HomeMineralsBlogVirtual galleryAbout RMContactUser
Language
0
You are in > Home > Minerals
RM3333   Titanite and orthoclase

On a matrix formed by orthoclase crystals, numerous titanite crystals are arranged, yellowish olive green in color, transparent to translucent, with brilliance and defined faces and edges. A classic specimen from this Moroccan mining area.

Size: 11 x 8 x 4.7 cm.
Main crystal: 7 mm.
55 €
RM3323   Epidote

A rich group of epidote crystals of a very good size and an intense green, almost black color. The crystals show very well defined prism faces of different orders. This crystal shape is quite unusual for this Moroccan locality.

Size: 4.9 x 3.3 x 2.6 cm.
Main crystal: 2 cm.
Found in ±2021.
50 €
RM3314   Chabazite-Ca

Intense orange color and good luster chabazite-Ca well defined crystals. With matrix on its back side.

Size: 8 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm.
Main crystal: 12 mm.
Found in ±2006.
Col. E. Nicolau (Barcelona).
Sold
RM3270   Vesuvianite

Vesuvianite crystal, with defined faces, doubly terminated, green to dark brown in color. It is labeled as coming from the Imilchil area. Good size and aesthetics.

Size: 6 x 4.5 x 3.7 cm.
Main crystal: 2.9 cm.
Col J. Viñals. Col. E. Nicolau (Barcelona).
55 €
RM3162   Epidote

Group of epidote crystals of a very good size and an intense green, almost black color. Crystals show very well defined prism faces of different orders. This crystal shape is quite unusual for this Moroccan locality.

Size: 3.2 x 2.6 x 2.3 cm.
Main crystal: 2.5 x 1.8 cm.
Found in ±2021.
45 €
RM3124   Epidote

A rich group of epidote crystals of a very good size and an intense green, almost black color. The crystals show very well defined prism faces of different orders. This crystal shape is quite unusual for this Moroccan locality.

Size: 6.2 x 4.2 x 4 cm.
Main crystal: 2 x 1.6 cm.
Found in ±2021.
Sold
RM3055   Epidote and quartz

Specimen very rich in prismatic epidote crystals, well defined, with an intense green color, transparent to translucent. These pieces came out in the late 1990s and are different from the usual ones for the locality. It was acquired by Peter Seroka from G. Gautier at the Munich Show in 2002.

Size: 6 x 5 x 3.2 cm.
Main crystal: 12 mm.
Found in ±2002.
Gilbert Gautier (2002); Col. Peter Seroka (#140).
Sold
RM2945   Albite, magnetite, epidote and actinolite

These specimens are formed by numerous prismatic crystals of albite, very well defined and interpenetrated. They are accompanied by acicular crystals of actinolite and epidote, and octahedral magnetite. A piece of good size and quality. They were sold as orthoclase but a recent XRD analysis I have done indicates that it is albite (2/15/2024). Maybe more interesting.

Size: 8.2 x 7.7 x 5.5 cm.
Main crystal: 1.9 cm.
Sold
RM2944   Albite, magnetite, epidote and actinolite

These specimens are formed by numerous prismatic crystals of orthoclase, very well defined and interpenetrated. They are accompanied by acicular crystals of actinolite and epidote, and octahedral magnetite. A piece of good size and quality. They were sold as orthoclase but a recent XRD analysis I have done indicates that it is albite (2/15/2024). Maybe more interesting.

Size: 9.4 x 7.3 x 6 cm.
Main crystal: 2.1 cm.
Sold
RM2800   Andradite, var. melanite

Group of andradite crystals, melanite variety, which show very well defined forms of the dodecahedron, truncated at the edges by those of the trapezohedron. Intense black color, with semi-dull luster.

Size: 3.4 x 3.2 x 3 cm.
Main crystal: 2 cm.
Found in 2020.
Sold
RM2799   Andradite, var. melanite

A good size crystal of andradite, melanite variety, which shows very well defined forms of the dodecahedron, truncated at the edges by those of the trapezohedron. Intense black color, with brilliance.

Size: 3.5 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm.
Found in 2020.
Sold
RM2798   Andradite, var. melanite

Group of andradite crystals, melanite variety, which show very well defined forms of the dodecahedron, truncated at the edges by those of the trapezohedron. Intense black color, with a semi-matte luster, and small goethite coatings.

Size: 7 x 6.6 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 1.8 cm.
Found in 2020.
Sold
RM2130   Magnetita and microcline

Groups of octaedral magnetite crystals, some in staggered growth, with an excellent luster, very well defined faces and edges. They are disposed on a matrix of microcline crystals.

Size: 5 x 4.6 x 3.3 cm.
Main crystal: 5 mm.
50 €
RM2128   Epidote, quartz & actinolite

Fan-shaped aggregates of epidote crystals with an intense green color and luster. They are accompanied by hyaline quartz crystals and fine olive green actinolite needles. A different specimen from this classic Moroccan locality.

