Rosell Minerales
RM2597 Molibdenite
El Americano (Can Sala) quarries, Montseny Mountains, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainFloater aggregate of laminar molybdenite crystals. Very brilliant. A piece of a certain size for this classic Catalan mine. From the Trigo collection (Mataró).
Size: 3.4 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm.
Found in ±1984
Col. A. Trigo (Mataró).
Classic locality

RM2591 Hydromagnesite
Àngel quarry, Montseny massif, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainIn this sample we can observe bright and aesthetic aggregates of lanceolated foliaceous hydromagnesite crystals, forming rosettes, of an intense white color, although they are colorless. All of them are arranged on a rock matrix. A Catalan piece that is difficult to find today, with rare species and with quality. Collected by Joan Astor in march, 1976.
Size: 6.2 x 4 x 3.5 cm.
Found in ±1976.
Col. J. Astor, Barcelona.

RM2568 Goethite after pyrite with fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainThis specimen of goethite after pyrite from Pedrera Berta (El Papiol, Barcelona) shows several cubic crystals completely transformed into goethite and limonite. Very brilliant and with fluorite on matrix. A classic of this mine, nowadays not easy to find. It belongs to the Joan Astor collection (Barcelona), with a handwritten and typewritten label.
Size: 6.6 x 5.8 x 2.6 cm.
Main crystal: 6 x 6 mm.
Found in ±1975.
Col. J. Astor, Barcelona.
Classic locality

RM2559 Smithsonite and malachite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainOn this classic matrix from Pedrera Berta (quarry), with quartz, fluorite, pyrolusite... we can observe some cavities in which some small but brilliant rhombohedral smithsonite crystals stand out, with a golden color. Viewed under magnification they are really aesthetic to take a "microphoto". They are accompanied by malachite aggregates. Collected by the well-known Catalan mineral collector Manuel Moreno "Manolo" and from the Joan Astor collection, with labels.
Size: 8.6 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm.
Found in ±1974.
Col. J. Astor, Barcelona.
Classic locality

RM2509 Evansite
Ocells quarry, Santa Creu d'Olorda, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainEvansite specimens from Santa Creu d'Olorda are a classic of Catalan mineralogy. In this specimen we can see an amorphous mass of this aluminum phosphate with an intense green color and a vitreous luster. It is disposed on a graphite-bituminous shale matrix.
Size: 7.6 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm.
Classic locality
RM2528 Carbonate-hydroxylapatite, montgomeryite and goethite
Elvira mine (Rocabruna mines), Bruguers, Gavà, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainMany years ago, these crystal aggregates were classified as brushite, but later analysis indicated that it was hydroxylapatite with carbonate groups. Fluorapatite is not common in Bruguers. These globular aggregates are disposed on an upholstered matrix with bright green microcrystals of montgomeryite. The matrix is goethite. From the J. Astor collection, formerly col. Jordi Pi, well-known nature and geological landscape photographer and mineral collector (Barcelona).
Size: 4.2 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm.
Found in ca. 1980.
Col. Joan Astor & Col. Jordi Pi (Barcelona)

