TB54H6: A very rich group of crystals of very sharp faces and edges. We call your attention on the color and luster that are exceptional. The esthetics of the sample is enhanced by the contrast between Azurite and the green of the Malachite with it. A very special sample.
Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Chizou, Anhui  China (2003)

Specimen size: 12 × 10 × 7 cm = 4.72” × 3.94” × 2.76”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.20” × 0.16”

ME36Z9: Druse with spheroidal aggregates of very well defined trapezohedral Spessartine crystals. On a feldspar matrix, they are between translucent and transparent, very bright and have a very intense and uniform orange color. Relatively common just a few years ago, this kind of Spessartine is quickly disappearing from the mineral market.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China

Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.5 × 2.3 cm = 2.44” × 2.17” × 0.91”

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

TA67AL8: Groups of trapezohedral Spessartine crystals, very shiny, transparent and with a vivid orange color. On matrix, on smoky Quartz and on a group of Feldspar crystals. These pieces were abundant at one time but have practically disappeared from the market.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (02/1999)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.4 × 5.9 cm = 3.35” × 2.13” × 2.32”

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

TM98Q8: Group on matrix composed of two sharp transparent octahedral crystals, very bright and with geometrical zoned color, between violet and very deep inky blue. The best possible quality for the locality.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm = 1.81” × 1.81” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 2.2 cm = 0.91” × 0.87”

HM96G0: Octahedral crystals, very sharp and of bigger size than usual for the locality. Matrix is a group of Orthoclase crystals sprinkled by little Spessartine crystals, clear, bright and with a nice color.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 5.1 × 3.2 cm = 2.64” × 2.01” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 0.87” × 0.71”

MB89X4: Very sharp Helvine crystals formed by the positive and negative rhombohedron, with the color between dark honey brown and yellow and implanted on a matrix coated by leafy aggregates of Chlorite and with orange trapezohedral Spessartine crystals. The species has been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (±2004)

Specimen size: 7 × 6.7 × 4.3 cm = 2.76” × 2.64” × 1.69”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1.8 cm = 0.91” × 0.71”

MB53F1: Helvine is not well known and is rarely found in this locality, which has become very famous for its Spessartine. The crystals of Helvine in this specimen are really large, have octahedral faces, and well-defined edges. The smoky Quartz base supports the crystals of Spessartine and prisms of Feldspar, possibly Orthoclase. When combined with the Helvine this makes it one of the best for the species, and certainly for this locality. This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Munich 2004’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 7 of number 1/2005. We will send the purchaser a copy of the magazine.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 13 × 8 × 4 cm = 5.12” × 3.15” × 1.57”

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

TR27AH2: A novelty at Tucson 2018. Strongly elongated scalenohedral crystals with pinacoidal terminations. They are bright, have fine oriented growth striations, are rich with inclusions at their base and are on a white Quartz matrix with clear green Fluorite. As is usual with most of the new Chinese mineral discoveries the name of the mine (Khen Zhi Kou) that our supplier give us has not yet been checked, so we prefer to only give the known data, that is: Longyan Prefecture, Fujian Province.
Longyan Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2017)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 5.7 × 3.8 cm = 2.95” × 2.24” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1.2 cm = 1.10” × 0.47”

MP96T6: Group of trapezohedral crystals of Spessartine, bright, transparent and with a very intense color. They are coating a group of Orthoclase crystals. The lack of some crystals at the top is probably due to a contact, not damage.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 3.9 × 2 cm = 1.81” × 1.54” × 0.79”

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

MR46V1: Trapezohedral crystals of Spessartine, very bright, transparent and with a vivid orange color. They are on matrix partially coating crystals of smoky Quartz and Orthoclase crystals. We especially note the inclusion of a complete crystal of Spessartine in the dominant Quartz crystal.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China

Specimen size: 5.5 × 5 × 4.1 cm = 2.17” × 1.97” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.24” × 0.24”

EX26I1: Crystals are trapezohedrons and they are transparent and have extraordinary luster and color. The specimen is very esthetic because Spessartine covers a group of Quartz crystals whose terminations appear in some points.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm = 2.24” × 1.38” × 0.98”

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

TR26AA3: Smoky Quartz crystal partially coated by trapezohedral Spessartine crystals that are very transparent, bright and with a very attractive honey color. We note that good samples from this mine are increasingly difficult to obtain.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China

Specimen size: 6.7 × 1.5 × 1.6 cm = 2.64” × 0.59” × 0.63”

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

TB17X6: Druse of very well defined trapezohedral crystals, between translucent and transparent and with a very intense and uniform orange color. Smaller Spessartine crystals partially coat a pseudomorph after Helvine that has been completely altered to manganese oxides.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2010)

Specimen size: 9.3 × 5.3 × 2.9 cm = 3.66” × 2.09” × 1.14”

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

TM46N8: Groups and isolated crystals of Spessartine with very marked trapezohedral forms. On Feldspar matrix (probable partially kaolinized Orthoclase) and with smoky Quartz crystals.
The sample is from the Dr. Marvin D. Rausch collection whose label we'll send to the buyer with another two labels.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (02/1999)

Specimen size: 9.6 × 7.8 × 3.5 cm = 3.78” × 3.07” × 1.38”

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

HA97F4: The sample is very rich in trapezohedral crystals, which have excellent color, brilliance and definition, on a matrix of white Feldspar. It is powerful.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 8 × 4.5 cm = 3.82” × 3.15” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.47” × 0.47”

DB46E2: Very well defined crystals of Spessartine that are transparent and have lots of color. Smoky Quartz with good color and intense brilliance. Dotted across the matrix are groups of leafy crystals of Clinochlore. And all that is on a fine matrix, so it is a light specimen.
It was photographed for the ‘what’s new at St Marie 2004’ section of the magazine ‘Minéraux et Fossiles’ and appears on page 35 of number 331.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 10 × 5.5 × 3.2 cm = 3.94” × 2.17” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.24” × 0.24”

EA89I2: Numerous trapezohedral crystals, very transparent and of a magnificent honey color covering a group of smoky Quartz crystals. It has an added curiosity, in one of the corners of the sample there is a small but transparent and well formed octahedral crystal of green Fluorite, very bright.
Tongbei, Yunxiao, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 9.6 × 5.5 cm = 4.06” × 3.78” × 2.17”

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

AR98D5: Huge octahedron standing upright on the Quartz Matrix. Very impressive for its color and size. In fact very similar to the Fluorite from the Wise Mine (USA). The color is probably darker in this Chinese one, but the sharpness and the size...
Ruyuan Fluorite Mine, Ruyuan, Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China

Specimen size: 9.5 × 8.5 × 6.7 cm = 3.74” × 3.35” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 8 × 7 cm = 3.15” × 2.76”

MD27J0: A floater group of parallel growths of short prismatic crystals, of excellent color and luster. The specimen is very different from those from Morocco or Tsumeb and more similar to some of the Azurites from Chessy.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 352.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.2 × 4.1 cm = 1.97” × 1.65” × 1.61”

TPQ76AN6: Botryoidal Malachite growth of extraordinarily aesthetic shapes, with bands of different shades of green and an intense silky luster, which gives it a peculiar chatoyant appearance.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 5 × 3 cm = 2.44” × 1.97” × 1.18”

EY66K6: Botryoidal growth with radial growths lower on the specimen. Its very deep color and the silky luster made the sample very esthetic.
Shilu, Yangchun, Guangdong  China (2007)

