A very aesthetic stalactitic specimen formed by a rich group of metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic and echeloned growth of well-defined tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe the presence of a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence that indicates the presence of other species. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 6.2 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

A stalactitic shape specimen formed by metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic growth of tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe the presence of a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence that indicates the presence of other species. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. We will send analysis to the buyer. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 5.7 x 5.0 x 4.3 cm.
Main crystal: 6 x 5 mm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

A very aesthetic specimen formed by a rich group of metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic and echeloned growth of well-defined tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe that the yellow crystals show a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. We will send analysis to the buyer. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 5.7 cm.
Main crystal: 7 x 6 mm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

A very aesthetic specimen formed by a rich group of metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic and echeloned growth of well-defined tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe the presence of a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence that indicates the presence of other species. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. We will send analysis to the buyer. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 7.2 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm.
Main crystal: 10 x 9 mm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

A very aesthetic specimen formed by a rich group of metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic and echeloned growth of well-defined tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe the presence of a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence that indicates the presence of other species. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. We will send analysis to the buyer. With smoky quartz as host rock and matrix. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 8.7 x 4.8 x 3.8 cm.
Main crystal: 10 x 9 mm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

A very aesthetic specimen formed by a rich group of metatorbernite crystals. They present polysynthetic and echeloned growth of well-defined tetragonal crystals, with the characteristic green color. Under LW-UV we can observe the presence of a greenish-yellow intense fluorescence that indicates the presence of other species. SEM-EDS analysis have characterized this species as meta-autunite. We can say that the metatorbernite species is replacing the meta-autunite, as we can observe as a color gradation in some tabular crystals or in fresh fracture. We will send analysis to the buyer. This specimen come from late 90's finds in this classic French mine. Ex-col. A. Pouget.

Both, meta-autunite and metatorbernite, are dehydrated phases of the autunite and torbernite. The loss of water molecules, those are present in the crystal structure of these species, is a common fact when the specimen is extracted from the mine.

Size: 7.2 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm.
Main crystal: 13 x 12 mm.
Found in ca. 1997.

Especies analizadas/Analyzed species
Fluorescent under long wave UV

Globular aggregates of prehnite with a delicate light green color. With well defined and very bright crystal terminal faces. We can observe the radial growth on a sectioned aggregate. These brilliant specimens are quite unusual in this closed quarry.

Size: 8.3 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm.

Specimen with a really good size formed by several groups of vanadinite crystals, with an intense red zoning color, translucent, very brilliant and showing a defined prism truncated by pinacoidal faces. On a solid rocky matrix. A fine specimen from this classic locality.

Size: 12.7 x 8.0 x 4.5 cm.
Main crystal: 12 x 12 mm.

Spectacular specimen with a very good size formed by several and isolated vanadinite crystals, with an intense red color, with zoning, translucent and showing a defined prism truncated by pinacoidal faces and complex aggregates. Very aerial disposed on a rocky matrix and on the barite which forms aggregates in a book shape. Very displayable and unusual specimen.

Size: 11.7 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm.
Main crystal: 13 x 12 mm.

Specimen with a very good size formed by several groups of vanadinite crystals, with an intense red to brownish red zoning color, translucent, very brilliant and showing a defined prism truncated by pinacoidal faces. On a rocky matrix. Different than usual.

Size: 13.0 x 12.4 x 3.0 cm.
Main crystal: 8 x 6 mm.

Specimen with a very good size formed by several vanadinite crystals, with an intense red color, translucent and showing a defined prism truncated by pinacoidal faces. On a rocky matrix and peppering developed barite aggregates in a book shape. Very brilliant specimen.

Size: 12.5 x 8.5 x 4.7 cm.
Main crystal: 9 x 7 mm.

Very rich group of vanadinite crystals showing a parallel growth, with defined hexagonal forms and short prism. The color varies between an intense red to the orange. Very brilliant and translucent, which reveals its spectacular color. Less common for the species. This specimen is from ACF mine, near to the Coud'a puits, in Mibladen mining area.

Size: 4.7 x 3.7 x 2.0 cm.
Main crystal: 14 x 10 mm.
Found in 2013.

