Beryl (Emerald) replacing fossil
Front Rear	TQ19H8: Even with its small size, the specimen is exceptional due the perfect preservation of the fossil. We must consider that fossilizations by Emerald, recently introduced, is quite extraordinary. Matecaña, El Diamante, Gachalá, Cundinamarca  Colombia (03/2006) Specimen size: 1.4 × 1.3 × 0.8 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” × 0.3”

	Beryl (Emerald) replacing fossil
MB68I5: Fossilization on emerald, in this case a Gastropod, is very, very, rare. On the surface of he fossil, with the recrystallization of emerald there are also small but easily distinguishable crystals of Pyrite. Matecaña, El Diamante, Gachalá, Cundinamarca  Colombia (03/2006) Specimen size: 1.3 × 1.1 × 0.9 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” × 0.4”

Silver with Calcite and Galena
Front Rear	EC90N8: A novelty in Ste. Marie 2009. Excellent arborescent growth of native Silver, very aerial, with attractive curvature and on matrix, with Calcite and Galena. Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (02/2009) Specimen size: 6.1 × 4.8 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.9” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.5 cm = 1.0” × 0.6”

	Rhodochrosite with Quartz
TP37H7: The crystals, some of them doubly terminated, combine the forms of the prism with the terminal rhombohedron which is not common for Rhodochrosite. Luster and transparency are very good and offer an excellent contrast with the base of Quartz crystals covering the matrix. Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (1998) Specimen size: 7.3 × 5.8 × 4.5 cm = 2.9” × 2.3” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

Proustite
Front Side Side detail	TR54D9: Proustite with Rhodocrosite and Quartz. It is very aerial, very esthetic, perfect, and shows a good contrast with the matrix. There is a first generation of darker crystals and a second one of redder ones. The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the person that buys it. Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (2003) Specimen size: 6 × 5.8 × 3.5 cm = 2.4” × 2.3” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.3 cm = 0.1”

	Pyrargyrite
LP29E9: A group of crystals that combine the forms of a well-defined, brilliant ditetragonal prism with those of the rhombohedron whose faces have grown in a curved form, which makes them look rounded. It is a floater. It comes from the David Lucas collection, number 807, and we will give the buyer the original label. Mina San Genaro, Huancavelica  Peru Specimen size: 2.3 × 1.7 × 1.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.7” × 0.4”

Sphalerite with Galena, Quartz and Pyrite
	VE13I0: Group of complex crystals in which we clearly note the triangular faces of the tetrahedron with a lot of echelons. On the matrix of Pyrite, very rich with small Quartz crystals, also appear some cubic crystals of Galena. Julcani, Huancavelica  Peru Specimen size: 10.8 × 8 × 5 cm = 4.3” × 3.1” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.7 cm = 0.7” × 0.7”

	Epidote with Calcite
TT16J7: Radial groups of small acicular crystals of exceptional color, luster and transparency. The matrix is formed by tabular crystals of Calcite. The sample is very esthetic. Mina La Gringa, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (02/2007) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.6 × 2.4 cm = 1.5” × 1.4” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Epidote with twinned Calcite
	TR50L0: Groups of acicular to prismatic Epidote crystals, with a really excellent luster and pistachio green color, typical for this specie. Epidote is partially covering twinned Calcite crystals showing a very esthetic contrast. Mina La Gringa, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (10/2007) Specimen size: 10.1 × 6.5 × 3.8 cm = 4.0” × 2.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

	Manganoan Calcite with Pyrite
TB96H7: Bundles of scalenohedral, extraordinarily acute, crystals. Furthermore the esthetic shape of the specimen, the color and the luster are very good and the group is on a matrix rich of small crystals of Pyrite. Pachapaqui, Bolognesi, Departamento Ancash  Peru (2003) Specimen size: 8.8 × 8 × 2.9 cm = 3.5” × 3.1” × 1.1” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

Tetrahedrite-Chalcopyrite with Galena, Quartz and Calcite
	KV97N8: Big crystals with parallel growths and a partially melted look, with Chalcopyrite and with small crystals of Galena, Quartz and Calcite. The sample is from the collection of James Catmur and we'll send the label to the buyer. Casapalca, Huarochiri, Departamento Lima  Peru (±1986) Specimen size: 14 × 8.3 × 5.9 cm = 5.5” × 3.3” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 3 cm = 1.4” × 1.2”