Specimen size: 6.5 × 5.2 × 4.7 cm = 2.56” × 2.05” × 1.85”

TZB27AN6: Botryoidal Malachite growth of extraordinarily aesthetic shapes, with bands of different shades of green and an intense silky luster, which gives it a peculiar chatoyant appearance.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 6.8 × 4 × 4.2 cm = 2.68” × 1.57” × 1.65”

TFK96AN3: Botryoidal growth of very aesthetic forms, with bands of different shades of green, especially visible on the back of the specimen, and with an intense silky luster.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 7.1 × 3 cm = 2.83” × 2.80” × 1.18”

TZ99AN2: Floater botryoidal aggregate with regular parallel bands, brilliant, with different shades of green and superficial areas with a fibrous appearance. Very elegant.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 8.3 × 5 × 3.8 cm = 3.27” × 1.97” × 1.50”

EBR90AP3: Columnar and stalactitic growths, very aerial, of Malachite with the intense silky luster typical of specimens from this locality and which gives them a peculiar chatoyant appearance. Deep green in color, it also has some curious Malachite concretions of much lighter tone and small holes recrystallized in the terminations, almost certainly due to very rapid growth.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 5.4 × 6.7 cm = 3.31” × 2.13” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 3.9 × 0.6 cm = 1.54” × 0.24”

TFM91AN5: Very aerial columnar Malachite growths, with matrix remnants, and very sharp, unusual and highly esthetic terminations, with a deep and uniform color and a silky luster.
Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (±1995)

Specimen size: 9 × 3.6 × 3.5 cm = 3.54” × 1.42” × 1.38”

EY90L9: From a recent find at the Pingtouling Mine, the sample shows an excellent crystal growth of faces and edges perfectly defined, veery good luster and excellent color, between green to bluish depending on incident light.
This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2008 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 82, page 27.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (03/2008)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.8 × 3.7 cm = 2.28” × 1.89” × 1.46”

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

PA11D1: Nice isn't it? When I purchased it I wasn't very excited due to its really small size. However given its extremely original form, like a flower that includes the stem on the rear, its luster, and color I decided to offer it on the web looking for a collector of smaller than miniature specimens who is searching for a beauty.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 1 × 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39” × 0.39”

PM16N0: Excellent thumbnail with sharp hexagonal crystals on matrix. Their color, very deep, and their luster are extraordinary.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (01/2003)

Specimen size: 1.7 × 1.5 × 2 cm = 0.67” × 0.59” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.28” × 0.24”

MN50F1: The color and brilliance of this specimen are both great. The central crystal is large and shows exceptional quality, with the pinacoid facing forwards, so that one can easily see the hexagonal symmetry of the prism.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 2.5 × 2 × 2.5 cm = 0.98” × 0.79” × 0.98”

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

EQ89D4: Extremely well colored and very lustrous Mimetite with a huge euhedral crystal at the top of the specimen. Minor matrix on its rear.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (01/03)

Specimen size: 2.7 × 2.7 × 1.5 cm = 1.06” × 1.06” × 0.59”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.47” × 0.47”

PT16E2: This one has good color and brilliance. And luminous specimen.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (01/03)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.4 × 2.1 cm = 1.34” × 0.94” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.39” × 0.20”

ER36R5: Group of short prismatic crystals, many of them doubly terminated, of excellent color, between orange and yellow, and very bright. Relatively common just a few years ago, their high quality and their growing scarcity have made them modern-classics.
Pingtouling Mine, Liannan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province  China (01/2003)

Specimen size: 9.5 × 5.3 × 3.2 cm = 3.74” × 2.09” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.24” × 0.20”

TE56L0: An interesting novelty of Tucson 2008. A nice twin of two short Calcite crystals. Prism faces are totally clear and transparent. Pinacoidal terminations are translucent. To increase its beauty the specimen has a small matrix. Excellent miniature.
Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (10/2007)

Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.7 × 2.2 cm = 1.10” × 1.06” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 2.5 × 2.2 cm = 0.98” × 0.87”

TQ26N9: Crystal of Calcite, complex and rich in faces, of excellent yellow color, very transparent and bright, on a base of Stibnite crystals with very well defined edges and terminations.
Hechi Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (1999)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 2.8 × 2.2 cm = 1.54” × 1.10” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.6 cm = 0.71” × 0.63”

EB50AJ8: Group of complex Calcite crystals, one of then clearly dominant and mainly with a scalenohedral shape. They are translucent and very bright with a very intense yellow-orange color and are on matrix.
Nandan, Hechi Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2005)

Specimen size: 14.9 × 10.7 × 7 cm = 5.87” × 4.21” × 2.76”

Main crystal size: 14.9 × 7.5 cm = 5.87” × 2.95”

TT88Q8: Group of crystals, one of them clearly dominant, with very well defined faces and edges and a considerable size and thickness. The crystals are translucent, bright and have an excellent deep color.
Nandan, Hechi Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2010)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.1 × 3 cm = 1.97” × 1.61” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 3.5 × 4.2 cm = 1.38” × 1.65”

MP12AC5: A novelty at Munich 2015. Slightly divergent aggregate of untwined Aragonite crystals. They are transparent, very bright, have a deep honey color and acute terminations. As is usual with Chinese novelties, we cannot provide better locality information. We hope to know more in a short time.
This sample has been photographed and published in the magazine Le Règne Minéral number 126, page 39
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2015)

Specimen size: 4.1 × 1.7 × 1 cm = 1.61” × 0.67” × 0.39”

Main crystal size: 3.2 × 0.4 cm = 1.26” × 0.16”

MA16AJ3: Aerial group of Scorodite crystals with very well defined faces and edges, translucent, very bright with a very deep greenish-blue color and with small Pyrite crystals.
The sample is from the Thomas P. Moore collection whose label we will send to the buyer.
Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China

Specimen size: 2.2 × 1.6 × 2 cm = 0.87” × 0.63” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.31” × 0.28”

MR63R9: Parallel fan growths of small crystals with very well defined faces and edges and with an intense yellowish green color. On Limonite matrix. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Pinggui area, Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (06/2009)

Specimen size: 6.3 × 6.2 × 2.6 cm = 2.48” × 2.44” × 1.02”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.8 cm = 0.47” × 0.31”

FP97AB1: Lenticular Rhodochrosite crystal with very well defined polycrystalline surfaces, translucent, with a very intense color and with small groups of cubic Fluorite crystals that are transparent, practically colorless, with octahedral phantom growths and unidentified white small inclusions. The base of the crystal has a neat cleavage surface that doesn’t alter the aesthetics of the whole.
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (±2006)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.6 × 1.7 cm = 1.50” × 1.42” × 0.67”

MD53N0: Big lenticular crystal of Rhodochrosite of an excellent color and luster, with small crystals of Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite and white undefined crystals of Calcite. The definition of the Rhodochrosite is quite better than usual for the samples from this find.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Tucson 2009’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 7 of number 3/2009 and also in the ‘Mineral Up’ magazine, on page 28, number 2009/2.
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2007)

Specimen size: 5.2 × 4.6 × 2.1 cm = 2.05” × 1.81” × 0.83”

ER96Y3: Unusually large crystal with a very vivid and deep pink color. It is rhombohedral, flattened and has very well marked parallel polycrystalline growths. A sample for a museum.
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (±2008)

