Initial Tucson 2008 Update

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E16BK9: Globular growth of well defined faces, showing a deep green color. With small Quartz crystals on matrix.
Djebel Melh, Bou-Arfa  Morocco (2000)

Specimen size: 6.8 × 5.2 × 3.8 cm

EJ9K9: Nice specimen, very sharp, enlongated and extremely flattened. Faces on the dejes are well defined and have a good luster.
Segangane, Nador  Morocco (11/2005)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.3 × 0.2 cm

TR9K9: Group of crystals formed by two rhombohedrons with evident scalenohedron “phantom” growth inside. The “phantom” is reddish due to a covering layer of Hematite.
Bou-Azzer / Agdz, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2006)

Specimen size: 7 × 5.6 × 3.4 cm

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.2 cm

MF60K9: Pyramidal growth of deep green cubic crystals of Fluorite. Partially covered by white Calcite.
El Hamman, Meknes  Morocco

Specimen size: 8.2 × 8 × 4.2 cm

Main crystal size: 4.5 × 4.5 cm

EF14K9: Octahedral group of well defined Acanthite crystals, pseudomorph after Argentite.
Imiter, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (09/2005)

Specimen size: 2.8 × 1.5 × 1.6 cm

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.3 cm

MN56K9: Well defined octahedron of Acanthite pseudomorph after Argentite, with two small Acanthite crystals in parallel growth.
Imiter, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (09/2005)

Specimen size: 2.3 × 2.1 × 1.5 cm

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.6 cm

TT9K9: Extremely elongated crystal with many dark green inclusions, probably Clinochlore.
Ambatomanoina, Ambatolampikely, Antananarivo  Madagascar (2006)

Specimen size: 6.8 × 1.5 × 1.2 cm

EG6K9: Excellent miniature. The prismatic crystals are similar to a wheatsheaf with good brilliance and color. On rocky matrix.
N'chwaning II Mine, section 5 south stope, 46-47 roof, Kuruman  South Africa (01/2002)

Specimen size: 2.5 × 2 × 1.4 cm

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.8 cm

EJ12K9: Double globular growth, good brilliance. Color varies between orange and creamy. On rock matrix.
N'chwaning II Mine, section 5 south stope 46-47 roof, Kuruman  South Africa (01/2002)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 3 cm

TK6K9: On the same specimen there are two very rare species. Beige crystals of Kosnarite with pinkish, radial aggregates of Zanazziite, on white Albite matrix. The Zanazziite has been carefully analyzed and the result is surprising: iron is nearly replaced by manganese (thus its pinkish shade), so we present it as manganoan Zanazziite. Matrix is Albite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Jenipapo, Itinga, Araçuaí, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2002-2003)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 1.9 × 2.2 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

TM47K9: Great specimen! Probably one of the best ones ever found. Groups of small crystals, with excellent intense yellow color and well defined faces and edges. All on parallel and “book” growths of laminar Albite crystals. Matrix is coated by laminar crystals of Mica (probably Muscovite). A Museum display specimen.
Jenipapo, Itinga, Minas Gerais  Brazil (2003)

Specimen size: 13.5 × 12.5 × 8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm

ME36K9: A nice Apatite-(CaF) specimen from the last pocket found at the Sapo Mine. Thick tabular crystal beveled by the pyramid faces. Deep green color with transparent green zonations in the outer zone. We must emphasize the intense contrast with white-yellowish Albite matrix, with Muscovite.
Sapo Mine, Goiabeira, Aimorés, Minas Gerais  Brazil (07/2007)

Specimen size: 7 × 6.3 × 6.7 cm

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.2 cm

EJ16K9: Very rich specimen of this uncommon manganese phosphate. Small but with excellent color and very well defined bright crystals. In some zones Reddingite is covered by Huréaulite pink crystals. As we usually do with species, or with rare samples, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (04-05/2006)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 4.9 × 4 cm

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm

MB16K9: Very well defined aerial Huréaulite crystals. Acute terminations and excellent brilliance and deep pink color. On the base there is a growth of crystaline Strengite. As we usually do with rare species, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4.4 × 2.3 cm

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm

MX56K9: Very well defined, bright prismatic deep pink color Huréaulite crystals. On the left side you can see a group of brown Reddingite crystals. On a rich Muscovite matrix and parallel fibrous aggregates of Rockbridgeite. As we usually do with rare species, we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Cigana Mine (ex-Jocão Mine), Galiléia, Minas Gerais  Brazil (08-09/2006)

Specimen size: 9 × 5.5 × 3.8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm

TC27K9: Two doubly terminated crystals with parallel growth. Both core crystals are hollow showing dissolution channels within them, but preserving the terminal faces.
Medina, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 8.4 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm

TB76K9: Group of deep pink Quartz crystals with very defined faces and edges, more than usual in these specimens.
Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.4 × 1.6 cm

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.5 cm

TL26K9: Prismatic crystals with well defined faces and edges, with perfect terminations, on a group of Quartz crystals.
Lavra do Poço Dantas, Piauí, Taquaral, Minas Gerais  Brazil (09/2006)

Specimen size: 4.7 × 2.5 × 2.4 cm

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.4 cm

HK36K9: Parallel growth of very flat crystals that becomes clearly fibrous on the back side, with silky luster and goleen to greenish reflections.
Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 8.2 × 4.2 × 1.8 cm

TP36K9: Very rich group of rhombohedral crystals with well defined faces and edges. Intense and uniform pink color, on matrix.
Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (2007)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.5 × 2.8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.8 cm

EP76K9: Very aerial and rich with rhombohedral crystals, with well defined faces and edges. Intense and uniform pink color, on matrix with small Quartz crystals.
Mina Manuelita, Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (10/07/2007)

Specimen size: 9.9 × 8.5 × 4 cm

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm

EF64K9: Complex twined crystal group, very rich in faces. Partially coated by Rhodochrosite. Really good color quality, transparency and brilliance.
Santa Rita Mine, ↑4300 m., Morococha, Yauli, Junín  Peru (21/06/2007)

Specimen size: 9.6 × 8.3 × 3.2 cm

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1 cm

TF76K9: Stalactitic growth of Amethyst crystals with short prism faces. Very deep color and brilliance. Definately excellent.
Mojarra Mine, Paraje La Bolsa, Artigas  Uruguay (10/2006)

Specimen size: 8.3 × 5.3 × 5.2 cm

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm

MV16K9: An octahedron of fluorite componed of a multitude of small cubes. On matrix, with Pyrite crystals.
Mina Huallapon, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca, Ancash  Peru

Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.6 × 4.3 cm

NB26K9: Partially doubly terminated crystal, with color zonations that are more intense on the terminations, on a group of milky Quartz crystals. Very uncommon locality.
Mina don Nicolás, Villa Benegas, Mina Clavero, San Alberto  Argentina (2003)