	Enargite with Tetrahedrite
DB16I7: Group of prismatic crystals with pinacoidal terminations. They are all partially covered by small tetrahedral crystals of Tetrahedrite. Mina La Libertad, Quiruvilca, Distrito Quiruvilca, Departamento La Libertad  Peru Specimen size: 8.1 × 6.2 × 3.3 cm = 3.2” × 2.4” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 4.3 × 1.3 cm = 1.7” × 0.5”

Pyrite with Quartz
	TA26H3: Group of very individualized crystals of striated faces and a high luster, with acute prismatic crystals of Quartz. Very esthetic. Mina La Libertad, Quiruvilca, Distrito Quiruvilca, Departamento La Libertad  Peru Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.6 × 4.2 cm = 2.4” × 2.2” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

	Pyrite with Quartz and Sphalerite
TQ96J3: Exceptionally complex crystals, very rich in faces, very bright, implanted on a druse of Quartz and partially covered by Sphalerite. In this case the Sphalerite is very fluorescent, which is uncommon. We analyzed it and the result shows that the Sphalerite is manganese rich, so that could be the reason for its fluorescence. We'll send this analysis to the buyer of the specimen. Quiruvilca, Distrito Quiruvilca, Departamento La Libertad  Peru Specimen size: 10.9 × 6.5 × 6.2 cm = 4.3” × 2.6” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 3.6 × 3.3 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” Sphalerite fluorescent long & short UV

Pyrite
	TA96H7: Group of crystals in which the dominant form is the octahedron but also having the faces of the cube, less developed but evident. The faces are bright, defined and undamaged. A magnificent sample. Mina Huanzala, Huallanca, Dos de Mayo, Huánuco  Peru (2001) Specimen size: 11 × 9 × 4 cm = 4.3” × 3.5” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.4 × 2.2 cm = 0.9” × 0.9”

	Atacamite
T56JD2: For a while we saw these atacamites from Peru, then we stopped seeing them, so I was very pleased when we were able to get hold of this one. It has lots of crystals and has the typical 'freshly picked' look of the atacamites. Mina Lily, Pisco, Umay, Departamento Ica  Peru (1999) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.2 × 2 cm = 1.8” × 1.3” × 0.8”

Hematite pseudo Magnetite
Front Rear	EJ86M5: A novelty this year in Munich, because it is from a very recent find. Parallel and skeletal growths of octahedral crystals, some of them extraordinarily elongated, pseudomorphs after Magnetite, very well defined, bright and almost completely covered by a second generation of small laminar crystals of Hematite. Volcán Payún Matru, Malargüe, Mendoza  Argentina Specimen size: 10 × 9 × 7.5 cm = 3.9” × 3.5” × 3.0” Main crystal size: 7 × 4.2 cm = 2.8” × 1.7”

	Hematite pseudo Magnetite (Martite)
EK87K3: On the specimen coexist two generations of crystals of Hematite. The first one has arborescent growths of octahedral crystals that are pseudomorphs after Magnetite (the variety Martite). On those octahedrons is formed a second generation of very bright laminar crystals of Hematite. Aside from its mineralogical interest, the specimen is notably esthetic. A very good sample. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 286 in number 2007/4. Volcán Payún Matru, Malargüe, Mendoza  Argentina (04/2007) Specimen size: 9.1 × 10.3 × 7.7 cm = 3.6” × 4.1” × 3.0” Main crystal size: 3.5 × 3.3 cm = 1.4” × 1.3”	Front Side Rear

Florencite-(Ce) with Quartz and Microcline
	EX26F2: Florencite-(Ce) is a very rare phosphate. In this case the small red crystals are distributed on Microcline and accompanied by Quartz and Mica. Formación Papachacra, Departamento Belén, Catamarca  Argentina (2003) Specimen size: 8 × 5 × 4.5 cm = 3.1” × 2.0” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0”

	Smoky Quartz with Microcline and Albite
RL11I0: The crystals have classic forms and they are very well grown and have very well defined faces and edges. They contrast with the matrix of Microcline on which white Albite has grown. Formación Papachacra, Departamento Belén, Catamarca  Argentina (1993) Specimen size: 9.8 × 7.2 × 3.4 cm = 3.9” × 2.8” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 5.8 × 2.7 cm = 2.3” × 1.1” Albite fluorescent short UV

