Epidote with Byssolite
Front Rear	EA64N8: A novelty in Ste. Marie 2009. Group of crystals, most of them doubly terminated, of excellent transparency and luster and a very deep color. They are on matrix, with Actinolite (Byssolite). From a recent find in probably the most classical locality for the species. Knappenwand, Untersulzbachtal, Salzburg  Austria (03/2009) Specimen size: 6 × 3.9 × 2 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 4.4 × 0.5 cm = 1.7” × 0.2”

	Almandine
VB26G5: A classic specimen which, aside its esthetical quality, has the feature that it has very well-defined crystals, free of damage and totally natural, without the polishing so frequently seen on the Tyrolean samples to make them more esthetic. Gaisberg Valley, Tirol  Austria Specimen size: 7.5 × 5.8 × 4.5 cm = 3.0” × 2.3” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 4 × 3.5 cm = 1.6” × 1.4”	Front Side

Doubly terminated Diopside
Front Rear	TA47F6: A European classic that is very hard to get. The large fine crystals are doubly terminated and an excellent color. There are two labels with it, one from the R.M. Wilke collection (nº 1054) and the other from the dealer Filer (Redlands, California) Schwarzenstein, Zillerthal, Tirol  Austria Specimen size: 10 × 2.7 × 2.3 cm = 3.9” × 1.1” × 0.9”

	Hyalophane
TH12H7: Group of very well-defined and bright crystals. They have a high degree of transparency and on both sides, more clearly at the left, the Baveno twin, typical of alkaline Feldspars, is present. Zagradski Potok Mine, Busovaca  Bosnia-Herzegovina (2004) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.3 × 2.2 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.6”

Hyalophane on smoky Quartz
	TB46G0: A group of prismatic crystals, with very good luster and definition of forms. It is attached to a matrix of Quartz, something that we had never seen before. Zagradski Potok Mine, Busovaca  Bosnia-Herzegovina (2004) Specimen size: 7.5 × 6.3 × 3.3 cm = 3.0” × 2.5” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.3 cm = 0.5” × 0.5”

	Hyalophane
TZ90H9: A floater group of crystals from the classic locality of Busovaca, practically the only one for good quality specimens of this species. Crystals have very obvious double Baveno-Manebach twins, and they are translucent and bright. Zagradski Potok Mine, Busovaca  Bosnia-Herzegovina (2004) Specimen size: 6.8 × 6.1 × 4.8 cm = 2.7” × 2.4” × 1.9”	Front Top

Galena
Front Top	MH26M9: Group of cubic crystals of Galena, some of them flattened and have a tabular aspect. They have the vertices truncated by the triangular faces of the octahedron. On the lower side there is a small, very well defined, crystal of Sphalerite which color is honey yellow. Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (2002) Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.2 × 3.1 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 1.2”

	Galena with Sphalerite
TV86K4: Group of cubic crystals that show triangular faces at vertices corresponding to the octahedron. Some of the cubic faces show hollow structures and forms of dissolution. At the top of the sample there are very bright Sphalerite crystals. Augel Ianakiev Mine, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (2005) Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.2 × 3.9 cm = 2.4” × 2.0” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 4.1 × 2.3 cm = 1.6” × 0.9”	Front Top

Sphalerite with Galena
	MM64N4: Cuboctahedral crystals of Galena, some of them with skeletal growths, with small very bright crystals of Sphalerite of very well defined faces and edges. Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (2007) Specimen size: 5.8 × 4 × 2.3 cm = 2.3” × 1.6” × 0.9”

	Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz
ER11M9: Twinned Sphalerite crystals with very well defined flat faces, which is not too common for the species. They are associated with Chalcopyrite crystals, small cubes of Galena and Quartz crystals. Mogilata Mine, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (1992) Specimen size: 8.5 × 7.6 × 3.4 cm = 3.3” × 3.0” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.8 cm = 0.8” × 0.7”

Sphalerite with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Quartz
Front Top	EM26M2: In this excellent sample, Sphalerite crystals are showing extremely defined crystalline forms, more than usual for the species. Tetrahedral faces are dominant but other accessory faces are perfectly visible. The Sphalerite crystals are very aerials on a Quartz crystal-rich matrix also with Chalcopyrite and Galena crystals. This specimen has been photographed and published as a novelty at the 2008 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine "Le Règne Minéral" number 82 (July-August 2008), page 82. Boriaeva Mine, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (06/2008) Specimen size: 7 × 6.5 × 5.9 cm = 2.8” × 2.6” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Pyrite
MC12N4: Very aerial floater group of crystals formed by the faces of the cube and the pyritohedron with very well marked longitudinal striations. Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (1996) Specimen size: 4.5 × 2.6 × 2.2 cm = 1.8” × 1.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”	Front Rear

Calcite with Quartz
	MG61N4: A very esthetic sample with polycrystalline growths on a tabular crystal attached to a group of clear crystals of Quartz. Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (1997) Specimen size: 6.1 × 6 × 2.6 cm = 2.4” × 2.4” × 1.0” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

