calcite
TM26E4: I have never seen other Rutiles like this one. I do not know if other similar specimens exist, but I guess that if they do they would be from a "once and only" find. Everything about it is distinct; not just the form of the Rutile crystal but also the termination; and then on top of that the rather rare orange Calcite that hosts it. Sludyanogorskoe, Sludyanaya Mountain, Sludorudnik, Kyshtym, Chelyabinskaya Oblast, S.Urals  Russia Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.8 × 1.5 cm Main crystal size: 2.9 × 0.7 cm Calcite fluorescent long & short UV	Front Top

Grossular (Hessonite)
	EZ46F3: A new locality for Grossular that strangely has the same name (Asbestos) as the Canadian source. The dodecahedral crystals, which are very well developed, have edges that are chamfered. The color is deep and the brilliance is good. These characteristics make them notably different from Grossular from other localities. Bazhenovsky Mine, Asbestos, Urals  Russia (10/2003) Specimen size: 7 × 5 × 2 cm Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm

	Uvarovite
TV14G1: The dodecahedral crystals are well defined and of considerable size for the locality and they contrast with the matrix due to their intense bright green color. Saranovskii Mine, Sarany, Gorozavod area, Permskaya Oblast', Urals  Russia (2004) Specimen size: 6.5 × 3.5 × 3.3 cm Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm

Titanite with Mica
	TP76D8: Large well defined undamaged crystals that are well positioned on the Mica matrix. Pleasing price-quality balance. Dodo, Polar Ural  Russia Specimen size: 4.9 × 4.4 × 2.8 cm Main crystal size: 2.9 × 1.1 cm

	Corundum with Anorthite and Phlogopite
EQ96F2: This crystal, which has well-defined contours, intense color and brilliance, has grown surrounded by Anorthite. It stands out from the darker matrix, which is very rich in Mica. The Mica has not been analyzed, but information on the locality suggests that it might be ferroan Phlogopite. From the David Lucas collection, number 147, and we will give the buyer his label. Rai-Iz, Polar Ural  Russia Specimen size: 9.6 × 7.5 × 6 cm Main crystal size: 4 × 3.5 cm Anorthite fluorescent long & short UV

Axinite-(Fe)
	S170SA0: Brilliant, transparent and partially cover with Chlorite this is one of the Russian Axinite-(Fe) specimens which have gained wide acceptance as the best in the world. Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals  Russia (1995) Specimen size: 7.5 × 6 cm

	Perovskite with Clinochlore
EK68H1: Pseudocubic crystal with complex faces due to development of multiple pseudo-octahedral forms covering them. Crystal is very bright and is on a matrix of small crystals of Clinochlore. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 29 in number 2006/1. Perovskitovaya Mine, Zlatoust, Chelyabinsk Oblast  Russia (11/2004) Specimen size: 3 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.8 cm	Front Side Top

Calcite
	EM66D5: A beauty from Rudny, this twinned, clear, and sharp crystal shows the typical luminescence of the best specimens from this locality. Rudny, Kustanay Oblast  Kazakhstan Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.6 × 3 cm Former Jan Buma collection. Number 921203

	Chalcocite
TB36F2: The crystals are quite well-developed for this mineral species and they form a very aerial group, which has not been altered or coated in this fine sample. Shaft 65, Dzhezkazgan  Kazakhstan Specimen size: 4 × 2.8 × 2 cm

Sphalerite
	AM6F2: Lots of twinned crystals with well-defined faces and edges, and with a great and rather rare color. Crystallographically the spinel twinning is very visible. Dzhezkazgan  Kazakhstan (1990) Specimen size: 14 × 11 × 4.5 cm Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.7 cm

	Fluorite on Quartz
T16TWF6: The group of Fluorite crystals is a floater and is formed of octahedral crystals that have an Aztec pyramid outline. The violet color is so dark that it looks almost black, which is accentuated by the white Quartz matrix. Akchatau, Karaganda Oblast  Kazakhstan Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.8 × 2.5 cm Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.6 cm	Front Rear

Copper

Copper with Cuprite
Front Rear	MB9E0: This comes from the great find of native copper made at the Itauz Mine. It is a very esthetic floater. There are small crystals of Cuprite among the Copper that add color and a special touch to the specimen. Itauz Mine, Dzhezkazgan  Kazakhstan (06/03) Specimen size: 2 × 1.5 × 0.3 cm

	Copper with Cuprite
EC26F7: Good definition and good construction! The lengthening of the crystals and the branch- like structure reminds one of a bird's feather. Partially covered by Cuprite but underneath a brilliant copper color. Itauz Mine, Dzhezkazgan  Kazakhstan (09/2003) Specimen size: 4 × 2 × 0.8 cm	Front Rear

Copper
Front Rear	TV97L1: Dendritic floating growth, very esthetic and aerial, with elongated crystals with some sharp faces. Itauz Mine, Dzhezkazgan  Kazakhstan (2007) Specimen size: 6.5 × 5.4 × 2.2 cm Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.4 cm

