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RM1197   Bultfonteinite with olmiite and celestite
Ca2SiO3(OH)F·H2O

Very good specimen of bultfonteinite forming white acicular crystals, with prisms slightly beige to orange of olmiite. Two rare species from a mining area well known for systematic collectors. Accompanied by tabular celestine crystals. Good size and better quality.

Size: 7.7 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm.
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RM1189   Dobly terminated adamite
Zn2(AsO4)(OH)

Superb adamite crystal, vey brilliant, yellow color, curved faces and showing terminal facets on both ends. It is disposed in a very esthetic form on a matrix of goethite. Good size and quality.

Size: 5.3 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm.
Main crystal: 22 x 10 mm.
Fluorescent under LW-UV and SW-UV lights
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RM1209   Conichalcite with calcite

An unusual specimen from this Moroccan mining area. Globular aggregates of crystaline conichalcite  with its classic green color, partially covering cavities of the matrix. To give a unique touch of quality to this sample, cavities are covered with bright, water-clear calcite crystals, many of them doubly terminated, and including or covering the conichalcite species. An excellent and brilliant specimen.

Size: 8.0 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm.
Main crystal: 5 x 1 mm
Found in 2015.
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RM1231   Fluorite with quartz
CaF₂
  -  3. Halides

On a rocky matrix of granite, partially covered by small but brilliant quartz crystals, some groups and isolated fluorite crystals. Good transparence, brilliance and with a intense green color. A mineral classic from Catalonia.

Size: 6.4 x 6.1 x 5.0 cm.
Main crystal: 7 x 7 mm.
Found in 1990's.
Fluorescent under LW-UV and SW-UV lights
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RM1246   Schorl and epidote
NaFe²⁺₃Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)
  -  9. Silicates

Rich group of schorl crystals with an intense black color, forming brilliant divergent agreggates, and disposed on a ophitic matrix with epidote crystals. This Catalan locality was well known for its epidote and axinite (Fe) specimens. Along with these species, and on the epidote, appeared from time to time groups of very dark, near black, crystals which once analyzed proved to be tourmaline: schorl.

Size: 9.3 x 7.2 x 5.5 cm.
Main crystal: 14 x 10 mm.
Found in 2012.
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RM1234   Rhodochrosite

Druse formed by rhombohedral crystals of very well defined faces and edges and excellent, very intense pink color. Some of the crystals are partially covered by small quartz crystals.

Size: 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.8 cm.
Main crystal: 7 x 6 mm.
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RM1248   Galena with dolomite
PbS
  -  2. Sulfides and sulfosalts

These specimens of Bolivian galena are unusual in collections. These mines on Cerro Sayari (4,300 meters elevation) were mined for silver during the colonial times. In this sample we would like to emphisize a group of sharp galena crystals, with metallic luster and polysynthetic growths, showing cube faces and minor facets of the octahedron. Aesthetic piece and very rare on the market.

Size: 8.4 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm.
Main crystal: 21 x 20 mm.
Found in 2015.
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RM1192   Galena with quartz, siderite and pyrite
PbS
  -  2. Sulfides and sulfosalts

Galena specimens from this Kosovar mine are not very common. In this sample we can enjoy a brilliant group of galena crystals of good size, well defined, with faces of the cube and the octahedron. Very aesthetically disposed on a matrix with quartz crystals, lenticular siderite and pyrite.

Size: 7.8 x 7.4 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 20 x 18 mm.
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RM1203   Arsenopyrite with quartz, manganoan calcite and boulangerite
FeAsS
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Size: 8.3 x 6.8 x 5.2 cm.
RM1238   Pyrrhotite with quartz and dolomite

Rich group of pyrrhotite crystals forming rosettes of tabular crystals of hexagonal shape, with an exceptional brightness. They are disposed very aerial on a matrix partially covered by quartz crystals and dolomite. An exceptionally aesthetic sample from these classic mines.

Size: 7.0 x 3.8 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 34 x 32 mm. (main rosette)
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RM1239   Tinzenite with quartz and kutnohorite

Groups of orange rosettes of this rare species. Tinzenite is a boro/aluminosilicate of calcium and manganese from the axinite group [see here], and probably the best specimens are from this Italian mine. Also accompanied by quartz crystals and white to pink kutnohorite aggregates.

Size: 8.5 x 6.5 x 6.8 cm.
Found in 2011.
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RM1202   Tinzenite with quartz

Groups of orange rosettes of this rare species. Tinzenite is a boro/aluminosilicate of calcium and manganese from the axinite group [see here], and probably the best specimens are from this Italian mine. Also accompanied by quartz crystals.

Size: 8.3 x 7.0 x 4.8 cm.
Found in 2011.
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RM1201   Mesolite

Vug in basaltic matrix lined with extremely fine acicular crystals of mesolite. From a German locality not well represented in collections.

Size: 10.7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 4 mm.
Found in ca. 1999.
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RM1200   Beaverite-(Cu) with azurite and malachite
Pb(Fe3+2Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6

First appointment for this Moroccan locality. This lead, iron and rich copper sulfate has been analyzed by SEM-EDS, we will send results to the buyer. Beaverite-(Cu) forms yellow earthy masses formed by lenticular crystals. It is accompanied by fibrous malachite crystals and azurite crystal aggregates. In the matrix we have observed the presence of cerussite. Only the combination of colors and species in  this sample is aesthetic itself.