	Sphalerite (Cleophane) with Quartz and Galena
ML37N4: Group of bright, transparent crystals of Sphalerite with the greenish color that characterizes the variety Cleophane. With small cubic crystals of Galena and groups of small, very bright, crystals of Quartz. 9 September Mines, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (1993) Specimen size: 5.7 × 4.5 × 2 cm = 2.2” × 1.8” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Pyromorphite
Front Top	TA96M3: Excellent miniature. Crystals shows a better brilliance than usual for the locality. Specimen is formed by a group of crystals with very sharp faces and edges, excellent terminations and a very aerial shape. The specimen is from the Thomas Moore collection and we’ll send the label to the buyer. Ptchelojad Mine, Rhodope Mountains, Kardzali Oblast  Bulgaria Specimen size: 2.6 × 2.2 × 2.1 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.8 cm = 0.6” × 0.3” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Sphalerite with Quartz
ED36K0: Small, very well defined crystals of deep red color very uncommon from this locality, on a surface of micro-crystalline Quartz. Príbram, Bohemia  Czech Republic (±1960) Specimen size: 9 × 8.6 × 3.7 cm = 3.5” × 3.4” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Cassiterite on Quartz
	MH80F3: Classic locality for excellent Cassiterite. The very brilliant crystals have some degree of translucence and are lighter in color than is typical for the locality. They are on a matrix of Quartz. There is also a label from the collection of Professor H. Siegmund of Vienna (number 337) Cinovec (Zinnwald), Krusné Hory  Czech Republic Specimen size: 8 × 4.7 × 1.8 cm = 3.1” × 1.9” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Talc crystals with Calcite
KR66M8: Rosette groups and leafy crystals with very well defined contours and pearly luster. Excellent quality for the species. The sample is from the James Catmur collection (num. B288). whose label will be sent to the buyer. Trimouns Mine, Luzenac, Ariège  France (±1993) Specimen size: 7.4 × 5.7 × 5.5 cm = 2.9” × 2.2” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0”

Dissakisite-(Ce) on Dolomite
	F26RE8: The mineralogical literature is not clear if we are dealing with Dissakisite-(Ce) or Allanite-(Ce). Both species are the end species of an isomorphic range and most of the samples from Trimouns present colored zones where the darker ones correspond with Allanite-(Ce) (as it is richer in iron) and the lighter areas are Dissakisite-(Ce) We have not analyzed this sample but the uniform color, and especially it lightness, indicate that it is poor in iron so we guess that it is Dissakisite-(Ce) Trimouns Mine, Luzenac, Ariège  France (±1997) Specimen size: 6.7 × 5.1 × 1.9 cm = 2.6” × 2.0” × 0.7”

	Barite
EA6G1: The groups nearly spherical ("pompons") of laminar crystals, snowy-white, in contrast with the grayish matrix. Mine des Cèdres, Asce. 32, St. Laurent-le-minier, Gard  France (1996) Specimen size: 11.5 × 8.5 × 5 cm = 4.5” × 3.3” × 2.0”

Bournonite with Sphalerite
	TB68K0: Group of crystals of considerable size. They are neat cyclic twins and are very well defined with sharp faces and edges. The locality is a classic but the specimen is from a recent find in 2005. La Sanguinède, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Malines, Gard  France (2005) Specimen size: 11.6 × 8.7 × 5.6 cm = 4.6” × 3.4” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 1.6 cm = 1.3” × 0.6”

	Pyromorphite with Quartz
MB16M9: A novelty of Tucson 2009. Globular growths of barrel-shaped crystals of good luster and yellowish green color. The sample, in Quartz matrix, is from a recent find in a locality hitherto little known. Mine de La Vidale (Brezies), Asprières, St. Martin de Bouillac, Aveyron  France (2008) Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.2 × 2.3 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 0.9” Minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Top

Azurite
Front Rear	TB66N9: Floater rosette that has grown with flattened crystals with very well defined faces and edges, typical for Chessy. Another very interesting classic. Chessy-les-Mines, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes  France (1980-1990) Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

	Stolzite
EP86J8: The sample is from a recent find of this species at an European locality that we can consider as a classic for excellence. Group of very aerial tabular crystals of very well defined faces and edges. Sainte Lucie Mine, St. Léger-de-Peyre, Lozère  France (05/2007) Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.3 × 2.3 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.4 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV	Front Front Side

Azurite
	TH46H7: Globular aggregate of short prismatic crystals that have very well defined faces and edges and very good color and luster. The specimen is from a classic locality and actually is very difficult to obtain good samples from there. Chessy-les-Mines, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes  France Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.3 × 2.7 cm = 2.3” × 1.3” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

	Calcite with inclusions
TA96N9: A French “super-classic”. Group of acute rhombohedral crystals of calcite that have grown including white sand. It comes from the Palix collection but it does not have its original label. Bellecroix (Forêt), Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France  France (XIX Century) Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.3 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.5 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”	Front Rear

Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
	EK16J8: From a recent rediscovery at the locality. Group of cubic crystals of perfectly defined faces and edges and deep yellow color, almost honey, considerably transparent and with small crystals of Chalcopyrite. Pivoul, Barjac, Lozère  France (05/2007) Specimen size: 7.2 × 5.2 × 2.4 cm = 2.8” × 2.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

	Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
EJ16J8: From a recent rediscovery at the locality. Group of cubic crystals of perfectly defined faces and edges and deep yellow color, almost honey, considerably transparent and with small crystals of Chalcopyrite. Pivoul, Barjac, Lozère  France (05/2007) Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.8 × 2.1 cm = 2.3” × 1.9” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.5 cm = 0.7” × 0.6” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

Fluorite with Quartz
	TM96H7: The sample from a classic locality is high quality. It is formed by transparent cubic crystals, blue, but slightly greenish and with geometric zonations of deep sky blue outlining the orientation of the edges. Le Burc, Alban, Tarn  France (2005) Specimen size: 6.3 × 5.2 × 3.4 cm = 2.5” × 2.0” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.0” × 0.7” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Octahedral Fluorite on smoky Quartz
TG69H3: Esthetic group of octahedral crystals of Fluorite of intense color, sharp, bright and implanted on a group of Quartz crystals, the most visible of which, at left and vertical, is doubly terminated. Mont Blanc  France Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.8 × 2.4 cm = 1.3” × 1.1” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”	Front Side Top

