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This page gathers together the specimens that, because of their quality, rarity or interesting locality,
we wish to maintain on our web site as reference specimens although they have been sold.

AUSTRIA


Doubly terminated Diopside
Doubly terminated Diopside. Front
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Doubly terminated Diopside. Rear
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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 (nΊ 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”


 
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”


Almandine. Front
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Almandine. Side
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Epidote with Byssolite
Epidote with Byssolite. Front
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Epidote with Byssolite. Rear
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Epidote with Byssolite.

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”


 


BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA


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.
 
Hyalophane
Hyalophane. Front
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Hyalophane. Top
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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”


 
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 on smoky Quartz. Hyalophane on smoky Quartz.
 


BULGARIA


Galena
Galena. Front
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Galena. Top
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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.
A photograph of this specimen is on the page 207 of the book "Earth Science" (4th edition) published by BJU.
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”


Galena with Sphalerite. Front
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Galena with Sphalerite. Top
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Sphalerite with Quartz and Galena
Sphalerite with Quartz and Galena. Front
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Sphalerite with Quartz and Galena. Side
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TC47Q6: Parallel growth with a prominent tetrahedral-face, aerial and sharp, with very well defined faces and edges and an excellent luster. The matrix is especially rich in small crystals of Quartz and cube-octahedral crystals of Galena.
Boriaeva Mine, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (2008)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.4 × 2.3 cm = 1.4” × 0.9” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”


 
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 Chalcopyrite and Quartz. Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz.
 
Sphalerite with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Quartz
Sphalerite with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Quartz. Front
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Sphalerite with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Quartz. Top
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Sphalerite with Galena, Chalcopyrite and Quartz.

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 Rθgne Minιral" 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”


Pyrite. Front
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Pyrite. Rear
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Calcite with Quartz
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”


Sphalerite (Cleophane)  with Quartz and Galena. Sphalerite (Cleophane)  with Quartz and Galena.
 
Sphalerite (Cleophane)
Sphalerite (Cleophane).

MD96N4: Group of octahedral crystals beveled by the dodecahedron. They are bright, transparent and have the typical greenish shade that characterizes the variety Cleophane.
9 September Mines, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (1993)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.9 × 2.2 cm = 1.3” × 1.1” × 0.9”


 
Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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


Pyromorphite. Front
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Pyromorphite. Top
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CZECH REPUBLIC


Sphalerite with Quartz
Sphalerite with Quartz. 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.
Prνbram, 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
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), Krusnι 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”


Cassiterite on Quartz.
Cassiterite on Quartz.
 
Titanite with Quartz
Titanite with Quartz. Titanite with Quartz.

MF9Q7: A piece from a classic but not so well known locality. The small crystals have very good quality, with a very obvious twin and an extraordinary luster. With crystals of Quartz and on matrix.
Krαsne, Šumperk, Moravia  Czech Republic

Specimen size: 8.8 × 8.3 × 5.5 cm = 3.5” × 3.3” × 2.2”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”


 


FRANCE


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, Ariθge  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”


Talc crystals with Calcite.
Talc crystals with Calcite.
 
Dissakisite-(Ce) on Dolomite
Dissakisite-(Ce) on Dolomite.
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, Ariθge  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 Cθdres, Asce. 32, St. Laurent-le-minier, Gard  France (1996)

Specimen size: 11.5 × 8.5 × 5 cm = 4.5” × 3.3” × 2.0”


Barite.
 
Bournonite with Sphalerite
Bournonite with Sphalerite. 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 Sanguinθde, 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

MA16M9: A novelty of Tucson 2009. Globular growths of barreled crystals of good luster and yellowish green color. The sample is from a recent find in a locality hitherto little known.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Sainte-Marie Show 2009’ section of the magazine ‘Minιraux et Fossiles’ and appears on page 18 of number 383.
Mine de La Vidale (Brezies), Aspriθres, St. Martin de Bouillac, Aveyron  France (2008)

Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.8 × 2 cm = 1.2” × 1.1” × 0.8”

Minor fluorescence long & short UV


Pyromorphite. Front
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Pyromorphite. Rear
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Pyromorphite with Quartz
Pyromorphite with Quartz. Front
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Pyromorphite with Quartz. Top
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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), Aspriθres, 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


 
Pyromorphite

EN99T7: Spheroidal growths of Pyromorphite with very thin acicular crystals and intense green color, very bright and partially transparent. They are on a slate matrix partially coated by Quartz. A classic from the past.
Saint-Salvy Mine, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Tarn  France (±1980)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 6.4 × 5.8 cm = 3.0” × 2.5” × 2.3”


Pyromorphite. Pyromorphite.
 