Size: 8,6 x 6,5 x 5,2 cm.
Main crystal: 2 cm.
RM2449   Fluorapatite

A really interesting good size and gemmy fluorapatite crystal. We can observe perfectly the combination of the first and second order prisms; very sharp terminal faces, with first order hexagonal dipyramid. A specimen to enjoy crystallography and aesthetics.
Crystal shows excellent brilliance, transparence and a vivid yellow color with green tones. The specimen is from a Moroccan classic mine located in the Imilchil mountains area.

Size: 2.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm.
Found in ca. 2012.
Classic locality
Sold
RM1383   Fluorapatite with hornblende

Group of sharp fluorapatite crystals of good size showing parallel growth, an elongated prism with vertical striations, and multiple terminal faces truncated by the pinacoid. Good brilliance, translucent and a very distinctive greenish yellow color. They present numerous inclusions of flattened prismatic deep black crystals, also vertically striated and opaque. SEM-EDS analyses indicate that they probably belongs to the hornblende group, most likely magnesio-ferri-hornblende. We will send analysis to the buyer. A very aesthetic and aerial shape specimen.

Size: 7.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm.
Found in 2016.
Sold
RM1384   Fluorapatite with hornblende

Group of sharp fluorapatite crystals of good size showing an elongated prism with vertical striations, and multiple terminal faces truncated by the pinacoid. Good brilliance, translucent and a very distinctive greenish yellow color. They present numerous inclusions of flattened prismatic deep black crystals, also vertically striated and opaque. SEM-EDS analyses indicate that they probably belongs to the hornblende group, most likely magnesio-ferri-hornblende. We will send analysis to the buyer. A very aesthetic and aerial shape specimen.

Size: 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.2 cm.
Main crystal: 13 x 13 mm.
Found in 2016.
Sold
RM1342   Albite with quartz, epidote, actinolite and magnetite

Large group of prismatic crystals of albite, well defined, beige color and interpenetrating each other. They're accompanied by numerous aggregates of prismatic crystals of epidote, fibrous actinolite and smoky quartz crystals. Highlights small magnetite octahedral crystals those are placed in the cavities of the specimen. They were sold as orthoclase but a recent XRD analysis I have done indicates that it is albite (2/15/2024). Maybe more interesting.

Size: 9.3 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm.
Main crystal: 17 x 10 mm. ort.
Sold
RM1322   Quartz var. smoky-amethyst with orthoclase, epidote and actinolite

Druse formed by a group of quartz var. amethyst-smoky crystals, showing defined faces and edges, from translucent to transparent. One has a small notch in its upper face. They are disposed on a matrix of feldspar, probably orthoclase, with prismatic crystals of green epidote and fibrous actinolite.

Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm.
50 € 30 €
RM910   Fluorapatite with inclusions

A really interesting gemmy fluorapatite crystal. We can observe perfectly the combination of the first and second order prisms; very sharp terminal faces, with first order hexagonal dipyramid, truncated by the pinacoid. Crystal shows good brilliance, transparence and a yellow color with green tones. With some prismatic black inclusions (epidote?). The specimen is from a Moroccan classic mine located in the Imilchil mountains area.

Size: 6.1 x 4.1 x 4.0 cm.
Main crystal: 20 x 14 mm.
Sold
RM687   Fluorapatite

We have seen many gemmy fluorapatite crystals from Imilchil, with the classic prism and more or less developed dipyramid. In this specimen we have a fantastic complexity of facets for this Moroccan locality. There is an exquisite combination of dipyramids of first and second order, highly developed, and some prism faces. It reminds Alpine fluorapatite. With honey tones and on a matrix with small magnetite crystals. A very interesting rarity. Not more available...

Size: 6,5 x 5,5 x 3,5 cm.
Main crystal: 16 x 13 mm.
Found in 2013.
Sold
RM529   Fluorapatite

A really interesting gemmy fluorapatite crystal. We can observe perfectly the combination of the first and second order prisms; very sharp terminal faces, with first order hexagonal dipyramid, truncated by the pinacoid. A specimen to enjoy crystallography.
Crystal shows good brilliance, transparence and a yellow color with green tones. These specimens with this quality are not common on the market, the small ones are used for gem cutting. The specimen is from a Moroccan classic mine located in the Imilchil mountains area.

Size: 2,8 x 2,0 x 1,7 cm.
Found in 03/2012.
Sold
RM527   Fluorapatite

A really interesting good size and gemmy fluorapatite crystal. We can observe perfectly the combination of the first and second order prisms; very sharp terminal faces, with first order hexagonal dipyramid, truncated by the pinacoid. A specimen to enjoy crystallography and aesthetics.
Crystal shows excellent brilliance, transparence and a vivid yellow color with green tones. These specimens with this quality and size are not common on the market, the small ones are used for gem cutting. The specimen is from a Moroccan classic mine located in the Imilchil mountains area. A chance to get a good representative for the species and locality.

Size: 4,1 x 2,5 x 2,3 cm.
Found in 03/2012.
Sold