Almandine
Front Side	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 Main crystal size: 4 × 3.5 cm

	Doubly terminated Diopside
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	Front Rear

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 Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.4 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.3 cm

Hyalophane
Front Top	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

	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 Main crystal size: 4.1 × 2.3 cm	Front Top

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 Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.4 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm

Stolzite
Front Side	EG37J8: The sample is from a recent find of this species at an European locality that we can consider as a classic for excellence. Floater tabular crystal of very well defined faces and edges and very uncommon transparency, color and luster. Sainte Lucie Mine, St. Léger-de-Peyre, Lozère  France (05/2007) Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.7 × 0.7 cm Intense zoned fluorescence long & short UV

	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

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-Alpes  France Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.3 × 2.7 cm Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm

	Pyromorphite with Mimetite
E27CC3: Very different from other Pyros, with the balls and small crystals of Mimetite. Also the specimen is attractive as the crystals are on Quartz. As we sometimes do with other specimens we can send you an analysis of the two minerals so that you can be certain that they really are Pyro and Mimetite. Querbés, St. Martin de Bouillac, Aveyron  France (2000) Specimen size: 8 × 6 × 4.7 cm

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

	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 Fluorescent long & short UV

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 Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm 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 Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.9 cm Fluorescent long & short UV

Octahedral Fluorite on smoky Quartz
Front Side Top	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 Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 6 × 2.2 cm	Front Side

Faden Quartz
	M82X: Alpine quartz. Very transparent with a very visible and elegant Faden. Vallée de la Lignarre, Bourg d'Oisans  France Specimen size: 5.5 × 1.7 cm

	Quartz "window" with Calcite
E86SK9: Group of very sharp, clear and brilliant Quartz crystals. With flat habit, anomalous growths and some “window” forms. Sigoyer, Haute Provence  France (1994-1997) Specimen size: 6.7 × 5.3 × 3.2 cm Main crystal size: 5.3 × 2.7 cm	Front Side

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 Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.3 cm

Les Farges Pyromorphite

	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 Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm

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

	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 Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm

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

	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

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

	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 Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm

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, Ems, Nassau  Germany Specimen size: 6.2 × 3.8 × 3.7 cm Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm 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 Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1 cm

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

	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 Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

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, Erzgebirge, Saxony  Germany Specimen size: 6.8 × 5 × 3 cm

	Boracite on Anhydrite and Halite
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 Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm Anhydrite minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Side

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 Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

	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 Minor fluorescence long & short UV

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 Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm

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 Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.7 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.4 cm

Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite
	EA13L9: Very sharp Amethyst crystals with excellent color, brilliance and transparency. The quality of these new specimens is much better than others we have seen before from this locality. Amethyst crystals contrast very esthetically with a matrix covered by small Calcite crystals and globular growths. Cava Capurru, Osilo, Sassari, Sardegna  Italy (01/05/2008) Specimen size: 8.2 × 4.5 × 3 cm Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.6 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1.6 cm 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 Main crystal size: 3.8 × 0.3 cm Fluorescent long & short UV

	Ferrierite 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 Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm

Sulfur with Calcite
	HB72K6: Group of very sharp, bright and excellently preserved crystals. On the crystals, and very localized, there are two small concretions of white Calcite. Agrigento, Sicilia  Italy Specimen size: 7.2 × 6.3 × 5.5 cm Main crystal size: 4 × 2 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 3.7 × 3.2 cm Intense fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

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. Valdres Valley, Valdres, Oppland  Norway Specimen size: 1.8 × 1.3 × 1.2 cm

	Anatase on smoky Quartz
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. Hardangervidda, Hordaland  Norway (1994) Specimen size: 5.8 × 2.9 × 2.2 cm Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.6 cm	Front Side

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 Main crystal size: 2.6 × 2.4 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.9 cm

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

	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

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 Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm

	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 (ex-Herrengrund) Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (06/2005) Specimen size: 6.9 × 3.3 × 5.7 cm

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

	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 Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm 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 Main crystal size: 5.3 × 3.3 cm Fluorescent long & short UV

	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, Mezica (Miess)  Slovenia Specimen size: 4 × 3 × 3 cm Main crystal size: 2 × 1.7 cm

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

	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 Main crystal size: 3 × 2.8 cm	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, Wallis  Switzerland (1986) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.1 × 3 cm Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.3 cm Very fluorescent long & short UV

	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 Former Jan Buma collection. Number 941207

Hematite with Quartz
Front Rear	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, Cugn Graischel, Tuetsch, Graubünden  Switzerland (2004) Specimen size: 7 × 4.5 × 2 cm

	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 Main crystal size: 5.1 × 4.5 cm	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 Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm