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ETX89AO9: Sphalerite with Calcite and Quartz

A novelty at Sainte Marie 2022 Outstanding twinned Sphalerite crystals, more isolated than usual, with very well defined faces and edges, between translucent and transparent, shiny, with an intense reddish color. On matrix, with small white Calcite crystals and Quartz.
Huxu Mine, Dongxiang, Fuzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province China (12/2021)
Specimen size: 9 × 5.7 × 3.7 cm = 3.54” × 2.24” × 1.46”

THV27AP2: Sphalerite with Calcite, Galena and Pyrite

Druse of deep black, twinned Sphalerite crystals with the dominant forms of the tetrahedron, with intense luster, on matrix, with white lenticular Calcite crystals and Pyrite crystals with iridescent oxide patinas and small Galena crystals. The specimen comes from Ferat Voca, a former worker in this classic mine.
Stan Trg (Stan Terg, Stari Trg) Mine, Trepča Complex, Trepča Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovska Mitrovica District Kosovo (2000-2021)
Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.6 × 6 cm = 3.35” × 2.20” × 2.36”

XM2330EAJ: Sphalerite with Calcite, Galena and Quartz

New at Sainte Marie 2022 Twinned honey-colored crystals of Sphalerite, more isolated than usual, sharp and with very well-defined faces and edges, between translucent and transparent, with good luster and an intense reddish color. They are on matrix, with small white crystals of Calcite and Quartz at the base, as well as isolated Galena crystals with a cubic habit.
Huxu Mine, Dongxiang, Fuzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province China (12/2021)
Specimen size: 7.8 × 5.8 × 4.4 cm = 3.07” × 2.28” × 1.73”

TLM66AP3: Sphalerite with Calcite, Pyrite and Rhodochrosite

Twinned Sphalerite crystals with very sharp crystal forms, on matrix, with groups of deformed Pyrite crystals and coatings of very flattened rhombohedral white crystals of Calcite, between transparent and translucent. Also associated with small rosettes of Rhodochrosite. The specimen comes from Ferat Voca, a former worker in this classic mine.
Stan Trg (Stan Terg, Stari Trg) Mine, Trepča Complex, Trepča Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovska Mitrovica District Kosovo (2000-2021)
Specimen size: 11.9 × 6.9 × 5.3 cm = 4.69” × 2.72” × 2.09”

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

ERT90AP3: Sphalerite with Calcite, Quartz and Galena

New at Ste. Marie 2022 Twinned Sphalerite crystals more isolated than usual, sharp and with very well defined faces and edges, between translucent and transparent, lustrous, with an intense reddish color, on matrix, with small white Calcite crystals and Galena crystals with a cubic habit.
Huxu Mine, Dongxiang, Fuzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province China (12/2021)
Specimen size: 12.8 × 9.4 × 6.8 cm = 5.04” × 3.70” × 2.68”

SV2280TJR: Sphalerite with Calcite, Quartz and Pyrite after Pyrrhotite

Aggregate of very sharp crystals of Sphalerite (marmatite variety), with very well defined spinel-law twinning, of an intense black color, very lustrous and aerial, implanted in a matrix formed of lamellar Pyrrhotite crystals that have been partially pseudomorphed by Pyrite. Small Calcite and Quartz crystals adorn the piece with a white color contrast against the sulphides. The Trepča mining complex is one of the largest polymetallic deposits in the world and for many years has provided collectors with exceptional specimens of Sphalerite, as well as various combinations of sulfides and carbonates as shown in this specimen, from the ex-Ferat Voca collection.
Stan Trg (Stan Terg, Stari Trg) Mine, Trepča Complex, Trepča Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovska Mitrovica District Kosovo (2000-2021)
Specimen size: 10.7 × 7.2 × 5.8 cm = 4.21” × 2.83” × 2.28”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 2 cm = 0.83” × 0.79”

EG88AK7: Sphalerite with Calcite, Quartz, Arsenopyrite and Sphalerite

Complex crystal of Sphalerite with sharp faces and edges, translucent, intense yellow, on matrix, with very sharp small crystals of Arsenopyrite, white lenticular Calcite crystals, Quartz crystals and other small, darker and more metallic looking Sphalerite crystals.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region China (2016)
Specimen size: 8.4 × 5.4 × 3.2 cm = 3.31” × 2.13” × 1.26”

T26DF6: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite

The growth is very complex but the very brilliant crystals of Sphalerite have very well defined geometry, which is not that common. Especially esthetic given the contrast with the Chalcopyrite crystals.
Boldut Mine, Cavnic mining area, Cavnic, Maramures Romania (04/2001)
Specimen size: 7.2 × 4.3 × 3.8 cm = 2.83” × 1.69” × 1.50”

KM86M8: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite

From an uncommon American locality. Aggregate of twinned crystals with yellowish and orange reflections, with Chalcopyrite crystals.
The sample is from the James Catmur collection (num. B241), whose label will be sent to the buyer.
Emperius Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado USA
Specimen size: 13 × 7.5 × 3.3 cm = 5.12” × 2.95” × 1.30”

TM99Z6: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite and Galena

Very well defined Sphalerite crystals that are twinned, completely transparent, very bright, have a very uniform deep honey color and are with scalenohedral Chalcopyrite crystals and small Galena cubes. A great American classic of high quality.
Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado USA
Specimen size: 6.5 × 4.2 × 2.6 cm = 2.56” × 1.65” × 1.02”

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

EXL68AQ1: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz

Sphalerite crystals with sharp crystal forms, in matrix, with groups of small Chalcopyrite crystals and small white Quartz coatings. The specimen comes from a find made in 2023 in the Bou Nahas Mine where such large and well defined crystals of Sphalerite have not been reported before.
Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane mining area, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region Morocco (02/2023)
Specimen size: 12.8 × 10.7 × 4.3 cm = 5.04” × 4.21” × 1.69”

ER11M9: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite and Quartz

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 Deposit, September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast Bulgaria (1992)
Specimen size: 8.5 × 7.6 × 3.4 cm = 3.35” × 2.99” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.8 cm = 0.79” × 0.71”

AD66Z0: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Arsenopyrite and Siderite

Sphalerite crystals with very well defined faces and edges, with very well marked growth striations and superficial Chalcopyrite, and with very sharp Arsenopyrite crystals and lenticular Siderite crystals.
Minas da Panasqueira, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro Portugal (1987-2013)
Specimen size: 3.7 × 3.2 × 2.8 cm = 1.46” × 1.26” × 1.10”

MT69AL4: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Boulangerite, Calcite and Quartz

Twinned crystals of Sphalerite much more individualized and well defined than usual in this deposit, with some areas replaced by Chalcopyrite, very lustrous, on matrix and with Quartz and Calcite. The back shows a crystalline contact without breakage, as evidenced by the presence of Boulangerite in good condition.
Stan Trg (Stan Terg, Stari Trg) Mine, Trepča Complex, Trepča Valley, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovska Mitrovica District Kosovo (2012)
Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.3 × 2.4 cm = 1.85” × 1.69” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.6 cm = 0.91” × 0.63”

TB56Z1: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Calcite and Dolomite

Sphalerite crystals in a tetrahedral shape, with parallel polycrystalline growths and small iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. They are on a matrix of pinkish Dolomite crystals with the saddle-shape habit, and doubly terminated white Calcite crystals. A very good American “oldie.”
Hoxie, Lawrence County Zinc District, Lawrence County, Arkansas USA
Specimen size: 6.8 × 4 × 3 cm = 2.68” × 1.57” × 1.18”

BYM87AO8: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Galena and Quartz

Groups of twinned Sphalerite crystals, lustrous, and largely covered by Chalcopyrite. On a very rich matrix of cubo-octahedral Galena crystals and translucent white Quartz crystals. The specimen, unusual for the locality, comes from an important European collection.
Cavnic mining area, Cavnic, Maramures Romania
Specimen size: 12.6 × 6.3 × 3.9 cm = 4.96” × 2.48” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1 cm = 0.51” × 0.39”

RP66P1: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Muscovite and Calcite

Bright Sphalerite crystal with deep striations and triangular echeloning on its faces. It is with massive Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Muscovite and Calcite.
Minas da Panasqueira, level 2, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro Portugal (±1967)
Specimen size: 7.2 × 6.7 × 5.7 cm = 2.83” × 2.64” × 2.24”

RB36M9: Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Siderite, Pyrite and Muscovite

Parallel growths of crystals of globular aspect but with clearly defined faces. The Sphalerite is with lenticular crystals of Siderite, Chalcopyrite and small crystals of Pyrite and Muscovite.
Minas da Panasqueira, level 1, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro Portugal (±1967)
Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.5 × 5.2 cm = 2.28” × 1.77” × 2.05”

EF10AM1: Sphalerite with Dolomite

A Novelty at the 2020 Munich Virtual show. Complex crystals of Sphalerite, one of them clearly dominant, with an equant habit and very well defined faces and edges, translucent, shiny, with intense red-orange reflections. On matrix covered by rhombohedral Dolomite crystals, with small Galena crystals. This material was practically unknown until now.
This sample has been referenced and pictured, as a novelty of Munich Virtual 2020, in the magazine 'Le Règne Minéral' number 157, January-February 2020, page 49
Zelidja Mine, Touissit-Bou Bekker mining district, Jerada Province, Oriental Region Morocco
Specimen size: 2.3 × 1.9 × 1.4 cm = 0.91” × 0.75” × 0.55”

ED11AM1: Sphalerite with Dolomite

A novelty at the 2020 Munich Virtual show. Complex crystals of Sphalerite with equant habit and very well defined faces and edges, translucent, shiny, and with intense orange-red reflections. On matrix covered by rhombohedral Dolomite crystals. This material was practically unknown until now.
Zelidja Mine, Touissit-Bou Bekker mining district, Jerada Province, Oriental Region Morocco
Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.2 × 2 cm = 1.65” × 1.26” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.7 cm = 0.39” × 0.28”

NC13AJ5: Sphalerite with Dolomite

Complex Sphalerite crystals, transparent, extraordinarily bright and with a very deep and intense honey color. They are on matrix with white rhombohedral Dolomite crystals. A Spanish classic, each time more difficult to obtain.
Troya Mine, Mutiloa, Comarca Goyerri, Guipúzcoa / Gipuzkoa, Basque Country (Euskadi) Spain (±1985)
Specimen size: 7.7 × 4.7 × 3.3 cm = 3.03” × 1.85” × 1.30”

SV90EVX: Sphalerite with Dolomite

New at Munich Virtual 2020: Groups of complex Sphalerite crystals with an equant habit, with well defined faces and edges, translucent and lustrous, in a matrix of rock covered entirely with pale pink rhombohedral Dolomite crystals. This material was virtually unknown until 2020.
Zelidja Mine, Touissit-Bou Bekker mining district, Jerada Province, Oriental Region Morocco
Specimen size: 14 × 9.2 × 5.3 cm = 5.51” × 3.62” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.39” × 0.31”

TC9NBX: Sphalerite with Dolomite

Polycrystalline growths of complex shapes, with well defined edges and faces, slightly curved, transparent, very lustrous and with a very deep and uniform honey-brown color, with small coatings of white rhombohedral Dolomite crystals. This piece comes from some small artisanal finds that were made in the mine after its closure. There is currently no access to the galleries.
Áliva Mine (Las Mánforas Mine), Áliva mining area, Camaleño, Comarca Liébana, Cantabria Spain
Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.4 × 1.4 cm = 1.42” × 0.94” × 0.55”

TC9NYX: Sphalerite with Dolomite

Polycrystalline growths of complex shapes, with well defined edges and faces, slightly curved, transparent, very lustrous and with a very deep and uniform honey-brown color, with small coatings of white rhombohedral Dolomite crystals. This piece comes from some small artisanal finds that were made in the mine after its closure. There is currently no access to the galleries.
Áliva Mine (Las Mánforas Mine), Áliva mining area, Camaleño, Comarca Liébana, Cantabria Spain
Specimen size: 2.7 × 2.5 × 2.1 cm = 1.06” × 0.98” × 0.83”

XM2110NNX: Sphalerite with Dolomite

Complex crystal of Sphalerite, translucent, with a very uniform honey color, showing parallel growths with visible smooth tetrahedron faces and small Dolomite crystals. A classic of Cantabrian mining from Las Mánforas, located at a spectacular site next to Picos de Europa National Park.
Áliva Mine (Las Mánforas Mine), Áliva mining area, Camaleño, Comarca Liébana, Cantabria Spain
Specimen size: 2.7 × 2 × 1.9 cm = 1.06” × 0.79” × 0.75”

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