RM2500 Variscite
Can Palomeres, Malgrat de Mar, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainVariscite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate present in different Catalan deposits found in the Catalan Coastal Mountain Ranges. Well-known sites are those of the Serra de Miramar, in Tarragona; Bruguers, Gavà and Cerdanyola in Barcelona, along with the well-known site of Montcada i Reixac, close to the city of Barcelona. Less well known are the deposits in the northernmost area of these mountain ranges, between Malgrat de Mar and Pineda de Mar area. This specimen comes from the Malgrat area and was found in surveys near Can Palomeres. The variscite vein shows a green color with yellow to whitish tones. It is included in slates with other phosphates such as phosphosiderite and strengite. We can observe so-called ptygmatic folds produced by the entry of a viscous fluid (variscite) into a less viscous one.
Size: 10 x 7.2 x 6.2 cm.
Main crystal: 1.1 cm. vein/veta
Found in 2018.
RM2411 Fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainDruse of fluorite crystals with octahedral forms. Intense green color on a matrix of the classic granodiorite from this Catalan mine.
Size: 7 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm.
Main crystal: 0.7 cm.
Found in ca. 1997.
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM2266 Dypingite, hydromagnesite and brucite
Àngel quarry, Montseny massif, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainIn this piece, three very interesting magnesium species, two hydroxilcarbonates and one hydroxide coexist. On the one hand we observe some aggregates of foliaceous crystals of dypingite, forming rosettes, white color, although they are colorless. They are accompanied by sheaves of flattened crystals of hydromagnesite. All of them are disposed on a rock matrix with blue to gray brucite. A Catalan piece that is hard to find today, with unusual species and quality.
Size: 6 x 5 x 3.2 cm.
Found in 1970's.
Col. Manchion (Barcelona).
Classic locality
RM2183 Hydromagnesite
Àngel quarry, Montseny massif, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainHydromagnesite specimens from "Pedreres de l'Àngel" (Angel quarries), in Gualba (Barcelona), are a classic for the Catalan mineralogy. In this specimen we can observe some aggregates formed by radiated crystals, some of them of good size (more than 2 cm.), others smaller (up to 8 mm), very brilliant. Nowadays impossible to be found... This mines are a skarn due to contact metamorphism of Hercynian granodiorite and biotite granite into Cambrian marbles.
Size: 9.4 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm.
Found in 1980's.
Col. Arguijo (Barcelona).
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM2177 Fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainGroup of octahedral fluorite crystals, of intense green color and in stepped growths. From the classic Berta Quarry, in which it is now totally forbidden to extract minerals.
Size: 2.8 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm.
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM2039 Octahedral fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainGroup of sharp isolated octahedral fluorite crystals, from translucent to transparent. They show an interesting slight apple green color. They are accompanied by small quartz crystals. On a granite matrix. This matrix is classic for modern specimens and comes from low levels of the Berta quarry.
Size: 6.5 x 4.4 x 4.6 cm.
Main crystal: 0.8 cm.
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM2038 Octahedral fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSharp isolated octahedral fluorite crystal, translucent, glassy. It shows an interesting slight apple green color. Accompanied by small quartz crystals. On a granite matrix. This matrix is classic for modern specimens and comes from low levels of the Berta quarry.
Size: 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 0.8 cm.
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM2012 Calcite
Santa Eugènia de Berga, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainGroup of sharp calcite crystals, with rhombohedral flattened shape, translucent. From a unusual locality not well represented in collections.
Size: 5 x 4.2 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 2.4 cm.
Found in ±1980.
Fluorescent under long wave UV

RM2001 Diopside
El Americano (Can Sala) quarries, Montseny Mountains, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainRich aggregate of diopside crystals, with an intense apple green color. In the cavities we can observe the shapes of the lanceolate prisms. From a classic Catalan mine, from which it is difficult to obtain samples. A local curiosity.
Size: 6.3 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm.
Col. Manchion.

RM1998 Greenockite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainCurious specimen of greenockite of this classic locality of the Catalan mineralogy. Under loupe, aggregates of intense yellow color are observed, with reflections of what could be crystalline faces. This cadmium sulphide is a product of the alteration of rich Cd sphalerite. It is impossible to get specimens today.
Size: 4.5 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm.
Found in ±1985.
Col. Manchion #398.
RM1990 Fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainRich group of sharp isolated octahedral fluorite crystals, from translucent to transparent. They show an interesting slight apple green color. They are accompanied by small quartz crystals. On a granite matrix. This matrix is classic for modern specimens and comes from low levels of the Berta quarry.
Size: 5.8 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 6 mm.
Found in ±1989
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM1940 Octahedral fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainA group of fluorite crystals those, at first glance, seem just octahedra, but if you take a look carefully you will see complex terminations. Green color and dull luster. Acompanied by small quartz crystals. A classic from the former Manchion (Barcelona) collection, collected by himself in January, 1986.
Size: 7.8 x 6 x 5.8 cm.
Main crystal: 8 x 8 mm.
Found in 01/1986.
Fluorescent under LW-UV and SW-UV lights