Specimen size: 11.5 × 10 × 3 cm = 4.53” × 3.94” × 1.18”

EF49AE2: Aggregates of extremely flattened platy Rhodochrosite crystals with very well defined crystals, a very intense pink color and on matrix, with Quartz and small cubic Fluorite crystals that are transparent and have a color between lilac and pale blue. Different from all material previously found at this mine.
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2016)

Specimen size: 10 × 6.3 × 3.7 cm = 3.94” × 2.48” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.4 cm = 0.28” × 0.16”

EB72AE2: Aggregates of extremely flattened platy Rhodochrosite crystals with very well defined crystals, a very intense pink color and on matrix, with Quartz and small cubic Fluorite crystals that are transparent and have a color between lilac and pale blue. Different from all material previously found at this mine.
Wutong Mine, Liubao, Cangwu, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2016)

Specimen size: 13 × 8.3 × 5.6 cm = 5.12” × 3.27” × 2.20”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.47” × 0.39”

TF66AL8: Floater group of Pyromorphite crystals with slightly curved faces and edges, many of them doubly terminated, bright and with an intense and uniform green color.
We will ship the specimen in its original Perky box from the Robert J. Noble collection, which also contains the label.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China

Specimen size: 2.7 × 2.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.06” × 1.06” × 0.67”

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

NG48AH6: Group of partially doubly terminated crystals with parallel growths and hollow terminations. They are bright and have a very intense and uniform grass green color.
The sample is from the Ignacio Gaspar Sintes collection, whose label and collection card we’ll send to the buyer.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China

Specimen size: 3.3 × 1.3 × 1.8 cm = 1.30” × 0.51” × 0.71”

TR69N9: Very aerial group of crystals, some of them doubly terminated, with terminations in pinacoid. Their luster and color, very vivid and uniform, are excellent.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2009)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.5 × 2 cm = 1.38” × 0.98” × 0.79”

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

EM46J7: One of the notable novelties from Ste. Marie-aux-Mines 2007. Group of prismatic crystals of very well defined faces and edges with skeletal terminations, on matrix. Their color and luster are really extraordinary, but we also especially note their translucency, easily visible under a strong light.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 287 in number 2007/4.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2007)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 2 × 2.5 cm = 1.42” × 0.79” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.8 cm = 0.35” × 0.31”

TA77M0: Curious and esthetic cluster of Pyromorphite formed by multiple crystals which show curved faces and edges. Color is not usual and varies between green and white.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2003)

Specimen size: 4 × 3.7 × 2.9 cm = 1.57” × 1.46” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.6 cm = 0.35” × 0.24”

EA92Z0: Parallel growths of short prismatic hollow crystals. They are very bright and have a very vivid and uniform green color. A sample of great quality.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 2.9 × 2.3 cm = 1.65” × 1.14” × 0.91”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

M70LF2: Among the many good things about this one the color and length of the crystals, some of which are hoppered.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (05/2000)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 4 × 2.5 cm = 1.77” × 1.57” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.6 cm = 0.47” × 0.24”

EQ3AI8: Floater group of Pyromorphite crystals, some of them having a very well defined hexagonal shape and others with hollow growths and some unusual flat shapes and crystalline deformations. The luster is extraordinary, among the best for the Daoping mine, and the color, a uniform apple green, is intense.
The sample is from the Raúl Sanabria collection whose label we will send to the buyer.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (±2012)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.3 × 2.5 cm = 2.36” × 1.69” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1 cm = 1.10” × 0.39”

EZ92L3: Great specimen with some well defined Pyromorphite crystals and other structures like acicular growths and a complex crystallization in the form of crests. Excellent green color and luster. So, it is a really great specimen.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2007)

Specimen size: 7 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm = 2.76” × 1.77” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.6 cm = 0.35” × 0.24”

EG16AK9: Sharp translucent Pyromorphite crystals with very deep hopper faces, intense luster, bright and uniform green color, implanted on a white Baryte matrix.
The specimen is from the Raúl Sanabria collection, whose label we will send to the buyer.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (±2013)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 6.8 × 6.7 cm = 3.82” × 2.68” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 0.47” × 0.35”

EG54AJ8: Druse, on matrix, of slightly tapered Pyromorphite crystals with deep hollow terminations. They have greasy luster and a uniform clear green color.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2016)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 8.6 × 5.5 cm = 3.62” × 3.39” × 2.17”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1 cm = 0.67” × 0.39”

TAX15AO1: Botryoidal growth of Plumbogummite with a very deep and intense greenish blue color and with velvety surfaces that cover a matrix of yellow Pyromorphite crystals. Both the Plumbogummite and the Pyromorphite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of both analyses to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 1.9 × 1.8 × 1.2 cm = 0.75” × 0.71” × 0.47”

TB96Z6: Botryoidal Plumbogummite growths, with velvety surfaces and a very deep and intense blue color, coating a matrix of yellow Pyromorphite crystals. Due to the softness of the surfaces the sample has some small whitish points produced by light scuffs. Both the Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of both analyses to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 2 × 1.9 × 1.2 cm = 0.79” × 0.75” × 0.47”

MB56AA7: Aggregate of elongated Pyromorphite crystals forming parallel growths, with a yellowish-green color and coated by bluish-green Plumbogummite with yellowish shades in some zones. Both the Pyromorphite and the Plumbogummite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analyses to the buyer.

Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (02/2014)

Specimen size: 2.4 × 1.6 × 2 cm = 0.94” × 0.63” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.39” × 0.24”

ME7AA7: Aggregate of elongated Pyromorphite crystals, some of them doubly terminated, on matrix and coated by bluish-green Plumbogummite with yellowish shades in some zones. Both the Pyromorphite and the Plumbogummite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analyses to the buyer.
This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #39, December 06, 2014 edition.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (02/2014)

Specimen size: 2.9 × 2.8 × 1.9 cm = 1.14” × 1.10” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.55” × 0.12”

MC28AC3: Aggregate of Pyromorphite crystals, some of them doubly terminated, with an apple green color and with slightly curved faces and edges and polycrystalline terminations. The Pyromorphite, on matrix, is partially coated by pale blue Plumbogummite, also present on the matrix.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (02/2014)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.7 × 2.8 cm = 1.50” × 1.46” × 1.10”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.5 cm = 0.47” × 0.20”

TG47Z6: Botryoidal Plumbogummite growths, with velvety surfaces and a very deep and intense blue color, coating a matrix of yellow Pyromorphite crystals. Due to the softness of the surfaces the sample has some small whitish points produced by light scuffs. Both the Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of both analyses to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 4.1 × 2.9 × 1.6 cm = 1.61” × 1.14” × 0.63”

TP87AB3: Translucent botryoidal Plumbogummite aggregate with a uniform clear blue color and free of damage. It is on Quartz with yellow Pyromorphite impregnations.
The specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Mineral Up’ number 02/2014, page 54
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (02/2014)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 4.6 × 3.8 cm = 1.73” × 1.81” × 1.50”

TQ6AC3: Divergent aggregates of very large Pyromorphite crystals with skeletal terminations coated and replaced by pale blue Plumbogummite. The sample is from a very recent find and has different morphological characteristics compared to those previously known. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (01/2015)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.9 × 4 cm = 1.97” × 1.93” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.46” × 0.67”

