September 2022 Update

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JFD178AP1: The difference between pieces from the Emilio Mine and the Jaimina Mine is very subtle. But we can tell that this piece came from the Emilio because when I bought it, Jaimina hadn't started working yet, but if it weren't for that, and for the general 'clarity' of the piece, doubt could remain, especially because of those hexaoctahedral Fluorite cubes.
Emilio Mine, Obdulia vein, Caravia mining area, La Rubiera, Loroñe, Colunga, Comarca de la Sidra, Principality of Asturias (Asturias)  Spain (2006)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 5.3 × 3.4 cm = 2.24” × 2.09” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 3 × 1.8 cm = 1.18” × 0.71”

BFR74AP1: Druse of twinned Lazulite crystals with very well defined faces and edges, translucent, with good luster and an intense color. With small water-clear Quartz crystals and rhombohedral Siderite crystals. Of higher quality than usual in this deposit.
Crosscut Creek, Kulan Camp area, Rapid Creek area, Dawson mining district, Yukon Territory  Canada (07/1995)

Specimen size: 10.5 × 7.1 × 2.9 cm = 4.13” × 2.80” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.16” × 0.12”

CRM96AP1: Acicular crystals of yellowish green Pyromorphite with curvatures on the faces and edges, with good luster, on matrix.
The specimen comes from the Carles Curto collection duplicates (number 2008.23), whose label and computer entry we will send to the buyer. Previously in the collection of Silvane (Josep Amigó), from Barcelona.
El Horcajo Mines, El Horcajo, Almodóvar del Campo, Comarca Campo de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha  Spain

Specimen size: 5.5 × 2.5 × 2.0 cm = 2.17” × 0.98” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.1 cm = 0.31” × 0.04”

NRT88AP1: Group of Fluorite crystals finely beveled by dodecahedron faces of intense and uniform blue color, with lilac tones, on a matrix of microcrystalline Quartz epimorphic after an earlier scalenohedral crystal of Calcite, and around which there seem to be grown, oriented, Fluorite crystals.
La Viesca Mine, Las Monjas pocket, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias)  Spain

Specimen size: 10.4 × 6.6 × 3.6 cm = 4.09” × 2.60” × 1.42”

Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2 cm = 1.10” × 0.79”

NFM88AP1: Group of Fluorite crystals finely beveled by the faces of the dodecahedron, transparent, with good luster and an intense and uniform blue color, with lilac tones and geometric color zoning. On matrix with white Quartz crystals.
La Viesca Mine, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias)  Spain (±2007)

Specimen size: 10.7 × 6.8 × 4.9 cm = 4.21” × 2.68” × 1.93”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.1 cm = 0.55” × 0.43”

NMF99AP1: Druse of Quartz crystals, larger than usual for the locality, which cover a matrix of crystalline Calcite. On the Quartz there is a Fluorite crystal, very aerial, transparent and with very marked geometric color zoning, much more intense on the edges.
La Viesca Mine, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias)  Spain (±2007)

Specimen size: 10.1 × 9.4 × 4.4 cm = 3.98” × 3.70” × 1.73”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.39” × 0.35”

EXB67AP1: Very aerial group of lenticular Siderite crystals of considerable size, one of them clearly dominant and very aerial, light cream in color and implanted on a crystal of Quartz with inclusions of small Ferberite crystals.
Minas da Panasqueira, levels 0-1, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro  Portugal (2021)

Specimen size: 12.7 × 7.4 × 5.4 cm = 5.00” × 2.91” × 2.13”

Main crystal size: 7.4 × 6.1 cm = 2.91” × 2.40”

TFB68AP1: Pyromorphite crystals with very sharp crystal forms, with good terminations, some of them doubly terminated. The crystals, on a Baryte matrix, have slight curvatures on the faces and edges, and have good luster with an orange-brown color in the prism and intense yellow on the terminations, a typical combination in some of the specimens from this locality.
An excellent French classic from the Alain Martaud collection.
Les Farges Mine (Des Farges Mine), Ussel, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine  France

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.4 × 3 cm = 2.17” × 1.73” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.3 cm = 0.39” × 0.12”

TBB16AP1: Pyromorphite crystals with very sharp crystal forms, some of them doubly terminated. The crystals, on a Baryte matrix, have slight curvatures on their faces and edges, are lustrous, and have an orange-brown color in the prism and intense yellow in the terminations, a typical combination in some of the local specimens.
An excellent French classic.
Les Farges Mine (Des Farges Mine), Ussel, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine  France

Specimen size: 9.3 × 6.7 × 5.2 cm = 3.66” × 2.64” × 2.05”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.4 cm = 0.43” × 0.16”

BFM27AP1: Group of complex Chalcopyrite crystals, with very sharp crystal forms, with a bright luster and microcrystalline Quartz coating that has left geometric cavities that correspond to missing crystals.
Of high quality, the specimen comes from an important European collection.
Friedrich-Wilhelm Mine, Biersdorf, Daaden, Daaden-Herdorf, Altenkirchen District, Rhineland-Palatinate/Rheinland-Pfalz  Germany

Specimen size: 7.8 × 4.3 × 3.4 cm = 3.07” × 1.69” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.75” × 0.35”

BTR46AP1: Druse on matrix of tabular Wulfenite crystals with polycrystalline pyramidal terminations, with a very good luster and intense color and with geometric color zoning of different shades.
The specimen, a classic of great quality, comes from an important European collection.
Helena Mine, Crna (Schwarzenbach), Mežica Municipality, Carinthia Region  Slovenia

Specimen size: 11.3 × 9 × 6.7 cm = 4.45” × 3.54” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.4 cm = 0.63” × 0.55”

EAL89AP1: Two good sized Quartz crystals, very sharp, transparent, lustrous, with deep, dark, and uniform smoky tones, associated with small Albite crystals at the base.
Wallis (Valais)  Switzerland

Specimen size: 13.1 × 7.6 × 4 cm = 5.16” × 2.99” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 13.1 × 2.5 cm = 5.16” × 0.98”

EPX16AP1: Group of elongated Microcline crystals, with very sharp crystal forms, some of them with curious geometric dissolution channels in the heart of the crystal and with coatings of small crystals of very shiny Magnetite.
Imilchil area, Anti-Atlas, Er Rachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (05/2022)

Specimen size: 8.2 × 7.4 × 6.4 cm = 3.23” × 2.91” × 2.52”

Main crystal size: 4.2 × 2.3 cm = 1.65” × 0.91”

MYX96AP1: Parallel growths of very well defined Gold crystals, dominated by octahedron forms, with a very marked spinel-law twin and excellent terminations.
The specimens of this find have been carefully analyzed, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Aouint Ighoman, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region  Morocco (2020)

Specimen size: 2 × 0.8 × 0.5 cm = 0.79” × 0.31” × 0.20”

BRM88AP1: Descloizite crystal groups much more flattened and sharp than usual in the deposit. Translucent on the edges, shiny, and on matrix.
The specimen, a classic of great quality, comes from an important European collection.
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region  Namibia

Specimen size: 14.2 × 8.3 × 4.6 cm = 5.59” × 3.27” × 1.81”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1 cm = 0.59” × 0.39”

EYA26AP1: Specimen from a deposit discovered in 2017 and located at some distance from the previously known locality in Serra do Caldeirão, but with different characteristics. In this case a floater group of well-formed elongated Gold crystals, with curvatures on some of their faces and edges and with spinel-law twinning.
If you want to know more about these Golds you can use this link
Serra Dourada, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso  Brazil

Specimen size: 1 × 0.8 × 0.6 cm = 0.39” × 0.31” × 0.24”

EXB90AP1: Specimen from a deposit close to the one already known in 2017, but with some different features. A floater group of well-formed crystals for the species, with curvatures on some of their faces and edges and with spinel-law twinning.
If you want to know more about these Golds you can use this link
Bananal claims, Serra do Caldeirão claims, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso  Brazil

Specimen size: 1.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 cm = 0.67” × 0.47” × 0.28”

ETX36AP1: Specimen from a deposit close to the one already known in 2017, but with some different features. A floater group of well-formed crystals for the species, with curvatures on some of their faces and edges and with spinel-law twinning.
If you want to know more about these Golds you can use this link
Bananal claims, Serra do Caldeirão claims, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso  Brazil

Specimen size: 2 × 1.7 × 1.2 cm = 0.79” × 0.67” × 0.47”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.3 cm = 0.79” × 0.51”

ETR3AP1: Specimen from a deposit close to the one already known in 2017, but with some different features. A floater group of well-formed crystals for the species, with curvatures on some of their faces and edges and with spinel-law twinning.
If you want to know more about these Golds you can use this link
Bananal claims, Serra do Caldeirão claims, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso  Brazil

Specimen size: 2 × 1.8 × 1 cm = 0.79” × 0.71” × 0.39”

TTM57AP1: Quartz crystals on matrix with very sharp dipyramidal terminations and strongly polycrystalline growths, translucent, lustrous and deep pink, its natural color which is not due to inclusions of iron oxides.
Huancayo Province, Junín Department  Peru (02/2022)

Specimen size: 7 × 6 × 5.1 cm = 2.76” × 2.36” × 2.01”

Main crystal size: 5.2 × 2.6 cm = 2.05” × 1.02”

TFR50AP1: Quartz crystals on matrix with very sharp dipyramidal terminations and strongly polycrystalline growths, translucent, lustrous and deep pink, its natural color which is not due to inclusions of iron oxides.
Huancayo District, Huancayo Province, Junín Department  Peru (02/2022)

Specimen size: 7.1 × 7 × 4.4 cm = 2.80” × 2.76” × 1.73”

Main crystal size: 4.4 × 3 cm = 1.73” × 1.18”