Rounded Fluorite
	TD11F2: The rounded formations are notable for the variation on color, between lilac and light gray-green. They sit on a long matrix and contrast with the white Quartz and darker host rock. Buxieres les Mines, Allier, Auvergne  France (2004) Specimen size: 7.5 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm = 3.0” × 1.8” × 1.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Smoky Quartz with Chlorite
EG16J0: Splendid specimen, very esthetic and of high quality. It is a group of prismatic crystals of excellent color, very transparent and with Chlorite inclusions in the terminal faces. Mont Mallet, Mont Blanc  France (1998) Specimen size: 12.8 × 9.8 × 4.7 cm = 5.0” × 3.9” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 6 × 2.2 cm = 2.4” × 0.9”	Front Side

Smoky Quartz Gwindel
Front Top	EA50L5: Parallel growth of really transparent and deep smoky color Quartz crystals. The “gwindel” structure is easily seen. The specimen base is totally recrystallized, up to the point to preserve the full transparency. The specimen is with the original label from the Bonisoli collection (Torino, Italy). We will send the label to the buyer. Argentière Glacier, Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie  France (±1985) Specimen size: 11 × 6.8 × 3.7 cm = 4.3” × 2.7” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 7.1 × 3.6 cm = 2.8” × 1.4”

	Faden Quartz
M8RH5: Apparently being a single crystal, the growth shows different spread terminations all along the prism. In the interior a very thin, as a needle, “faden” is formed. Vallée de la Lignarre, Bourg d'Oisans  France (1991) Specimen size: 4.5 × 1.2 × 0.8 cm = 1.8” × 0.5” × 0.3”

Faden Quartz
	R76BI7: Group of extraordinarily elongated, clear and shiny crystals, with "faden" growths in them. On the matrix, a big rough crystal of Calcite stands out. Vallée de la Lignarre, Bourg d'Oisans  France (1991) Specimen size: 10.8 × 8 × 7.5 cm = 4.3” × 3.1” × 3.0” Main crystal size: 3.2 × 0.5 cm = 1.3” × 0.2” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

	Quartz 'window'
E85D: As strange, transparent and brilliant as the photo shows. Sigoyer, Haute Provence  France (1994-1997) Specimen size: 3.8 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 1.5” × 0.9” × 0.7”

Quartz "window"
Front Rear	E87NYJ3: Group of clear crystals with curious growths and deformations. In some of them the prism is absent, in others it is considerably enlarged. The luster is extraordinary. Sigoyer, Haute Provence  France (1994-1997) Specimen size: 8.7 × 5 × 6.2 cm = 3.4” × 2.0” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 4.6 × 1.8 cm = 1.8” × 0.7”

	Doubly terminated Quartz
MB57K9: Doubly terminated Quartz crystal, with a short prism, very clear and brilliant, contrasting with a dark matrix. Very popular specimens at French mineral shows, where were called “Diamants de la Drôme” (Drôme Diamonds). Mirabeau, Drome  France Specimen size: 9.3 × 6.5 × 5.5 cm = 3.7” × 2.6” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.5”

Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite from Peyrebrune

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Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
	TH13N3: Novelties from the classic mine of Peyrebrune, well known its Fluorites. In November 2008, a small pocket found in the higher levels of the Rivet Quarry produced Rhodochrosite (analyzed), but more surprising is that the black material is another species, Kentrolite, a rare silicate of manganese and lead, never previously found on this site. This sample is a good representation of this interesting find. Rivet Quarry, Level 1, Peyrebrune, Réalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008) Specimen size: 7.3 × 5.2 × 4.5 cm = 2.9” × 2.0” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

	Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
TT14N3: Novelties from the classic mine of Peyrebrune, well known its Fluorites. In November 2008, a small pocket found in the higher levels of the Rivet Quarry produced Rhodochrosite (analyzed), but more surprising is that the black material is another species, Kentrolite, a rare silicate of manganese and lead, never previously found on this site. This sample is a good representation of this interesting find. Rivet Quarry, Level 1, Peyrebrune, Réalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008) Specimen size: 4.8 × 2.8 × 2.6 cm = 1.9” × 1.1” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
	TJ14N3: Novelties from the classic mine of Peyrebrune, well known its Fluorites. In November 2008, a small pocket found in the higher levels of the Rivet Quarry produced Rhodochrosite (analyzed), but more surprising is that the black material is another species, Kentrolite, a rare silicate of manganese and lead, never previously found on this site. This sample is a good representation of this interesting find. Rivet Quarry, Level 1, Peyrebrune, Réalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008) Specimen size: 6 × 5.1 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 2.0” × 1.0”

	Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
TQ6N3: Novelties from the classic mine of Peyrebrune, well known its Fluorites. In November 2008, a small pocket found in the higher levels of the Rivet Quarry produced Rhodochrosite (analyzed), but more surprising is that the black material is another species, Kentrolite, a rare silicate of manganese and lead, never previously found on this site. This sample is a good representation of this interesting find. Rivet Quarry, Level 1, Peyrebrune, Réalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008) Specimen size: 9 × 5.5 × 7.5 cm = 3.5” × 2.2” × 3.0”

Les Farges Pyromorphite

Pyromorphite
	TF36H6: The sample forms arborescent growths of crystals with hopper terminations. They have the deep green color that made famous the Pyromorphite from this locality. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (1976-1980) Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.2 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 1.2”

	Pyromorphite
TX28H6: The sample forms arborescent growths of crystals with hopper terminations. They have the deep green color that made famous the Pyromorphite from this locality. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (1976-1980) Specimen size: 6.4 × 5.3 × 3.3 cm = 2.5” × 2.1” × 1.3”

Pyromorphite
	NC50C9: Real Les Farges green in this specimen. Form, color, luster, perfection: all perfect in this unquestionable specimen. The collector who buys this one will always be happy with it, in my opinion. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France Specimen size: 4.5 × 4 × 3 cm = 1.8” × 1.6” × 1.2”