Analcime with Calcite and Malachite
Analcime with Calcite and Malachite.

MJ10V1: Translucent trapezohedral crystal of Analcime, with very well defined faces and edges and implanted on a polycrystalline growth of Calcite that is a perimorph of an old crystal of Calcite, now disappeared, and with small inclusions of Malachite. The locality is not so well known for the species.
L'Hermie Quarry, Port-d'Agrθs, Decazeville, Aveyron  France (2007)

Specimen size: 2.9 × 2.6 × 2.7 cm = 1.1” × 1.0” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”

Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV


 
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. Lιger-de-Peyre, Lozθre  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


Stolzite. Front
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Stolzite. Front
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Stolzite. Side
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Stolzite with Cerussite
Stolzite with Cerussite. Front
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Stolzite with Cerussite. Top
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TR97M0: From the classic Sainte Lucie Mine. A tabular floater crystal, of considerable size for the species, partially covered by Cerussite. Faces on sides show well defined terminations.
Sainte Lucie Mine, St. Lιger-de-Peyre, Lozθre  France

Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.9 × 0.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.2”

Cerussite fluorescent short UV


 
Azurite

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, Rhτne, Rhτne-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”


Azurite. Front
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Azurite. Rear
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Azurite with Cuprite and Malachite
Azurite with Cuprite and Malachite. Front
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Azurite with Cuprite and Malachite. Rear
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EH96R3: “Pineapple” growth of short prismatic crystals of Azurite with sky blue color different than the usual color for this locality. Partially coated by groups of octahedral crystals of malachite pseudomorphous after Cuprite.
Chessy-les-Mines, Rhτne, Rhτne-Alpes  France

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.4 × 2.9 cm = 1.8” × 1.3” × 1.1”


 
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, Rhτne, Rhτne-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”


Azurite.
 
Calcite with inclusions
Calcite with inclusions. Front
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Calcite with inclusions. Rear
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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 (Forκt), 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”


 
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


Rounded Fluorite.
Rounded Fluorite.
 
Fluorite with Chalcopyrite
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, Lozθre  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, Lozθre  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 Chalcopyrite.
 
Fluorite with Quartz
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”


Octahedral Fluorite on smoky Quartz. Front
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Octahedral Fluorite on smoky Quartz. Side
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Octahedral Fluorite on smoky Quartz. Top
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Octahedral Fluorite with Albite
Octahedral Fluorite with Albite. Front
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Octahedral Fluorite with Albite. Side
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Octahedral Fluorite with Albite. Side
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Octahedral Fluorite with Albite. Top
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KL66L9: Wonderful octahedral Fluorite crystal with well defined faces and edges, excellent brightness and very deep color. The crystal has grown esthetically on a small rocky matrix accompanied by Albite.
The specimen is from the James Catmur collection and we’ll send the label with it.
Face Nord des Droites, Mont Blanc Massif, Chamonix  France (07/1994)

Specimen size: 4 × 3.7 × 2.9 cm = 1.6” × 1.5” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 3.4 cm = 1.5” × 1.3”


 
Siderite with Quartz

EF86R3: Aggregate of very sharp simple and transparent rhombohedral crystals with a rich color, very bright for the species. Selectively coated by groups of clear crystals of Quartz. A nice classic.
Allevard, Isθre, Rhτne-Alpes  France

Specimen size: 5.2 × 3.7 × 3.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.5” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.5 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”


Siderite with Quartz. Siderite with Quartz.
 
Siderite with Calcite
Siderite with Calcite. Front
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Siderite with Calcite. Top
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TA76T1: Group of translucent lenticular crystals of Siderite, with a rich brown color and partially coated by white crystals of Calcite. The sample is of good quality, very typical of this classic French locality.
La Mure, Isθre, Rhτne-Alpes  France (±1980)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 3.9 × 4.3 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 1.7”

Main crystal size: 5 × 1.4 cm = 2.0” × 0.6”


 
Smoky Quartz with Albite

EH6M8: Group of right-handed crystals partially doubly terminated and rich in accessory small faces. The crystals have very good luster, color and transparency.
Arκte des Rochassiers, Talθfre, Montblanc, Chamonix  France (2008)

Specimen size: 5.9 × 5.3 × 3.1 cm = 2.3” × 2.1” × 1.2”

Main crystal size: 4 × 3.3 cm = 1.6” × 1.3”


Smoky Quartz with Albite.
 
