The Core of Expo Mineral Show (3)

SV3760EGA

We couldn't reach the end of this edition without one of the most classic of classics: an 'alpine' quality smoky Quartz, with its small matrix of Albite, and, like the mountains in which it forms, standing tall, pointing towards the sky.

Pointe des Périades, Mont Blanc Massif, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes France (±1995)

Specimen size: 11.5 x 6.9 x 5.4 cm

Main crystal size: 11.5 x 4.4 cm

€760 / US$821 / ¥119890 / AUD$1276

SV3290MFR

A recent new discovery from China. Calcite crystals coated by Talmessite with pinkish tones, more or less reddish depending on the area of the specimen. On matrix, with botryoidal growths of Calcite (cobalt-bearing variety) of a very intense color.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.

Lanping, Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 8 x 7 x 5.2 cm

With analysis copy

€290 / US$313 / ¥45740 / AUD$487

SV3260TGH

A very rare species, Greifensteinite, which is a phosphate of calcium, iron, and beryllium, doesn't particularly stand out for its beauty. However, it has been fortunate to find excellent companionship as both Muscovite and Albite are pleasing and enhance the aesthetics of the less attractive Greifensteinite.

Xanda Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais Brazil

Specimen size: 9.2 x 8.4 x 5.8 cm

Main crystal size: 0.1 x 0.1 cm

€260 / US$281 / ¥41010 / AUD$436

SV3380TAX

A Hureaulite with dark-colored Rockbridgeite. This is one of the older ones from Fazenda Pomaroli, which tend to have a deeper color and a higher density of crystals compared to the more modern ones from the Cigana Mine.

Fazenda Pomarolli, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais Brazil

Specimen size: 8.1 x 7.7 x 6 cm

Main crystal size: 0.2 x 0.1 cm

€380 / US$410 / ¥59940 / AUD$638

SV3640TPP

After the first significant gold discovery in Serra do Caldeirão in 2015 (An opportune harvest of Gold in Serra do Caldeirão claims, Brazil), there have been new small finds in the area. Specifically, this Gold is from 2017 and is from the Serra Dourada area.
Compared to the others, it has an excellent color and the crystal faces are more rounded than those of golds from the Serra do Caldeirão.

Serra Dourada, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso Brazil (12/2017)

Specimen size: 1.1 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm

Weight: 4 grams

€640 / US$691 / ¥100960 / AUD$1075

SV3440TJJ

After the first significant gold discovery in Serra do Caldeirão in 2015 (An opportune harvest of Gold in Serra do Caldeirão claims, Brazil), there have been new small finds in the area. Specifically, this Gold is from 2017 and is from the Serra Dourada area.
Compared to the others, it has an excellent color and the crystal faces are more rounded than those of golds from the Serra do Caldeirão.

Serra Dourada, Pontes e Lacerda, Alto Guaporé District, Mato Grosso Brazil (12/2017)

Specimen size: 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm

Weight: 2.4 grams

€440 / US$475 / ¥69410 / AUD$739

SV3280EJF

The prolific zone of Morocco known as 'Imilchil' continues to produce tirelessly. In the Jebel Masker subzone, in January 2023, a pocket with beautiful Epidote crystals appeared, not very large but brilliantly lustrous, luminous, grouped in sheaves, and accompanied by Quartz crystals.

Jebel Masker, Imilchil area, Tounfit, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region Morocco (01/2023)

Specimen size: 10.8 x 6.8 x 4.5 cm

€280 / US$302 / ¥44170 / AUD$470

SV3260EJE

The prolific zone of Morocco known as 'Imilchil' continues to produce tirelessly. In the Jebel Masker subzone, in January 2023, a pocket with beautiful Epidote crystals appeared, not very large but brilliantly lustrous, luminous, grouped in sheaves, and accompanied by Quartz crystals.

Jebel Masker, Imilchil area, Tounfit, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region Morocco (01/2023)

Specimen size: 11.2 x 7.2 x 4.7 cm

€260 / US$281 / ¥41010 / AUD$436

SV3240EJD

The prolific zone of Morocco known as 'Imilchil' continues to produce tirelessly. In the Jebel Masker subzone, in January 2023, a pocket with beautiful Epidote crystals appeared, not very large but brilliantly lustrous, luminous, grouped in sheaves, and accompanied by Quartz crystals.

Jebel Masker, Imilchil area, Tounfit, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region Morocco (01/2023)

Specimen size: 10.7 x 8.3 x 3.3 cm

€240 / US$259 / ¥37860 / AUD$403

SV3220EJB

The prolific zone of Morocco known as 'Imilchil' continues to produce tirelessly. In the Jebel Masker subzone, in January 2023, a pocket with beautiful Epidote crystals appeared, not very large but brilliantly lustrous, luminous, grouped in sheaves, and accompanied by Quartz crystals.

Jebel Masker, Imilchil area, Tounfit, Khénifra Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region Morocco (01/2023)

Specimen size: 8.3 x 6.3 x 2.8 cm

€220 / US$237 / ¥34700 / AUD$369