Rhodochrosite stalactite
Front Bottom	CT52D6: As you can see in the photo this stalactite of Rhodochrosite has been polished at the bottom. In this case we feel that this helps one appreciate the beauty of its interior. Apart from the length, the fact that there are two stalactites, their great color and form means that we have decided to publish this specimen, even though it does not match our normal criteria for collectible specimens. It has a special quality that we think would make it of interest to anyone who collects minerals. Mina Capillitas, Andalgalá, Catamarca  Argentina Specimen size: 12 × 4.2 × 3 cm = 4.7” × 1.7” × 1.2”

	Fluorite
TH61I8: Group of cubic crystals with very well-marked echeloned bevels. Transparency and luster are excellent and the color is extraordinarily deep. An absolute novelty, because Fluorite from this zone was not previously known. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 14 in number 2007/2. Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba  Argentina Specimen size: 4.8 × 4 × 2.1 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 2.2 cm = 0.9” × 0.9” Minor fluorescence short UV

Florencite-(Ce) with Albite, Siderite and smoky Quartz
	RA63J2: Tabular crystals of hexagonal but partially rounded shape. On a matrix of Albite crystals and with small crystals of Siderite. Formación Papachacra, Catamarca  Argentina (1993) Specimen size: 7.4 × 5.9 × 3 cm = 2.9” × 2.3” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0” Albite minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Copper
ET66M8: Arborescent growth with rounded terminations corresponding to deformed crystals. The mine is not well-known and such coppers are uncommon in international collections. Mina Coca-Cola, Distrito minero de Talcuna, La Serena, Coquimbo  Chile (±1985) Specimen size: 8.5 × 8.2 × 2.2 cm = 3.3” × 3.2” × 0.9”	Front Rear

Chrysocolla with Quartz
	EA11M9: Globular growths on matrix of very clear bluish green tones, almost coated by globular growths of tiny crystals of Quartz. Mina La Farola, Cerro Pintado, Tierra Amarilla, Copiapó, Atacama  Chile (±1985) Specimen size: 8.6 × 6.5 × 3.5 cm = 3.4” × 2.6” × 1.4”

	Atacamite
EC27F4: A great specimen, with the prismatic crystals standing well clear of the matrix, which is not common in material from this locality. The deep green of the Atacamite contrasts with the lighter tones of the associated minerals that cover the matrix. La Farola Mine, Cerro Pintado, Copiapó, Atacama  Chile Specimen size: 10.5 × 10 × 4.8 cm = 4.1” × 3.9” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Atacamite with Halloysite
	EQ26M8: Radial growths of crystals very much better defined than usual for the locality. They are bright, have an excellent color and make a strong contrast with the lighter Halloysite. Mina La Farola, Cerro Pintado, Copiapó, Atacama  Chile (±1985) Specimen size: 9 × 7.5 × 4.2 cm = 3.5” × 3.0” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0”

	Gold
TD14K0: Both the locality and the shape of the specimens are really unusual. From an old collection, these four gold nuggets, flat and oval, are conserved in their original case, on whose back there is the label that we show. Isla Lennox, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia  Chile Specimen size: 8 × 7 cm = 3.1” × 2.8” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.4 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

Quartz
	E96MBH5: A group of very esthetic crystals. We also call attention to the locality, very uncommon and practically unknown for collector, and a country from which there usually aren’t samples on the market. Mina Las Mercedes, San Miguel, Departamento Misiones  Paraguay Specimen size: 10.5 × 10.2 × 6 cm = 4.1” × 4.0” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 4.3 × 1.1 cm = 1.7” × 0.4”

	Phosphophyllite
TH6Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. Group of very elongated crystals with very acute terminations. Most of the crystals are “swallowtail” twins. They have uniform pale green color and are on Limonite matrix. The sample is from a recent find, in a new locality. Mina Wayllani, Machacamarca, Potosí  Bolivia (12/2009) Specimen size: 4 × 3.4 × 1.7 cm = 1.6” × 1.3” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.5 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

