ZA73G7: An excellent group of twinned crystals of Cinnabar, the biggest one reaching a considerable size. They are on a very rich matrix of Quartz crystals. The red color is better than usual on the specimens with this kind of twin. The main crystal, in its upper right faces, is partially covered by little white Quartz crystals. Matrix has been cut on the back, as is usual with Chinese Cinnabar, due to the fragility of the Cinnabar crystals.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 155
Yanwuping Mine, Wanshan, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2004)

Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.4 × 3.7 cm = 3.23” × 2.52” × 1.46”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.79” × 0.59”

EFB74AO1: Acute rhombohedral Cinnabar crystals, twinned, doubly terminated, of a very considerable size, very aerial and on a matrix with white rhombohedral Dolomite crystals and small water-clear Quartz crystals. Great quality.
Tongren Mine, Tongren, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 4 × 3.1 × 2.6 cm = 1.57” × 1.22” × 1.02”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.5 cm = 0.83” × 0.59”

THM56AP9: Groups of very aerial twinned Cinnabar crystals, on matrix, with Quartz microcrystals and a group of rhombohedral Dolomite crystals.
Tongren Mine, Tongren, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 5.2 × 4.8 × 3.6 cm = 2.05” × 1.89” × 1.42”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.1 cm = 0.51” × 0.43”

TR90AF9: Thick tabular and very sharp Cinnabar crystals with very well defined faces and edges, bright and on matrix, with Calcite crystals.
The sample is from the Vallecillo collection (Madrid).
Tongren Mine, Tongren, Tongren Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 10.2 × 8.8 × 4.2 cm = 4.02” × 3.46” × 1.65”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.1 cm = 0.55” × 0.43”

TD47Z2: Parallel Chalcopyrite growths coating two large Tetrahedrite crystals. The Chalcopyrite crystals along the Tetrahedrite edges are clearly more developed. This Chalcopyrite-Tetrahedrite association is very scarce at the locality, better known for very good Chalcopyrite with Siderite.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.7 × 3.1 cm = 1.50” × 1.46” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 3.2 × 3 cm = 1.26” × 1.18”

MV14AG9: Large tetrahedral Tetrahedrite crystal with irregular surfaces and almost completely coated with bright and very well defined Chalcopyrite crystals, and some white Siderite crystals.
The sample is from the Carles Manresa collection (num. 1091), who’s label and collection card we’ll send to the buyer.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2017)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.8 × 4.7 cm = 1.89” × 1.89” × 1.85”

TPQ99AN6: Druse of short disphenoidal crystals of Chalcopyrite, with a pseudo-tetrahedral appearance, twinned, with very sharp crystal forms, extraordinarily brilliant luster, and partially covered by white globular growths of Calcite.
No damage, which is extremely unusual for this deposit due to extraction conditions there.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 7.9 × 5 × 5.3 cm = 3.11” × 1.97” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.7 cm = 0.79” × 0.67”

EM99W2: Short disphenoidal crystals of Chalcopyrite, with a false appearance of the tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and very bright. They have a considerable size and have grown paragenetically with a group of dark brown lenticular crystals of Siderite, translucent and bright. They have some minor damage on some edges, the least that we have been able to obtain because these samples usually are badly broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2012)

Specimen size: 8.4 × 6.4 × 4.3 cm = 3.31” × 2.52” × 1.69”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.6 cm = 0.83” × 0.63”

TV73AC4: Disphenoidal Chalcopyrite crystals with a false appearance of the tetrahedron, of a considerable length, sharp and with very well defined faces and edges, magnificent color and very bright. The Chalcopyrite has grown paragenetically with a group of translucent, bright and dark brown lenticular Siderite crystals.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2014)

Specimen size: 8.7 × 6.8 × 6 cm = 3.43” × 2.68” × 2.36”

Main crystal size: 5 × 4.8 cm = 1.97” × 1.89”

EP90W2: Short diesphenoidal crystals of Chalcopyrite, with a false appearance of tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and very bright. They are on a matrix of dark brown lenticular crystals of Siderite translucent and bright. They have some minor damages on some edges, the really minimal that we have achieved to obtain due to these samples usually are clearly broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2012)

Specimen size: 12.5 × 6.9 × 5.3 cm = 4.92” × 2.72” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.39” × 0.35”

MX54AI0: Complex growths of disphenoidal Chalcopyrite crystals that have the false appearance of a tetrahedron, with very well defined faces and edges and extraordinarily bright. The Chalcopyrite has grown paragenetically with a group of lenticular Siderite crystals that are translucent, bright and have a dark brown color. The sample is undamaged, something unusual because most of the samples from this mine are usually more or less broken.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2017)

Specimen size: 14.9 × 8.2 × 3.1 cm = 5.87” × 3.23” × 1.22”

Main crystal size: 7.8 × 3 cm = 3.07” × 1.18”

EAD66CD1: From a mine famous for the quality of its siderites and chalcopyrites, but which has a bad reputation for frequent small (or large) damage. This specimen on the other hand is totally perfect.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2023)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.7 × 2.6 cm = 1.89” × 1.46” × 1.02”

Main crystal size: 3.4 × 1 cm = 1.34” × 0.39”

EAB56CD1: From a mine famous for the quality of its siderites and chalcopyrites, but which has a bad reputation for frequent small (or large) damage. This specimen on the other hand is totally perfect.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2023)

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

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.63” × 0.24”

EAC27CD1: From a mine mainly famous for the quality of its siderites and chalcopyrites, but which also yields very good tennantites-tetrahedrites. Unfortunately it has the bad reputation that its specimens are very often more or less damaged. On the other hand, this specimen is totally perfect.
Kaiwu Mine, Hezhang, Bijie Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2023)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.5 × 3.2 cm = 2.17” × 1.77” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 2.7 × 1.5 cm = 1.06” × 0.59”

TFM89AN4: Group of very elongated Calcite crystals with a very acute pyramidal habit. They are lustrous, translucent and of an intense and uniform honey color, with fine white coatings of more Calcite itself.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 11.4 × 8.8 × 4.2 cm = 4.49” × 3.46” × 1.65”

Main crystal size: 8.2 × 2 cm = 3.23” × 0.79”

AT46AL9: Felted aggregates of filiform crystals of Carbonatecyanotrichite, a different species from the better known Cyanotrichite, with an intense and uniform blue color. On matrix, with Calcite and small Fluorite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.2 × 2.9 cm = 1.10” × 0.87” × 1.14”

AR46AL9: Felted aggregates of filiform crystals of Carbonatecyanotrichite, a different species from the better known Cyanotrichite, with an intense and uniform blue color. On matrix, with Calcite and small Fluorite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China

Specimen size: 6 × 3.3 × 3.7 cm = 2.36” × 1.30” × 1.46”

TF51AN2: Spheroidal aggregates of Creedite crystals, on matrix, with visible acute terminations, with a violet color of different degrees of intensity depending on the crystal areas.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2001)

Specimen size: 15.5 × 7.8 × 5.7 cm = 6.10” × 3.07” × 2.24”

MAK88AO2: Druse of very sharp Fluorite crystals that are transparent, with good luster and a very marked color zoning. With pale lilac throughout most of the crystal but with very deep violet lines along the edges and with coatings of small white rhombohedral Dolomite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 9 × 6.4 × 3.9 cm = 3.54” × 2.52” × 1.54”

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

MBT98AO0: Druse of very sharp Fluorite crystals, transparent, lustrous and with a very marked color zoning, with a pale lilac color through almost the entire crystal and a very deep violet tone along the edges. With small parallel aggregates of lamellar yellow Baryte crystals and white Dolomite crystals.
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 7.9 × 6.5 cm = 4.57” × 3.11” × 2.56”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.47” × 0.39”