Smoky Quartz Gwindel
Smoky Quartz Gwindel. Front
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Smoky Quartz Gwindel. Top
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Smoky Quartz Gwindel

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.
Glacier de l'Argentiθre, 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”


 
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”


Smoky Quartz with Chlorite. Front
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Smoky Quartz with Chlorite. Side
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Faden Quartz with Chlorite inclusions
Faden Quartz with Chlorite inclusions. Front
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Faden Quartz with Chlorite inclusions. Rear
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Faden Quartz with Chlorite inclusions

TQ68T1: Multiple parallel growth of very flattened crystals progressively turning to the right and crossed by a sharp chloritized ”faden” and contrasting with another group of different shape, very elongated. Very original.
The specimen is from the Denis Boλl collection. We will send to the customer the collector’s label.
Les Deux Alpes, Isθre, Rhτne-Alpes  France

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.4 × 1.3 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 0.5”

Main crystal size: 2.9 × 1.2 cm = 1.1” × 0.5”


 
Quartz (Japan law twin)

MR13T7: Group of very sharp Quartz crystals on matrix, one of them with a sharp and very visible Japan law twin and a definite phantom growth.
Vizille, Grenoble, Isθre, Rhτne-Alpes  France (2009)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 3.2 × 2.6 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 1.0”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”


Quartz (Japan law twin). Front
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Quartz (Japan law twin). Rear
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Faden Quartz
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.
Vallιe 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.
Vallιe 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


Faden Quartz. Faden Quartz.
 
Quartz 'window'
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"

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”


Quartz "window". Front
Front
Quartz "window". Rear
Rear
 
Doubly terminated Quartz
Doubly terminated Quartz. 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 Drτme” (Drτme 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”


 
Hematite with Quartz

EM98Q8: Group of tabular crystals of neat hexagonal shape with small white crystals of Quartz. The sample is from an old find thirty years ago and can be considered among the best for the locality, not well known.
Le Haοcot, Massif de Brιzouard, Sainte Marie-aux-Mines, Alsace  France (±1980)

Specimen size: 7.7 × 4.7 × 1.6 cm = 3.0” × 1.9” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.5 cm = 0.5” × 0.2”


Hematite with Quartz. Hematite with Quartz.
 


Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite from Peyrebrune

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Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
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, Rιalmont, 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, Rιalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008)

Specimen size: 6 × 5.1 × 2.5 cm = 2.4” × 2.0” × 1.0”


Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite. Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite.
 
Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite
Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite. 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, Rιalmont, 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

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, Rιalmont, Tarn  France (10/11/2008)

Specimen size: 9 × 5.5 × 7.5 cm = 3.5” × 2.2” × 3.0”


Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite.
Rhodochrosite with Kentrolite.
 


Les Farges Pyromorphite

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, Corrθze  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, Corrθze  France (1976-1980)

Specimen size: 6.4 × 5.3 × 3.3 cm = 2.5” × 2.1” × 1.3”


Pyromorphite.
Pyromorphite.
 
Pyromorphite
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, Corrθze  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, Corrθze  France (1976)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 2.7 × 2 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.8”


Pyromorphite.
 
Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite. 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, Corrθze  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, Corrθze  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”


Pyromorphite.
 
Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite. Front
Front
Pyromorphite. Rear
Rear
Pyromorphite.

MC87V0: Arborescent growths of thin prismatic crystals with brownish yellow color, slightly tapered and with marked hollow terminations. They are bright and have an unusual color for the locality, where the brown crystals tend to be darker.
Mine des Farges, Ussel, Corrθze  France

Specimen size: 5.1 × 4.6 × 3.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.8” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Minor fluorescence short UV


 
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, Corrθze  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”


Mimetite with Pyromorphite and Wulfenite.
Mimetite with Pyromorphite and Wulfenite.
Mimetite with Pyromorphite and Wulfenite.
 