Wurtzite with Quartz and Fluorapatite
Front Top	TM68G9: A very rare species, scarcely appearing in esthetic pieces. In this case there is a complete rosette of bicolored crystals of Wurtzite (some of them bright black and some other brown) and so well positioned on the Quartz matrix that it results in an attractive specimen. The group is completed by a curious Fluorapatite crystal, tabular and extra-flat. Mina Siglo XX, Llallagua, Potosí  Bolivia (2005) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.5 × 4 cm = 1.4” × 1.4” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” Fluorapatite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Vauxite
LH76F4: A concretion like growth made up of many small, intensely blue crystals. A fairly rare specimen that is hard to find, as it comes from one of the famous finds of the 1950s. From the David Lucas collection, number 695 so we will give the buyer his label. Mina Siglo XX, Llallagua, Potosí  Bolivia (±1950) Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.7 × 0.9 cm = 1.4” × 1.1” × 0.4”

Paravauxite
	ER37E6: Only one mine produces good Paravauxite and none have been found there for years. So when I get hold of one from a collection or Museum I am very pleased (this one comes from the Seaman Museum). Lots of crystals that, while small, have a ‘fresher’ look than is typical with this species. We will send you the original label from the museum. Mina Siglo XX, Llallagua, Potosí  Bolivia Specimen size: 5.5 × 4 × 4.3 cm = 2.2” × 1.6” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

	Andorite with Zinkenite
EK86I1: The crystal is doubly terminated, more defined than usual for this species. Its platy form has grown on a matrix of acicular crystals of Zinkenite. Mina San José, Ciudad de Oruro, Cercado, Departamento Oruro  Bolivia (2006) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.3 × 1.8 cm = 1.8” × 1.3” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 2.7 cm = 1.3” × 1.1”

Andorite with Pyrite and Zinkenite
	TN99G9: Great esthetics on this Andorite!. It has some definite and aerial crystals, some of them doubly terminated and perfectly positioned on a matrix of bright Pyrite crystals. Some acicular crystals of Zinkenite complete the piece. Mina San José, Ciudad de Oruro, Cercado, Departamento Oruro  Bolivia (10/2004) Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.6 × 2.6 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4”

	Zinkenite
LA30F3: The San Jose mine, Oruro is one of the few localities where this rare lead sulfosalt with antimony forms attractive specimens. The crystals have grown in groups of brilliant wheat sheaf with fine prisms. From the David Lucas collection, number 594, and we will give the buyer his label. Mina San José, Ciudad de Oruro, Cercado, Departamento Oruro  Bolivia Specimen size: 9.7 × 4.8 × 3.6 cm = 3.8” × 1.9” × 1.4”

Franckeite with Quartz and Pyrite
	EX67M8: Spherical growths of very well defined and bright small crystals, with Pyrite and on matrix. An excellent sample of this rare species. Mina San José, Ciudad de Oruro, Cercado, Departamento Oruro  Bolivia Specimen size: 4.1 × 3.5 × 2.6 cm = 1.6” × 1.4” × 1.0”

	Ludlamite
EA40: Ludmalite it is one of the more famous Bolivian species. In this specimen it is not only fresh and doubly terminated but also extremely well placed on an unusual matrix formed by a combo of Siderite, Tourmaline and Quartz. As attractive as the photo suggests. Mina Huanuni, Huanuni, Dalence, Oruro  Bolivia Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.3 × 1.2 cm = 1.7” × 0.9” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.7 cm = 0.7” × 0.3”

Cassiterite
	TR76F3: In this group the crystals are brilliant, and have perfectly defined faces and edges. They have the clear form of the twin, which is not often seen from this locality. Mina Huanuni, Huanuni, Dalence, Oruro  Bolivia Specimen size: 6.2 × 4 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.6” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2.3 cm = 1.1” × 0.9”

	Cassiterite with Quartz
TF76M0: Really good specimen. A druse of twinned Cassiterite crystals, many of them doubly terminated, translucent and very bright, with Quartz crystals. Mina Viloco, Sección San Antonio, Loayza, La Paz  Bolivia (01/2008) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.5 × 3.4 cm = 2.3” × 1.4” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Cassiterite
	TA67L3: Group of translucent Cassiterite twinned crystals, with more than an excellent luster and dark honey color. With Quartz crystals on matrix. Mina Viloco, Sección San Antonio, Loayza, La Paz  Bolivia (01/2008) Specimen size: 7 × 5.6 × 2.9 cm = 2.8” × 2.2” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

	Cylindrite
MA16G8: The piece is full of typical crystals of cylindrical habit (thus the name for the species). Crystals are numerous and more sharp and bright than is usual. Trinacria, Poopó  Bolivia Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.7 × 2.5 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.2 cm = 0.7” × 0.1”

