EP67AF7: The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan Mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species. But a very recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. From this new find we had the opportunity to select from the best samples found. They are aggregates with crystals, some of them very elongated and very well differentiated, clear, colorless and extraordinarily bright, with very sharp crystalline forms. The great quality of the pieces offered here, due their neat shape, the beauty of the aggregates and the crystal size, make them deserving to be in the best private and museum collections.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 249
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 3 × 3.1 cm = 1.69” × 1.18” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 0.51” × 0.16”

EQ48AF7: The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan Mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species. But a very recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. From this new find we had the opportunity to select from the best samples found. They are aggregates with crystals, some of them very elongated and very well differentiated, clear, colorless and extraordinarily bright, with very sharp crystalline forms. The great quality of the pieces offered here, due their neat shape, the beauty of the aggregates and the crystal size, make them deserving to be in the best private and museum collections.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 4.5 × 2.2 cm = 2.24” × 1.77” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.63” × 0.20”

EC97AF7: The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan Mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species. But a very recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. From this new find we had the opportunity to select from the best samples found. They are aggregates with crystals, some of them very elongated and very well differentiated, clear, colorless and extraordinarily bright, with very sharp crystalline forms. The great quality of the pieces offered here, due their neat shape, the beauty of the aggregates and the crystal size, make them deserving to be in the best private and museum collections.
The specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Rocks & Minerals’ on page 404 in the volume 96, number 5, Sep/Oct 2021
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.6 × 2.2 cm = 2.44” × 1.81” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.3 cm = 0.43” × 0.12”

EX87AI0: Druse, on matrix, of well-differentiated elongated crystals that are transparent, colorless and extraordinarily bright with very sharp crystalline forms. On the Olshanskyite small Andradite crystals have grown. The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species, but a recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. The sample has been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 7 × 5.2 × 2.3 cm = 2.76” × 2.05” × 0.91”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.2 cm = 0.24” × 0.08”

ET51AG5: The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan Mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species. But a very recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. The sample, included among the best samples found from this new find, forms elongated and very well differentiated crystals that are clear, colorless and extraordinarily bright, with very sharp crystals. They are on matrix, with Roweite and Andradite crystals with a white coating of a silicate that very probably is altered Andradite.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery of Munich 2017 in the magazine ‘Mineral Up’ on page 62 in number 2017/2
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 4.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.95” × 1.81” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.55” × 0.12”

EN69AF7: The Olshanskyite from the Shijiangshan Mine was previously well-known for its quality, largely overtaking the best known to date for the species. But a very recent find has raised the roof of quality to unforeseen levels. From this new find we had the opportunity to select from the best samples found. They are aggregates with crystals, some of them very elongated and very well differentiated, clear, colorless and extraordinarily bright, with very sharp crystalline forms. The great quality of the pieces offered here, due their neat shape, the beauty of the aggregates and the crystal size, make them deserving to be in the best private and museum collections.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Munich 2017’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 72 of number 1/2018
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.8 × 3.4 cm = 3.35” × 2.28” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.3 cm = 0.47” × 0.12”

ED96AB8: Aggregates of Olshanskyite crystals that are white and transparent, with a silky luster and on matrix, with Wurtzite, Andradite and Galena. The Olshanskyite crystals from Shijiangshan, that can be considered among the best in the world, have been carefully analyzed to avoid possible confusion with other similar calcium borates. The results of the first Raman analyses were not coincident with the previously published data, so their study has been supplemented with thermal and XRD analyses, whose results are coincident with those of the type samples. For further information you can use the link at the top of this section.
All of the Olshanskyite samples we obtained in 2014 are published here and we haven’t had any more notices about new finds.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.7 × 3.1 cm = 1.54” × 1.46” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.59” × 0.12”

