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PostPosted: Apr 01, 2018 12:43    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Fluorite with Pyrite from Moscona Mine, Asturias, Spain.

Golden Pyrite points on honey yellow Fluorite.



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 Mineral: Fluorite with Pyrite
 Locality:
Moscona Mine, El Llano, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Comarca Avilés, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 54mm x 44mm x 18mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21805 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite with Pyrite
 Locality:
Moscona Mine, El Llano, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Comarca Avilés, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 54mm x 44mm x 18mm
 Description:
Golden Pyrite points on honey yellow Fluorite.
 Viewed:  21786 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite with Pyrite
 Locality:
Moscona Mine, El Llano, Solís, Corvera de Asturias, Comarca Avilés, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 54mm x 44mm x 18mm
 Description:
Golden Pyrite points on honey yellow Fluorite.
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PostPosted: Apr 03, 2018 12:01    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Segovia, Antioquia Department, Colombia.

Colorless Quartz cluster with divergent crystals.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Segovia, Northeastern, Antioquia Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 42mm x 76mm x 38mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz cluster with divergent crystals.
 Viewed:  21749 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Segovia, Northeastern, Antioquia Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 42mm x 76mm x 38mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21748 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Segovia, Northeastern, Antioquia Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 42mm x 76mm x 38mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz cluster with divergent crystals.
 Viewed:  21765 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Apr 06, 2018 09:00    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Fluorite from Berbes, La Cabaña, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain.

Cubic purple Fluorite cluster. The largest crystal is 33 mm on edge. Uniform purple with a hidden orange color heart.



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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Berbes mining area, Berbes, Ribadesella, Comarca Oriente, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 48mm x 46mm x 62mm
 Description:
Cubic purple Fluorite cluster. The largest crystal is 33 mm on edge.
 Viewed:  21734 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Berbes mining area, Berbes, Ribadesella, Comarca Oriente, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 48mm x 46mm x 62mm
 Description:
Cubic purple Fluorite cluster. The largest cristal is 33 mm on edge.
 Viewed:  21693 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Berbes mining area, Berbes, Ribadesella, Comarca Oriente, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain
 Dimensions: 48mm x 46mm x 62mm
 Description:
Uniform purple with a hidden orange color heart.
 Viewed:  21696 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Apr 09, 2018 15:31    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

A bent milky crystal.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 54mm x 108mm x 42mm
 Description:
A bent milky crystal.
 Viewed:  21623 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 54mm x 108mm x 42mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21627 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 54mm x 108mm x 42mm
 Description:
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PostPosted: Apr 15, 2018 06:43    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Corundum (variety sapphire) and Muscovite from Amboarohy (Zazafotsy Quarry), Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.

Blue Corundum (sapphire) crystal in matrix, showing the classic hexagonal prismatic habit.The crystal is 10mm tall. Also we find Muscovite.



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 Mineral: Corundum (variety sapphire)
 Locality:
Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy Commune, Fianarantsoa, Ihosy District, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
 Dimensions: 46mm x 37mm x 40mm
 Description:
Blue Corundum (sapphire) crystal in matrix, showing the classic hexagonal prismatic habit.The crystal is 10mm tall. Also we find Muscovite.
 Viewed:  21576 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Corundum (variety sapphire)
 Locality:
Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy Commune, Fianarantsoa, Ihosy District, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
 Dimensions: 46mm x 37mm x 40mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21518 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Corundum (variety sapphire)
 Locality:
Zazafotsy Quarry, Zazafotsy Commune, Fianarantsoa, Ihosy District, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
 Dimensions: 46mm x 37mm x 40mm
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PostPosted: Apr 20, 2018 03:50    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

Colorless Quartz point.

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Pyrite from Navajún, la Rioja, Spain.