ET87AM1: Very aerial growth of Fluorite crystals with cubic habit, but with curious deformations and marked polycrystalline growths. The crystals are translucent, lustrous, and have an intense violet color that is concentrated especially on the edges. Different….
Qinglong Mine, Dachang, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2018)

Specimen size: 12.5 × 4.6 × 3.2 cm = 4.92” × 1.81” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.1 cm = 0.63” × 0.43”

EXR71XXX: The finding of carlhintzeites in Dachang, produced at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralization. Until then, Carlhintzeite had only been documented in the form of very small crystal aggregates or poorly differentiated masses, without defined macroscopic specimens. The appearance of crystals of good size therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this very rare species.
In this specimen, particularly attractive, the intensely yellow Carlhintzeite forms very visible and well-individualized globular aggregates, on which acicular and fan-shaped crystals of practically colorless Creedite are arranged. This association is consistent with the presence of late hydrothermal fluids enriched in fluorine and sulfates, typical of the post-stibnite stages of the district. The coexistence of both species suggests a final hydrothermal pulse particularly rich in volatiles, capable of generating cavities where uncommon minerals developed.
For a more detailed description of the mineralogical context and the circumstances of the find, this FMF article can be consulted: Carlhintzeite from Dachang.

The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery of Munich Show 2025 in the magazine Mineralogical Record on page 299 in volume 57, number 2, March-April 2026, and it has been published in the magazine ‘Paragénesis’, number 02/2025, page 132
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (2025)

Specimen size: 3,1 × 2,3 × 1,3 cm = 1.18” × 0.79” × 0.39”

TXZ83XXX: The finding of carlhintzeites in Dachang, produced at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralization. Until then, Carlhintzeite had only been documented in the form of very small crystal aggregates or poorly differentiated masses, without defined macroscopic specimens. The appearance of crystals of good size therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this very rare species.

In this specimen, the Carlhintzeite, of intense yellow color, is very rich in translucent crystals and occurs on limonite’s matrix. It has been published on the website of the prestigious journal Mineralogical Record, in its “What’s New” section by Tom Moore: Tom’s Online Report #75 – 12/09/2025

For a more detailed description of the mineralogical context and the circumstances of the find, this FMF article can be consulted: Carlhintzeite from Dachang
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 5.0 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm = 1.97”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.1  cm = 0.12” × 0.04”

TXX93XXX: The finding of carlhintzeites in Dachang, produced at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralization. Until then, Carlhintzeite had only been documented in the form of very small crystal aggregates or poorly differentiated masses, without defined macroscopic specimens. The appearance of crystals of good size therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this very rare species.

In this specimen, the intensely yellow Carlhintzeite appears associated with nearly colorless Creedite, on a rock matrix with Quartz. This association is consistent with the presence of late hydrothermal fluids enriched in fluorite and sulfates, typical of the post-stibnite stages of the district. The coexistence of both species suggests a final hydrothermal pulse particularly rich in volatiles, capable of generating cavities where uncommon minerals developed.

For a more detailed description of the mineralogical context and the circumstances of the find, this FMF article can be consulted: Carlhintzeite from Dachang
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4.1 × 1.6 cm = 2.64” × 1.61” × 0.63”

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

TXY16XXX: The finding of carlhintzeites in Dachang, produced at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralization. Until then, Carlhintzeite had only been documented in the form of very small crystal aggregates or poorly differentiated masses, without defined macroscopic specimens. The appearance of crystals of good size therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this very rare species.