EC48AB8: Aggregates of Olshanskyite crystals that are white and translucent, with a silky luster and on matrix, with Wurtzite, Andradite and Galena. The Olshanskyite crystals from Shijiangshan, that can be considered among the best in the world, have been carefully analyzed to avoid possible confusion with other similar calcium borates. The results of the first Raman analyses were not coincident with the previously published data, so their study has been supplemented with thermal and XRD analyses, whose results are coincident with those of the type samples. For further information you can use the link at the top of this section.
All of the Olshanskyite samples we obtained in 2014 are published here and we haven’t had any more notices about new finds.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.3 × 2.4 cm = 1.93” × 1.30” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.3 cm = 0.47” × 0.12”

EM74AB8: Aggregates of Olshanskyite crystals that are white and transparent, with a silky luster and on matrix, with Wurtzite, Andradite and Galena. The Olshanskyite crystals from Shijiangshan, that can be considered among the best in the world, have been carefully analyzed to avoid possible confusion with other similar calcium borates. The results of the first Raman analyses were not coincident with the previously published data, so their study has been supplemented with thermal and XRD analyses, whose results are coincident with those of the type samples. For further information you can use the link at the top of this section.
All of the Olshanskyite samples we obtained in 2014 are published here and we haven’t had any more notices about new finds.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 66 in number 2015/1
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 10 × 5.7 cm = 4.06” × 3.94” × 2.24”

Main crystal size: 2 × 0.4 cm = 0.79” × 0.16”

EB99AF9: Rosette aggregates of laminar Roweite crystals of great size and quality for what has been known of this species. They are on matrix, with colorless and transparent Olshanskyite crystals. The Roweite crystals, that are well differentiated, have a light creamy color with very well defined faces and edges. The quality of the specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for the size of the crystals and their association with first class Olshanskyite which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums. We have analyzed specimens to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the different species to buyers.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.9 × 2.6 cm = 1.46” × 1.14” × 1.02”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 0.8 cm = 0.67” × 0.31”

ET57AJ3: Lenticular Roweite crystals with an orange color and of great size and quality for what has been known of this species, with very sharp, colorless, clear and very bright Olshanskyite crystals, octahedral Magnetite crystals and small reddish Andradite crystals. The sample has been analyzed to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the different analyses to buyers.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.5 × 3.4 cm = 1.73” × 1.38” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.2 cm = 0.63” × 0.47”

EK29AF9: Aggregates of between laminar and tabular Roweite crystals of great size and quality for what has been known of this species. They are on matrix, with small Andradite crystals. The Roweite crystals, that are well differentiated, have a light creamy color with very well defined faces and edges. The quality of the specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for the size of the crystals and their association with first class Olshanskyite which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums. We have analyzed specimens to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the different species to buyers.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 4.3 × 2.1 cm = 1.73” × 1.69” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.8 cm = 0.43” × 0.31”

EF29AF8: Extraordinary crystals of Roweite of great size and quality for what has been known of this species and occurring on Olshanskyiite crystals. They are in groups of differentiated crystals of a light creamy color and tabular morphology, with defined faces and edges.
The quality of the specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for the size of the crystals and their association with first class Olshanskyiite, which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums.
We have analyzed specimens to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the analysis to buyers.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Munich 2017’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 72 of number 1/2018
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm = 1.89” × 1.77” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.55” × 0.51”

EH57AF9: Aggregates of platy Roweite crystals of great size and quality for what has been known of this species. They are on matrix, with radial aggregates of colorless, clear and very bright Olshanskyite crystals and small Andradite crystals. The Roweite crystals, that are well differentiated, have a light creamy color with very well defined faces and edges. The quality of the specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for the size of the crystals and their association with first class Olshanskyite which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums. We have analyzed specimens to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the different species to buyers.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Munich 2017’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 72 of number 1/2018 and in the magazine ‘Rocks & Minerals’ on page 405 in the volume 96, number 5, Sep/Oct 2021
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.7 × 3.6 cm = 1.97” × 1.85” × 1.42”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.35” × 0.28”