Size: 6.0 x 5.7 x 5.5 cm.
Found in 09/2015.
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RM1198   Beaverite-(Cu) with azurite and malachite
Pb(Fe3+2Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6

First appointment for this Moroccan locality. This lead, iron and rich copper sulfate has been analyzed by SEM-EDS, we will send results to the buyer. Beaverite-(Cu) forms yellow earthy masses formed by lenticular crystals. It is accompanied by fibrous malachite crystals and azurite crystal aggregates. In the matrix we have observed the presence of cerussite. Only the combination of colors and species in  this sample is aesthetic itself.

Size: 9.3 x 6.8 x 6.7 cm.
Found in 09/2015.
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RM1216   Wulfenite
Pb(MoO₄)
  -  7. Sulfates, chromates, molybdates and wolframates

Group of very sharp and tabular wulfenite crystals, with an excellent brilliance, red color and from translucent to transparent. They are disposed as rossettes on a matrix of goethite. Main crystallographic forms we can be observe are the first and second order tetragonal pyramids, truncated by the pinacoidal faces.

Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.8 cm.
Main crystal: 5 x 5 mm.
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RM1214   Wulfenite
Pb(MoO₄)
  -  7. Sulfates, chromates, molybdates and wolframates

Group of very sharp and tabular wulfenite crystals, with an excellent brilliance, color varies between orange to red and from translucent to transparent. They are disposed as rossettes very aerial on a matrix of goethite. Main crystallographic forms we can be observe are the first and second order tetragonal pyramids, truncated by the pinacoidal faces.

Size: 6.5 x 5.8 x 3.3 cm.
Main crystal: 7 x 5 mm.
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RM1210   Wulfenite
Pb(MoO₄)
  -  7. Sulfates, chromates, molybdates and wolframates

Group of very sharp and tabular wulfenite crystals, with an excellent brilliance, color varies between orange to red and from translucent to transparent. They are disposed as rossettes very aerial on a matrix of goethite. Main crystallographic forms we can be observe are the first and second order tetragonal pyramids, truncated by the pinacoidal faces. These specimens often have some crystals with small breaks. 

Size: 6.8 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 6 x 6 mm.
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RM1259   Wulfenite
Pb(MoO₄)
  -  7. Sulfates, chromates, molybdates and wolframates

Group of very sharp and tabular wulfenite crystals, with an excellent brilliance, color varies between orange to red and from translucent to transparent. They are disposed very aerial on a matrix of goethite. Main crystallographic forms we can be observe are the first and second order tetragonal pyramids, truncated by the pinacoidal faces. These specimens often have some crystals with small breaks, in this sample there is only a small fractured crystal, not visible. It is one of the most complete and damage free specimen I found.

Size: 4.0 x 2.5 x. 2.0 cm.
Main crystal: 7 x 7 mm.
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RM1182b   Fluorapatite and calcite
Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
  -  8. Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates

From a recent find in the area of La Celia mines. This crystal is very rich in faces, doubly terminated, gem quality, very brilliant and with an excellent transparence. It is accompanied by numerous other smaller crystals. A very interesting specimen.

Size: 6.8 x 4.3 x 3.7 cm.
Main crystal: 16 x 6 mm.
Found in 2015.
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RM1184   Quartz eisenkiesel (Jacinto de Compostela) with gypsum
SiO₂
  -  4. Oxides and hydroxides

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
SiO₂
  -  4. Oxides and hydroxides

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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RM1172   Fluorapatite with hematite and calcite
Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
  -  8. Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates

Excellent specimen of fluorapatite from "Jumilla".A group of crystals, one of them predominant, vertical, isolated, brilliant, transparent, with good color and no damage. It is disposed in a cavity accompanied by globular aggregates of calcite and laminar hematite crystals. This specimen is from dumps and already have a certain age. Interesting matrix: A very esthetic and representative piece from this classic Spanish locality were nowadays is forbiden collect minerals.
This locality is located in La Celia volcano where we find remains of a volcanic neck (chimney) and streams from Pliocenic age (1.8 - 5 million years). These mines have a special geological interest, as they contains an exceptional locality for fluorapatite in the volcanic rock "jumillite". Jumillite is a volcanic rock of the lamproite group, a variety of phonolitic leucitite, consisting essentially of diopside and leucite and, to a lesser content, by olivine, alkali feldspar and phlogopite.

Size: 9.3 x 8.2 x 6.3 cm.
Main crystal: 12 x 5 mm.
Found in ca 1990's.
Calcite is fluorescent under LW-UV.
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RM1168   Fluorite
CaF₂
  -  3. Halides

A very rich group of fluorite crystals, with an excellent transparence, brilliance and with a slight pink to violet color, near colorless. With defined cubic faces and dodecahedron on edges. Excellent miniature.

Size: 3.5 x 3.3 x 2.6 cm.
Main crystal: 15 x 14 mm.
Found in 2010.
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RM1167   Fluorite
CaF₂
  -  3. Halides

This specimen is a defined crystal of fluorite, with geometric violet color zoning, good transparency, brilliance and cube and dodecahedron faces. Presenta some small damage in the back. Good miniature.

Size: 2.6 x 2.4 x 1.9 cm
Found in 2010.
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