GERMANY


Strengite
Strengite. Strengite.

MB60K9: Doubly terminated, prismatic Strengite crystals, on matrix. Excellent color, defined faces and edges and considerable crystal size.
Kreuzberg, Pleystein, Oberpfδlzer 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, Oberpfδlzer 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”


Pharmacosiderite with Strengite. Pharmacosiderite with Strengite.
 
Topaz with Quartz
Topaz with Quartz.
Topaz with Quartz.
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”


 
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


Pyromorphite.
Pyromorphite.
 
Barite with Hematite inclusions
Barite with Hematite inclusions.

NM12R9: Group of translucent white tabular crystals. They have a neat geometrical zoning all along the edges due to the concentration of reddish inclusions of Hematite.
Calcite Quarry, Holzen, Arnsberg, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia  Germany (17/08/2006)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 5.4 × 3.2 cm = 2.8” × 2.1” × 1.3”


 
Galena

EC46T5: Aggregate, on a metallic matrix, of cuboctahedral crystals with very well defined faces and edges in which the forms of the cube and the octahedron have an equal size. It is from a find by Frank de Wit in 2007 from which we offer all of the available samples. The piece is with a label signed by Frank that we'll send to the buyer.
Meyer Quarry, Hastenrath, Eschweiler, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia  Germany (07/04/2007)

Specimen size: 5.6 × 5.3 × 2 cm = 2.2” × 2.1” × 0.8”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”


Galena.
 
Galena with Pyrite
Galena with Pyrite. Galena with Pyrite.

EG87T5: Aggregate, on a metallic matrix, of cuboctahedral crystals with very well defined faces and edges in which the forms of the cube and the octahedron have a very equal size A thin film of Pyrite coats some of the crystals of Galena. It is from a find by Frank de Wit in 2007 from which we offer all the available samples. The piece is with a label signed by Frank that we'll send to the buyer.
Meyer Quarry, Hastenrath, Eschweiler, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia  Germany (07/04/2007)

Specimen size: 11.7 × 8.5 × 2.9 cm = 4.6” × 3.3” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6”


 
Galena

EH96T5: Aggregate, on a metallic matrix, of cuboctahedral crystals with very well defined faces and edges in which the forms of the cube and the octahedron have an equal size. It is from a find by Frank de Wit in 2007 from which we offer all of the available samples. The piece is with a label signed by Frank that we'll send to the buyer.
This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record΄s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #30, November 25, 2011 edition.
Meyer Quarry, Hastenrath, Eschweiler, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia  Germany (07/04/2007)

Specimen size: 9.5 × 6.5 × 3.2 cm = 3.7” × 2.6” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”


Galena. Galena.
 
Galena with Siderite
Galena with Siderite. 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

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”


Manganite. Front
Front
Manganite. Top
Top
 
Pyrargyrite
Pyrargyrite.
Pyrargyrite.

TN89B7: An old European classic: from St Andreasberg associated with the classic Calcite, this pretty brilliant and reddish Pyrargyrite is reasonably aerial and showy.
St. Andreasberg, St. Andreasberg District, Harz Mountains, Niedersachsen  Germany

Specimen size: 7 × 4.7 cm = 2.8” × 1.9”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.5” × 0.5”

Calcite fluorescent long UV


 
Silver and Stephanite
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”


Silver and Stephanite.
Silver and Stephanite.
 
Acanthite
Acanthite. Front
Front
Acanthite. Side
Side
Acanthite. Top
Top
Acanthite

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


Galena with Barite and Fluorite. Galena with Barite and Fluorite.
 
Boracite on Anhydrite and Halite
Boracite on Anhydrite and Halite. Front
Front
Boracite on Anhydrite and Halite. Side
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.
Grφna 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”


Pucherite.
Pucherite.
 
Barite with Quartz
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.
Pφhla 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”


Silver.
 
Bismuth
Bismuth. 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”


 


GREECE


Chromium rich Lawsonite

TH10S1: A novelty at Tucson 2011. Isolated and very well defined crystals of Lawsonite, one of them clearly dominant, on matrix. Lawsonite is a rare sorosilicate that has, in this case, an unusual green color due to it being a chromian variety.
Marmari Cape, Grammata Bay, Syros Island, Cyclade Islands  Greece (2010)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.7” × 1.0” × 0.7”


Chromium rich Lawsonite.
 