Dalnjegorsk

	Datolite with Calcite
NC14F2: The crystal is very well defined and has excellent color. The contrast with the small crystals of pink Calcite adds balance. Boron Pit, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.5 × 3.5 cm

Fluorite with Prase Quartz
Front Side	TF14E2: An unusual Fluorite, with crystals that look like they were frozen and have an unusual form. This one also has a Prase Quartz standing up on it, adding to the beauty of the Fluorite. It is an undamaged floater. Nikolaevski Mine, Dalnjegorsk  Russia (07/03) Specimen size: 4 × 3.8 × 2.8 cm Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.9 cm

	Fluorite with Quartz
TC96H6: Fluorite in a group of beveled clear crystals esthetically grown on a group of spindled crystals of Quartz covered by a second generation of drusy Quartz crystals. Nikolaevski Mine, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 8.2 × 5.2 × 6.1 cm Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.4 cm	Front Top

Ilvaite with Hedenbergite
	EB87D2: Once in a while a particular specimen really grabs me. In this case the incredible esthetics of this doubly terminated Ilvaite which seems to be resting on a bed of crystals of Hedenbergite really appeals to me. And to just to add to the party there is a band of brilliant metallic Galena as the base of the specimen. First Sovietsky Mine, Dalnjegorsk  Russia Specimen size: 4 × 2.8 × 1.8 cm

	Ilvaite with Quartz
TG29H7: Prismatic crystals of excellent black color and luster. The crystal has very sharply defined faces and edges and a perfect termination and its lenght is uncommon. The Ilvaites from Dalnjegorsk, relatively abundant some years ago, are now scarce. First Sovietsky Mine, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia (±1998) Specimen size: 7.2 × 3.3 × 2.3 cm	Front Rear Top

Calcite
	ML27H1: A group of very complex crystals, with dominant scalenohedron but having a lot of different forms. Crystals are very clear and bright. A very esthetic sample. Vyerkhniy Mine, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 9.8 × 7.2 × 3.3 cm Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.6 cm Intense fluorescence long & short UV

	Calcite
M99CNH5: Group of scalenohedral crystals of Calcite. They are transparent, bright and have very sharp faces and edges. The sample is with a label from the former Soviet Union, with the old name for the locality Dalnjegorsk (Tetjuhe). Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 12.5 × 10.2 × 4.5 cm Main crystal size: 3.5 × 2.2 cm Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

Chalcopyrite with Quartz
	TB36E4: What color! An amazing yellow, this crystal of Chalcopyrite also has great form and is well positioned on the matrix of Quartz and some Sphalerite. Nikolaevski Mine, Dalnjegorsk  Russia (12/03) Specimen size: 3.9 × 1.9 × 3.6 × cm Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.6 cm

	Galena with Sphalerite and Calcite
TM66G9: Crystals of Galena are very bright and they have a curious flattened habit and seem to form a mosaic contrasting with white Calcite. Some Sphalerite crystals bless the piece. Nikolaevski Mine, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia (2005) Specimen size: 7.4 × 7.2 × 3.2 cm

Quartz
Front Top	TT86E0: Although many people call this "beta" Quartz, it is not. They do so because it resembles beta Quartz, which means that there are no prism faces, only pseudo pyramidal faces. Dalnjegorsk is one of the localities that are well known for this called "beta" Quartz (although of course them are not a specie) Given the brilliance, definition of the faces, and esthetics this one could be considered to be among the best. Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.4 × 4.6 cm

	Doubly terminated Sphalerite with Quartz
JE73F3: The group, whose crystals have the form typical of Sphalerite with a dominance of the tetrahedron, is very well developed and the crystals have neat growth patterns. Its size, black color, intense brilliance, and good position of the group on the Quartz matrix all make this especially attractive. Nikolaevski Mine, Dalnjegorsk  Russia (1990) Specimen size: 10.5 × 6.1 × 4.8 cm Main crystal size: 6.1 × 4.7 cm	Front Left side Right side

Danburite
Front Side	CL37H2: The inclusions on the lower on the sample give it a rude aspect. In spite of this the color is magnificent, with beautiful orange reflections, very well shaped and gemmy on its termination. Boron Pit, Dalnjegorsk, Primorskij Kraj  Russia Specimen size: 7.3 × 2.8 × 3.8 cm

Quartz

	Quartz (Amethyst)
M61DHA5: Amethyst quartz with very aerial crystals and an unusual habit well positioned on the matrix. Yakutia, Siberia  Russia Specimen size: 7 × 5.5 × 6.5 cm Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.5 cm

Quartz prase with Andradite
	EB58E9: The crystal is large, very aerial, has good color and brilliance. It stands out from the matrix, and has the typical widening for prase Quartz from this locality. The matrix has other small prase Quartz crystals as well as small Andradite crystals. Sinerechenskoje, Primorskij Kraj  Russia (1999) Specimen size: 10 × 6 × 5.5 cm Main crystal size: 7 × 2 cm