In this specimen, the intensely yellow Carlhintzeite appears associated with nearly colorless Creedite, on a Fluorite matrix. This association is consistent with the presence of late hydrothermal fluids enriched in fluorite and sulfates, typical of the post-stibnite stages of the district. The coexistence of both species suggests a final hydrothermal pulse particularly rich in volatiles, capable of generating cavities where uncommon minerals developed.
For a more detailed description of the mineralogical context and the circumstances of the find, this FMF article can be consulted: Carlhintzeite from Dachang
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 4.2 × 2.0 cm = 2.83” × 1.65” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.08” × 0.04”

EMG50XXX: Together with the spectacular carlhintzeites discovered in the important Dachang find of March 2025, we have been able to confirm, thanks to the detailed analysis of the samples, the presence of Gearksutite. In the case of this particular piece the Gearksutite, white in color, appears associated with yellow Creedite crystals.
Gearksutite is a rare species, without reference specimens considered “spectacular” in classical mineralogy. For this reason, the presence of well-formed, intensely yellow Creedite not only enhances the aesthetic appearance of the specimen, but also provides a mineralogical framework to better appreciate this very little-known species.

Geologically, the area consists of thick Paleozoic limestone and dolomite sequences affected by strong faulting and fracturing, which provided pathways for hydrothermal fluids rich in sulfides, antimony, and volatile elements. These processes produced mineralized pockets and fissures where Carlhintzeite developed together with other uncommon species such as Gearksutite.

Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 8.1 × 5 × 3.4 cm cm = 3.19” × 1.97” × 1.34”

EAA89XXX: The discovery of Carnotite in Dachang, which occurred at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralizations, as well as an absolute novelty, since until now there had been no record of its presence. Its appearance therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this rare species.
In this specimen, Carnotite completely coats unidentified crystals, showing a uniform yellow colour that is very characteristic of uranium minerals. It is accompanied by small and delicate crystals of Creedite, very bright and translucent, located in the upper part of the specimen.
It has been published at the magazine ‘Paragénesis’ number 02/2025, page 133.

Geologically, the area consists of thick Paleozoic limestone and dolomite sequences affected by strong faulting and fracturing, which provided pathways for hydrothermal fluids rich in sulfides, antimony, and volatile elements. These processes produced mineralized pockets and fissures where Carlhintzeite developed together with other little-common species such as Fluellite, Gearksutite or this Carnotite, for example.
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.5 × 2.4 cm = 1.26” × 0.98” × 0.94”

EXV67XXX: The finding of Fluellite in Dachang, produced at the beginning of 2025, constitutes an unexpected mineralogical event in a district traditionally known for its stibnite mineralizations, as well as an absolute novelty, since until now its presence had not been recorded. Its appearance therefore represents a relevant advance in the knowledge of this rare species.
In this specimen the Fluellite appears crystallized, something uncommon in this species. It shows a delicate uniform lemon-yellow color and is on a matrix formed by white and translucent Quartz crystals. It is a specimen of great quality for the species, both for its color and for the considerable size of its crystal groups.
The specimen has been published in the magazine ‘Paragénesis’, number 02/2025, page 133.

Geologically, the area consists of thick Paleozoic limestone and dolomite sequences affected by strong faulting and fracturing, which provided pathways for hydrothermal fluids rich in sulfides, antimony, and volatile elements. These processes produced mineralized pockets and fissures where Carlhintzeite developed together with other little-common species such as Gearksutite, Carnotite or this Fluellite, for example.
Dachang mining area, Qinglong, Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province  China (03/2025)

Specimen size: 4.4 × 3.7 × 2.5 cm cm = 1.73”

EY10Z5: Very sharp floater crystal, bright and formed by a very sort prism, a much flattened dipyramid and the pinacoid.
Fushan Mine, She, Handan Prefecture, Hebei Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.1 × 4.5 cm = 1.85” × 1.22” × 1.77”

MBR67AP9: Vesuvianite crystal with a tabular appearance, very sharp, translucent and lustrous, with a very vivid reddish brown color. On matrix, with small sharp Diopside crystals, green and lustrous.
Fushan Mine, She, Handan Prefecture, Hebei Province  China (2019)

Specimen size: 5.4 × 5.2 × 3.9 cm = 2.13” × 2.05” × 1.54”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.8 cm = 0.79” × 0.71”

