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RM2620   Quartz, var. Jacinto de Compostela, in gypsum

Doubly terminated quartz crystal of the Compostela hyacinth variety. In a gypsum matrix. It belongs from the former Joan Astor collection (Barcelona). The label indicates locality as Villar del Arzobispo (Valencia), a locality near Domeño.

Size: 6.5 x 5.2 x 3.9 cm.
Main crystal: 2 cm.
Found in ±1978
Col. Joan Astor (Barcelona).
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RM2604   Quartz, var. Jacinto de Compostela, in gypsum

Classic pineapple of hematoid quartz, var. Compostela hyacinth, with good brilliance, complete and in a gypsum crystals matrix.

Size: 7.2 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm.
Main crystal: 3.6 cm. aggr.
Found in ±2016
Classic locality
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RM1877   Digenite pseudomorph after pyrite

hese specimens are showing a complete pseudomorph of digenite (trigonal, Cu9S5) after pyrite (cubic, FeS2). We can see that crystals preserve the original cubic shape, with slightly curved edges and faces partially covered with greenish-colored malachite. A Spanish curiosity for pseudomorph lovers. We will send analysis to the buyer.

Size: 4.2 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 3 mm.
Found in 2017.
Analyzed specimen with report
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RM1796   Digenite psedomorph after pyrite

These specimens are showing a complete pseudomorph of digenite (trigonal, Cu9S5) after pyrite (cubic, FeS2). We can see that crystals preserve the original cubic shape, with slightly curved edges and faces partially covered with greenish-colored malachite. A Spanish curiosity for pseudomorph lovers.

Size: 5.2 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm.
Main crystal: 5 x 4 mm.
Found in 2017.
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RM1795   Digenite pseudomorph after pyrite

These specimens are showing a complete pseudomorph of digenite (trigonal, Cu9S5) after pyrite (cubic, FeS2). We can see that crystals preserve the original cubic shape, with slightly curved edges and faces partially covered with greenish-colored malachite. A Spanish curiosity for pseudomorph lovers.

Size: 5.1 x 4.4 x 2.8 cm.
Main crystal: 3 x 3 mm.
Found in 2017.
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RM1413   Quartz eisenkiesel (Jacinto de Compostela) with gypsum

Very aesthetic quartz (eisenkiesel or Jacinto de Compostela var.) crystal, showing defined faces and edges, with a good size for the locality. Perfect luster, with deep red color. In a gypsum matrix. From a different Spanish locality than usual ones.

Size: 6.3 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 17 x 8 mm.
Excol. J.C. Tarín
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RM1414   Quartz eisenkiesel (Jacinto de Compostela) with gypsum

Very aesthetic quartz (eisenkiesel or Jacinto de Compostela var.) crystal, showing defined faces and edges, with a good size for the locality. Perfect luster, with deep red color. In a gypsum matrix. From a different Spanish locality than usual ones.

Size: 7.2 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm.
Main crystal: 22 x 10 mm.
Found in 2016.
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RM1184   Quartz eisenkiesel (Jacinto de Compostela) with gypsum

Very aesthetic quartz (eisenkiesel or Jacinto de Compostela var.) crystal, showing defined faces and edges, with a good size for the locality. Perfect luster, with deep red color. In a gypsum matrix with another small crystal. From a different Spanish locality than usual ones.

Size: 6.4 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm.
Main crystal: 15 x 8 mm.
Found in 2014.
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RM1183   Quartz eisenkiesel (Jacinto de Compostela) with gypsum

Very aesthetic quartz (eisenkiesel or Jacinto de Compostela var.) crystal, showing defined faces and edges, with a reasonable size for the locality. Perfect luster and some transparency, with deep red color. In a gypsum matrix. From a different Spanish locality than usual ones.

Size: 5.1 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm.
Main crystal: 16 x 7 mm.
Found in 2014.
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RM1009   Teruelite (var. dolomite)

A good size crystal of teruelite, a variety of dolomite, from the Valencian cut in the CV-35 road well known for these sized specimens. The crystal shows the rhombohedron, brown and translucent under the light. It is included in a solid matrix of gypsum.

Size: 8.8 x 5.3 xv 4.4 cm.
Main crystal: 30 x 20 mm.
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