	Pyromorphite
TF39: A great oldie from Les Farges. Although usually we expect really green Pyromorphite from this locality, some other ones with very interesting colors appear from time to time, such as this one which is intensely brown with yellow tips. It is a floater, complete and its form is as nice as the photo suggests. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (1976) Specimen size: 3.8 × 2.7 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.8”

Pyromorphite
	TV90K0: Group of prismatic crystals of very well defined faces and edges, with curvatures and variable color, yellowish brown on prismatic faces and yellow on the terminations. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (±1976) Specimen size: 9.9 × 6 × 4 cm = 3.9” × 2.4” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Pyromorphite
TH16H6: Magnificent and unusual greenish-yellow color of the prismatic crystals, very sharp and bright and having perfect flat terminations. The esthetics of this miniature is emphasized by the contrast between the color of the crystals and the matrix. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (1976-1980) Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.4 × 2.2 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Mimetite with Pyromorphite and Wulfenite
	PC96G0: Due to the crystal habit, we thought it could be Mimetite. Analysis indicates that every individual is formed from an inner crystal of Pyromorphite covered, in a second phase, with Mimetite. Completing the specimen, a little orange crystal of Wulfenite stands on the top. As we normally do in these cases we will send the buyer a copy of the analysis. Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrèze  France (1972) Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.9 × 3 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0”

	Strengite
MB60K9: Doubly terminated, prismatic Strengite crystals, on matrix. Excellent color, defined faces and edges and considerable crystal size. Kreuzberg, Pleystein, Oberpfälzer Wald, Bavaria  Germany Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.5 × 3.7 cm = 1.5” × 1.0” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Pharmacosiderite with Strengite
	MN13M9: The crystals are very well defined, they have an excellent transparency and luster and they were formed in a vug of Quartz. The locality, a classic, actually no longer produces pieces for collections. Kreuzberg, Pleystein, Oberpfälzer Wald, Bavaria  Germany Specimen size: 4.9 × 4.9 × 4.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.9” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

	Pyromorphite
TA50G1: A classic specimen of excellent quality. Crystals are short prisms of simple forms, very well defined, with the typical brown color of this locality. The sample was in the collection of Don E. Boydston, number 154, and it also has a label proceeding from U. S. National Museum collections with the number 105219. With the specimen we will send to the buyer both the card of the collection and the mentioned label. Bad Ems, Bad Ems District, Lahn valley, Rhineland-Palatinate  Germany Specimen size: 6.2 × 3.8 × 3.7 cm = 2.4” × 1.5” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Topaz with Quartz
	MA36G8: One of the classic pieces we enjoy offering. Prominent are the two prismatic crystals, well terminated and with a color quite better than usual for the Topaz of the locality, on a matrix of thin acicular crystals of Quartz. With the piece we will send an old label from the Bergakademie of Freiberg. Schneckenstein, Vogtland  Germany Specimen size: 5 × 3.1 × 4.6 cm = 2.0” × 1.2” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4”

	Galena with Siderite
TZ27L0: A classic sample from a classic locality. Group of well defined rounded Galena crystals formed by the faces of the cube and the octahedron, with rhombohedral Siderite crystals, on matrix. Neudorf, Harzgerode, Harz Mountains, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 6.5 × 4.8 × 2.8 cm = 2.6” × 1.9” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.2 cm = 0.7” × 0.5”

Manganite
Front Top	TM27H9: A classic. Group of divergent prismatic crystals, very bright and with excellent terminations. Ilfeld, Harz Mountains, Thuringia  Germany Specimen size: 3.6 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm = 1.4” × 0.7” × 0.7”

	Silver and Stephanite
EK91D2: In this one I have allowed Jordi to speak: Very beautiful native silver from Freiberg with two really interesting additions: well-crystallized Stephanite and an old 19th century label, which is written in ink. A quality classic. Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 6.8 × 5 × 3 cm = 2.7” × 2.0” × 1.2”

Acanthite
Front Side Top	MT47N6: Very aerial growth of Acanthite crystals pseudomorphic after Argentite. They are cuboctahedral and have bright and very well defined faces and edges. An excellent miniature from a classic mine and formerly in the thumbnail collection of Thomas Moore, whose label we'll send to the buyer. Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 2.6 × 2.3 × 1.6 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Galena with Barite and Fluorite
MM62P9: Small crystals of Galena with very well defined faces and edges, forming the twin following the spinel law on a matrix of so called “book” aggregates of white Barite crystals and with cubic yellow, transparent and bright crystals of Fluorite. An European classic. Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Obersachsen  Germany Specimen size: 7.7 × 5.4 × 4 cm = 3.0” × 2.1” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Fluorite fluorescent long & short UV

Boracite on Anhydrite and Halite
Front Side	MB56I1: The isolated crystals are very rich with faces, very sharp, translucent and have nice color. There are on a matrix of grayish-white Anhydrite with orange Halite. It is from a recent find of a higher quality than usual for this locality. Gröna Mine, Bernburg, Saxony  Germany (2006) Specimen size: 8.2 × 5.4 × 3.5 cm = 3.2” × 2.1” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Anhydrite minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Pucherite
MF12L2: A sample for systematic collectors. It is a rare bismuth vanadate occurring as a hydrothermal alteration of other bismuth minerals. Small orthorhombic Pucherite crystals but with very brilliant faces and sharp edges, others rounded. This specimen is from the Schneeberg area, probably from the Wolfgang Maassen Mine, the Type Locality for this species. Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 5.4 × 4 × 4.3 cm = 2.1” × 1.6” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.0” × 0.0”

