Calcite with Dolomite
	TA57C9: From the old days of Rumanian mining we got this very esthetic specimen with its spectacular contrast between the snow white Calcite and the reddish Dolomite. As you can see in the detailed photo the form of the Calcite crystals is very attractive too. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (1993) Specimen size: 15 × 8 × 8.5 cm = 5.9” × 3.1” × 3.3” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Calcite with Sphalerite, Quartz and Pyrite
NB36G4: Beautiful (and curious) growths of lengthened globular aspect and pearly luster, esthetically and aerially developed on a matrix of Sphalerite with Quartz. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (05/2004) Specimen size: 5.8 × 5.8 × 2.7 cm = 2.3” × 2.3” × 1.1”

Calcite with Dolomite
	TE64K0: Yellowish-white spherical growths of Calcite on a base of rhombohedral crystals of Dolomite with curved faces and edges. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2005) Specimen size: 7.7 × 6.5 × 3.8 cm = 3.0” × 2.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 2.3 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

	Calcite
TB58H5: Another especially curious growth. Crystals, individually being very acute scalenohedra, are grouped giving the appearance of very complex crystals. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (±1995) Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.6 × 2.9 cm = 3.3” × 2.6” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” Fluorescent long & short UV

Sphalerite with Quartz and Calcite
	TA16K0: Two twinned crystals of very well defined and bright faces and edges, implanted on a group of fine crystals of Quartz with small cubic Pyrite crystals. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2006) Specimen size: 7.3 × 6 × 3.4 cm = 2.9” × 2.4” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.4” × 0.9”

	Chalcopyrite with Quartz
TV76H5: Crystals have very defined faces and edges and form very distinct interpenetrating twins. The sample is very esthetic due, especially, to the contrast between Chalcopyrite and the Quartz crystals with it. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2003) Specimen size: 12.5 × 7.4 × 3.4 cm = 4.9” × 2.9” × 1.3”

Chalcopyrite with Quartz and Calcite
	TE56K0: Globular growths of very bright, small crystals of Chalcopyrite on a matrix of Quartz crystals partially covered by white Calcite. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2005) Specimen size: 10.7 × 6.3 × 3.3 cm = 4.2” × 2.5” × 1.3”

	Rhodochrosite on Quartz
TR57H7: A spheroidal growth of rhombohedral, very flat, crystals that have curved faces and edges. The group is deep pink and contrasts with a thin matrix of Quartz crystals. Very esthetic. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (±1986) Specimen size: 6.4 × 5.8 × 1.7 cm = 2.5” × 2.3” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 2.1 cm = 0.9” × 0.8”

Tetrahedrite with Calcite and Pyrite
	T27KE8: The crystallographic simplicity of the Tetrahedite gives it a surprising beauty. The tetrahedra that give it its name are sharp, brilliant, have strong edges and contrast very well with the amazing forms of the Calcite and also with the small Pyrite pentadodecahedrons. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (1992) Specimen size: 13.7 × 10.2 × 4 cm = 5.4” × 4.0” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.2 cm = 0.5” × 0.5” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Cinnabar with Barite
TC86E4: Cinnabar is quite unusual from the Maramures area. It has only been found very occasionally, and even then it is found in botryoidal groups of micro crystals, not well-defined crystals. The intensity of the color, rarity and the fact that it is associated with Barite make this old timer very interesting. Roata mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (1991) Specimen size: 14 × 12.5 × 3.5 cm = 5.5” × 4.9” × 1.4”

Stibnite with Marcasite
	TF36H5: Crystals have a not so common habit because are very short and flattened prisms. The definition of their faces and edges is excellent as is the aerial distribution of crystals on the Marcasite matrix. Baia Sprie Mine, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (1984-1985) Specimen size: 10.5 × 6.5 × 5.8 cm = 4.1” × 2.6” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.9 cm = 1.0” × 0.7”

	Bournonite
TM54: This group of lustrous crystals of Bournonite shows its form very well. The crystals are doubly terminated and they are pretty well placed and aerial on the Quartz and Pyrite matrix. 6 Mine, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (1999) Specimen size: 3.2 × 3 × 2.8 cm = 1.3” × 1.2” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”