TF16AC3: Aggregate of very large Pyromorphite crystals with skeletal terminations coated and replaced by blue Plumbogummite. The sample is from a very recent find and has different morphological characteristics compared to those previously known. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (01/2015)

Specimen size: 5.6 × 4 × 2.7 cm = 2.20” × 1.57” × 1.06”

Main crystal size: 4.8 × 1.8 cm = 1.89” × 0.71”

TP70AB5: Aggregate of elongated Pyromorphite crystals on matrix, a lot of them doubly terminated, with hollowed terminations and partially coated and embedded by bluish Plumbogummite. The samples are from a very recent find and have different morphological characteristics compared to those previously known.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (01/2015)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 5.5 × 2.9 cm = 2.44” × 2.17” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.3 cm = 0.75” × 0.51”

ET53AI4: Divergent aggregates of very large Pyromorphite crystals with very well defined skeletal terminations, coated and almost completely replaced by pale blue Plumbogummite. The sample has been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2017)

Specimen size: 7 × 6.8 × 3.9 cm = 2.76” × 2.68” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 1 cm = 0.91” × 0.39”

TR69AB7: Aggregate of Pyromorphite crystals, on matrix, with parallel growths, slight curvatures on their faces and edges and hollow terminations. They have a yellowish green color and are coated by bluish-green Plumbogummite with yellowish shades in some areas. Both the Pyromorphite and the Plumbogummite have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analyses to the buyer.
Yangshuo / Laohu area, Haiyang Mountains, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (01/2015)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 5 × 2.4 cm = 3.35” × 1.97” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 2 × 0.6 cm = 0.79” × 0.24”

TB66M0: Flattened Cerussite crystals with an intense yellow color and green inclusions of Pyromorphite. Due to its color we had doubts if it was Cerussite. Another sample from the same pocket has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2003)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2 × 1.5 cm = 1.34” × 0.79” × 0.59”

TR47AC4: Two fanlike aggregates that are translucent and very bright with flat and smooth surfaces, phantom growths and transparent and bright terminal faces with very well defined edges. Very unusual and fine for the locality.
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng, Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2013)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.7 × 1.4 cm = 1.34” × 1.06” × 0.55”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 2.4 cm = 1.06” × 0.94”

BF96K1: Centered group of Kermesite crystals, red and flattened, that forms a fan on a group of prismatic crystals of Stibnite. The specimens of Kermesite from Yizhang, considered among the best known, are very scarce.
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.1 × 1.3 cm = 2.09” × 1.61” × 0.51”

Main crystal size: 5.5 × 1 cm = 2.17” × 0.39”

BB42: One of the few pieces with matrix. The matrix is a mix of massive and crystallized Stibnite. The Kermesite is standing free on its small matrix and shows very well its morphology and its transparency (with intense light from the back) due its aerial position. A minor Stibnite crystal is crosses the left corner of the specimen.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 170
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 3.5 × 2.1 cm = 2.95” × 1.38” × 0.83”

BF50J1: Divergent groups of extraordinarily defined crystals. It has an excellent color and comes from the famous find in 2002 and even then they were scarce, and it is very difficult to obtain good samples. The specimen has high quality and it is a perfect representation of the species.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 505
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 9.6 × 3.1 × 1.9 cm = 3.78” × 1.22” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 8.5 × 0.5 cm = 3.35” × 0.20”

BB57L5: Fan-shaped group of very thin prismatic Kermesite crystals whose terminations become near plumose. With very intense reddish reflections. Actually it is very difficult to obtain these quality Kermesite specimens.
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 3 × 0.9 cm = 3.86” × 1.18” × 0.35”

BA89J1: Divergent group of extraordinarily defined crystals. It has an excellent color and comes from the famous find in 2002 and even then they were scarce, and it is very difficult to obtain good samples. The specimen has high quality and it is a perfect representation of the species.
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 10.6 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 4.17” × 1.02” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 10.6 × 0.4 cm = 4.17” × 0.16”

BK99K1: Fan-shaped group of red and flattened crystals of Kermesite that has a considerable length. They are partially covered by Valentinite crystals. The specimens of Kermesite from Yizhang, considered among the best known, are very scarce. The Valentinite has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the specimen.
Kermesite occurrence, Damingshan Range, Dafeng, Shanglin, Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region  China (2002)

Specimen size: 11.5 × 2.8 × 0.8 cm = 4.53” × 1.10” × 0.31”

Main crystal size: 9.5 × 0.4 cm = 3.74” × 0.16”

ZA73G7: An excellent group of twinned crystals of Cinnabar, the biggest one reaching a considerable size. They are on a very rich matrix of Quartz crystals. The red color is better than usual on the specimens with this kind of twin. The main crystal, in its upper right faces, is partially covered by little white Quartz crystals. Matrix has been cut on the back, as is usual with Chinese Cinnabar, due to the fragility of the Cinnabar crystals.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 155
Yanwuping Mine, Wanshan, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.4 × 3.7 cm = 3.23” × 2.52” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.79” × 0.59”

TR90AF9: Thick tabular and very sharp Cinnabar crystals with very well defined faces and edges, bright and on matrix, with Calcite crystals.
The sample is from the Vallecillo collection (Madrid).
Tongren Mine, Tongren, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 10.2 × 8.8 × 4.2 cm = 4.02” × 3.46” × 1.65”

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

TD47Z2: Parallel Chalcopyrite growths coating two large Tetrahedrite crystals. The Chalcopyrite crystals along the Tetrahedrite edges are clearly more developed. This Chalcopyrite-Tetrahedrite association is very scarce at the locality, better known for very good Chalcopyrite with Siderite.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.7 × 3.1 cm = 1.50” × 1.46” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 3.2 × 3 cm = 1.26” × 1.18”

MV14AG9: Large tetrahedral Tetrahedrite crystal with irregular surfaces and almost completely coated with bright and very well defined Chalcopyrite crystals, and some white Siderite crystals.
The sample is from the Carles Manresa collection (num. 1091), who’s label and collection card we’ll send to the buyer.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2017)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.8 × 4.7 cm = 1.89” × 1.89” × 1.85”

EM99W2: Short disphenoidal crystals of Chalcopyrite, with a false appearance of the tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and very bright. They have a considerable size and have grown paragenetically with a group of dark brown lenticular crystals of Siderite, translucent and bright. They have some minor damage on some edges, the least that we have been able to obtain because these samples usually are badly broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2012)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.4 × 4.3 cm = 3.31” × 2.52” × 1.69”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.6 cm = 0.83” × 0.63”

TV73AC4: Disphenoidal Chalcopyrite crystals with a false appearance of the tetrahedron, of a considerable length, sharp and with very well defined faces and edges, magnificent color and very bright. The Chalcopyrite has grown paragenetically with a group of translucent, bright and dark brown lenticular Siderite crystals.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2014)

Specimen size: 8.7 × 6.8 × 6 cm = 3.43” × 2.68” × 2.36”

Main crystal size: 5 × 4.8 cm = 1.97” × 1.89”

EP90W2: Short diesphenoidal crystals of Chalcopyrite, with a false appearance of tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and very bright. They are on a matrix of dark brown lenticular crystals of Siderite translucent and bright. They have some minor damages on some edges, the really minimal that we have achieved to obtain due to these samples usually are clearly broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2012)

Specimen size: 12.5 × 6.9 × 5.3 cm = 4.92” × 2.72” × 2.09”