Rhodochrosite with Calcite
Rhodochrosite with Calcite. Rhodochrosite with Calcite.

MC61S9: Spheroidal growths on matrix of pale pink Rhodochrosite partially coated by small growths, also spherical, of white Calcite. We specially note the locality because it is notably uncommon for the species.
Madem Laccos Mine, Cassandra, Chalkidiki, Macedonia  Greece (2010)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.7 × 3.4 cm = 2.4” × 1.9” × 1.3”


 


HUNGARY


Wurtzite with Quartz

EA37T4: Parallel growth of black sharp crystals of good size for this rare dimorph of Sphalerite. They are very bright and are with Quartz. The locality is not well known but it produces some specimens of very good quality like this one.
Kαrolytαrσ, Gyφngyφsoroszi, Mαtra Mountains, Heves County  Hungary (±1980)

Specimen size: 2.4 × 2.1 × 1.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.8” × 0.7”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.7” × 0.2”


Wurtzite with Quartz. Front
Front
Wurtzite with Quartz. Side
Side
 


ITALY


Epidote with Albite
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


Artinite.
Artinite.
 
Vesuvianite
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, Chβtillon, 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

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”


Gold with Quartz. Front
Front
Gold with Quartz. Rear
Rear
 
Faden Quartz with inclusions
Faden Quartz with inclusions. Front
Front
Faden Quartz with inclusions. Rear
Rear

MT36R5: Echeloned uniaxial growth of Quartz crystals, perfectly clear and bright and with a very notable "faden". The base is rich with fine green acicular inclusions, probably Ferroactinolite.
Miage Glacier, Val Veny, Monte Bianco, Val d'Aosta  Italy (08/2010)

Specimen size: 5.2 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm = 2.0” × 0.7” × 0.4”


 
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”


Hematite with Orthoclase (Adular).
 
Diopside with Grossular (Hessonite)
Diopside with Grossular (Hessonite).
Diopside with Grossular (Hessonite). Diopside with Grossular (Hessonite).

EJ89R3: Group of Diopside crystals, one of them clearly dominant, of good size and color. The contrast with the matrix, partially coated by nice Grossular crystals, increases its beauty. A great Italian classic.
Laietto, Condove, Val di Susa, Piemonte  Italy

Specimen size: 5.2 × 3.9 × 3.9 cm = 2.0” × 1.5” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 0.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.3”


 
Doubly terminated Diopside

MF53R5: One of the great Italian classics. The crystal is of considerable length for this occurrence, and is a doubly terminated floater, which is rare. It also has more acute terminations than usual, and excellent luster and color.
From the collection of Tiziano Bonisoli, of Torino, whose label number 6933 we'll send to the buyer.
Testa Ciarva, Pian della Mussa, Val d'Ala, Torino, Piemonte  Italy (2002)

Specimen size: 5.2 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm = 2.0” × 0.7” × 0.4”


Doubly terminated Diopside. Front
Front
Doubly terminated Diopside. Rear
Rear
 
Grossular (Hessonite) with Clinochlore
Grossular (Hessonite) with Clinochlore. 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”


 
Gismondine with Calcite, Epidote, Chlorite and Feldspar

EC47T0: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2011. A sharp and very well individualized white dipyramidal crystals of Gismondine, one of them clearly dominant, with very well defined faces and edges. On matrix, with bluish Calcite, Epidote, Chlorite, and Feldspar.
Vedretta della Miniera, Val Zebrω, Valfurva, Sondrio, Lombardia, Italia  Italy (09/2010)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 3.9 × 3.8 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.6 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”


Gismondine with Calcite, Epidote, Chlorite and Feldspar. Gismondine with Calcite, Epidote, Chlorite and Feldspar.
 