Scheelite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz
	MA95E9: This crystal of Scheelite is surprising for the brilliance of the faces and edges of the double pyramid, as well as for the unusual blue color and level of transparency. The position of the crystal on the Quartz and Chalcopyrite makes it even more esthetic. Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (10/2004) Specimen size: 4.5 × 4 × 3.7 cm = 1.8” × 1.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3” Very fluorescent long & short UV

	Ferberite with Calcite
E97XD3: Sharp Ferberite standing upright on the strange matrix of Calcite whose crystals have a very unusual form. They look like fine pasta shells and they are covering Chalcopyrite crystals. All together curious, and not bad either. Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (1999) Specimen size: 10 × 8.5 × 3 cm = 3.9” × 3.3” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”

Quartz (Amethyst) with Sphalerite and Pyrite
Front Rear	TD56H7: The specimen is formed of groups of crystals of very pale Amethyst Quartz crystals growing from common points. The crystals have two main features. The three faces of the dominant rhombohedron are much larger than those of the other rhombohedron, and the crystals are thicker in the center of the prism so there is a curvature and tapering of the crystal. It is an excellent specimen for the locality. Baia Sprie Mine, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (±1994) Specimen size: 9.1 × 8 × 6 cm = 3.6” × 3.1” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 6.2 × 1.3 cm = 2.4” × 0.5”

	Galena with Pyrrhotite → Pyrite
TD36K0: Group of cuboctahedral echeloned crystals with very well defined faces and edges. They are very bright and are with laminar crystals of Pyrrhotite covered by Pyrite. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (2000) Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.3 × 4.1 cm = 3.1” × 2.5” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Galena with Sphalerite
	TQ57: Pyramid, Pyramid! screamed the Rumanian gipsy seller trying to show me the fabulous (for him) quality of this specimen. After a long discussion, I finally purchased it, attracted by its different shape. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (2002) Specimen size: 12 × 7 × 6.3 cm = 4.7” × 2.8” × 2.5”

	Semseyite with Siderite
ER67F1: This one is very rich in Semseyite, with the tabular crystals forming groups and rosettes. The groups are partially surrounded by a covering of Siderite, which gives the whole specimen good contrast. An old-timer and one of the best for the species. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania Specimen size: 6.5 × 6 × 3.5 cm = 2.6” × 2.4” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Stibnite with Barite
	T97KE4: This Stibnite comes from a less well known mine in the Maramures region: Poiana Botizei in Baiut. You can tell this because it is associated with white barite that has thick crystals, which is different from the other barite from the area. The specimen is also very esthetic, so overall it is a rare beauty. Poiana Botizei Mine, Baiut, Maramures  Rumania (1990) Specimen size: 10 × 9.5 × 6 cm = 3.9” × 3.7” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 0.3 cm = 1.3” × 0.1”

	Pyrite and Chalcopyrite with Calcite
TG16H5: Calcite covering another mineral (probably a first generation of Calcite) and on a matrix of complex crystals of Pyrite and twinned crystals of Chalcopyrite. Locality is very unusual and samples from this locality are very scarce. Toroioaga Mine, Baia Borsa, Maramures  Rumania (±1980) Specimen size: 11.4 × 11 × 5.8 cm = 4.5” × 4.3” × 2.3” Calcite fluorescent short UV

Alabandite with Rhodochrosite
Front Rear	T13LF6: A very rare species. Analysis has shown that it is Alabandite. Although this is normally an unattractive species, this time it is accompanied by Rhodochrosite concretions that create a sharp contrast and also add to the esthetics. We will give you the results of or analysis. Sacarîmb (Nagyág), Hunedoara County  Rumania (1970) Specimen size: 6.5 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 1.5”

	Quartz with Spahlerite
T26XH5: A group of prismatic crystals with very pronounced phantoms. Terminations clearly show only three faces of one rhombohedron and not the usual six of two rhombohedra. The group is formed on a matrix of Sphalerite. With the sample we’ll give two very old and historical labels. The first one, from the XIX century and the second one from J.M. Ackner collection. Baia de Aries (Offenbanya), Apuseni mountains, Alba County, Transylvania  Rumania (±1870) Specimen size: 9 × 5.4 × 3.4 cm = 3.5” × 2.1” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.5 cm = 0.5” × 0.2”

