The Core of Tucson Show Virtual 2022

TC2680MHJ

A novelty from Morocco, from a find in the summer of 2020. Very aerial group of white tabular Baryte crystals partially coated by a perimorphic growth of a mosaic of very shiny, small cubic and octahedral Pyrite crystals. The Bou Nahas mine, a polymetallic hydrothermal deposit, continues to provide pleasant mineral surprises.

Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane mining area, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region Morocco (07/2020)

Specimen size: 11.4 x 10.4 x 6.4 cm

Main crystal size: 6.5 x 6.2 cm

TC2160MPF

A novelty from Morocco, from a find in the summer of 2020. White tabular Baryte crystals partially coated by a perimorphic growth of a mosaic of very shiny, small cubic and octahedral Pyrite crystals. The Bou Nahas mine, a polymetallic hydrothermal deposit, continues to provide pleasant mineral surprises.

Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane mining area, Alnif Commune, Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region Morocco (07/2020)

Specimen size: 8 x 7.4 x 5.4 cm

Main crystal size: 5.7 x 3.6 cm

TC2280CF

Very aerial group of super sharp lamellar Hematite crystals, with brilliant luster and iridescent reflections, on matrix, with water-clear Quartz crystals.

Cavradi gorge (Val Cavradi), Municipality of Tujetsch (Tavetsch), Surselva District, Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden) Switzerland

Specimen size: 12.4 x 9.5 x 7.8 cm

TC2100TF

Group of Quartz crystals (smoky variety) covered by botryoidal growths of Chrysocolla with an intense greenish blue color. From a known Peruvian locality but one at which this type of specimen had not been found before.

Tentadora Mine, Ullpac Mountain, Huancano District, Pisco Province, Ica Department Peru (03/2020)

Specimen size: 7 x 4.1 x 2 cm