TH76R4: Group of flattened prismatic crystals, one of them clearly dominant, with good multiple terminations, bright, and on Grossular (Hessonite) matrix also in small crystals coating and suturing the natural fracture lines of the Epidote.
Handan Mine, Wu'an, Handan Prefecture, Hebei Province  China (2009)

Specimen size: 6.3 × 4.6 × 2.5 cm = 2.48” × 1.81” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.46” × 0.67”

MMX97AO0: Spheroidal growth of small translucent Fluorite crystals, with great luster and an intense and uniform emerald-green color, something remarkable since the vast majority of pieces found so far in this mining district were of a more or less intense lilac-purple color, but they are not noted for a greenish color as intense as the one shown by this specimen.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.8 × 2,1 cm = 1.38” × 1.10” × 0.79”

EM91AE2: Very esthetic globular Fluorites similar to those discovered at Myanmar some years ago, but this fine piece is better because of its size and the quality of its blue color, crossed by curious white star-like forms, and because it is on matrix.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China

Specimen size: 10.7 × 7.8 × 4.5 cm = 4.21” × 3.07” × 1.77”

Main crystal size: 3.9 × 3.6 cm = 1.54” × 1.42”

MB53AI0: Globular Fluorite ball on a Quartz matrix. Looking very esthetic, it is similar to those found some years ago at the locality, but it has better quality due both to its size and the beauty of its deep green color with white inclusions.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (2016)

Specimen size: 11.9 × 8.5 × 5.1 cm = 4.69” × 3.35” × 2.01”

Main crystal size: 5.7 × 5.6 cm = 2.24” × 2.20”

GHT91AO1: Stalactitic and globular growths of Fluorite, very aerial and aesthetic, translucent and with a very deep blue color. Some of the growths were interrupted, probably due to contact with the rock walls of the vein, as evidenced by the relicts of Quartz that emerge from the Fluorite, which they most likely served as guides during their growth.
The specimen comes from the collection of Casado Margolles, (number FRM-259) whose catalogue entry we will send to the buyer.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (±2007)

Specimen size: 16 × 11.4 × 7.8 cm = 6.30” × 4.49” × 3.07”

Main crystal size: 10 × 3 cm = 3.94” × 1.18”

MD89I1: These esthetic and curious globular crystallizations are similar to those discovered at Myanmar some years ago, but they have better quality due both to their size and color and because they are on matrix.
The specimen has been published in the book 'China', by Berthold Ottens, on page 245.
Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province  China (2006)

Specimen size: 17.5 × 9.5 × 6.5 cm = 6.89” × 3.74” × 2.56”

ELR67AP1: Very sharp trapezohedral Analcime crystals, transparent, lustrous, on matrix, with small quartz crystals.
The specimen comes from a find from the year 2021, and is characterized by an unusual transparency of the crystals.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 1.30” × 0.87” × 0.71”

Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.6 cm = 0.75” × 0.63”

EML88AP1: Very sharp trapezohedral Analcime crystals, transparent, lustrous, on matrix, with small quartz crystals.
The specimen comes from a find from the year 2021, and is characterized by an unusual transparency of the crystals.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.3 × 2.7 cm = 1.34” × 0.91” × 1.06”

Main crystal size: 2 × 1.8 cm = 0.79” × 0.71”

MDR99AO2: Very sharp trapezohedral Analcime crystals, transparent, and lustrous. On matrix, with small Calcite crystals. The specimen comes from a recent find, in December 2021, and is characterized by the great transparency of the crystals.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (12/2021)

Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 1.65” × 1.30” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.5 cm = 0.71” × 0.59”

TFR70AQ0: Trapezohedral crystals of Analcime with very sharp crystal forms, one of them clearly dominant, transparent, lustrous, on matrix and with small crystals of Fluorapophyllite-(K).
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China

Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.7 × 2.5 cm = 2.09” × 1.85” × 0.98”

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

TXB69AQ0: Very sharp Calcite crystal, with the dominant forms of an acute scalenohedron, between transparent and translucent, with very bright luster and reddish color due to Hematite inclusions. On matrix, with an earlier generation of small white Calcite crystals.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China

Specimen size: 10.5 × 7.4 × 4 cm = 4.13” × 2.91” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 4.7 × 2 cm = 1.85” × 0.79”

MXL99AO0: Parallel growths of Calcite crystals formed by an elongated prism and a very flattened terminal rhombohedron. The translucent crystals selectively show red colorations due to iron oxide inclusions.