Barite with Quartz
	TA76G0: A classic. Prismatic crystals, some of them doubly-terminated, are grouped on a Quartz matrix. Color and luster are very good. Pöhla Mine, Crottendorf, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.5 × 2.3 cm = 1.3” × 1.0” × 0.9” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Silver
TB14J3: Hooked and skeletal growths on matrix. We note that from this locality, and very similar in their aspect, there are samples named as Allargentum (Ag7Sb). We analyzed the specimen and, in this case, it is simply native Silver. Shaft 371, 1410 level, Schlema-Hartenstein District, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.2 × 1.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.3” × 0.7”

Bismuth
	ET68K3: The vein surface is very densely covered with groups of small crystals that are very sharp. The specimen is a classic from one of the great localities of Germany. Schlema-Hartenstein, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany (±2004) Specimen size: 8.5 × 7.7 × 6 cm = 3.3” × 3.0” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

	Epidote with Albite
L32FI7: Fanlike groups of prismatic crystals of very well defined faces and edges and smooth terminations. They are with white translucent crystals of Albite, typical of alpine Epidote. Val Varaita, Cuneo  Italy (07-08/1993) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.5 × 2.9 cm = 1.9” × 1.8” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.3” × 0.1”

Artinite
	HA26M3: Nice specimen from a classic locality for the species. Radial fibrous aggregates of thin Artinite crystals with a pure white color, glossy luster and on a schist matrix. A representative specimen for your display. Montjovet, Aosta Valley  Italy Specimen size: 14.2 × 6.2 × 4.3 cm = 5.6” × 2.4” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.1 cm = 0.2” × 0.0” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Vesuvianite
TF67J5: Excellent miniature that forms an esthetic group of prismatic crystals, very well defined faces and edges, with a considerable transparency and a magnificent color. A classic. Bellecombe, St. Vincent, Val d'Aosta  Italy Specimen size: 4.2 × 2.7 × 2 cm = 1.7” × 1.1” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.7 cm = 0.6” × 0.3”

Gold with Quartz
Front Rear	MD91M5: Esthetic miniature of Alpine Gold obtained in a very recent find in May this year. The Gold forms very aerial dendritic growths on Quartz matrix. For its size is one of the best for the locality. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 25 in number 2009/1. Brusson, Val d'Ayas, Val d'Aosta  Italy (05/2008) Specimen size: 2.6 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.7”

	Hematite with Orthoclase (Adular)
LZ11HM7: The sample is from a not well known Italian locality. It is a “rosette” growth of laminar crystals on Orthoclase (Adular) matrix. Val Varaita, Cuneo, Piemonte  Italy (07-08/1993) Specimen size: 2.2 × 1.9 × 1.1 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” × 0.4” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

Grossular (Hessonite) with Clinochlore
	HM17P6: Crystals with polycrystalline growths, dominant dodecahedron faces beveled by the trapezohedron, of excellent color, a very intense luster and with small crystals of Clinochlore, on matrix. We note the locality, very unusual, especially for such good specimens. Cogoleto, Genova, Liguria  Italy (±1970) Specimen size: 6.9 × 5.1 × 4.5 cm = 2.7” × 2.0” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

	Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite
ED16L9: Well defined Amethyst crystals, some of them in scepter shape, with excellent color, brilliance and transparence. The quality of these new specimens is much better than we have never seen before from this locality. Amethyst crystals contrast very esthetically with the matrix covered by small Calcite crystals and globular growths. Cava Capurru, Osilo, Sassari, Sardegna  Italy (01/05/2008) Specimen size: 6.4 × 5.7 × 3.6 cm = 2.5” × 2.2” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite
	MA6M5: Isolated crystals, one of them clearly dominant and doubly terminated, with a scepter growth. Very transparent, bright and of a very uniform color, on globular Calcite and in matrix. The sample is from a recent find on May 1, 2008. Cava Capurru, Osilo, Sassari, Sardegna  Italy (01/05/2008) Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.9 × 2.8 cm = 2.2” × 1.5” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

	Barite
TZ48E7: The Barite from this locality often shows little ‘life’ as they have poor brilliance or transparency. They also often suffer from small dings on the edges of the crystals. Well in this case none of these problems are present and it has great transparency, brilliance and lack of damage. Given that it is a floater and so transparent you can also see the growth phantoms within the crystals. Villamassargia, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy Specimen size: 7.7 × 5.1 × 2.9 cm = 3.0” × 2.0” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1.6 cm = 1.1” × 0.6” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Cerussite
Front Side	TC97J8: The locality is a classic among classics. The Cerussite forms groups of acicular crystals, so called "jackstraws", white and with glazing luster. Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Iglesiente, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.8 × 3.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.5” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 3.8 × 0.3 cm = 1.5” × 0.1” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Ferrierite with Calcite
EQ56P2: A fine piece with globular growths of good yellow color, on matrix and with Calcite crystals. These samples from this locality are destined to become the classics for the species. Cava Ugas, Monte Oladri, Monastir, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy (2005) Specimen size: 4.5 × 2.5 × 0.8 cm = 1.8” × 1.0” × 0.3” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

Ferrierite with Calcite and Mordenite
	MD98M5: Globular growth of yellow Ferrierite, with small aggregates of fibrous Mordenite and small crystals of Analcime on a matrix rich with Calcite. This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Munich 2008’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 11 of number 1/2009. Cava Ugas, Monte Oladri, Monastir, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy (2004) Specimen size: 6.1 × 5.6 × 3.9 cm = 2.4” × 2.2” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.3 cm = 0.5” × 0.5” Fluorescence on the matrix (short and long UV)

	Ferrierite-Mg with Calcite
EE70M2: Excellent Ferrierite specimen from the most classic and best-known locality for this rare zeolite. It shows globular, near spherical, growths with a nice orange color that contrasts on a matrix covered by white globular Calcite crystals. Cava Ugas, Monte Oladri, Monastir, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy (2006) Specimen size: 11.1 × 6.7 × 4.1 cm = 4.4” × 2.6” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.3” × 0.3”