ED68AF9: Aggregates of platy Roweite crystals of great size and quality for what has been known of this species. They are on matrix, with radial aggregates of colorless, clear and very bright Olshanskyite crystals, and with Calcite. The Roweite crystals, that are well differentiated, have a light creamy color with very well defined faces and edges. The quality of the specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for the size of the crystals and their association with first class Olshanskyite which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums. We have analyzed specimens to confirm the identity of the species and we will send a copy of the different species to buyers.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 4.5 × 4 cm = 2.83” × 1.77” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.39” × 0.24”

MT52AI0: Aggregates of between laminar and tabular Roweite crystals of great size and quality for what has been known for the species. They are on matrix with small Andradite crystals. The Roweite crystals are well differentiated and have well defined faces and edges with a light creamy color and are partially coated by groups of white Olshanskyite crystals. The quality of these specimens is undoubtedly superior to what was previously known, both for the individuality of the crystals and for their sharpness, but also for their crystal size which makes them deserving to be in the best private collections and museums. We have analyzed samples to confirm the identity of the different species and we’ll send a copy of the analyses to the buyer.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (04/2017)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 5.9 × 4.4 cm = 2.95” × 2.32” × 1.73”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.6 cm = 0.79” × 0.63”

EV46AA0: A novelty from the 2014 Ste. Marie Show, and from a mine unknown until now. Very sharp colorless tabular crystals, transparent and on matrix, with Andradite, Galena and Wurtzite. Among the highest quality for the species. The samples have been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen has been published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #38, July 19, 2014 edition, and it was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2014 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 118, page 45
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 3.7 × 2.7 cm = 2.44” × 1.46” × 1.06”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.12” × 0.08”

ER91AA0: A novelty from the 2014 Ste. Marie Show, and from a mine unknown until now. Very sharp colorless tabular crystals, transparent, very bright and on matrix, with Andradite, Galena and Wurtzite. Among the highest quality for the species. The samples have been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 66 in number 2015/1
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 7.4 × 6.7 × 3.5 cm = 2.91” × 2.64” × 1.38”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.20” × 0.08”

EQ72AA0: A novelty from the 2014 Ste. Marie Show, and from a mine unknown until now. Very sharp colorless tabular crystals, transparent, veryy bright and on matrix, with Andradite, Galena and Wurtzite. Among the highest quality for the species. The samples have been analyzed and we'll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Ste.-Marie-aux-Mines 2014’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 20 of number 5/2014
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2014)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 5.8 × 6.8 cm = 4.06” × 2.28” × 2.68”

Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.2 cm = 0.16” × 0.08”

EM90Y3: Very aerial group of sharp and very well defined crystals of Borcarite, a rare borate-carbonate. They have a very uniform green color and are partially coated by small crystals, between colorless and white, of Cahnite, an arsenate also considered as very rare.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2011)

Specimen size: 2.6 × 1.7 × 1.5 cm = 1.02” × 0.67” × 0.59”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1 cm = 0.63” × 0.39”

ER90AE8: A novelty at Tucson 2017. Aggregate of Quartz crystals with a very well defined scepter terminal growth and a rosette aggregate (iron-rose variety) of thin laminar Hematite crystals. Those crystals have been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Due their similarity the samples from this mine can be easily confused with those from the Huanggang mines.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 231
Qagan Obo deposit (Rongguan), Diyanqinamu mining district, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2016)

Specimen size: 11.5 × 8.3 × 4.8 cm = 4.53” × 3.27” × 1.89”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.24” × 0.20”

TA27AE8: A novelty at Tucson 2017. A single clear Quartz crystal with pinkish areas due to Hematite staining. It is partially coated by rosettes (iron-rose variety) of thin laminar Hematite crystals. Those crystals have been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Due their similarity the samples from this mine can be easily confused with those from the Huanggang mines.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 231
Qagan Obo deposit (Rongguan), Diyanqinamu mining district, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2016)

Specimen size: 14.2 × 3.5 × 2 cm = 5.59” × 1.38” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.20” × 0.20”

TM47AF7: Aggregates of Chalcopyrite crystals with tetrahedral morphology and superficially substituted and recrystallized by Sphalerite. The Chalcopyrite-Sphalerite aggregates are implanted on a transparent Quartz crystal.
Qagan Obo deposit (Rongguan), Diyanqinamu mining district, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (05/2016)

Specimen size: 15.3 × 3.7 × 3.2 cm = 6.02” × 1.46” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.7 cm = 0.71” × 0.67”

TR97AF7: Chalcopyrite crystals with tetrahedral morphology superficially substituted for and recrystallized by Sphalerite. The Chalcopyrite-Sphalerite crystals are implanted on a transparent Quartz crystal.
This sample has been referenced and figured as a novelty in Ste. Marie 2017, in the magazine "Le Règne Minéral" (Num. 136. 2017; page 43)

Qagan Obo deposit (Rongguan), Diyanqinamu mining district, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (05/2016)

Specimen size: 20.3 × 7.7 × 4.3 cm = 7.99” × 3.03” × 1.69”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.4 cm = 0.55” × 0.55”

MM87V2: Group of laminar crystals of Rhodonite showing parallel growths and rosettes, with very intense pink color and brownish concretionary growths of manganoan Tremolite. Both species have been analyzed and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2012 Tucson Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 104, page 39, and in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 227
Chaobuleng Mine, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2011)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 5.1 × 2.8 cm = 2.09” × 2.01” × 1.10”

EX17V0: Aggregate on matrix of extremely sharp and flattened prismatic crystals. They have a clear salmon-pink color. One of the nice surprises offered by the mineralogy of Inner Mongolia in the past year 2011.
This specimen was photographed for the ‘Mineralientage München 2011’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 18 of number 1/2012 and also in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 260 in number 2011/4 and in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 227
Chaobuleng Mine, East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwu Qi), Xilin Gol League (Xilinguole Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (2011)

Specimen size: 7.4 × 6.8 × 4.7 cm = 2.91” × 2.68” × 1.85”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.39” × 0.24”

MTR90ASN4: An important specimen. Groups of Shijiangshanite crystals on a Datolite matrix, from the type locality (TL) and, for now, the only site in the world where this species has been found. The crystals are in matrix with an intense reddish color, bright and noteworthy for their abundance, being a very large group of crystals for this extremely rare lead, calcium, and aluminum silicate.
This piece can be considered among the best found so far for the species.
Shijiangshan Mine, number 8 middle zone (central shaft), Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (11/2024)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.6 × 2.3 cm = 1.50” × 1.42” × 0.91”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.04” × 0.04”

MTV69ASN4: An important specimen. Groups of Shijiangshanite crystals on a Datolite matrix, from the type locality (TL) and, for now, the only site in the world where this species has been found. The crystals are in matrix with an intense reddish color, bright and noteworthy for their abundance, being a very large group of crystals for this extremely rare lead, calcium, and aluminum silicate.
This piece can be considered among the best found so far for the species.
Shijiangshan Mine, number 8 middle zone (central shaft), Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (11/2024)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.5 × 1.6 cm = 1.69” × 0.98” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.04” × 0.04”

MTR37ASN5: Groups of Shijiangshanite crystals in Datolite and Andradite matrix, with small Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) crystals growing on the Shijiangshanite crystals.
These come from the type locality (TL) and, at present, the only known locality worldwide where this species has been found.
The crystals are embedded in a matrix with an intense reddish coloration, are lustrous, and stand out for their abundance, forming a numerous group of crystals for this extremely rare lead, calcium, and aluminum silicate.
These specimens have been analyzed, and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the piece.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (11/2024)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.4 × 2.7 cm = 1.89” × 1.34” × 1.06”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.04” × 0.04”