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

MX54AI0: Complex growths of disphenoidal Chalcopyrite crystals that have the false appearance of a tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and extraordinarily bright. The Chalcopyrite has grown paragenetically with a group of lenticular Siderite crystals that are translucent, bright and have a dark brown color. The sample is undamaged, something unusual because most of the samples from this mine are usually more or less broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2017)

Specimen size: 14.9 × 8.2 × 3.1 cm = 5.87” × 3.23” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 7.8 × 3 cm = 3.07” × 1.18”

AT46AL9: Felted aggregates of filiform crystals of Carbonatecyanotrichite, a different species from the better known Cyanotrichite, with an intense and uniform blue color. On matrix, with Calcite and small Fluorite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.2 × 2.9 cm = 1.10” × 0.87” × 1.14”

MBT98AO0: Druse of very sharp Fluorite crystals, transparent, lustrous and with a very marked color zoning, with a pale lilac color through almost the entire crystal and a very deep violet tone along the edges. With small parallel aggregates of lamellar yellow Baryte crystals and white Dolomite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 7.9 × 6.5 cm = 4.57” × 3.11” × 2.56”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.47” × 0.39”

EY10Z5: Very sharp floater crystal, bright and formed by a very sort prism, a much flattened dipyramid and the pinacoid.
Fushan Mine, She, Handan Prefecture, Hebei Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.1 × 4.5 cm = 1.85” × 1.22” × 1.77”

TH76R4: Group of flattened prismatic crystals, one of them clearly dominant, with good multiple terminations, bright, and on Grossular (Hessonite) matrix also in small crystals coating and suturing the natural fracture lines of the Epidote.
Handan Iron Mine, Wu'an County, Handan, Hebei  China (2009)

Specimen size: 6.3 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm = 2.48” × 1.81” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.46” × 0.67”

EM91AE2: Very esthetic globular Fluorites similar to those discovered at Myanmar some years ago, but this fine piece is better because of its size and the quality of its blue color, crossed by curious white star-like forms, and because it is on matrix.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China

Specimen size: 10.7 × 7.8 × 4.5 cm = 4.21” × 3.07” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.6 cm = 1.54” × 1.42”

MB53AI0: Globular Fluorite ball on a Quartz matrix. Looking very esthetic, it is similar to those found some years ago at the locality, but it has better quality due both to its size and the beauty of its deep green color with white inclusions.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 11.9 × 8.5 × 5.1 cm = 4.69” × 3.35” × 2.01”

Main crystal size: 5.7 × 5.6 cm = 2.24” × 2.20”

MD89I1: These esthetic and curious globular crystallizations are similar to those discovered at Myanmar some years ago, but they have better quality due both to their size and color and because they are on matrix.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 245.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 17.5 × 9.5 × 6.5 cm = 6.89” × 3.74” × 2.56”

MDR99AO2: Very sharp trapezohedral Analcime crystals, transparent, and lustrous. On matrix, with small Calcite crystals. The specimen comes from a recent find, in December 2021, and is characterized by the great transparency of the crystals.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (12/2021)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 1.65” × 1.30” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.5 cm = 0.71” × 0.59”

MZ96H3: An esthetic double group of acicular crystals forming open fans, on a Quartz crystal.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm = 1.42” × 1.26” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 4 × 2.2 cm = 1.57” × 0.87”

MF96: Single crystal, recrystallized at the bottom, of brilliant amethyst with a nice deeply colored phantom inside. Its rear is covered by minor orange Fluorapophyllite-(K). We will provide a copy of the analysis of it to the customer.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2002)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 5 × 4 cm = 3.62” × 1.97” × 1.57”

EJK97AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Botryoidal, spheroidal and very aerial stalagmites of brilliant Chalcopyrite microcrystals.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (18/03/2022)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 5.4 × 3 cm = 2.28” × 2.13” × 1.18”

EXX68AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Very aerial botryoidal and spheroidal growths of very shiny Chalcopyrite microcrystals, with Calcite crystals.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 7.1 × 4.5 cm = 3.82” × 2.80” × 1.77”

TF66AL3: Remarkably elongated Chalcocite crystals and stalagmitic clusters. The Chalcocite is completely covered by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue, violet, green and yellow tones. From the existing bibliography, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.6 × 1.6 cm = 1.42” × 1.02” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.51” × 0.08”

TZ66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals and coralloid growths completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue and violet shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #37, April 14, 2014 edition, and in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 128

Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 1.9 × 1.4 cm = 1.69” × 0.75” × 0.55”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 0.2 cm = 1.46” × 0.08”

TB96Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant violet and golden yellow shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm = 1.77” × 1.42” × 1.10”

Main crystal size: 4.2 × 0.4 cm = 1.65” × 0.16”

TX96Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of elongated Chalcocite crystals with very well defined faces and edges finished with an arborescent growth and completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 1.5 × 2.1 cm = 1.93” × 0.59” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 3 × 1.7 cm = 1.18” × 0.67”

TM36Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 2.09” × 0.24” × 0.20”

TY38Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals and arborescent growths completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.7 × 3.8 cm = 2.17” × 1.85” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 4 × 1.6 cm = 1.57” × 0.63”

TJ66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue, violet and golden shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
The specimen has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Lapis’ on page 31, volume 39, number 5, May 2014
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 2.28” × 0.20” × 0.12”

TX66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant green and violet shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 2.83” × 0.20” × 0.20”

TXM37AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.2 × 3 cm = 1.97” × 1.65” × 1.18”

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

TFM67AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 5.4 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm = 2.13” × 1.54” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

TBB47AO8: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow, with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.4 × 6.2 × 5.3 cm = 2.52” × 2.44” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

TXA27AO7: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of crystals of lenticular Calcite, very aerial and on matrix. They are a translucent yellow, shiny, with red Hematite inclusions, geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 4.3 × 4.2 cm = 2.60” × 1.69” × 1.65”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.47” × 0.43”

TFM87AO8: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow, with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4.8 × 6.4 cm = 2.64” × 1.89” × 2.52”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.47” × 0.39”

TJA87AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 6.9 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm = 2.72” × 1.89” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 0.47” × 0.47”

TRB87AO7: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of crystals of lenticular Calcite, very aerial and on matrix. They are a translucent yellow, shiny, with red Hematite inclusions, geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 8.1 × 6.4 × 4 cm = 3.19” × 2.52” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

T56KE1: This has a large number of crystals of Hubeite that have excellent color and brilliance, along with a little Inesite to add color. A good floater specimen.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2001)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.5 × 1.7 cm = 2.09” × 1.38” × 0.67”

T96DE1: Larger crystals of Hubeite than is typical that completely cover the surface of this floater plate, which also has some Inesite mixed in with the Hubeite and on the back of it. There is a second generation of Hubeite crystals that are smaller and a lighter color. These partially cover the larger, darker crystals
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2001)

Specimen size: 7.6 × 4.7 × 1.3 cm = 2.99” × 1.85” × 0.51”

MR27I5: The specimen is more esthetic than usual for the species. It has a base of Quartz crystals with white rhombohedral crystals of Calcite and a coverage of Fluorapophyllite-(K) and black prismatic crystals of Manganilvaite, small but very well defined. We’ll send the analysis of the Manganilvaite to the buyer.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2002)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 8.5 × 6.5 cm = 3.62” × 3.35” × 2.56”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.08” × 0.04”