Quartz (Amethyst) from Uruguay

Quartz (Amethyst)
Front Side	EV86P3: Stalagmitic growth of crystals of dipyramidal habit and a very poorly developed prism. Of excellent color and luster, they form a very interesting esthetic piece. This sample is from a recent find in March 2009. Cantera La Bolsa, Paraje La Bolsa, Artigas  Uruguay (03/2009) Specimen size: 10.5 × 7.9 × 8 cm = 4.1” × 3.1” × 3.1” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Quartz (Amethyst)
MB99I0: The quality of its color is extraordinary. Crystals have different intensities of color on the prism and the rhombohedron, it is more intense on the terminations. The group is a stalagmite which once covered a hexagonal crystal of Calcite, now gone, but it left a mold in the center of the specimen. We note the precision of the quarry’s name, until now very difficult to determine on Uruguayan specimen. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 54 in number 2007/1. Cantera Catalán grande, Paraje Catalán grande, Artigas  Uruguay (07/2006) Specimen size: 12 × 5.7 × 6.7 cm = 4.7” × 2.2” × 2.6” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.5”	Front Rear Bottom

Quartz (Amethyst) and Calcite
Front Side	TP50I8: An extraordinary formation of Amethyst crystals that covers completely a scalenohedral crystal of Calcite, preserving its original form. Color and luster are magnificent. It is from the classic zone of Artigas, actually worked by experienced mineralogists, so the samples found are especially interesting. Cantera Catalán Grande, Paraje Catalán grande, Artigas  Uruguay (11/2006) Specimen size: 12.3 × 9.9 × 7 cm = 4.8” × 3.9” × 2.8” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

	Calcite with Quartz (Amethyst) and Hematite
MF26M5: Scalenohedral crystal of Calcite in a geode of Quartz (Amethyst). The crystal has three channels that coincide with the acute edges and these contain thin growths of Hematite microcrystals. Within the crystal there is a very well defined inclusion of red Hematite. The sample is from a new quarry in the well known region of Artigas. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 138 in number 2009/2. Cantera Norte, Paraje Catalán Grande, Artigas  Uruguay (06/2008) Specimen size: 7.1 × 7 × 6.2 cm = 2.8” × 2.8” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 7.1 × 2.9 cm = 2.8” × 1.1” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Beryl (Emerald)

Beryl (Emerald)
	TS16L2: Miniature of prismatic crystals, two of them dominant, with perfect terminations on top, good transparency and intense green color, slightly zoned perpendicular to main axis. On the main crystal top termination we can see something similar to dissolution structures and inside the crystal some carbon inclusions. A luminous specimen. Mina La Pita, Borbur, Boyacá  Colombia (01/2008) Specimen size: 1.1 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.4” × 0.3” × 0.2” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Beryl (Emerald) with Calcite
TB47L3: A powerful group of numerous very well-defined, transparent and brilliant isolated Beryl (Emerald) crystals. Excellent terminations and intense green color. They are implanted on a rocky matrix with rhombohedral Calcite crystals. Given its color and crystal perfection we consider it a really great specimen. Mina Chivor, Chivor, Boyacá  Colombia (11/2007) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.3 × 2.3 cm = 1.8” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.6 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”	Front Top

Doubly terminated Beryl (Emerald)
Front Side Side	TE76H6: Parallel group of prismatic crystals all them doubly terminated, really big and having good color and transparency, free of damage and esthetically placed on the matrix. Mina Coscuez, Boyacá  Colombia (07/2002) Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.8 × 2.3 cm = 1.2” × 1.1” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2.7 × 1.6 cm = 1.1” × 0.6”

Peruvian Rhodonite

Among the most commented upon novelties at Tucson 2007 were Peruvian Rhodonites from the San Martín Mine. Although this mine was previously known for that species, more careful methods of extraction by the actual owners of the mine made it possible to obtain new samples of a high quality, especially if we consider their color, because previous Rhodonites were generally pinker than the best new ones, which are more red.
Our selection is based, precisely, on picking just the deep red specimens because we believe color is the most distinctive aspect, in terms of quality, of the Rhodonite.