Salammoniac
Salammoniac. Front
Front
Salammoniac. Rear
Rear

EG6T4: Efflorescent growth with crystals with curved faces, translucent and with a vivid intense yellow color. The matrix is lava from the Vesuvius eruption in 1906.
Vesuvio, Somma-Vesuvio, Napoli, Campania  Italy (1906)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 4.1 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.2”


 
Elbaite
Elbaite

ER11T4: Prismatic crystal from the type locality for the species. It is a classic, translucent, and has yellowish green color and a black terminal geometric zone, well known as a black cap.
The sample is with a label from the collection of Dr. G. Garbari, from Trento, Italy, that we'll send to the buyer.
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Isola d'Elba, Livorno, Toscana  Italy

Specimen size: 1.6 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.6” × 0.6”

Type locality


Elbaite. Front
Front
Elbaite. Side
Side
 
Pyrite with Hematite
Pyrite with Hematite. Front
Front
Pyrite with Hematite. Top
Top
Pyrite with Hematite. Rear
Rear

ET72P4: Polycrystalline growth of pentadodecahedral (pyritohedral) crystals of very well defined faces and edges on leafy Hematite and in rocky matrix. A classic of quality from the end of the sixties and beginnings of seventies.
Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba  Italy (±1960)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 7.3 × 6.4 cm = 3.0” × 2.9” × 2.5”

Main crystal size: 7.3 × 6.9 cm = 2.9” × 2.7”


 
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. Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite.
 
Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite
Quartz (Amethyst) with Calcite. 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


Barite. Barite.
 
Cerussite
Cerussite. Front
Front
Cerussite. Side
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


 
Phosgenite

EJ67N6: Excellent parallel growth of doubly terminated crystals with very well defined flat pinacoidal terminations. Translucent and bright, they have a nice pale cream color.
Monteponi Mine, Iglesias, Iglesiente, Cagliari, Sardegna  Italy (1991)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 7.7 × 4 cm = 3.3” × 3.0” × 1.6”

Very fluorescent long & short UV


Phosgenite. Front
Front
Phosgenite. Side
Side
Phosgenite. Rear
Rear
Phosgenite. Top
Top
 
Ferrierite with Calcite
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 with Calcite and Mordenite. Ferrierite with Calcite and Mordenite.
 
Ferrierite-Mg with Calcite
Ferrierite-Mg with Calcite.
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


Sulfur.
 
Gypsum with Sulfur
Gypsum with Sulfur. Front
Front
Gypsum with Sulfur. Rear
Rear

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


 


KOSOVO


Pyrite with Quartz, Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite

ET76G6: From Trepηa, 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.
Trepηa, Kosovska Mitrovica  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”


Pyrite with Quartz, Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite.
Pyrite with Quartz, Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite.
 
Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite, Galena, Chalcopyrite and Calcite
Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite, Galena, Chalcopyrite and Calcite. Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite, Galena, Chalcopyrite and Calcite.

EM96R5: Spherical aggregates of flattened rhombohedral crystals of Rhodochrossite with curved faces and edges, and with crystals of Sphalerite, small twinned crystals of Chalcopyrite and flattened crystals of Galena, all on matrix. A classic from Trepηa.
Stari Trg Mine, Trepηa, Kosovska Mitrovica  Kosovo

Specimen size: 11.2 × 5.2 × 5.1 cm = 4.4” × 2.0” × 2.0”


 


NORWAY


Anatase with Albite

MB37R5: Very aerial doubly terminated crystal of Anatase of considerable size for the species, formed by an acute dipyramid with fine horizontal striations, and the double pinacoidal termination. On matrix, with small crystals of Albite and minor crystals of Anatase with pointed acute terminations.
Dyrfonni, Viveli, Eidfjord, Hardangervidda, Hordaland  Norway (2000-2005)

Specimen size: 4.1 × 2 × 2.1 cm = 1.6” × 0.8” × 0.8”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”


Anatase with Albite. Front
Front
Anatase with Albite. Top
Top
 
Anatase on smoky Quartz
Anatase on smoky Quartz. Front
Front
Anatase on smoky Quartz. Side
Side
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.
Dyrfonni, Viveli, Eidfjord, 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”


 
Acanthite with Calcite
Acanthite with Calcite

TB92J3: A magnificent sample, not only for the crystal size and its well defined forms. It is from a classic locality well known for Silver but where Acanthite was (and is) very uncommon.
It is from E.L. Calvert collection and we’ll send the label with the specimen, to the buyer.
Kongsberg, Buskerud  Norway

Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.4 × 1.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.9 cm = 0.7” × 0.4”

Calcite fluorescent long & short UV


Acanthite with Calcite.
 