AD96H6: Spheroidal groups, very rich of small, black, very bright crystals in oriented growth on a matrix of very sharp, tabular crystals of Fluorapophyllite-(K).
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2002)

Specimen size: 10 × 6.2 × 4.5 cm = 3.94” × 2.44” × 1.77”

EM73AK7: Group, on matrix, of very sharp cubic crystals of Fluorite, extraordinarily transparent, lustrous, and very intense green. Although thousands of these have come out, so far I have not seen any that had the intense color and transparency of these.
Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2018)

Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.4 × 5.4 cm = 3.07” × 2.52” × 2.13”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.9 cm = 0.79” × 0.75”

TQ37Z3: Group of very transparent equant cubic Fluorite crystals with a clear and uniform green color, with inclusions on their phantom surfaces and on matrix, with small Calcite crystals.
Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2012)

Specimen size: 8.7 × 4.7 × 3.9 cm = 3.43” × 1.85” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.8 cm = 0.75” × 0.71”

EG69AM6: Druse of very transparent and shiny cubic Fluorite crystals with a uniform and intense green color, with inclusions oriented in growth phantoms.
Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2018)

Specimen size: 9.4 × 6.9 × 4.8 cm = 3.70” × 2.72” × 1.89”

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

MG46G8: An esthetic group of transparent cubic crystals, very bright and with a beautiful and vivid green color. The piece will enhance any collection due to its beauty.
Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 11 × 8.6 × 5.5 cm = 4.33” × 3.39” × 2.17”

Main crystal size: 3 × 2.6 cm = 1.18” × 1.02”

ME6C2: Nice contrast between the gemmy green Fluorite and the white Carbonates outside and inside the Fluorite.
Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2001)

Specimen size: 7 × 6 × 2.8 cm = 2.76” × 2.36” × 1.10”

TR89Z0: A single Fluorite crystal consisting of smooth cube faces and the dodecahedron with strongly polycrystalline surfaces. The crystal, transparent, bright and with a very uniform, intense and deep color, is implanted on a matrix of scalenohedral Calcite crystals, with small white Dolomite crystals.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2011)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.54” × 1.38” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.5 cm = 1.54” × 1.38”

MT86AH0: Very aerial Fluorite crystal with smooth cube faces and polycrystalline dodecahedron faces, both very well balanced. The single crystal on matrix, with Dolomite, is translucent and has an intense violet color.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 2.8 × 4.2 cm = 1.73” × 1.10” × 1.65”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 2 cm = 0.91” × 0.79”

T46EA0: Calcite twin, the tips are perfect both at the front and the back. It is well positioned on the matrix.
Leiping Mine, Leiping, Guiyang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (1997)

Specimen size: 3 × 3.5 cm = 1.18” × 1.38”

TT37X3: Fluorite crystal showing the faces of the dodecahedron and the cube. It is implanted on a matrix of Quartz crystals, with a small cubic Pyrite crystal and a yellowish lenticular crystal of Calcite. The Fluorite is translucent, with a clear blue color with a very well marked change of shade on the cube faces that are deep violet. The dodecahedral faces have echeloned polycrystalline growths.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 6.5 × 5 × 3.8 cm = 2.56” × 1.97” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 2.6 cm = 1.06” × 1.02”

MC36E2: A really very unusual spray of crystals of Calcite that have good brilliance and are partially colored by red oxides. The specimen is a floater with a re-crystallized base. Not just esthetic, it is also different from the others we have seen.
Leiping Mine, Leiping, Guiyang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2000)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm = 2.17” × 1.77” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1 cm = 0.98” × 0.39”

MC50AJ4: Cubo-octahedral Fluorite crystal with smooth cube faces and the octahedron has polycrystalline growths. It is transparent, very bright and has a very intense lilac color, darker on cubic faces. The crystal, implanted on a Quartz matrix, is coated by white scalenohedral Calcite crystals.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China

Specimen size: 9.4 × 8.1 × 4.6 cm = 3.70” × 3.19” × 1.81”

Main crystal size: 3 × 2.9 cm = 1.18” × 1.14”

ER99AK7: Cube-octahedral Fluorite crystals with their cube faces being smooth and the octahedron faces showing marked polycrystalline growths. Transparent, very lustrous, with bright lilac color, denser in the cubic faces. The crystal is implanted on a Quartz matrix coated with white scalenohedral Calcite crystals and with small Pyrite crystals.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 10.4 × 8.1 × 4.1 cm = 4.09” × 3.19” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 3.2 × 2.6 cm = 1.26” × 1.02”

DX86E4: Such intense color, it is so transparent, and has such a regular form as you can see in the photo. Yes, one that is as good is it appears to be!
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 6 × 4.7 × 4.5 cm = 2.36” × 1.85” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 0.87” × 0.71”

TR13AF0: A novelty at Tucson 2017. Fluorite crystals that are composed of very well balanced cube and the octahedron faces. Transparent and very bright, they have a very deep uniform blue color and are on matrix with white scalenohedral Calcite crystals.
Shizhuyuan Mine, Dongpo, Yizhang District, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 3.6 × 3.1 cm = 2.24” × 1.42” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.7 cm = 0.75” × 0.67”

TF1Q7: Complex clusters of “artichoke” Quartz with clearly curved faces and edges, of greenish blue color and on a matrix of white rhombohedral crystals of Dolomite with mosaical growths on their faces. A very esthetic piece.
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (12/2007)

Specimen size: 22 × 12.5 × 10.8 cm = 8.66” × 4.92” × 4.25”

Main crystal size: 7 × 2.2 cm = 2.76” × 0.87”

MA13AM9: Isolated crystal of Stibnite with its faces and edges defined by strong mechanical distorsion produced during its formation, lustrous, and finely striated along the prism.
We will send the specimen, which comes from the Robert J. Noble collection, in its original Perky box from that collection, which also contains the label.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China

Specimen size: 3.2 × 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 1.26” × 0.20” × 0.16”

EH6P5: A thin crystal of Stibnite with a good termination, on a transparent discoidal twinned crystal of Calcite, all on a small matrix.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.1 × 1.4 cm = 1.93” × 1.22” × 0.55”

Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2.6 cm = 1.10” × 1.02”

EA96T6: Transparent lenticular crystal with a yellow color and a very neat phantom growth corresponding to a first very flattened rhombohedron. It is on matrix, with small acicular crystals of Stibnite on the contact zone between the cristal and the matrix.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 3.1 × 3.9 cm = 2.44” × 1.22” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 3.2 × 2.8 cm = 1.26” × 1.10”

EB27P8: Lenticular crystal formed by an extremely flattened rhombohedron and a thin prism. It has very well defined faces and edges, is bright and translucent, of yellow color, and is on matrix. It has, as an inclusion, a Stibnite crystal at the bottom of the Calcite crystal.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 6.5 × 5.3 × 3.9 cm = 2.56” × 2.09” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 5.4 × 5.3 cm = 2.13” × 2.09”

TK47Q6: Stibnite crystals partially included in groups of scalenohedral Calcite crystals that are very transparent, much of them doubly terminated and, as a curiosity, some of them forming a “butterfly” twin.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (10/2009)

Specimen size: 6.9 × 6.7 × 4.6 cm = 2.72” × 2.64” × 1.81”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.9 cm = 0.79” × 0.75”

ER69P6: Divergent growth of very well defined and bright crystals of Stibnite implanted on a complete floater crystal of Baryte, tabular, translucent and very bright. Unusual.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 7.7 × 6.2 × 3.2 cm = 3.03” × 2.44” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 7 × 5.2 cm = 2.76” × 2.05”

EX6F4: It is not a Stibiconite, as these are often labeled. We have analyzed it and we can confirm that it is a Stibnite that is covered with native Sulfur. The crystal is quite large, with perfectly defined edges and faces and it is almost completely covered by the sulfur, which makes it a neat yellow color.
As we normally do in these cases we will send a copy of the analysis.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (1999)

Specimen size: 27.7 × 3.7 × 1.7 cm = 10.91” × 1.46” × 0.67”

MB37AG7: Radial aggregates of acicular Valentinite crystals with very well defined faces and edges, very bright, whose color is between yellow and orange, both intense and uniform. On a limonite matrix.
Xikuangshan Sb deposit, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 9.5 × 5.9 × 3.4 cm = 3.74” × 2.32” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.8 cm = 0.35” × 0.31”

TG14AJ1: Elongated Cinnabar crystals with excellent rhombohedral terminal faces cut by the pinacoid. The crystals, on a matrix of rhombohedral Dolomite, are transparent, extraordinarily bright and have a very intense color.
We will send the sample in its original Perkin’s box from the R.J. Noble collection, also containing the collection label.
Chatian Mine, Chatian District, Fenghuang, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province  China

Specimen size: 2.7 × 1.8 × 1 cm = 1.06” × 0.71” × 0.39”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.3 cm = 0.24” × 0.12”

TB56H3: Subtle sample. On a matrix of Calcite crystals perch two perfect crystals of Cinnabar. They have sharp faces and edges, transparent and bright, and the color is incredible. A little jewel.
Chatian Mine, Chatian District, Fenghuang, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2003-2006)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 1.6 × 2 cm = 1.50” × 0.63” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.6 cm = 0.31” × 0.24”

MP88S7: Translucent rhombohedral crystals, very bright with an intense red color. They have very well defined faces and edges, with growth curvatures on some of their forms, and are on a matrix of rhombohedral crystals of white Dolomite. As usual with this kind of Chinese material, the matrix has a saw cut on the back side.
Chatian Mine, Chatian District, Fenghuang, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 6.1 × 5.7 × 2.2 cm = 2.40” × 2.24” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.8 cm = 0.47” × 0.31”

TB70H7: Crystal of Cinnabar of thick tabular habit and hexagonal shape. Both the faces and the edges are very sharp and bright and the crystals strongly contrast with the matrix of yellowish Dolomite. As usually happens with Chinese Cinnabars, the matrix has been sawn on the back, but not affecting, in this case, the esthetics of the specimen.
Chatian Mine, Chatian District, Fenghuang, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2003-2006)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 6.8 × 4.5 cm = 2.44” × 2.68” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.3 cm = 0.63” × 0.51”

EV37K0: Sharp prismatic crystal of hexagonal shape and parallel growths. It has bright and very well defined faces and edges and strongly contrasts with the Dolomite matrix. As usual with this kind of Chinese samples, the matrix is more or less sawn, but in this case it doesn’t affect the esthetics of the specimen.
Chatian Mine, Chatian District, Fenghuang, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 7.4 × 4.5 × 5 cm = 2.91” × 1.77” × 1.97”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.9 cm = 0.43” × 0.35”

EK16I1: A beautiful miniature, of excellent esthetics due to the matrix of Quartz crystals and the luster and shape of the Fluorite crystal, but it is also mineralogically interesting for the extreme definition of the color zones in the cube, with a strong concentration of deep violet near the edges and the clear blue on corners and at the center which permit seeing the white inclusions in the crystal.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.5 × 2.1 cm = 1.38” × 0.98” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.55” × 0.51”

DF64F9: The picture doesn’t reflect clearly the transparency of the cubic crystals, which allow one to observe the micaceous matrix through them. The architecture of the piece is especially handsome and the color is intense.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2003)

Specimen size: 5 × 3.4 × 3.4 cm = 1.97” × 1.34” × 1.34”

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

EX96K9: Cuboctahedron crystal with well defined faces and edges. Really good transparency and excellent and very uniform green color. With minor Quartz matrix.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 5 × 5.1 cm = 2.24” × 1.97” × 2.01”

Main crystal size: 5.1 × 4.6 cm = 2.01” × 1.81”

TH48K9: Group of cubic crystals with well defined faces and very sharp edges, good brilliance and transparency. It is very aesthetic by the irregular distribution of the color and the presence of several inclusions.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2007)

Specimen size: 11.3 × 6.9 × 5 cm = 4.45” × 2.72” × 1.97”

Main crystal size: 5 × 4.7 cm = 1.97” × 1.85”

BK96C5: Fabulous luster in what if often a dull species. China has provided us an esthetic specimen of something that often is not so nice. Tabular cluster of crystals well terminated, with flat pinacoidal faces.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (07/02)

Specimen size: 2.9 × 2 × 2 cm = 1.14” × 0.79” × 0.79”

EQ66K1: Group of prismatic crystals. with an excellent luster and the special feature that practically all them are doubly terminated.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 1.6 cm = 1.38” × 1.18” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 3.5 × 1.2 cm = 1.38” × 0.47”

MB47L1: Short prismatic crystals, doubly terminated, with color zonations. On a matrix of doubly terminated Quartz crystals. All of the Fluorapatite specimens from Yaogangxian we have seen so far usually were smaller and poorer in quality than this.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 4 × 3 cm = 1.93” × 1.57” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.4 cm = 0.98” × 0.55”

EX56K1: Complex group of Sphalerite crystals in parallel growth, giving the appearance of a single crystal with very well defined faces, bright and with bluish reflections, on a group of Quartz crystals.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 524
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2007)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 3 × 2.9 cm = 1.34” × 1.18” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 2.9 × 3 cm = 1.14” × 1.18”

BB9C6: Analysis some times gives agreeable surprises, as in this case: a really sharp Tetrahedrite pseudomorphosed by Bournonite. Pretty uncommon! Plus this specimen is very well placed on its Fluorite matrix. As usual in unusual things we will provide the analysis to the buyer of the specimen.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China

Specimen size: 2.6 × 2.2 × 1.2 cm = 1.02” × 0.87” × 0.47”

EC64I2: The specimen is a miniature but the main crystal is of a considerable size. It has an extraordinary sharpness of its faces and edges. Also extraordinary are its luster and the presence, on the back, of growths looking like sawteeth.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 1.26” × 0.87” × 0.71”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.4 cm = 0.87” × 0.55”

ET50P4: Groups of crystals with very well marked curvatures that confer on them a curious mushroom shape. The Arsenopyrite is on matrix of very neat crystals of Quartz.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (±2005)

Specimen size: 12 × 8.8 × 7.3 cm = 4.72” × 3.46” × 2.87”

TR37J7: Group of dipyramidal crystals, one of them clearly dominant, of very well defined faces and edges, an excellent luster and an unusual dark color that resembles the classic Korean specimens. The growth is not as simple as it looks at first view, and has mosaic and echeloned forms.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.3 × 2.5 cm = 1.77” × 1.30” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 2.6 cm = 1.06” × 1.02”