Sulfur
	CA57I0: A nice "thumbnail". The crystal has very well defined faces and edges and it is on a small matrix of white scalenohedrons of Calcite. Agrigento, Sicilia  Italy Specimen size: 1.4 × 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” × 0.5” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

	Gypsum with Sulfur
HR47L5: Group of Gypsum crystals with well defined and slightly curved faces and edges. Transparent to translucent showing a pearly luster. The matrix, rich in Sulfur, indicates its origin. We would like to emphasize that good specimens like this from the locality are rare. The specimen shows on its rear an old collection catalog number. Agrigento, Sicilia  Italy Specimen size: 10.2 × 8.8 × 4.8 cm = 4.0” × 3.5” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 3.7 × 3.2 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” Intense fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

Pyrite with Quartz, Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite
	ET76G6: From Trepça, one of the most classic localities, comes this very original Pyrite, harmoniously escorted by Quartz, Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite. The crystallography of the Pyrite is very particular with an irregular growth of the crystals forming groups, some of them very aerial. Trepça Mine, Kosovo  Kosovo Specimen size: 9.3 × 6.5 × 6 cm = 3.7” × 2.6” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

	Anatase with Albite
DA66H2: No more words. When I think of Anatase I can imagine something like this. A perfectly formed doubly-terminated crystal of bright faces and a little white Albite matrix embellishing it. Very nice. Dyrfonni, Viveli, Hardangervidda, Hordaland  Norway Specimen size: 1.8 × 1.3 × 1.2 cm = 0.7” × 0.5” × 0.5”

Anatase on smoky Quartz
Front Side	JJ16G5: Very well positioned on a smoky Quartz crystal with Chlorite inclusions. This Anatase crystal is doubly-terminated, bipyramidal, of considerable size, very sharp and bright, with dark blue color better seen when the sample is under intense light because it is partially transparent. From an accredited collection and we give the original label to the buyer of the piece. Dyrfonni, Viveli, Hardangervidda, Hordaland  Norway (1994) Specimen size: 5.8 × 2.9 × 2.2 cm = 2.3” × 1.1” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.6 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”

	Octahedral Galena with Sphalerite
EQ36K3: Groups of octahedral crystals of Galena of very well defined faces and edges, on a base of Sphalerite and on matrix. In addition to the rarity of the crystal shape we add that the locality is a classic, but not so well known. Trzebionka Mine, Trzebinia, Chrzanów, Malopolskie  Poland (±1980) Specimen size: 10.3 × 7.5 × 4.3 cm = 4.1” × 3.0” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2.6 × 2.4 cm = 1.0” × 0.9”

Euchroite with Azurite
	EC14N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Very well defined crystals of lenticular form. They are on matrix, with Azurite, and have excellent color, very vivid. The sample is from a recent find in a new Slovakian locality that was only recently discovered. Farbište, Poniky, Slovenské Rudohorie Mts, Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (03/2009) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.2 × 2.9 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

	Euchroite
EA46N9: From the Slovakian locality that is a classic for the species. It is group of very well defined crystals with an excellent luster and very good, very deep color. Svätoduška, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2006) Specimen size: 2.4 × 1.6 × 0.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.6” × 0.4” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1” Type locality

Euchroite
	EJ13K1: Small miniature with a group of crystals, on matrix, of very well defined faces and edges and an excellent color. Svätoduška, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2007) Specimen size: 1.7 × 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.7” × 0.4” × 0.3” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

	Langite
ME14K4: Very rich growth of microcrystals denser than usual for the locality. Bright and of a magnificent blue color, deeper and more intense than usual. On rocky matrix. Podlipa Mine, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2007) Specimen size: 8 × 7.5 × 2.4 cm = 3.1” × 3.0” × 0.9”

Pseudomalachite
	EB26M2: Botryoidal Pseudomalachite specimen with a deep green color, with a delicate banded brighter green color. On a Quartz matrix. Very esthetic specimen. Podlipa Mine, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (11/2007) Specimen size: 2.9 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.1” × 1.0” × 0.7”

	Devilline
EF82G5: Excellent specimen with very definite groups of crystals on matrix. Crystals are laminar and of a very good color and considerable size for this species. Spania Dolina (Herrengrund), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (06/2005) Specimen size: 6.9 × 3.3 × 5.7 cm = 2.7” × 1.3” × 2.2”

Kermesite on Calcite
	EG66G3: From a recent discovery in Pezinok. Centered groups of acicular crystals of Kermesite stand out on Calcite matrix, with a vivid contrast between the two colors. New Alexander Gallery, Pezinok  Slovak Republic (02/2005) Specimen size: 6.5 × 5 × 4.3 cm = 2.6” × 2.0” × 1.7”

	Chalcopyrite with Calcite, Galena and Quartz
MJ12F2: From a historic locality where mining activities have ceased, the twinned and brilliant crystals of Chalcopyrite are perfect examples of the species. Two generations of Quartz, which differ in color, partially cover both the Chalcopyrite and the matrix. Rozália mine, Banská Hodrusa (Hodritsch)  Slovak Republic (1997) Specimen size: 7 × 5 × 3 cm = 2.8” × 2.0” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

Calcite
Front Side	EE61K3: Twin of two scalenohedrons, doubly terminated and with an attractive phantom growth. It is esthetically implanted on matrix. The locality is very uncommon, even in major collections. Gemerská Ves, Rudohorie Mountains, Kosice  Slovak Republic (07/2004) Specimen size: 9.2 × 5.9 × 5 cm = 3.6” × 2.3” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 5.3 × 3.3 cm = 2.1” × 1.3” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Telluronevskite
EC59P0: Telluronevskite is an extremely rare selenide of Bismuth and Tellurium and its type locality is the Vihorlat Mountains in the Slovak Republic. This specimen comes from there, not so aesthetic but extremely rich (for the species). We will send to the customer a copy of the analysis where Telluronevskite also appears intergrown with the still more rare species Ingodite and the 'common' mineral Nevskite. The description of Telluronevskite was published in 2001. Poruba pod Vihorlatom, Vihorlat Mountains, Košice  Slovak Republic (05/2009) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.1 × 1.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.2” × 0.2” Type locality