POLAND


Octahedral Galena with Sphalerite
Octahedral Galena with Sphalerite.
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, Chrzanσw, 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”


 
Fluorite with Orthoclase, Albite and Mica

MT13P9: Parallel growth of sharp octahedral crystals of Fluorite of lilac color and with very well defined faces and edges. The matrix is a group of crystals of Orthoclase with small crystals of Albite and leafy aggregates of Mica. The locality is not so well known outside of Poland and Germany
Strzegom (Striegau), Swidnica, Silesia  Poland

Specimen size: 12.8 × 7.5 × 3.7 cm = 5.0” × 3.0” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”


Fluorite with Orthoclase, Albite and Mica. Fluorite with Orthoclase, Albite and Mica.
 


SLOVAK REPUBLIC


Euchroite with Azurite
Euchroite with Azurite. 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, Slovenskι Rudohorie Mts, Banskα 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

EB36N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Very well defined crystals of lenticular form of considerable size for the species. They are on matrix and have excellent color, very vivid. The sample is from a recent find in a new Slovakian locality that was only recently discovered.
This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2009 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Rθgne Minιral’ number 88, page 29.
Farbište, Poniky, Slovenskι Rudohorie Mts, Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (03/2009)

Specimen size: 2.8 × 1.9 × 1.3 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” × 0.5”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”


Euchroite. Euchroite.
 
Euchroite
Euchroite.

EJ13K1: Small miniature with a group of crystals, on matrix, of very well defined faces and edges and an excellent color.
Svδtodušnα, Ľubietovα (Libethen), Banskα 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”

Type locality


 
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.
Svδtodušnα, Ľubietovα (Libethen), Banskα 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.
 
Euchroite
Euchroite. Front
Front
Euchroite. Rear
Rear

ER74T2: Aggregates of laminar crystals of a very big size for the species. They are very sharp, extraordinarily translucent and with very deep green color. A great miniature.
Ľubietovα (Libethen), Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (07/2003)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.9 × 1.4 cm = 1.3” × 1.1” × 0.6”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.4 cm = 0.7” × 0.2”

Type locality


 
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, Ľubietovα (Libethen), Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2007)

Specimen size: 8 × 7.5 × 2.4 cm = 3.1” × 3.0” × 0.9”


Langite. Langite.
 
Pseudomalachite
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, Ľubietovα (Libethen), Banskα 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), Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (06/2005)

Specimen size: 6.9 × 3.3 × 5.7 cm = 2.7” × 1.3” × 2.2”


Devilline.
Devilline.
 
Kermesite on Calcite
Kermesite on Calcite.
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.
Rozαlia mine, Banskα 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


Chalcopyrite with Calcite, Galena and Quartz.
 
Calcite
Calcite. Front
Front
Calcite. Side
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.
Gemerskα Ves, Revϊca County, Banskα Bystrica  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


 
Quartz with Fe-Mn oxides

EF76R9: Growths of Quartz crystals forming irregular bundles. The crystals are completely coated by intensely bright and iridescent oxides of iron and manganese. On a matrix of Limonite.
Banskα Štiavnica (Schemnitz), Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2009)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 8.5 × 5.3 cm = 4.1” × 3.3” × 2.1”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.4 cm = 0.6” × 0.2”


Quartz with Fe-Mn oxides. Quartz with Fe-Mn oxides.
 
Quartz
Quartz. Front
Front
Quartz. Side
Side

EP68T4: Group of parallel growths with successive phases of crystallization, the last one, the most superficial, forming a lot of doubly terminated colorless crystals. The sample, from a very classic locality, is much better than the picture shows.
Banskα Štiavnica (Schemnitz), Banskα Bystrica  Slovak Republic (05/2011)

Specimen size: 18.5 × 7.7 × 5.7 cm = 7.3” × 3.0” × 2.2”


 
Telluronevskite

EG12P0: 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: 5.7 × 4.2 × 1.2 cm = 2.2” × 1.7” × 0.5”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Type locality


Telluronevskite. Telluronevskite.
 
Gold with Quartz, Pyrite and Sphalerite
Gold with Quartz, Pyrite and Sphalerite. Gold with Quartz, Pyrite and Sphalerite.

