Initial Post-Munich 2007 Update

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TF71K4: Group of two flat, transparent and doubly terminated Quartz crystals on a matrix of Feldspar crystals, probably Orthoclase. The locality is uncommon.
The matrix has, on its backside, a fissure recemented by Quartz but also repaired (or consolidated). This circumstance is noted on the label from the Bob Jones collection, that we'll send with the specimen.
Mineral Mountains, Milford, Beaver County, Utah  USA

Specimen size: 15.5 × 10 × 6 cm

TH26K4: Group of prismatic crystals forming fan groups. The color is good and the luster is excellent.
Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango  Mexico

Specimen size:  5 × 4.3 × 1 cm

TP27K4: On the sample coexist spherical growths, almost globular, and individual crystals of perfectly defined faces and edges. The Adamite esthetically contrasts with the Limonite matrix.
Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango  Mexico

Specimen size: 9.5 × 6.5 × 3 cm

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.6 cm

NC10K4: A novelty from Munich 2007. Stalactitic-botryoidal growth with intense, very bright, iridescence whose colors vary between pink and red. The specimen is from a recent find on Tharsis (Filón Sur Mine) that hasn't produced significant samples in the last twenty years.
Mina Filón Sur, Tharsis, Huelva  Spain (05-10/2007)

Specimen size: 6 × 5.7 × 4 cm

ND80K4: A novelty from Munich 2007. Stalactitic-botryoidal growth with intense, very bright, iridescence, of dominant colors between pink and red and bluish. On the back it has laminar concretions, also iridescent, formed latterly to the botryoidal phase. The specimen is from a recent find on Tharsis (Filón Sur Mine) that hasn't produced significant samples in the last twenty years.
Mina Filón Sur, Tharsis, Huelva  Spain (05-10/2007)

Specimen size: 11 × 4 × 3.2 cm

NB12K4: A novelty from Munich 2007. Stalactitic-botryoidal growth with intense, very bright, iridescence, with metallic reflections of dominant colors between golden and blue. The specimen is from a recent find on Tharsis (Filón Sur Mine) that hasn't produced significant samples in the last twenty years.
Mina Filón Sur, Tharsis, Huelva  Spain (05-10/2007)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4.5 × 4 cm

NA63K4: A novelty from Munich 2007. Stalactitic-botryoidal growth with intense, very bright, iridescence, with metallic reflections of dominant colors between golden and blue that contrast esthetically with a later phase of smaller botryoidal growth, dust and of intense red color. The specimen is from a recent find on Tharsis (Filón Sur Mine) that hasn't produced significant samples in the last twenty years.
Mina Filón Sur, Tharsis, Huelva  Spain (05-10/2007)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 3.3 × 3 cm

TP10K4: Spheroidal groups of small, very acute, scalenohedral crystals with good luster that cover the Limonite matrix. On the back and lower sides on the sample the crystals are very individualized and easily distinguishable with a lens. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district. We'll provide a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 5 × 4 × 3 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

TQ60K4: Spheroidal groups of small, very acute, scalenohedral crystals with good luster that cover the Limonite matrix. On the left side on the sample the crystals are very individualized and easily distinguishable with a lens. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district. We'll provide a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 5 × 3.8 × 2.4 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

TC60K4: Spheroidal groups of small, very acute, scalenohedral crystals with good luster that cover the Limonite matrix. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district. We'll provide a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 5.7 × 4.7 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

TV13K4: Spheroidal groups of small, very acute, scalenohedral crystals with good luster that cover the Limonite matrix. On the back, right and lower sides on the sample the crystals are very individualized and easily distinguishable with a lens. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district. We'll provide a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.7 × 4 cm

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

TD9K4: Small equant crystals of excellent color and luster, spread on Limonite matrix. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 7 × 5.2 × 2 cm

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

TE61K4: Small equant crystals, of excellent color and luster, that strongly contrast on a Chrysocolla base on Limonite matrix. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 8.7 × 5.7 × 3.2 cm

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

TG6K4: Groups of crystals of excellent color and very intense luster, that form rosettes implanted on Limonite matrix. The specimen comes from an old private collection of the La Unión district.
Cantera San Valentín, La Unión, Murcia  Spain (1982-1984)

Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.7 × 3 cm

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.3 cm

TQ61K4: Twin of two rhombohedral crystals of good luster and transparency. The twin is very notable due to the excellent orientation of the specimen.
Cantera Azkarate, Eugui, Navarra  Spain (02/2006)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.4 × 2.7 cm

Main crystal size: 3.5 × 2.5 cm

TV86K4: Group of cubic crystals that show triangular faces at vertices corresponding to the octahedron. Some of the cubic faces show hollow structures and forms of dissolution. At the top of the sample there are very bright Sphalerite crystals.
Augel Ianakiev Mine, Madan, Smolyan, Rhodope Mountains  Bulgaria (2005)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.2 × 3.9 cm

Main crystal size: 4.1 × 2.3 cm

EK11K4: A rich growth, on rocky matrix, of bright microcrystals of deep, intense blue color.
Podlipa Mine, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2006)

Specimen size: 9 × 8.7 × 3.8 cm

ME14K4: Very rich growth of microcrystals denser than usual for the locality. Bright and of a magnificent blue color, deeper and more intense than usual. On rocky matrix.
Podlipa Mine, Lubietová (Libethen), Banská Bystrica  Slovak Republic (2007)

Specimen size: 8 × 7.5 × 2.4 cm