Crystal size: 42mm x 40mm x 36mm



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 43mm x 74mm x 30mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz point.
 Viewed:  21429 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 43mm x 74mm x 30mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz point.
 Viewed:  21469 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Pyrite
 Locality:
Ampliación a Victoria Mine, De Alcarama Range, Navajún, Comarca Cervera, La Rioja, Spain
 Dimensions: Crystal size: 42mm x 40mm x 36mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21463 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Apr 23, 2018 06:44    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Andradite from Marki Khel, Spin Ghar Range, Khogyani, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.

A thumbnail example of Andradite with greenish yellow prismatic Epidote. The main crystal is 9mm lenght.



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 Mineral: Andradite
 Locality:
Marki Khel, Spin Ghar Mountains, Khogyani District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan
 Dimensions: 24mm x 22mm x 16mm
 Description:
A thumbnail example of Andradite with greenish yellow prismatic Epidote. The main crystal is 9mm lenght.
 Viewed:  21361 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Andradite
 Locality:
Marki Khel, Spin Ghar Mountains, Khogyani District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan
 Dimensions: 24mm x 22mm x 16mm
 Description:
A thumbnail example of Andradite with greenish yellow prismatic Epidote.
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PostPosted: Apr 26, 2018 12:25    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

Colorless Quartz crystal with complex striated faces, a great internal injury and sharp termination.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 33mm x 111mm x 27mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz crystal with complex striated faces, a great internal injury and a sharp termination.
 Viewed:  21289 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 33mm x 111mm x 27mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21260 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 33mm x 111mm x 27mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21261 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Apr 29, 2018 06:53    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Fluorite from Esperanza Mine, Melchor Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico.

Light purple translucent Fluorite in matrix with rough surface cubes.



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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Esperanza Mine, Melchor Múzquiz, Municipio Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila (Coahuila de Zaragoza), Mexico
 Dimensions: 95mm x 74mm x 43mm
 Description:
Light purple translucent Fluorite in matrix with rough surface cubes.
 Viewed:  21200 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Esperanza Mine, Melchor Múzquiz, Municipio Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila (Coahuila de Zaragoza), Mexico
 Dimensions: 95mm x 74mm x 43mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  21209 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Fluorite
 Locality:
Esperanza Mine, Melchor Múzquiz, Municipio Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila (Coahuila de Zaragoza), Mexico
 Dimensions: 95mm x 74mm x 43mm
 Description:
Light purple translucent Fluorite in matrix with rough surface cubes.
 Viewed:  21204 Time(s)

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PostPosted: May 06, 2018 08:35    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Copper from Ray Mines, Hot Tamale Peak, Mineral Creek District, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA.

Specimen acquired at Expominerales Madrid 2018 from Jordi who got it from Carles Curto.
Mr. Curto has been mineralogy curator in the Barcelona´s Geology Museum for more than thirty three years.
This specimen shows in the backside the Curto´s code (1972.15) and also includes two labels, one of them handwritten by Curto and the other one with his detailed overview.

“Copper arborescent aggregate with poorly defined crystals and an elongated prominent one”.

Mined in 1972. Ex Anthony J.W., Ex Williams S.A., Ex Bideaux R.A. (1977) - Ex Bideaux R.A., Ex Wallace T.C. (1997), Ex Joan Montal, Ex Carles Curto.
Overall size: 46mm x 49mm x 16mm. Crystal size: 24mm x 6mm x 3mm. Weight: 57 g.



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 Mineral: Copper
 Locality:
Ray Mines, Scott Mountain area, Mineral Creek District, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
 Dimensions: Overall size: 46mm x 49mm x 16mm. Crystal size: 24mm x 6mm x 3mm. Weight: 57 g.
 Description:
“Copper arborescent aggregate with poorly defined crystals and an elongated prominent one”.