RM1931 Microcline
Montnegre Mts., Sant Celoni, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainRich group of microcline crystals, some of them with the Mannebach twin, well defined. Specimen belonging to the collection of Sr. Manchion, acquired at the Sant Celoni mineral show in March 1985. A piece with history.
Size: 7 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm.
Main crystal: 15 mm.
Found in ±1985.
Col. J.M. Manchion, Barcelona. Num. 159.
RM1703 Smoky quartz with microcline and albite
La Batllòria, Montseny-Montnegre Mts., Sant Celoni, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainGroup of smoky quartz crystals on a matrix of microcline crystals covered by albite. They present some nick but for me it is a very good and historical specimen. From a classic Catalan locality and from the Daunis collection (Barcelona).
Size: 10 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm.
Main crystal: 5.5 x 2.8 cm.
Found in ±1970.
Col. Daunis (Barcelona)
Classic locality
RM1704 Smoky quartz with microcline and albite
La Batllòria, Montseny-Montnegre Mts., Sant Celoni, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainRich cluster of smoky quartz crystals on a matrix of microcline crystals covered by albite. They present some nick but for me it is a very good and historical specimen. From a classic Catalan locality and from the Daunis collection (Barcelona).
Size: 10.5 x 8 x 6 cm.
Found in ±1970
Col. Daunis (Barcelona)
Classic locality
RM1821 Fluorite
Berta quarry, El Papiol - Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainRich druse of fluorite crystals. This kind of octahedral crystals show a special brilliance due to the multiple growths of small crystals on the faces of the octahedron. This fact gives them a rough surface. Translucent, with good green color and good size. The Berta quarry-mine is in the process of filling and restoration. Not oiled. An old specimen ca. 1985, from Manchion Collection.
Size: 13.0 x 6.5 x 4.4 cm.
Main crystal: 8 x 8 mm.
Found in ±1985.
Col. J.M. Manchion (Barcelona).
Fluorescent under long wave UV
RM1819 Chrysotile
El Americano (Can Sala) quarries, Montseny Mountains, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainChrysotile fibrous veins in serpentinized marble from this classic Catalan locality.
Size: 5.0 x 4.2 x 3.6 cm.
Found in ±1991.
Col. J.M. Manchion (Barcelona). No. 552.
Classic locality

RM1815 Schorl
Sant Pere Màrtir, Collserola Mts., Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainThis specimen is not a "museum specimen" but for the collectors of this "territory" it has a very good memories. It is a tourmaline, sometimes dravite other schorl, of the pegmatites of the Collserola range, in the area of Tibidabo-Sant Pere Màrtir, in the city of Barcelona. It is one of those pieces that we can not do without if we like our mineralogy. With old label.
Size: 4.5 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm.
Main crystal: 9 x 4 mm
Col. J.M. Manchión (Barcelona). No.164. 03/1985.

RM1631 Dypingite, hydromagnesite and brucite
Àngel quarry, Montseny massif, Gualba, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainThis kind of specimens are which make the love for minerals is being reinforced. In this piece, three very interesting magnesium species, two hydroxilcarbonates and one hydroxide coexist. On the one hand we observe some aesthetic and brilliant aggregates of foliaceous crystals of dypingite, forming rosettes, of intense white color, although they are colorless. They are accompanied by sheaves of flattened crystals of hydromagnesite, between translucent to transparent, colorless (they are similar to aragonite). All of them are disposed on a rock matrix covered with a layer with botrioidal forms, from blue to gray, of brucite. A Catalan piece that is hard to find today, with unusual species and quality.
Size: 8.5 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm.
Found in 1970's.
Ex. L. Daunis (Barcelona).
Analyzed specimen with report
Please, select the map area or searchin the countries index.
- Europe (809)
- Oceania (25)
- Asia (146)
- South America (138)
- Central America (1)
- Noth America (162)
- Africa (381)