	Rhodonite with Quartz
MB17K6: Group of flattened Rhodonite crystals of excellent color and luster with growths of small white crystals of Quartz and small crystallizations of Pyrite lower on the specimen. We especially note the intensity of the color, nearer to red more than pink, which is characteristic of the July-August 2007 samples. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (08/2007) Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.6 × 2 cm = 1.0” × 1.0” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”	Front Rear

Rhodonite with Quartz
	TM6J8: Excellent miniature formed by groups of sharp, flat, prismatic crystals of exceptional transparency and color. The existence of a group of Quartz crystal adds esthetic force and mineralogical interest to the specimen. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (03/2007) Specimen size: 2 × 1.7 × 1.7 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.8 cm = 0.7” × 0.3”

	Rhodonite with Quartz
TC36J7: Excellent miniature formed by groups of flat prismatic crystals, extraordinarily sharp and exceptional color and transparency. The presence of a group of prismatic crystals of Quartz adds esthetic force and mineralogical interest to the specimen. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (03/2007) Specimen size: 3.9 × 2.7 × 2.1 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.8 cm = 0.7” × 0.3”	Front Rear

Rhodonite with Calcite, Quartz and Pyrite
	TA76J8: Groups of sharp, flattened, prismatic crystals, some of them doubly terminated, of exceptional transparency and color, on a matrix of white crystals of Calcite, crystals of Quartz and small crystals of Pyrite. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (03/2007) Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.2 × 2 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.2” Calcite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Rhodonite with Quartz
ME90K6: Group of flattened Rhodonite crystals of excellent color and luster with growths of smallwhite crystals of Quartz. We especially note the intensity of the color, nearer to red most than pink, which is characteristic of the July-August 2007 samples. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (08/2007) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4 × 2.6 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

Rhodonite with Calcite, Pyrrhotite and Pyrite
	TX36I8: Group of flat prismatic crystals, very well-defined and bright and more isolated than usual for that mine. They form fans. We specially note its color, extraordinary even for the most usual from the locality. On adition there is a tabular Pyrrhotite crystal with sharp faces and edges. On the back of the sample there are small crystallizations of Sphalerite and Pyrite. Considering all the items it is a high level specimen. Mina San Martín, Chiuruco, Huallanca, Ancash  Peru (11/2006) Specimen size: 11.5 × 8.5 × 3.8 cm = 4.5” × 3.3” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.6 cm = 0.4” × 0.2” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Barite from Cerro Warihuyn

	Barite with Dolomite
TX46H4: The specimen is from a recent find at this Peruvian locality, completely unknown a short time ago. Crystals are between tabular and laminar and have an exceptional luster and are on a small matrix of Dolomite. Fluorescence under UV light is spectacular, having curious and well defined zones of different intensity. Cerro Warihuyn, 2850 m.↑, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco  Peru (2005-2006) Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.6 × 1.5 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 3.9 × 2.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV

Barite with Dolomite
Front Side	TG96H4: The specimen is from a recent find at this Peruvian locality, completely unknown a short time ago. Crystals are between tabular and laminar, very clear, with yellowish shades, and have an exceptional luster. They are on an elegant matrix of Dolomite. Fluorescence under UV is spectacular, having curious and well defined zones of different intensity. Cerro Warihuyn, 2850 m.↑, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco  Peru (2005-2006) Specimen size: 6.3 × 3.3 × 3 cm = 2.5” × 1.3” × 1.2” Zoned fluorescence long & short UV

	Barite
ED11J8: From a very recent find on Cerro Warihuyn, it has very different characteristics from the samples known so far. A tabular crystal of perfectly defined faces and edges, very transparent and of deep yellow color. Very esthetic and aerial on the Dolomite matrix. Cerro Warihuyn, 2850 m.↑, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco  Peru (2007) Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.8 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” Minor zoned fluorescence long & short UV

Barite
	MJ46K6: Parallel group of very transparent and very sharp crystals of Barite with a deep yellow color, on a Dolomite matrix. Cerro Warihuyn, ↑2850 m., Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco  Peru (03-04/2007) Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.4 × 1.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 0.6” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Barite with Dolomite
EH64J8: From a very recent find on Cerro Warihuyn, it has very different characteristics from the samples known so far. Parallel growths of tabular crystals with perfectly defined faces and edges and a deep yellow color. Very esthetic and aerial on the Dolomite matrix. Cerro Warihuyn, 2850 m.↑, Miraflores, Huamalias, Huanuco  Peru (2007) Specimen size: 4.8 × 4 × 4.2 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” Minor zoned fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