Quartz
	TN96G4: Even considering that the principal interest of this big group of Quartz crystals is centered on the locality, worldwide famous by its gold telluride and actually re-exploited, we must also emphasize the morphology of the group and of the crystals, which on their top faces have a supremacy of one of the rhombohedrons, giving a first appearance that they terminate only with three faces instead of the usual six. Rosia Montana, Apuseni Mountains, Alba County, Transylvania  Rumania (12/2001) Specimen size: 23.5 × 10.5 × 6.8 cm = 9.3” × 4.1” × 2.7”

	Gold with Calcite
EL10F0: The laminar crystals of Gold are peppered across the matrix, which is rich in Calcite, in this specimen from an unusual locality. In fact I cannot recall ever having seen another one from this mine – so a rarity. Bucsony (Bucium), Apuseni Mountains, Alba County, Transylvania  Rumania (1920-1930) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm = 1.8” × 1.4” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Sylvanite with Quartz
	EM72G5: A piece of high quality considering its rarity, with a perfect growth of oriented crystals forming a rich surface on the Quartz matrix. As we usually do in the case of rare species we give to the buyer a copy of the analysis. Sacarîmb (Nagyág), Hunedoara County  Rumania (XIX Century) Specimen size: 6 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 0.7”

	Stephanite
M88RC3: A mineral that bears the name of a King (Stephan) and mined over two centuries ago, in the 19th century. So much history for this rare specimen. Ruda Barza, Brad, Transilvania  Rumania Specimen size: 5.5 × 4 × 2.8 cm = 2.2” × 1.6” × 1.1”

Chalcostibite

Chalcostibite with Quartz and Dolomite
	TD16M7: Groups of small flat crystals, very well defined and bright (which is very rare for this species), on white Quartz crystals and small crystals of Dolomite. A rarity for the Boldut Mine, actually closed. Some time ago we did the analysis that we will send to the buyer. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 7 × 6.3 × 4.2 cm = 2.8” × 2.5” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

	Chalcostibite with Quartz and Dolomite
TF46M7: Groups of small flat crystals, very well defined and bright (which is very rare for this species), on white Quartz crystals and small crystals of Dolomite. A rarity for the Boldut Mine, actually closed. Some time ago we did the analysis that we will send to the buyer. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 8.7 × 6.5 × 4.7 cm = 3.4” × 2.6” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Chalcostibite with Quartz and Dolomite
	TC76M7: Groups of small flat crystals, very well defined and bright (which is very rare for this species), on white Quartz crystals and small crystals of Dolomite. A rarity for the Boldut Mine, actually closed. Some time ago we did the analysis that we will send to the buyer. Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 7.1 × 5.5 × 3.6 cm = 2.8” × 2.2” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Boldut Chalcopyrite pocket

A superb pocket of Chalcopyrite with Calcite and Quartz was found in early 1999 and has been a hit with collectors.

	Chalcopyrite with Calcite and Quartz
T63MF6: The very brilliant crystals of Chalcopyrite have formed penetration twins and are spread across laminar white Calcite crystals, which in turn covers the white Quartz. Boldut Mine, 61 level ↓350m., Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (04/1999) Specimen size: 12.2 × 8 × 4 cm = 4.8” × 3.1” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Chalcopyrite with Calcite and Quartz
	E16CF6: The complex growth forms of the Chalcopyrite are on a matrix of compact Quartz crystals. During a later phase of crystallization, with a surprising esthetic effect, some curious lenticular crystals of Calcite grew on the matrix. Boldut Mine, 61 level ↓350m., Cavnic, Maramures  Rumania (04/1999) Specimen size: 12.8 × 8 × 4 cm = 5.0” × 3.1” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 2.2 cm = 0.9” × 0.9”

Turt

Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures. This is not really a new locality, as the mine has been active for many years. But what is new is that they recently began to find high quality specimens in this mine. That said, the finds are fairly infrequent and depend on the area of the mine being worked.

	Pyrite with Siderite
TM63H4: It comes from the unique find of high quality cubic Pyrite at this locality, now closed. The specimen shows a perfect development of cubic crystals, free of damage, very bright and partially covered with small crystals of Siderite. Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2005) Specimen size: 9 × 8 × 2 cm = 3.5” × 3.1” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