MTB99CD6: Crystal aggregate of Imayoshiite with small groups of Shinichengite in rosette and associated with lustrous black Sphalerite crystals. The Shijiangshan Mine is the type locality (TL) for Shinichengite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy to the buyer. It should be noted that previously Shinichengite had been identified as Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite, without specifying an exact species, since it was not so obvious what species it was.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.89” × 1.38” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.4 cm = 0.39” × 0.16”

MLP91CD6: Crystal aggregate of pale pink Shinichengite forming small groups of rosettes covering a rock matrix with greenish brown Andradite crystals. The specimen is partially covered by cream-colored globular aggregates of
Bulfonteinite and small transparent Imayoshiite crystals. The Shijiangshan Mine from which the specimen comes is the type locality for the new species Shinichengite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy to the buyer. It should be noted that previously Shinichengite had been identified as Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite, without specifying an exact species, since it was already seen that it was not so obvious what species it was.
Since the vast majority of the shinichengites found are white, these pink ones were analyzed, turning out to also be Shinichengite.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.1 × 3.4 cm = 2.09” × 1.61” × 1.34”

MXT53CD6: Crystal aggregate of pale pink Shinichengite forming small groups in rosette, covering a rock matrix with greenish brown Andradite crystals. The specimen is partially covered by cream-colored globular aggregates of Bulfonteinite. The Shijiangshan Mine from which the specimen comes is the type locality (TL) for Shinichengite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy to the buyer. It should be noted that previously Shinichengite had been identified as Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite, without specifying an exact species, since it was already seen that it was not so obvious what species it was.
Since the vast majority of the shinichengites found are white, these pink ones were analyzed, turning out to also be Shinichengite.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 5.6 × 4.3 cm = 3.31” × 2.20” × 1.69”

MBR10CD6: Aggregate of pale pink Shinichengite crystals forming small rosette groups covering a rock matrix with greenish brown Andradite crystals. The specimen is partially covered by cream-colored globular aggregates of
Bulfonteinite. The Shijiangshan Mine from which the specimen comes is the type locality (TL) for Shinichengite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. It should be noted that previously Shinichengite had been identified as Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite, without specifying an exact species, since it was already seen that it was not so obvious what species it was. Since the vast majority of the shinichengites found are white, these pink ones were analyzed, turning out to also be Shinichengite.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.6 × 4.6 cm = 3.31” × 2.60” × 1.81”

MCD11CD6: Aggregate of white Shinichengite crystals forming small globular groups covering a rock matrix and accompanied by greenish Andradite crystals. Globular aggregates of cream-colored Bulfonteinite partially cover the specimen as well as very small crystals of Imayoshiite. The Shijiangshan Mine from which the specimen comes is the type locality (TL) for Shinichengite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. It should be noted that previously Shinichengite had been identified as Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite, without specifying an exact species, since it was not so obvious what species it was.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 9.4 × 4.3 × 4.9 cm = 3.70” × 1.69” × 1.93”

MAM90AO2: A novelty for 2021. Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) forms small fibrous spheroidal coatings of an intense pink color that accompany spheroidal growths of Bultfonteinite, of good size and of an orange-brown color. On massive Andradite matrix with some small crystals at the base.
The specific spot at the locality where the find was made has already been closed, so no new discoveries can be expected in that specific place.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 3.8 × 3.7 cm = 2.01” × 1.50” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.31” × 0.28”

MLP99AO2: A novelty for 2021. The Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) forms small fibrous spheroidal coatings of an intense pink color that accompany spheroidal growths of Bultfonteinite, of a good size and of an orange-brown color, all of this on a matrix of cleavages of Calcite.
The specific spot at the locality where the find was made has already been closed, so no new discoveries can be expected in that specific place.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 5.7 × 4.4 × 3.2 cm = 2.24” × 1.73” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.31” × 0.28”

MRF50AO2: A novelty for 2021. Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) forms small fibrous spheroidal coatings of an intense pink color that accompany spheroidal growths of Bultfonteinite, of good size and of an orange-brown color. On massive Andradite matrix with some small crystals at the base.
The specific spot at the locality where the find was made has already been closed, so no new discoveries can be expected in that specific place.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 6.1 × 4.4 × 3.4 cm = 2.40” × 1.73” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.8 cm = 0.35” × 0.31”

MMP26AO2: A novelty for 2021. Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) forms small fibrous spheroidal coatings of an intense pink color that accompany spheroidal growths of Bultfonteinite, of good size with an orange-brown color. On matrix, with Calcite cleavages and a single Andradite crystal.
The specific spot at the locality where the find was made has already been closed, so no new discoveries can be expected in that specific place.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 12.1 × 7.2 × 6.7 cm = 4.76” × 2.83” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1 cm = 0.51” × 0.39”

MJP96AO0: A novelty for 2021: Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) forms fibrous spheroidal coatings of a pink color on transparent crystals of yellow Calcite.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. If you want to go deeper into the species and the paragenesis of this mine, you can consult the article by Menor-Salván, C.; Ottens, B.; Richard, E. “Rare borate minerals from the Shijiangshan-Shalonggou Deposits, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China.” Rocks & Minerals, 96(5) (September/October 2021)
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 8.3 × 6.8 × 3.2 cm = 3.27” × 2.68” × 1.26”

EYT26AN8: A novelty in the summer of 2021 and, in all likelihood, the best known for the species thus far. Imayoshiite occurs in numerous very sharp crystals, with a tabular habit and hexagonal outline, transparent, very lustrous and colorless to slightly yellow, associated with spheroidal growths of pinkish Bultfonteinite, with small white fibrous coatings of Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) and on an Andradite matrix.
The specimens have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
To learn more about this species and the rest of the paragenesis discovered so far in this mine, it is essential to read the article 'Rare Borate Minerals from the Shijiangshan-Shalonggou Deposits, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China' whose authors are César Menor-Salván, Berthold Ottens and Ed Richard, featured in Rock & Minerals magazine of September/October 2021, volume 96, number 5
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 2.2 × 1.7 × 1 cm = 0.87” × 0.67” × 0.39”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.20” × 0.16”

EXR47AN8: A novelty in the summer of 2021 and, in all likelihood, the best known for the species thus far. Imayoshiite occurs in numerous very sharp crystals, with a tabular habit and hexagonal outline, transparent, very lustrous and colorless to slightly yellow, associated with spheroidal growths of pinkish Bultfonteinite, with small white fibrous coatings of Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) and on an Andradite matrix.
The specimens have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
To learn more about this species and the rest of the paragenesis discovered so far in this mine, it is essential to read the article 'Rare Borate Minerals from the Shijiangshan-Shalonggou Deposits, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China' whose authors are César Menor-Salván, Berthold Ottens and Ed Richard, featured in Rock & Minerals magazine of September/October 2021, volume 96, number 5
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 3 × 3 × 1.9 cm = 1.18” × 1.18” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.4 cm = 0.24” × 0.16”

EER99AN8: A novelty in the summer of 2021 and, in all likelihood, the best known for the species thus far. Imayoshiite occurs in numerous very sharp crystals, with a tabular habit and hexagonal outline, transparent, very lustrous and colorless to slightly yellow, associated with spheroidal growths of pinkish Bultfonteinite, with small white fibrous coatings of Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite) and on an Andradite matrix.
The specimens have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen has been published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the 'What's New' section, report 62, June 5, 2022 edition, page 8
To learn more about this species and the rest of the paragenesis discovered so far in this mine, it is essential to read the article 'Rare Borate Minerals from the Shijiangshan-Shalonggou Deposits, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China' whose authors are César Menor-Salván, Berthold Ottens and Ed Richard, featured in Rock & Minerals magazine of September/October 2021, volume 96, number 5
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm = 1.26” × 0.98” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.8 cm = 0.55” × 0.31”