Rhodochrosite from the Manuelita Mine

Rhodochrosite with Quartz
	TD76K4: Group of rhombohedral crystals of very sharp faces and edges, and excellent color. Small crystals of Quartz have selectively grown along the edges of most of the Rhodochrosite crystals. Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (2007) Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.2 × 2.9 cm = 3.2” × 2.4” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Rhodochrosite with Quartz
TC96H7: Group of rhombohedral crystals of very well defined faces and edges and an excellent color. Notice the zonation of the color corresponding to different phases of growth, darker at the center of the crystal with alternating zones of different shades of pink nearer the edges. The group is on a matrix of small crystals of Quartz. Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (15/02/2006) Specimen size: 7.2 × 5.4 × 2 cm = 2.8” × 2.1” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Rhodochrosite with Quartz
Front Top	TP66H6: Nice miniature of rhombohedral crystals that have exceptional color and luster. Small crystals of Quartz skirt the edges. Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (15/02/2006) Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.4 × 2.8 cm = 1.4” × 0.9” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.7 cm = 0.5” × 0.3”

	Rhodochrosite on Pyrite
TM63F5: The beautiful world of nature never ceases to surprise me. The combination of pink Rhodochrosite and the golden Pyrite on which it sits looks like some form of offering. With the extra features of bevelled edges and the light color zoning of the Rhodochrosite make, especially given its simplicity, this one even more beautiful. Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (04/2005) Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.8 × 1.7 cm = 1.3” × 1.1” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.3” × 0.3” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Rhodochrosite
Front Top	MA50G9: Crystals are rhombohedrons with very sharp faces and edges of a splendid size and we call your attention to its great color and the elegant disposition on matrix. Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (10/2005) Specimen size: 6 × 3.5 × 5 cm = 2.4” × 1.4” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.5”

Santa Rita Mine

From the not so well known Santa Rita Mine come these Sphalerites of clear color and sharp crystals, well placed on a matrix covered by concretions of non pink Rhodochrosite. This mine also produces some high quality Galena.

	Sphalerite with Galena and Rhodochrosite
TZ46H6: A group of twinned crystals with sharp faces and edges. They have orangish color and an excellent luster. Crystals are partially covered by concretions of Rhodochrosite. There is also some minor Galena on the matrix. Mina Santa Rita, 4300 m.↑, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (2006) Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.2 × 5.2 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”	Front Side

Sphalerite with Rhodochrosite
	EK26N8: Complex crystals of deep honey color. Of a considerable size for the locality, they are on a matrix partially coated by Rhodochrosite. Mina Santa Rita, 4300 m.↑, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (21/06/2007) Specimen size: 11.6 × 7.7 × 5.9 cm = 4.6” × 3.0” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.6 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”

	Galena with Quartz
TV86H6: Crystals have rounded shapes but they are formed by stepped planes with the faces of the cube and the octahedron and they are very sharp and bright. Between the crystals of Galena some groups of transparent crystals of Quartz appear. Mina Santa Rita, 4300 m.↑, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (2006) Specimen size: 12 × 7 × 5.5 cm = 4.7” × 2.8” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 3 × 1.5 cm = 1.2” × 0.6”

Wire Silver

One of the major novelties in the 2001 Ste. Marie / Denver Shows was the new wire Silver from Uchucchacua, Lima, Peru. They were found at the start of this year and their quality and beauty is comparable to the best finds from the old famous localities such as Kongsberg, with maybe better luster on the Silver crystals.
On some cases it is better to take care. For this reason we took our time to analyze the matrix of this new specimens and for to check carefully each specimen to be sure that nothing was faked. Analysis proved that the dark brownish matrix of these specimens is a natural amorphous Silicate of Manganese and that the white-yellowish crystals are Rhodochrosite. As usual, we will send copy of this analysis to the buyers of the specimens.

Wire Silver with Rhodochrosite
	E49D: Unusual crystallized brilliant Rhodochrosite partially covering Silver wire crystals on Rhodo matrix. Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (2001) Specimen size: 4.5 × 3 cm = 1.8” × 1.2”

	Silver with Pyrargyrite
E85F: Silver with Pyrargyrite and Rhodochrosite. From this famous mine comes this very free standing "silver tree" partially covered by black round Pyrargyrite crystals. Good display given the pink Rhodochrosite matrix. Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (2000) Specimen size: 7 × 4.5 cm = 2.8” × 1.8”

Bismuthinite

Tazna it is one of the richest Bismuth deposits on the world. Although it is no longer in production a few people dig there and they found a phenomenal pocket that gave the biggest Bismuthinite crystals ever found. Unfortunately most of them were covered by a deep crust of Marcasite, only a few specimens don't had Marcasite or were just covered by a thin crust of Marcasite. Following this great find we got the specimen below with the best luster / visibility for this new discover.