Wulfenite
	TR89F3: From the legendary locality of Miess (now called Mezica) comes this group of bi-pyramidal crystals, a form that is not common in Wulfenite. The tips of the crystals are complex and they separate into numerous pyramids. The color is excellent. This one comes with A. Berger, Vienna and D. E. Boydston labels. Helena Mine, Crna (Schwarzenbach), Mežica (Miess)  Slovenia Specimen size: 4 × 3 × 3 cm = 1.6” × 1.2” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.7 cm = 0.8” × 0.7”

	Wulfenite
TB70L7: A specimen from one of the best and most classic localities for Wulfenite. Numerous dipyramidal and deep orange doubly terminated crystals, with parallel growths. The specimen is from a German collection and under the label we found an older label from the Freiberg School of Mines. Helena Mine, Crna (Schwarzenbach), Mežica (Miess)  Slovenia Specimen size: 9 × 7.5 × 5 cm = 3.5” × 3.0” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Twinned Quartz
Front Rear	EQ67K6: Group of doubly terminated crystals, one of them clearly dominant, extraordinarily flattened because the accentuated growth of two opposite faces of the rhombohedron. The specimen is absolutely clear and has, as a curiosity, some slightly curved faces. At the same time, we suspect, due the position of the small faces on the top, it is twinned. Cavradi, Curnera, Tavetsch, Grisons  Switzerland Specimen size: 5.7 × 4.2 × 0.8 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 0.3”

	Smoky Quartz "faden"
ED27K6: Group of very transparent crystals forming parallel growths, slightly twisted (gwindel) and with a neat “faden” growth. At the base of the piece there is a thin Albite matrix. Cavradi, Curnera, Tavetsch, Grisons  Switzerland Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.8 × 3.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.5” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 3 × 2.8 cm = 1.2” × 1.1”	Front Rear

Hematite with epitaxial Rutile
	JR8J0: Very well defined laminar crystal formed by multiple growth and with very small red crystals of Rutile, prismatic and doubly terminated. They are spread on the surface of Hematite. The specimen is from the Jan Buma collection (num. 941207) and we’ll send the card of the collection with it. Cavradi, Curnera, Tavetsch, Grisons  Switzerland Specimen size: 2.3 × 1.7 × 0.2 cm = 0.9” × 0.7” × 0.1” Former Jan Buma collection. Number 941207

	Hematite with Quartz
TG30F6: The tabular, very brilliant crystals are quite large. Add to this the complex parallel growth of the Quartz, which will appeal to connoisseurs. A really neat specimen. Cavradi, Curnera, Tavetsch, Grisons  Switzerland (2004) Specimen size: 7 × 4.5 × 2 cm = 2.8” × 1.8” × 0.8”	Front Rear

Octahedral Fluorite with smoky Quartz and Albite
	EB51G4: In this Fluorite the color and definition of faces and edges are excellent. Fluorite crystal is enhanced by a group of doubly-terminated smoky Quartz crystals with microcrystals of Albite, all in a matrix, also of Albite. Göschener Alp, Valais  Switzerland (1986) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.1 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.5” Very fluorescent long & short UV

	Orthoclase (Adular) with Clinochlore
TM96H9: Excellent group of crystals with very sharp faces and edges, partially covered by Chlorite and with very marked Baveno twins. Very esthetic. Valais  Switzerland (±1970) Specimen size: 11.3 × 7.7 × 4 cm = 4.4” × 3.0” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 5.1 × 4.5 cm = 2.0” × 1.8”	Front Side

Anatase on Quartz
	TR14F9: Now accustomed to the Norwegian and Pakistani pieces, from time to time the market surprises us with a sample from an old and different source. In this specimen we have two bipyramidal crystals, very sharp, black and bright, on a Quartz matrix with Muscovite inclusions. We add two labels. One of them, autographed, is from the old collection of L. Bardelli in Milan (num. 2308) the second one is more modern, coming from the Freiberger Bergakademie. Lunkithal, Maderaner Tal, Uri  Switzerland Specimen size: 6 × 4.5 × 4 cm = 2.4” × 1.8” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

	Cafarsite with Mica
EP96M8: Group of complex crystals, one of them clearly dominant, of good size, bright, very rich of faces and partially coated by of small crystals of mica, probably Muscovite. The crystals have small holes that are not damage but growth defects. Wannigletscher, Cherbadung, Binntal, Wallis  Switzerland (2007) Specimen size: 2.2 × 1.6 × 1.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.6” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

Galena with Quartz
	TA17H6: A classic actually really difficult to obtain. Crystals are formed by faces of cube and octahedron and they are preserved exceptionally bright on the matrix of small Quartz crystals. The specimen is with an old label from an unspecified collection. Alston Moor District, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 9.3 × 6.2 × 4.8 cm = 3.7” × 2.4” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Barite
TB81F9: Barite form Egremont is considered as a classic among the classics. The crystal has tabular form and the blue color typical for the pieces of that deposit. The clear color contrasts nicely with the red of the iron oxides, also included along the edges. It’s a piece with a wide “pedigree” reflected by the labels, one of them from the U.S. National Museum. Egremont, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 8.5 × 7 × 2.3 cm = 3.3” × 2.8” × 0.9”

