Rosell Minerales

Perovskite is an very unusual species, if we add that crystals are in good condition, damage free, and that they were collected in a locality of close to Madrid, the species becomes even more interesting... In this piece highlights a group of perovskite crystals between toasted honey to yellowish tones, cube-shaped, translucent and brilliant. One of them with a good size for the locality. They are accompanied by aggregates of octahedral magnetite crystals. A rarity. Specimen has been repaired consolidating a fissure of the matrix, not afecting crystals.

Size: 6.9 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 2 mm.

Col. Jordi Povill (Olesa de M., Barcelona) No. 3673. - Repaired

This specimen of sepiolite comes from what is considered the most important deposit of this mineral in the world.

Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm.

Ex-col. Gustav Beck

A novelty in the Castelló mineral show 2014. This is a group of aragonite crystals showing very aesthetic flos ferry structures, with good brilliance and white color, slightly brownish tones at the terminal crystals. It comes from a Almerian mountains well known for its hot springs.

Size: 7,7 x 5,5 x 4,7 cm.
Main crystal: 20 x 5 mm (aggr).
Found in 2014.

Fluorescent under long wave UV

A novelty in the Castelló mineral show 2014. This is a group of aragonite crystals showing very aesthetic flos ferry structures, with good brilliance and white color, slightly brownish tones at the terminal crystals. It comes from a Almerian mountains well known for its hot springs.

Size: 13,5 x 9,5 x 5,0 cm.
Found in 2014.

Fluorescent under long wave UV

A very rich group of prismatic crystals, some almost acicular, of brochantite with an intense green colour and good brilliance and transparence. Accompanied by groups of atacamite crystals with tabular shape and thicker prism, with a deep green color and transparence, easy to distinguish. Nice to be displayed and enjoyed under magnifying glass. SEM-EDS analysis results will be sent to the buyer.

Size: 6.3 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm.
Main crystal: 2.5 mm.
Found in 1990's

Analyzed specimen / Mineral analizado

Near to a floater, this specimen shows tabular crystals of baryte in parallel growth, in book-shape, very brilliant, transparent and richly faceted. Between colorless to slightly gray due to inclusions. It comes from a locality that is rarely represented in collections (also in Spanish ones).

Size: 5.7 x 5.0 x 2.8 cm.
Main crystal: 37 x 32 mm.

A very rich group of prismatic crystals, some almost acicular, of brochantite with an intense green colour and good brilliance and transparence. Nice to be displayed and enjoyed under magnifying glass. Disposed in the baryte cavities. SEM-EDS analysis results will be sent to the buyer.

Size: 6.5 x 5.6 x 4.3 cm.
Main crystal: 2-3 mm.
Found in 1990's

Analyzed specimen / Mineral analizado

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)₂Sb⁵⁺₂O₆F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb₂Sb₂O₇, due to the presence of lead). Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble. In this specimen we can see some aggregates, one of them predominant, formed by several lanceolated to needle-like crystals, with luster, beige to ocher tone, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 6.6 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 4.5 x 3.5 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)₂Sb⁵⁺₂O₆F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb₂Sb₂O₇, due to the presence of lead). Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble.
In this specimen we can see some several aggregates in the cavity formed by lanceolated to fibrous crystals, with luster, beige tone, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 5.7 x 4.4 x 3.4 cm.
Main crystal: 4 x 4 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)₂Sb⁵⁺₂O₆F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb₂Sb₂O₇, due to the presence of lead). Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble. In this specimen we can see some aggregates formed by several needle-like crystals, with luster, beige to white color, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 5.8 x 4.0 x 3.8 cm.
Main crystal: 5 x 3.5 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)₂Sb⁵⁺₂O₆F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb₂Sb₂O₇, due to the presence of lead). Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble. In this specimen we can see rich aggregates formed by lanceolated crystals, with luster, beige to ocher color, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 6.8 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 3 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)₂Sb⁵⁺₂O₆F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb₂Sb₂O₇, due to the presence of lead). Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble. In this specimen we can see two vugs with rich aggregates formed by lanceolated to fibrous crystals, with luster, beige to pink color, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm.
Main crystal: 3.5 x 3 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

At the beginning of 2014, reviewing some specimens from the Santa Matilde open pit we found into the vugs some groups of lanceolated, fibrous or equidimensional crystals, with pink, beige to white colours, those aroused our interest. After some analysis we could identify as fluorcalcioroméite species (Ca,Na)2Sb5+2O6F,OH), with a small percentage of oxyplumboroméite (Pb2Sb2O7, due to the presence of lead).
Both species belong to the isometric system. But the observed symmetry indicated that they are, highly probable, a pseudomorph after stibnite and/or bournonite crystals. This is the first report of this mineral in the Iberian Peninsula. Nowadays this quarry is completelly filled by rubble. In this specimen we can see some aggregates, one of them predominant, formed by several lanceolated to needle-like crystals, with luster, beige to ocher tone, accompanied by aesthetic baryte crystals. We will send a copy of the analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD) to the buyer.