Calcite with Siderite
	TR11H5: Crystals are really very flat rhombohedra with slightly curved edges but they are grouped forming esthetic snowy white rosettes on a crystallized matrix of Siderite. Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2002) Specimen size: 4.6 × 3.5 × 2.6 cm = 1.8” × 1.4” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 3.4 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Calcite with Siderite and Pyrite
TX16H5: Crystals really are very flat rhombohedra with slightly curved edges but they are grouped forming esthetic snowy white rosettes on a crystallized matrix of Siderite and Pyrite. Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2002) Specimen size: 7 × 6.6 × 3.5 cm = 2.8” × 2.6” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 3.6 × 3.4 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” Intense fluorescence short UV & fluorescent long UV

Siderite
	EZ16D7: Large crystals of Siderite, which are coated by a second generation of smaller Siderite crystals. The process of creating the secondary coating has resulted in some disolving of the first generation, as you can see in the detailed photo. There are also some crystals of Quartz and Pyrite on the specimen, which are also coated by the second generation of Siderite. Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2003) Specimen size: 12 × 11 × 7 cm = 4.7” × 4.3” × 2.8” Main crystal size: 5.5 × 3.5 cm = 2.2” × 1.4”

	Pyrrhotite pseudo by Chalcopyrite
T62Q: Something different: Chalcopyrite after Pyrrhotite rosettes with Galena and minor Sphalerite. Everything well crystallized. Turt, Satu Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2000) Specimen size: 10.5 × 8.5 cm = 4.1” × 3.3”

Realgar included in Barite

Realgar it is an extremely sensitive mineral, so there are not many chances to have a solid Realgar in one's collection. One of the rare exceptions is when the Realgar is included in another mineral, then the fact that it is included saves the Realgar from decay. Realgar included in Barite from Rumania is often sought after by collectors for two reasons: first for its inherent beauty and secondly because to allows you to have the chance to own stable Realgar.
In 2001, in Baia Sprie, miners found a nice lot of Realgar included in Barite with good color and also associated with Boulangerite. From this find we selected these specimens.

Realgar included in Barite
	EQ46D1: The deepest reddish colors in these crystals on matrix with Boulangerite as well. Baia Sprie Mine, level XIV, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 5 × 3.5 × 3.4 cm = 2.0” × 1.4” × 1.3” Barite fluorescent long & short UV

	Realgar included in Barite
EV26D1: The Barite includes both Realgar and Boulangerite (at the bottom) giving it red and black zones. Minor very brilliant Stibnite is associated with it too. Baia Sprie Mine, level XIV, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.7 × 2 cm = 1.4” × 1.1” × 0.8” Barite fluorescent long & short UV

Realgar included in Barite
	EN26D1: Intensely colored Barite, aerial on its matrix, and also colored black by the Boulangerite. Baia Sprie Mine, level XIV, Baia Sprie, Baia Mare, Maramures  Rumania (2001) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3 × 2.5 cm = 2.3” × 1.2” × 1.0” Barite fluorescent long & short UV

Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions

Herja mine is world famous for its great Stibnite and it sometimes also produces very unusual black Calcite. The color is due to the Boulangerite inclusions.

	Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions
MK9F2: Growth of very flattened rhombohedra of Calcite on a single axis, so one can clearly see two zones, one clear with a hint of oxides and one darker due to inclusions of Boulangerite. The trigonal symmetry of the crystals is clear from the growth lines that create a very curious form. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (10/2003) Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.4 × 2.3 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.9”

Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions
Front Rear	JR76G1: Splendid floating specimen of flat rhombohedral crystals locally forming uniaxial groups. A clear divisionary line separates the specimen in two halves. In one of them the crystals are absolutely white. In the other half inclusions of Boulangerite confer to the sample different shades of gray. The sample is from an accredited collection. With this specimen we will send to the buyer the original label of the collection. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (1996) Specimen size: 6.8 × 5.7 × 5 cm = 2.7” × 2.2” × 2.0”

	Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions
MH60J2: The crystals, which really are very flat rhombohedrons with extremely curved edges, are grouped in a floating rosette that seems divided in two parts due to black zoned inclusions of Boulangerite on one side. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (10/2003) Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.4” × 1.0”	Front Rear

Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions
	TQ11H5: Crystals are really very flat rhombohedron with slightly curved edges but they are grouped forming a floating rosette whose black color is due to Boulangerite inclusions. Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (±2000) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.4 × 2.5 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 1.0”

	Calcite with Boulangerite inclusions
E82H: A lovely group of floater Calcite balls. Extremely original! Herja Mine, Herja, Maramures  Rumania (04/2001) Specimen size: 7 × 4 cm = 2.8” × 1.6”