TLP46AP1: Quartz crystals on matrix with very sharp dipyramidal terminations and strongly polycrystalline growths, translucent, lustrous and deep pink, its natural color which is not due to inclusions of iron oxides.
Huancayo Province, Junín Department  Peru (02/2022)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 6.7 × 7.9 cm = 3.86” × 2.64” × 3.11”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.1 cm = 0.63” × 0.43”

ETT50AP1: From a find made in the spring of 2022. Botryoidal microcrystalline growth of Chalcopyrite, shiny and with reddish and mauve metallic iridescence, on a Calcite matrix. Very unusual.
Daguangshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (05/2022)

Specimen size: 4 × 2.9 × 2.1 cm = 1.57” × 1.14” × 0.83”

ERB90AP1: From a recent find in the spring of 2022. Botryoidal microcrystalline growth of Chalcopyrite, lustrous and with golden metallic iridescence, on matrix, with Calcite crystals. Very unusual.
This specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 17
Daguangshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (05/2022)

Specimen size: 6.4 × 4.9 × 1.8 cm = 2.52” × 1.93” × 0.71”

ETV96AP1: Twinned Calcite crystal rich in complex crystal forms. Very transparent and lustrous, colorless, and in matrix.
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (02/2022)

Specimen size: 2.9 × 2.8 × 2.5 cm = 1.14” × 1.10” × 0.98”

EXP51AP1: From important finds made in the Lanping area in early 2022. Coralloidal growths of Calcite on matrix with an intense pink-mauve color (cobalt-bearing variety)
This specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 17
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 12.5 × 10.3 × 5.6 cm = 4.92”

Main crystal size: 4.9 × 4 cm = 1.93” × 1.57”

ERM73AP1: A novelty from China. Calcite crystal rosettes coated by Talmessite with pink tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen. On matrix, with slightly bluish botryoidal growths of Calcite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 8.6 × 8 × 4.4 cm = 3.39” × 3.15” × 1.73”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.20” × 0.08”

EAX33AP1: A novelty from China. Calcite crystals coated by Talmessite with pinkish tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen. On matrix, with botryoidal growths of Calcite (cobalt-bearing variety) of a very intense mauve color.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 9.1 × 8.2 × 5 cm = 3.58” × 3.23” × 1.97”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.12” × 0.08”

ETP33AP1: A novelty from China. Calcite crystals coated by Talmessite with pinkish tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen. On matrix, with white, slightly bluish growths of Calcite and with Calcite (cobalt-bearing variety) with a very intense mauve color.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 17
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 8.1 × 4.1 cm = 3.35” × 3.19” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.20” × 0.08”

EPT99AP1: A novelty from China. Calcite crystals coated by Talmessite with pinkish tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 11.8 × 11.6 × 9.2 cm = 4.65” × 4.57” × 3.62”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.20” × 0.12”

EFX90AP1: A novelty from China. Calcite crystals coated by Talmessite with pinkish tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen. On matrix, with coralloidal growths of Calcite (cobalt-bearing variety) of a very intense mauve color.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 9 × 5.2 × 1.9 cm = 3.54” × 2.05” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.08” × 0.08”

ELM67AP1: Complex Calcite crystals, one of them very aerial and clearly dominant, very rich in crystal forms, with the dominant scalenohedron, transparent, extraordinarily lustrous and with reddish inclusions of iron oxides. Elegant and very aesthetic.
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.8 × 3.7 cm = 1.77” × 1.50” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.8 cm = 0.83” × 0.71”

EEA49AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Polycrystalline growths of crystals of very shiny Chalcopyrite on a Calcite matrix.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 8.2 × 5 cm = 3.31” × 3.23” × 1.97”

EBB46AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Botryoidal, spheroidal and very aerial stalagmites of very shiny Chalcopyrite microcrystals on a matrix of the same Chalcopyrite. Spectacular.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 180 in the volume 54, number 1, January-February 2023, and in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 16
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 11.4 × 8.4 × 5.1 cm = 4.49” × 3.31” × 2.01”

ETB88AP1: A novelty at Sainte Marie 2022. Twinned Sphalerite crystals more isolated than usual, sharp, with very well defined faces and edges, between translucent and transparent, with good luster and an intense reddish orange color. On matrix, with small white crystals of Calcite and Quartz.
Huxu Mine, Dongxiang, Fuzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province  China (12/2021)

Specimen size: 11.3 × 5.2 × 4.1 cm = 4.45” × 2.05” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 2.9 × 2.2 cm = 1.14” × 0.87”

NBM92AP1: Floater growths of Brucite, very elongated and esthetic, with botryoidal shapes but with visible crystal forms too, better defined than usual for the species. Translucent, with good luster and an intense and uniform lemon-yellow color and with lighter-colored Dypingite growths. The Dypingite has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. This specimen comes from the collection of Miguel David Martínez (number 827), whose label we will send to the buyer.
Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan (Baluchistan)  Pakistan (2017)

Specimen size: 12.3 × 6.8 × 2 cm = 4.84” × 2.68” × 0.79”