Bismuthinite
	TA38: Sharp, pretty brilliant Bismuthinite single crystal just covered on its top and on its rear by a crust of botryoidal Marcasite. Super for the species. As usual we will send the analysis to the buyer of the specimen. Veta Farellón viejo, Tazna, Potosí  Bolivia (08/2001) Specimen size: 4.4 × 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 1.7” × 0.5” × 0.2”

Bournonite

At the Machacamarca Mine, Colavi, Bolivia they find some interesting minerals, the finest being Bournonite in flat, large crystals on matrix. Totally different from other Bournonite, collectors enjoy their unusual crystal form.

	Bournonite
MR7B6: Flat and unusual habit with Pyrite and a small matrix on the back made up of sugary Quartz crystals and Pyrite. Machacamarca, Colavi, Potosí, Departamento de Potosí  Bolivia (2001) Specimen size: 4.7 × 5 cm = 1.9” × 2.0”

Bournonite
	MJ4B6: Flat and unusual habit associated with minor sugary Quartz crystals, Pyrite and Siderite. Machacamarca, Colavi, Potosí, Departamento de Potosí  Bolivia (2001) Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.6 cm = 1.5” × 1.4”

Icositetrahedral Pyrite

In 1999, in a small mine in Bolivia (Tres Cruces, Potosí), they found some neat Pyrite, which was very brilliant and associated with Siderite. Crystalographically they are icositetrahedral crystals, so more complex than the normal ones.

	Siderite with Pyrite
TB8M9: Group of lenticular crystals that have a very contrasted doubly coloration, with both dark and yellowish-brown areas. They are on matrix, with small crystals of Pyrite that are complex, with the predominant forms of the octahedron. Tres Cruces, Potosí  Bolivia Specimen size: 4.9 × 4.3 × 3.3 cm = 1.9” × 1.7” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 2.4 cm = 1.3” × 0.9”

Pyrite with Siderite
	EK57B7: Pretty Pyrite, very brilliant. Icositetrahedral crystals, so more complex than the normal ones. Tres Cruces, Potosí  Bolivia (1999) Specimen size: 9.7 × 6.2 cm = 3.8” × 2.4”

Argentinian Amethyst

Argentina it is not a well know mineralogical country. An Argentinean Quartz quarry's owners carried out work searching for fine Quartz specimens to sell on the mineral market. I have an excellent relationship with him, so I purchased the best of his production. For the moment they are finding huge, doubly terminated, and frequently sceptered Amethyst Quartz. The first generation is milky white Quartz, the second generation is a deep Amethyst colored Quartz. Most of the specimens are floaters and some of them are on matrix too. Size, form and phantom inclusions are very attractive and offer to the mineral world something new that in my opinion it will help to place Argentina on the collector's map.

	Quartz (Amethyst) scepter
ED61F0: The crystal has simple forms, with an amethyst scepter on a crystal of milky Quartz. The brilliance of the faces and the color zoning (it is like an hour glass, as one sometimes sees in Gypsum) are notable. Mina don Nicolás, Villa Benegas, Mina Clavero, San Alberto, Córdoba  Argentina (2004) Specimen size: 3.5 × 1.2 × 1.3 cm = 1.4” × 0.5” × 0.5”

Doubly terminated Quartz (Amethyst)
	NB26K9: Partially doubly terminated crystal, with color zonations that are more intense on the terminations, on a group of milky Quartz crystals. Very uncommon locality. Mina don Nicolás, Villa Benegas, Mina Clavero, San Alberto, Córdoba  Argentina (2003) Specimen size: 7 × 5.5 × 3.5 cm = 2.8” × 2.2” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 3.3 × 1.4 cm = 1.3” × 0.6”

	Quartz (Amethyst) scepter
EB48F0: A very special specimen due to the considerable size of the crystals, their parallel growth, the scepter formation, and the quality and intensity of the color. Mina don Nicolás, Villa Benegas, Mina Clavero, San Alberto, Córdoba  Argentina (2004) Specimen size: 10.5 × 6.5 × 5 cm = 4.1” × 2.6” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 6 × 3 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.2” × 1.0”