The Core of Sainte Marie Virtual 2021

SM220TFA

Isolated sharp crystal of Elbaite (rubellite variety) with good terminations, between transparent and translucent and with a very deep red color, on a Feldspar matrix.

Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 7.3 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm

Main crystal size: 2 x 0.8 cm

SM85NRC

Very sharp and aerial crystals of Baryte, between transparent and translucent, lustrous and blue, with fine geometric color zoning. On a matrix of Fluorite crystals with good luster and a deep honey-yellow color, and small white Dolomite crystals.

Moscona Mine, El Llano, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Comarca Avilés, Principality of Asturias (Asturias) Spain (±1995)

Specimen size: 7 x 4.8 x 2.4 cm

Main crystal size: 2 x 1.7 cm

SM480NAA

Large group of Fluorite crystals with steps and polycrystalline growths, between transparent and translucent, lustrous, and with a very deep and intense blue color with violet tones. From one of the first vugs found in the La Viesca mine after it reopened, around 1999.

La Viesca Mine, Destartalada pocket, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias) Spain (03/1999)

Specimen size: 16.6 x 16.3 x 9.2 cm