Fluorite
	T48AF6: Different is the best word to desire this one, with the classic cubic crystallization of UK Fluorites but a yellow color and unusual hints. It also comes from a locality that is not well known, as one sees few specimens from it. Hilton Mine, Scordale, Escarpment District, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 10 × 6.5 × 6.7 cm = 3.9” × 2.6” × 2.6” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.9 cm = 0.7” × 0.7” Intense fluorescence long & short UV

	Calcite
TP46H6: A classic well preserved and free of damage. Prismatic crystals are terminated with the faces of a flat rhombohedron and have reddish zonations due to Hematite inclusions. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 9.6 × 6 × 5.7 cm = 3.8” × 2.4” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.6” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Hematite
	FP6F2: A classic. The lenticular crystals, which are very flat and intensely brilliant, have formed an overall flat surface. The forms of the crystals are perfectly preserved and have no damage or cracks. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom (±1976) Specimen size: 7.5 × 6 × 1.5 cm = 3.0” × 2.4” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2” Former Oliete collection. Number 246

	Hematite with Quartz
EH96D2: Pretty! For its brilliance, for the contrast of the black and the white, and for its esthetics it is a beauty. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 9 × 8 × 5 cm = 3.5” × 3.1” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 2 cm = 1.0” × 0.8”

Mimetite (Campylite)
	TG16M8: An excellent miniature of this classic variety of Mimetite. It has well defined curved crystals, bright orange color, on matrix. The sample is from the Thomas Moore collection whose label will be sent to the buyer. Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 2.7 × 1.8 × 1.2 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” × 0.5” Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.1” × 0.1”

	Copper with Cuprite
JN11J0: The specimen is from an old and classic locality. The densely arborescent group is formed by small crystals partially covered by Cuprite. The specimen is from the Jan Buma collection (num. 930809) and we’ll send the card of the collection with it. Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St. Just, Cornwall, England   United Kingdom Specimen size: 5.1 × 4.2 × 1.5 cm = 2.0” × 1.7” × 0.6” Former Jan Buma collection. Number 930809

Chalcocite
	M47PD2: These old timers have that special touch. While it may not be as attractive as some other specimens the difficulty in getting material from this mine and the patina that time has given the crystals make it a nice classic. Geevor Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 2.2 × 2.2 × 0.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.9” × 0.3”

	Botallackite
TA12: When we got this specimen we were afraid that it wasn't the species on the label. Too fresh and too nice to be it. After analysis we breathed a sigh of relief. It is Botallackite and we are now able to offer the analysis with it. We are proud to be able to present this quality specimen of this rare mineral. Levant Mine, 24-fathom level, Trewellard, St. Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom (±1965) Specimen size: 5.6 × 4.3 × 1 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 0.4”

Botallackite
Front Rear	MD98M8: Very well defined crystals, bright and of excellent color, of considerable size for this rare species. It comes from a very classic locality recently rediscovered. Crystals are on Limonite matrix. Cligga Head, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom (04/2007) Specimen size: 7.5 × 4.2 × 3.6 cm = 3.0” × 1.7” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

	Tetrahedrite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz
MC6L1: A great classic from a classic mine. Tetrahedral crystals, that give it its name, are covered by Chalcopyrite, on a matrix of Quartz crystals with short prisms, practically the bypyramidal habit. Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Liskeard, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.8 × 3.5 cm = 3.3” × 2.3” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Olivenite
	TK16J8: An especially interesting miniature, due to its quality. It is from, probably, the most classic locality for the species. It forms botryoidal groups of bright and very intense and deep green crystals on a small matrix of Quartz. Cornwall, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 2.4 × 2.1 × 1.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.8” × 0.6”

	Analcime
TF6J7: The crystal is a snowy white trapezohedron implanted on matrix. The crystal is not complete because the back side is a contact, but its faces are perfectly defined. Not so common locality for this Analcime. Dean Quarry, St. Keverne, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.1 × 3.1 cm = 1.9” × 1.2” × 1.2” Fluorescence short UV & low fluorescence long UV

Fluorite
	ME91D8: From all the Fluorite found at Frazer’s Hush we have picked this one for its beauty, perfection, brilliance, and above all for the excellent position of its very aerial crystals that contrast well with the white Quartz matrix. As with all the material from this mine the color and fluorescence (slightly visible even without sunlight) is great. A fine classic. Frazers Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, Durham, England  United Kingdom (1994) Specimen size: 9.7 × 6.8 × 4.7 cm = 3.8” × 2.7” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

Colemanites

Colemanite was one of the principal new finds in Munich 2005. Not only its color is different from the classic Colemanite, but its luster, its intense zonal fluorescence and its twinning make these high quality samples.
Another feature is the detail of two generations of crystal growth. The first one is brown and the second is absolutely clear and gemmy (colorless)

	Twinned Colemanite
MC86G5: Crystals stand out because of their high position on the matrix, making it possible to appreciate the clarity and the magnificent color. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral up’ on page 23 in number 2006/1. Kestelek Mine, Mustafakemalpascha, Bandirma  Turkey (09/2005) Specimen size: 7.5 × 5 × 5.5 cm = 3.0” × 2.0” × 2.2” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4” Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV

Twinned Colemanite
	MG68G5: The sample, due to its quality, reaches a considerable size and is very rich in crystals, some of them doubly-terminated and all very sharp so we can perfectly observe both the twinning and color zonation. Kestelek Mine, Mustafakemalpascha, Bandirma  Turkey (09/2005) Specimen size: 10 × 7 × 5 cm = 3.9” × 2.8” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4” Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV

	Twinned Colemanite
MA27G5: The sample is very rich in crystals, some of them doubly-terminated and all very sharp, in which it is possible to observe perfectly both the twinning and color zonation. Kestelek Mine, Mustafakemalpascha, Bandirma  Turkey (09/2005) Specimen size: 8 × 4.8 × 6.3 cm = 3.1” × 1.9” × 2.5” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3” Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV