Initial Tucson 2010 Update

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MY57P9: The locality of origin is a gold mine that produces few samples for collectors. In this case the Pyrite forms a very aerial group of cubic crystals with polycrystalline growths on a group of doubly terminated crystals of Quartz.
AGM Mine, Akka, Tafraout, Tiznit  Morocco (2009)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.5 × 2.3 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 0.9”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

ED76P9: A nice sample, with well individualized tabular crystals of Vanadinite of excellent color and luster. They are on a white Barite matrix partially coated by Gypsum, an uncommon species on the samples from Mibladen.
ACF shaft, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (01/2009)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.7 × 2.7 cm = 2.4” × 1.9” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

NP26P9: Esthetic fan growths of felty crystals, with fine color zoning and a very notable silky luster. They are on a matrix of Limonite.
Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007)

Specimen size: 5 × 4 × 2.8 cm = 2.0” × 1.6” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1 cm = 0.9” × 0.4”

NR46P9: Esthetic fan growths of felty crystals, with fine color zoning and a very notable silky luster. They are on a matrix of Limonite.
Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 8 × 5.5 cm = 3.8” × 3.1” × 2.2”

Main crystal size: 3 × 1.9 cm = 1.2” × 0.7”

ED78P9: A museum sample, both for its size (enormous for the species) and for its quality. It consists of an aggregate of large white laminar crystals of Epididymite with a satiny luster and with fine black crystals of Aegirine. The sample has been carefully analyzed to differentiate it from Eudidymite, also present at the locality. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Mount Malosa, Zomba  Malawi (07/2007)

Specimen size: 13.2 × 9.2 × 1.7 cm = 5.2” × 3.6” × 0.7”

TD16P9: Deeply striated pseudocubic crystal with small parallel growths on its faces. Luster is excellent.
Casa de Pedra Mine, Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.1 × 2.7 cm = 1.4” × 0.8” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”

TM70P9: Doubly terminates crystal of excellent transparency, luster and color and with abundant and esthetic inclusions. We must note slight damage on one of the terminal faces but we are sure it does not detract from the quality of this excellent sample.
Diamantina, Minas Gerais  Brazil (11/2007)

Specimen size: 15.2 × 4.2 × 3.7 cm = 6.0” × 1.7” × 1.5”

MK67P9: Growths of very thin, almost acicular, crystals of Pentagonite. The group, of excellent deep color, is implanted on a matrix very rich in Stilbite.
Wagholi Quarry, Poona, Maharashtra  India (09/2009)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 5 × 4.4 cm = 2.2” × 2.0” × 1.7”

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

AA9P9: Doubly terminated scalenohedral crystal implanted on matrix. It is very transparent, the color and luster are excellent and it is perfectly shaped, with a very good definition of his faces and edges.
Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee  USA

Specimen size: 10 × 4.7 × 3.4 cm = 3.9” × 1.9” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 5.4 × 3.3 cm = 2.1” × 1.3”

AQ16P9: Druse of laminar crystals of a very vivid orange color and an excellent luster. The crystals are on a matrix of snowy white Calcite.
Sierra de Los Lamentos, Ahumada, Chihuahua  Mexico (±1969)

Specimen size: 10 × 7.7 × 3.3 cm = 3.9” × 3.0” × 1.3”

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

AT46P9: From a locality well known in the USA but not so much in Europe. Its crystals are small, well defined, very rich in faces, have extraordinary color and luster and they are on matrix.
San Felipe, Municipio de Mexicali, Baja California Norte  Mexico

Specimen size: 14.8 × 7.8 × 6 cm = 5.8” × 3.1” × 2.4”

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

AL99P9: The crystal is on matrix and has a dominant dodecahedral form modified by the trapezohedron. Luster and transparency are excellent, enhanced by a magnificent color, very intense. One of the sides is in contact wit the residual faces of another, now disappeared, crystal.
Jeffrey Quarry, Asbestos, Québec  Canada

Specimen size: 6.5 × 5.7 × 4 cm = 2.6” × 2.2” × 1.6”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.6 cm = 0.7” × 0.6”

AV11P9: An excellent miniature that forms a multiple floater twin of rhombohedral crystals that are very transparent, clear and bright.
Cantera Azkarate, Eugui, Navarra  Spain (1993)

Specimen size: 2.4 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm = 0.9” × 0.9” × 0.6”

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

AL47P9: A Sicilian classic. The dipyramidal crystals preserved, despite their age, their excellent luster and color. They are implanted on matrix, with globular coatings of small crystals of white Calcite.
Agrigento, Sicilia  Italy

Specimen size: 7.5 × 4.8 × 2.5 cm = 3.0” × 1.9” × 1.0”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 1 cm = 1.1” × 0.4”

AB79P9: A Sicilian classic. The crystals, on matrix, are dipyramidal, with echeloned growths. They have preserved, in spite of their age, their luster and color in very good condition.
Miniera Cianciana, Agrigento, Sicilia  Italy (2000)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 5.7 × 5.4 cm = 3.3” × 2.2” × 2.1”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”

AZ13P9: A very esthetic sample with leafy groups of laminar crystals that have multiple growths. The crystals have vivid mauve reflections.
José Pingo Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 9.8 × 8 × 7.7 cm = 3.9” × 3.1” × 3.0”

Main crystal size: 4.7 × 4.1 cm = 1.9” × 1.6”

NA29P9: Doubly terminated crystal with complex terminations and a fibrous aspect along the prism. Its transparency is good and the color excellent, with very well marked color zoning and predominant wine tones. It is on a matrix of crystallized Mica.
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais  Brazil

Specimen size: 4.8 × 2.7 × 2.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.1” × 1.1”

Main crystal size: 4.6 × 1.4 cm = 1.8” × 0.6”

AG69P9: Parallel polycrystalline growth of doubly terminated and very well defined crystals with intense red reflections, an excellent luster and it is enhanced by being with Quartz crystals.
The specimen is from the James Catmur collection. We will send both, the label from Catmur collection and the label from Silvane collection.
Mina Huallapón, Pasto Bueno, Pallasca, Ancash  Peru (1996)

Specimen size: 8.7 × 5.4 × 4.2 cm = 3.4” × 2.1” × 1.7”

Main crystal size: 7.5 × 3 cm = 3.0” × 1.2”

AA63P9: Wire growths of very much elongated crystals that have a good luster and are on matrix.
Mina Uchucchacua, Oyón, Departamento Lima  Peru (01/2001)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 4 × 4.4 cm = 1.7” × 1.6” × 1.7”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 0.7 cm = 1.1” × 0.3”

AE47P9: A group of very bright crystals with spectacular red reflections. The samples of Kermesite from Guangxi never were abundant, and actually are very scarce.
Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi  China (2002)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 3.0” × 0.5” × 0.4”

Main crystal size: 6.9 × 0.3 cm = 2.7” × 0.1”

AM76P9: Group of prismatic crystals, some of them with good terminations but mostly with hollow terminations.
Dundas, Zeehan district, Tasmania  Australia

Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.5 × 3.2 cm = 2.4” × 1.8” × 1.3”

Main crystal size: 4.4 × 0.7 cm = 1.7” × 0.3”