TV10N9: Group of dipyramidal crystals of Scheelite bigger than usual for the locality, with excellent definition of their faces and edges, an intense luster and a clearer color than is usual on the normal Yaogangxian pieces. With Quartz and partially coated by Calcite. Among the best for the locality.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 6.1 × 5.3 × 4.9 cm = 2.40” × 2.09” × 1.93”

EA93I1: A complex group, very rich with dipyramidal crystals, bright and with very well-defined faces and edges on a matrix of Quartz crystals with Arsenopyrite and Muscovite. The specimen deserves to be in the most accredited collections due to its quality and the locality which it is from.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 10.8 × 7.7 × 6.2 cm = 4.25” × 3.03” × 2.44”

Main crystal size: 3.3 × 3 cm = 1.30” × 1.18”

TR26I1: The sample is magnificent both for its size and the quality and definition of the groups of Stannite crystals on Quartz with Ferberite. The specimen had been analyzed to confirm it is really Stannite and not Sphalerite, because on Chinese samples such confusion is possible.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 526
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (±2000)

Specimen size: 11.2 × 9.2 × 6.7 cm = 4.41” × 3.62” × 2.64”

DC96H1: The crystal has excellent color and transparency and clearly shows the formation of the Spinel twin, which is defined by the numerous entrant angles. Its centered position on the matrix of Quartz crystals, with darker zones of Galena, is especially esthetic.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 5.2 × 3 cm = 2.95” × 2.05” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 3 × 2.6 cm = 1.18” × 1.02”

MH86V1: Complex crystals of Sphalerite, translucent and very bright, with slight curvatures on some of their faces and edges and on a matrix of microcrystalline Quartz.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 5.5 × 3.1 cm = 3.86” × 2.17” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 2.3 × 2.1 cm = 0.91” × 0.83”

TR96M9: Group of complex crystals of Sphalerite. They are complex, twinned, translucent and have and attractive dark honey color. The matrix is a group of laminar crystals of transparent Baryte covered by small white Quartz crystals. A very esthetic piece.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2007)

Specimen size: 12 × 9.2 × 5 cm = 4.72” × 3.62” × 1.97”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 0.87” × 0.71”

EC27R3: Complex crystals of Sphalerite. Transparent, very bright and of a very intense red color. They are on a matrix of the same Sphalerite, partially coated by microcrystalline Quartz and with cuboctahedral crystals of Galena.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2010)

Specimen size: 7.6 × 5.6 × 4.7 cm = 2.99” × 2.20” × 1.85”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.3 cm = 0.63” × 0.51”

ED87R3: Cuboctahedral crystals of Galena, very aerial, twinned, with very well defined faces and edges and on a matrix with Sphalerite crystals that are bright, transparent and of an intense red color and partially coated by microcrystals of Quartz.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2010)

Specimen size: 8 × 5.2 × 4.1 cm = 3.15” × 2.05” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.4 cm = 0.94” × 0.55”

ET66AM3: Complex Sphalerite crystals, very rich in faces, transparent, and of excellent color and luster. On a microcrystalline Quartz matrix, with rhombohedral Calcite crystals. Of the best possible quality for the deposit.
Kangjianwan Mine, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province  China (2019)

Specimen size: 12.1 × 8.7 × 3.8 cm = 4.76” × 3.43” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.8 cm = 0.94” × 0.71”

HE96F3: Doubly terminated crystals, very flat, with well-defined faces and edges, and marked striations along the prism. There are light, but noticeable, hints of red reflections that show its true composition to be Hübnerite.
Level 37, Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou, Hunan  China (2004)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4 × 0.8 cm = 2.64” × 1.57” × 0.31”

Main crystal size: 6.7 × 2.3 cm = 2.64” × 0.91”

HB48F3: A powerful group of numerous crystals, most of which are doubly terminated. The striations let one see how each member of the group grew. One can see red reflections from the edges of the crystals.
Level 37, Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou, Hunan  China (2004)

Specimen size: 10.5 × 4.3 × 3 cm = 4.13” × 1.69” × 1.18”

MZ68R5: A novelty in Munich 2010. Parallel growth of bright Ilvaite crystals with slightly curved lateral edges. They have perfect terminations and are with Quartz and Calcite crystals.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Börsenreport - Mineralientage München 2010’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 12 of number 1/2011 and also in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 254 in number 2011/4
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (10/2010)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 3.2 × 3.2 cm = 2.01” × 1.26” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 5.1 × 2.7 cm = 2.01” × 1.06”

MV96X5: Very aerial crystal of Ilvaite with very well defined faces and edges and partially doubly terminated, implanted on a Quartz crystal with very notable polycrystalline growths. An excellent sample of the progressively scarce Chinese Ilvaites.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China

Specimen size: 5.7 × 3.1 × 1.9 cm = 2.24” × 1.22” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 4.2 × 1.3 cm = 1.65” × 0.51”

MT54R5: A novelty in Munich 2010. Irregular aggregate very rich with prismatic crystals with very well defined faces and edges. The crystals are very bright; they have perfect terminations and are partially coated by Calcite. A great and uncommon sample.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Börsenreport - Mineralientage München 2010’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 12 of number 1/2011 and also in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 255 in number 2011/4
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (10/2010)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 5 × 3.5 cm = 2.28” × 1.97” × 1.38”

Main crystal size: 4.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.85” × 0.67”

MY94W2: Divergent aggregate of very well defined crystals with good terminations. They have marked curvatures of the prism edges, are bright and are with small Quartz growths. The sample is very representative of the first finds in Huanggang in 2010, in which some of the samples had an intense luster.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (10/2010)

Specimen size: 7.1 × 6.1 × 3.1 cm = 2.80” × 2.40” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 6 × 1.9 cm = 2.36” × 0.75”

TX26V7: Bundled aggregates of prismatic crystals of Arsenopyrite with very well defined forms and well market curvatures, bright, and on a matrix of Ilvaite crystals.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2011)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.17” × 1.81” × 1.34”

TD87Y4: Löllingite crystals with polycrystalline growths, extraordinarily defined and with good size for the species. They are on a Magnetite matrix, with small Arsenopyrite crystals and an octahedral, clear and colorless Fluorite crystal.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2012)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 6.5 × 6.2 cm = 2.95” × 2.56” × 2.44”

Main crystal size: 5.8 × 5.7 cm = 2.28” × 2.24”

TP98X6: Crystals of Löllingite with polycrystalline growths that are extraordinarily well defined for the species. They are partially coated by bluish Molybdenite, with a colorless and transparent octahedral crystal of Fluorite, three white dipyramidal crystals of Scheelite, one of them clearly dominant, a group of Magnetite crystals at the base, and very sharp small and bright crystals of Arsenopyrite. The Scheelite has been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Lapis’ on page 26, volume 38, number 10, October 2013
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2012)

Specimen size: 8.8 × 7.1 × 8.7 cm = 3.46” × 2.80” × 3.43”

Main crystal size: 6.2 × 4.6 cm = 2.44” × 1.81”

EF99Y4: Löllingite crystals with polycrystalline growths, extraordinarily defined and of good size for the species. They are almost completely coated by bluish Molybdenite and are on a Magnetite matrix with dipyramidal Scheelite crystals. The Löllingite and Scheelite have been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of these analysis to the buyer.
Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2013)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 7.7 × 6.1 cm = 4.06” × 3.03” × 2.40”

Main crystal size: 4.5 × 4.8 cm = 1.77” × 1.89”