A classic polymetallic deposit of the Edong belt, linked to Mesozoic intrusions and hydrothermal systems. Mineralization is mainly hosted in limestones and volcano-sedimentary rocks, with skarn bodies and associated veins, yielding well-crystallized sulfide and secondary mineral assemblages.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 9.8 × 5.2 cm = 4.57” × 3.86” × 2.05”

Main crystal size: 5 × 3.4 cm = 1.97” × 1.34”

TT89AE3: Two generations of Calcite crystals, one of them in small white scalenohedral crystals and the other in two large, colorless, clear and very bright crystals with the faces of a dominant scalenohedron and terminal rhombohedron. They are on matrix, with cubic Pyrite crystals. A very elegant sample, very different from specimens previously seen from the locality.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2015)

Specimen size: 11.7 × 7.4 × 8.6 cm = 4.61” × 2.91” × 3.39”

Main crystal size: 7.6 × 5.1 cm = 2.99” × 2.01”

MRR97AP5: Group of twinned trapezohedral Chalcopyrite crystals, very sharp, with good luster and bright metallic iridescence, on a matrix of Quartz crystals, with small crystals of Arsenopyrite and Calcite.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (10/2022)

Specimen size: 9 × 7.2 × 5.3 cm = 3.54” × 2.83” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.3 cm = 0.98” × 0.51”

MRB26AO0: Very sharp octahedral Cuprite crystals, translucent, lustrous, with a very vivid red color, implanted on a dendritic growth of Copper crystals. Altogether a very esthetic specimen.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2021)

Specimen size: 9.8 × 7 × 4.6 cm = 3.86” × 2.76” × 1.81”

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

TVR64AN4: A centered fan-shaped group of very elongated Inesite crystals with sharp crystal forms and good terminations. They are translucent, deep pink in color and on a crystalline ‘Apophyllite’ base with small dark crystals that were initially named Babingtonite-Mn but which, in the end, turned out to be the new species Hubeite.
We will ship the specimen in its original Perky box from the Robert J. (Bob) Noble collection, which also contains the label.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China

Specimen size: 2.7 × 2.3 × 1.8 cm = 1.06” × 0.91” × 0.71”

MZ96H3: An esthetic double group of acicular crystals forming open fans, on a Quartz crystal.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2005)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm = 1.42” × 1.26” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 4 × 2.2 cm = 1.57” × 0.87”

TF71AM8: Fan-shaped groups of elongated and flattened Inesite crystals, with good luster and an intense color, on a group of Quartz crystals covered by small groups of brownish Hubeite crystals. This is the type locality for Hubeite.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China

Specimen size: 10.2 × 6.5 × 4.3 cm = 4.02” × 2.56” × 1.69”

MF96: Single crystal, recrystallized at the bottom, of brilliant amethyst with a nice deeply colored phantom inside. Its rear is covered by minor orange Fluorapophyllite-(K). We will provide a copy of the analysis of it to the customer.
Fengjiashan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2002)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 5 × 4 cm = 3.62” × 1.97” × 1.57”

MRB46CD5: Group of lenticular Calcite crystals with very marked trigonal shapes, formed by a very flattened rhombohedron and a fine prism. On matrix, transparent-translucent and with growth striations on the faces, which are very well defined, as well as on the edges, and with an internal phantom formed by another trigonal Calcite crystal, more ocher in color and perfectly visible, resulting in a very peculiar geometry.
This specimen comes from a recent discovery in the Hongwei mine, in Daye, China.
Hongwei Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (±09/2023)

Specimen size: 9.3 × 5.6 × 2.5 cm = 3.66” × 2.20” × 0.98”

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

MBR89CD5: Scalenohedral Calcite crystal, doubly terminated floater, transparent and extraordinarily lustrous, very rich in perfectly defined faces and edges, and with reddish iron oxide inclusions.
A treasure!
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2023)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm = 2.17” × 1.26” × 0.94”

EXP3AP1: Parallel growths of very flattened, translucent, lenticular Calcite crystals, with brilliant luster and a deep and intense red color due to Hematite inclusions.
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 7.4 × 2.9 cm = 3.62” × 2.91” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 2.8 × 1.8 cm = 1.10” × 0.71”

TLB92AO8: Group on matrix of doubly terminated Calcite crystals, complex, very rich in crystal forms, with the scalenohedron dominating, transparent, lustrous, with reddish iron oxides inclusions. A specimen of great quality and very aesthetic.
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (02/2022)

Specimen size: 10.5 × 8.4 × 5 cm = 4.13” × 3.31” × 1.97”

Main crystal size: 6 × 5 cm = 2.36” × 1.97”

EXM97AP1: Find of the year in 2022. Parallel growths of two phases of Calcite crystals, one of them with very well defined grey translucent crystals, with “windows” that allow an earlier phase, with crystals covered by a layer of very shiny iridescent microcrystalline Chalcopyrite, to show through. An interesting novelty.
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.4 × 4.8 cm = 2.44” × 1.73” × 1.89”

Main crystal size: 4.2 × 4.2 cm = 1.65” × 1.65”

EFR91AP1: Find of the year in 2022. Parallel growths of two phases of Calcite crystals, one of them with very well defined grey translucent crystals, with “windows” that allow an earlier phase, in this case a very acute scalenohedral crystal covered by a very shiny iridescent microcrystalline Chalcopyrite layer, to show through. An interesting novelty.
This specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 16
Tonglüshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (05/2022)

Specimen size: 8 × 7.4 × 5.6 cm = 3.15” × 2.91” × 2.20”

Main crystal size: 6.7 × 4.2 cm = 2.64” × 1.65”

EJK97AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Botryoidal, spheroidal and very aerial stalagmites of brilliant Chalcopyrite microcrystals.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (18/03/2022)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 5.4 × 3 cm = 2.28” × 2.13” × 1.18”

EXL92AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Botryoidal, spheroidal and very aerial stalagmites of very shiny Chalcopyrite microcrystals, with crystals of Calcite.
This specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 168/2022, page 17
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (18/03/2022)

Specimen size: 9 × 5.6 × 4.4 cm = 3.54” × 2.20” × 1.73”

EXX68AP1: From an unusual discovery made in the year 2022. Very aerial botryoidal and spheroidal growths of very shiny Chalcopyrite microcrystals, with Calcite crystals.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (06/2022)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 7.1 × 4.5 cm = 3.82” × 2.80” × 1.77”

TGR14AN7: Stalactitic growths of Chalcocite covered by a thin film of Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue and magenta tones. The existing bibliography suggests that in some cases Chalcocite may be partially substituted by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2019)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm = 1.34” × 0.98” × 0.87”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.28” × 0.12”

TF66AL3: Remarkably elongated Chalcocite crystals and stalagmitic clusters. The Chalcocite is completely covered by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue, violet, green and yellow tones. From the existing bibliography, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.6 × 1.6 cm = 1.42” × 1.02” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.51” × 0.08”

TZ66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals and coralloid growths completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue and violet shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #37, April 14, 2014 edition, and in the book 'China II', by Berthold Ottens, on page 128

Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 1.9 × 1.4 cm = 1.69” × 0.75” × 0.55”

Main crystal size: 3.7 × 0.2 cm = 1.46” × 0.08”

TB96Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant violet and golden yellow shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.5 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm = 1.77” × 1.42” × 1.10”

Main crystal size: 4.2 × 0.4 cm = 1.65” × 0.16”