A rich specimen of serpierite showing fan-shapped aggregates of lath-like crystals. They show an intense sky blue color, good transparence and brightness. Serpierite crystals are covering the limonitic matrix. Their quality is really good very visible under magnifying glass. Accompanied by spherical aggregates of malachite and some crusts of azurite. A specimen with good size and quality for the species.

Size: 7.0 x 5.3 x 4.0 cm.
Main crystal: 1.4 x 1 mm.

Localidad Tipo/Type Locality.

The specimen is very rich in fan-shapped aggregates of lath-like serpierite crystals. They show an intense sky blue color, good transparence and exceptional brightness. Serpierite crystals are covering cavities of the limonitic matrix. Their quality is excellent and under magnifying glass their beauty and aesthetics are superb. Accompanied by spherical aggregates of malachite and some crusts of azurite. A specimen with good size and quality for the species.

Size: 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm.
Main crystal: 1.5 x 1 mm.

Localidad Tipo/Type Locality.

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.

Groups of brilliant hemimorphite crystals forming fan-shaped aggregates, transparent, colorless and very well defined lanceolated crystalline forms. They are accompanied by small rhombohedral calcite crystals and small mimetite globular aggregates with a yellow tone. On a limonite matrix.

Size: 5.5 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm.
Main crystal: 14 x 4 mm.
Found in 2004.

Excellent native copper specimen from this Italian mine. A dendritic growth of small crystals of copper, with defined edges and complex faces. The color is very intense and its luster is more than remarkable. The locality is uncommon for native copper.

Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 5.0 cm.

Group of crystals of pyrrhotite completely replaced by brilliant pyrite crystals, which perfectly preserve the hexagonal shape of the original species. It is accompanied by groups of sphalerite crystals, very sharp, intense black color and good luster, with complex forms and twins. With some arsenopyrite. A very aesthetic, brilliant (more than in pictures) and classic European specimen.

Size: 7.5 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm.

Group of crystals of pyrrhotite completely replaced by brilliant pyrite crystals, which perfectly preserve the hexagonal shape of the original species. It is accompanied by groups of sphalerite crystals, very sharp, intense black color and good luster, with complex forms and twins. With some arsenopyrite. A very aesthetic, brilliant (more than in pictures) and classic European specimen.

Size: 8.0 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm.

Groups of rhombohedral crystals of rhodochrosite, with faces and edges very well defined and slightly curved. Their color is intensely pink and they contrast against a matrix coated by quartz crystals. A huge size and very remarkable specimen for this Peruvian mine.

Size: 11.0 × 9.8 × 8.3 cm
Main crystal: 14 x 13 mm.
Found in 2007.

Group of wulfenite crystals from the well-known mina Ahumada (Chihuahua) showing intense color and luster and very marked tetragonal shape with rounded edeges. A very aesthetic specimen.

Size: 4.5 x 3.9 x 3.0 cm.
Main crystal: 8 x 7 mm.

Tiragalloita is a rare manganese arsenosilicate found in very few localities. This specimen is from the type locality. In this sample we find a rich mineralized area showing some crystal faces. A systematic rarity. It has been analyzed and we will send a copy to the buyer.

Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.4 cm.

Parallel aggregate of sharp thin tabular crystals of pyrrhotite, with a hexagonal shape. Luster and color are good. peppered by several small dolomite crystals. Very aerial disposed on a matrix with quartz and dolomite.

Size: 11.7 x 8.3 x 4.0 cm.
Main crystal: 6.7 x 3.5 cm. (aggr)

A very aesthetic specimen covered by rhodochrosite crystals, preserving the forms of barite. They show curved faces, with an intense pink color for the locality. It comes with sparkling crystals of sphalerite and chalcopyrite. A classic from Trepča.

Size: 10.5 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm.
Main crystal: 25 x 15 mm.

Brilliant and huge size specimen formed by numerous cube octahedron crystals of galena, accompanied by sphalerite and chalcopyrite also with high luster. On the sulphides we can enjoy various aggregates of quartz crystals with a developed prism. Very aesthetic.

Size: 13.5 x 11.0 x 5.0 cm.