TF13M9: The piece is not especially showy but it is from a very uncommon locality. The Gold mineralization is a concentrated area of small grains on a Quartz matrix that has small Pyrite crystals and massive Sphalerite.
Banska Hodrusa Mine, Hodrusa-Hαmre  Slovak Republic (1997)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 5.3 × 3.2 cm = 2.6” × 2.1” × 1.3”


 


SLOVENIA


Wulfenite
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.
 
Wulfenite
Wulfenite.
Wulfenite.
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”


 


SWITZERLAND


Twinned Quartz

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”


Twinned Quartz. Front
Front
Twinned Quartz. Rear
Rear
 
Smoky Quartz "faden"
Smoky Quartz "faden". Front
Front
Smoky Quartz "faden". Rear
Rear

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”


 
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 epitaxial Rutile.
 
Hematite with Quartz
Hematite with Quartz. Front
Front
Hematite with Quartz. Rear
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, Curnera, Tavetsch, Grisons  Switzerland (2004)

Specimen size: 7 × 4.5 × 2 cm = 2.8” × 1.8” × 0.8”


 
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.
Gφschener 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


Octahedral Fluorite with smoky Quartz and Albite. Octahedral Fluorite with smoky Quartz and Albite.
 
Orthoclase (Adular) with Clinochlore
Orthoclase (Adular) with Clinochlore. Front
Front
Orthoclase (Adular) with Clinochlore. Side
Side

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”


 
Anatase on Quartz
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”


Anatase on Quartz. Anatase on Quartz.
 
Cafarsite with Mica
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”


 


UNITED KINGDOM


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”


Galena with Quartz.
Galena with Quartz.
 
Barite
Barite.
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


Fluorite. Fluorite.
 
Calcite
Calcite.

T78A13: Gemmy with iron oxides which give good contrast to parts of this specimen.
Bigrigg Mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England  United Kingdom

Specimen size: 6.5 × 4.5 cm = 2.6” × 1.8”


 
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


Calcite.
Calcite.
 
Hematite
Hematite.
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”


Hematite with Quartz.
Hematite with Quartz.
 
Mimetite (Campylite)
Mimetite (Campylite).
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


Copper with Cuprite.
 
Chalcocite
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.
 
Botallackite
Botallackite. Front
Front
Botallackite.
Botallackite. Rear
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”


Tetrahedrite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz.
Tetrahedrite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz.
 
Olivenite
Olivenite. Front
Front
Olivenite. Rear
Rear

EJ36T4: Aggregate of elongated crystals, a lot of them doubly terminated with their faces slightly curved, with the olive green color typical for the species and on Quartz matrix. A super classic from Cornwall.
Wheal Gorland Mine, Gwennap, Saint Day, Redruth, Cornwall, England  United Kingdom

Specimen size: 3.7 × 3 × 1.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.2” × 0.7”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”


 
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”


Olivenite.
 
Analcime
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

EP27K6: Cubic crystal of good size and color. The cube faces are paved by re-growths of smaller cubes.
Rogerley Mine, Frosterley, Weardale, Durham, England  United Kingdom

Specimen size: 7.4 × 5.8 × 4.7 cm = 2.9” × 2.3” × 1.9”

Main crystal size: 6.7 × 5.8 cm = 2.6” × 2.3”

Intense fluorescence long & short UV


Fluorite. Front
Front
Fluorite. Top
Top
 
Fluorite with Quartz and Galena
Fluorite with Quartz and Galena. Fluorite with Quartz and Galena.

NR77R4: Druse of cubic crystals of Fluorite with the deep green color typical of that mine but more individualized and with small cubo-octahedral crystals of Galena, all on a matrix of crystallized Quartz.
Rogerley Mine, Frosterley, Weardale, Durham, England  United Kingdom

Specimen size: 11 × 9.4 × 3.8 cm = 4.3” × 3.7” × 1.5”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

Very fluorescent long & short 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


Fluorite.
 
Cerussite
Cerussite. Cerussite.

TD27T1: A fine group, on matrix, of “Jackstraw” type crystals, colored by an unidentified and not analyzed salt of copper.
The sample is with a label from Bentley’s Minerals that we’ll send to the buyer.
Redburn Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, Durham, England  United Kingdom

Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.8 × 2.2 cm = 1.5” × 1.1” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.1”


 


TURKEY


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.
Twinned Colemanite.
 
Twinned Colemanite
Twinned Colemanite.
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


 
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. Twinned Colemanite.
 



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