MBC90AO0: New for 2021 and, in all probability, the best known so far for the species. Imayoshiite occurs in numerous very well defined crystals, with a tabular shape and hexagonal outline, transparent, very lustrous and between colorless and slightly yellow, which are associated with small white fibrous coatings of Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite), on an Andradite matrix.
The specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. If you want to go deeper into the species and the paragenesis of this mine, you can consult the article by Menor-Salván, C.; Ottens, B.; Richard, E. “Rare borate minerals from the Shijiangshan-Shalonggou Deposits, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China.” Rocks & Minerals, 96(5) (September/October 2021).
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (09/2021)

Specimen size: 3.7 × 2.6 × 2.1 cm = 1.46” × 1.02” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.4 cm = 0.28” × 0.16”

EDM56AN7: A novelty in the summer of 2021 and, in all likelihood, the best known for the species thus far. Imayoshiite occurs in numerous very sharp crystals, with a tabular habit and hexagonal outline, transparent, very lustrous and colorless that are associated with spheroidal growths of Bultfonteinite of good size and pinkish color, and with small white fibrous coatings of some Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite)
This specimen has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This sample has been referenced and pictured, as a novelty in Munich 2021, in the magazine 'Le Règne Minéral' number 162, November-December 2021, page 15
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (15/07/2021)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 4 × 1.6 cm = 1.73” × 1.57” × 0.63”

EPT27AN6: A novelty from the summer of 2021: Very sharp crystals of Imayoshiite, a rare carbonate-borate of calcium and aluminum, many of them doubly terminated, with a prismatic hexagonal habit and very marked parallel growths, transparent, very lustrous and largely covered by white spheroidal growths of Shinichengite (this new mineral species was initially labeled as possible Tobermorite-Clinotobermorite). On matrix, associated with small reddish brown crystals of Datolite (variety bakerite) and Fluorapophyllite-(K). Very good quality for the species.
The species have been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (15/07/2021)

Specimen size: 5 × 2.7 × 1.8 cm = 1.97” × 1.06” × 0.71”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.04” × 0.04”

TFB66CD6: Group of very lustrous and sharp Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) crystals, forming rosettes of a delicate pink tone that have grown on a matrix formed by cream-brown flaky crystals of Roweite and small remnants of Galena.
The specimen has been analyzed, giving this unusual and interesting paragenesis.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 4.1 × 3.6 × 2.7 cm = 1.61” × 1.42” × 1.06”

TFF36CD6: Group of very lustrous and sharp Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) rosettes of a delicate pinkish tone that have grown on a matrix formed by lamellar cream-brown Roweite crystals.
The specimen has been analyzed, giving this unusual and interesting paragenesis.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 5 × 3.1 × 2.8 cm = 1.97” × 1.22” × 1.10”

TXF96CD6: Group of very sharp lustrous Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) crystals, forming rosettes of a delicate pink tone that have grown on a matrix formed by cream-brown flaky crystals of Roweite and platy Galena at the base of the specimen.
This specimen has been analyzed, giving this unusual and interesting paragenesis.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.2 × 3.9 cm = 2.44” × 1.65” × 1.54”

ERM94AP0: Druse of Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) crystals that form centered groups with very acute prism and dipyramid forms, transparent, with excellent luster and an intense and vivid salmon-pink color. In matrix, associated with Galena.
Very unusual for the locality.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 10.3 × 7.2 × 4.1 cm = 4.06” × 2.83” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.08” × 0.08”

ETV99AP0: Druse of Hydroxyapophyllite-(K) crystals that form centered groups with very acute prism and dipyramid forms, transparent, with excellent luster and an intense and vivid salmon-pink color. In matrix, associated with Galena.
Very unusual for the locality.
Shijiangshan Mine, Shijiangshan village, Yinwu, Linxi, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 5.1 × 3.7 cm = 4.57” × 2.01” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.08” × 0.08”