Size: 7.4 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 3 mm.
Found in ±2004.

Mineral analizado / Analyzed species.

A very rich group of siderite crystals from an extinct locality such as Arteal Tunnel. It occurs as aggregates of lenticular crystals with parallel growths, very bright and deep brown color. In fresh fracture green color siderite is observed. Very aesthetic.

Size: 6.7 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm.
Main crystal: 16 x 10 mm.

A very rich group of siderite crystals from an extinct locality such as Arteal Tunnel. It occurs as aggregates of lenticular crystals with parallel growths, very bright and deep brown color. With a second siderite generation of small sharp crystals. In fresh fracture green color siderite is observed.

Size: 6.7 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 24 x 18 mm.

Group of flattened tabular jarosite crystals, very sharp and rich in faces, with an intense luster and brown color. We would like to emphasize the transparence and the crystal size.
This sample is from the Arteal tunnel (also known as Santa Bárbara pit), today it is impossible to collect more specimens because tunnel collapsed in first months of 2011.

Size: 7,5 x 6,4 x 1,8 cm.
Main crystal: 2,5 x 2 mm.
Found in 2010

A very rich mottramite specimen formed by a layer of minute crystals, very brilliant and with a deep olive green color, near to black on druses, visible only in isolated crystals. A really representative specimen from a classic Spanish gold mines locality.

Size: 7,3 x 6,5 x 3,8 cm.

Ex-col. C. Rewitzer.

Rich groups of radiated celestine crystals, from this Spanish classic locality. This mine is also known as Rica mine. Good size and aesthetic specimen.

Size: 6.6 x 6.4 x 5 cm.

Classic locality

Curious specimens formed by numerous slightly yellow prismatic gypsum crystals (var. selenite) very transparent and on which have been deposited small cubic halite crystals, some of them show hoppered growth, brilliant and translucent to white color. A unique neoformed and very aesthetic piece.

Size: 6.7 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 3 mm (halita).
Found in 2015.

Fluorescent under long wave UV

These hematite specimens belong from ancient finds (ca 1980s) in a mine located on the property of the Piquín farmhouse. In this huge size sample we can see an aesthetic botryoidal aggregates, with an exceptional luster. Even botryoidal "negative" cavities are observed, inward. In the fracture zones of the specimen, radial fibrous aggregates forming botrioids are revealed. A piece of quality without equal and very difficult to find nowadays.

Size: 9.8 x 7.5 x 6.0 cm.
Found in 1980s.

On a milky quartz matrix we can enjoy some cubic fluorite crystals. One notable for its size. It shows transparency and color zoning. This color zoning is very interesting because it takes the form of an octahedron with an intense violet included in a colorless cube. It is not easy to find samples of fluorite from Cerro Muriano; so even a small dent in a corner, this piece is great quality for the locality.

Size: 6,5 x 5,0 x 3,0 cm.
Main crystal: 5 x 5 mm.

A specimen of pyromorphite from this classic Spanish locality, in Córdoba. Several crystals with an intense green color, translucent and exceptional brilliance. Hexagonal crystals show barred shapes, truncated by the pinacoids. They are disposed upholstering the cavities of the matrix. A fine sample, acquired by Mr. Manchion to Joan Viñals, in 1991. Nowadays it is not easy to find samples from this mine. The pyromorphite from San Andrés Mine has been known from the first half of the XX century.

Size: 6.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 0.7 cm.

Col. Manchion #580, J. Viñals 1991.
Classic locality

A floating almandine crystal with a good size for the locality. Defined faces and rounded edges (very common), with an intense brown to black color. Acompanied by a interpenetrated minor almandine crystal. A Spanish classic.

Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm. (171 g.)
Main crystal: 50 x 43 mm.
Found in ±1980.

Almandine crystal, rich in faces, with forms of the dodecahedron, and rounded edges. A classic of Spanish mineralogy, nowadays very difficult to see.

Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm.
Found in 1973.

Collected by Marçal Llòria.

Good sized almandine crystal, with defined faces, with forms of the dodecahedron and rounded edges. It is partially coated by mica. It presents molds of contact with other crystals those growth with. A former specimens, nowadays very difficult to get, a classic for the Spanish mineralogy.

Size: 8.8 x 6.2 x 5.5 cm.
Found in 1973.

Collected by Marçal Llòria.