TX96Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of elongated Chalcocite crystals with very well defined faces and edges finished with an arborescent growth and completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 1.5 × 2.1 cm = 1.93” × 0.59” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 3 × 1.7 cm = 1.18” × 0.67”

TM36Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 2.09” × 0.24” × 0.20”

TFF86AN7: Stalactitic growths of Chalcocite covered by a thin film of iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue and purple tones. On a Calcite matrix. From the existing bibliography, it is deduced that in some cases Chalcocite may be partially substituted by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2019)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 3 × 2.1 cm = 2.09” × 1.18” × 0.83”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.3 cm = 0.28” × 0.12”

TY38Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals and arborescent growths completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.7 × 3.8 cm = 2.17” × 1.85” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 4 × 1.6 cm = 1.57” × 0.63”

TJ66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant blue, violet and golden shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
The specimen has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Lapis’ on page 31, volume 39, number 5, May 2014
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 5.8 × 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 2.28” × 0.20” × 0.12”

TX66Z2: A novelty at Tucson 2014. Aggregate of extraordinarily elongated Chalcocite crystals completely coated by iridescent Chalcopyrite, with dominant green and violet shades. By recent reports, it seems that in some cases the Chalcocite crystals are partially replaced by Djurleite.
Tongshankou Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2013)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm = 2.83” × 0.20” × 0.20”

ELP47AP6: Group of Calcite crystals dominated by trapezohedron forms, with faces and edges perfectly defined and with color caused by iron oxide inclusions that grow oriented on a first generation 'phantom' of Calcite crystals.
Comes from a deposit type that corresponds to an iron ore affected by a skarn.
Daguangshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (07/2022)

Specimen size: 7.4 × 6.7 × 3.6 cm = 2.91” × 2.64” × 1.42”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 2.2 cm = 0.87” × 0.87”

TBX89ASN1: Flattened lenticular trigonal Calcite crystals, like umbrellas, in a matrix completely covered by a patina formed by a multitude of iridescent Pyrite crystals with dominant yellowish-ochre tones.
A morphological curiosity and very aesthetic.
Daguangshan Mine, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2023)

Specimen size: 9.5 × 8.5 × 3.3 cm = 3.74” × 3.35” × 1.30”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1.5 cm = 0.67” × 0.59”

TXM37AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 5 × 4.2 × 3 cm = 1.97” × 1.65” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.39” × 0.31”

TFM67AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 5.4 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm = 2.13” × 1.54” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

TBB47AO8: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow, with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.4 × 6.2 × 5.3 cm = 2.52” × 2.44” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”

TXA27AO7: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of crystals of lenticular Calcite, very aerial and on matrix. They are a translucent yellow, shiny, with red Hematite inclusions, geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 4.3 × 4.2 cm = 2.60” × 1.69” × 1.65”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.47” × 0.43”

TMR47AP6: From a 2022 discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of lenticular Calcite crystals, very aerial, on matrix. They are translucent, shiny, yellow in color with red inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.6 × 5.3 × 3.8 cm = 2.60” × 2.09” × 1.50”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.47” × 0.43”

TFM87AO8: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow, with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 6.7 × 4.8 × 6.4 cm = 2.64” × 1.89” × 2.52”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.47” × 0.39”

TJA87AP3: From a discovery in the year 2022 in the Daye area: Parallel growths of lenticular and very aerial Calcite crystals, on matrix. They are translucent, lustrous, yellow in color with red Hematite inclusions and geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (2022)

Specimen size: 6.9 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm = 2.72” × 1.89” × 1.50”

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

TRB87AO7: From a very recent discovery in the Daye area. Parallel growths of crystals of lenticular Calcite, very aerial and on matrix. They are a translucent yellow, shiny, with red Hematite inclusions, geometric color zoning. Very aesthetic.
Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province  China (03/2022)

Specimen size: 8.1 × 6.4 × 4 cm = 3.19” × 2.52” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.43” × 0.39”