Mined in 1972. Ex Anthony J.W., Ex Williams S.A., Ex Bideaux R.A. (1977) - Ex Bideaux R.A., Ex Wallace T.C. (1997), Ex Joan Montal, Ex Carles Curto.
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 Mineral: Copper
 Locality:
Ray Mines, Scott Mountain area, Mineral Creek District, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
 Dimensions: Overall size: 46mm x 49mm x 16mm. Crystal size: 24mm x 6mm x 3mm. Weight: 57 g.
 Description:
This specimen shows in the backside the Curto´s code (1972.15).
 Viewed:  21082 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Copper
 Locality:
Ray Mines, Scott Mountain area, Mineral Creek District, Dripping Spring Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
 Description:
And also includes two labels, one of them handwritten by Curto and the other one with his detailed overview.
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PostPosted: May 11, 2018 22:55    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Malachite from Katanga, DR Congo.

Stalactites of bicolor Malachite.



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 Mineral: Malachite
 Locality:
Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
 Dimensions: 21mm x 43mm x 17mm
 Description:
Stalactites of bicolor Malachite.
 Viewed:  20878 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Malachite
 Locality:
Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
 Dimensions: 21mm x 43mm x 17mm
 Description:
Stalactites of bicolor Malachite.
 Viewed:  20936 Time(s)

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PostPosted: May 17, 2018 22:06    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Calcite from Cornago, Arnedo, La Rioja, Spain.

Calcite pyramids on matrix, partially covered with some unknown white and brown mineral.



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 Mineral: Calcite
 Locality:
Cornago, Comarca Cervera del Río Alhama, La Rioja, Spain
 Dimensions: 85mm x 94mm x 62mm
 Description:
Calcite pyramids on matrix, partially covered with some unknown white and brown mineral.
 Viewed:  20834 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Calcite
 Locality:
Cornago, Comarca Cervera del Río Alhama, La Rioja, Spain
 Dimensions: 85mm x 94mm x 62mm
 Description:
Calcite pyramids on matrix, partially covered with some unknown white and brown mineral.
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PostPosted: May 21, 2018 23:04    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Vanadinite on Barite from Mibladen, Morroco.


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 Mineral: Vanadinite on Barite
 Locality:
Mibladen (Mibladen mining district), Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
 Dimensions: 54mm x 50mm x 28mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  20745 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Vanadinite on Barite
 Locality:
Mibladen (Mibladen mining district), Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
 Dimensions: 54mm x 50mm x 28mm
 Description:
Detail.
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PostPosted: May 26, 2018 00:00    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

Colorless Quartz crystal.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 38mm x 120mm x 33mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  20478 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 38mm x 120mm x 33mm
 Description:
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PostPosted: Jun 02, 2018 17:06    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz (variety chalcedony) from Mamuju area, Sulawesi Barat Province, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Botryoidal lilac chalcedony aggregates resembling a bunch of grapes. Known as “grape chalcedony” and also named “grape agate”. All around the specimen is full of this Quartz variety balls.



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 Mineral: Quartz (variety chalcedony)
 Locality:
Mamuju area, Sulawesi Barat Province, Indonesia
 Dimensions: 91mm x 43mm x 42mm
 Description:
Main view. Botryoidal lilac chalcedony aggregates resembling a bunch of grapes. Known as “grape chalcedony” and also named “grape agate”. All around the specimen is full of this Quartz variety balls.
 Viewed:  20337 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz (variety chalcedony)
 Locality:
Mamuju area, Sulawesi Barat Province, Indonesia
 Dimensions: 91mm x 43mm x 42mm
 Description:
The backside.
 Viewed:  20370 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz (variety chalcedony)
 Locality:
Mamuju area, Sulawesi Barat Province, Indonesia
 Dimensions: 91mm x 43mm x 42mm
 Description:
The last corner also with the little balls. A sweet discovery.
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PostPosted: Jun 05, 2018 16:50    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

Colorless Quartz and a clear needle crystal.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 23mm x 68mm x 13mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz crystal.
 Viewed:  20208 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 23mm x 68mm x 13mm
 Description:
Colorless Quartz crystal.
 Viewed:  20235 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 9mm x 60mm x 8mm
 Description:
Clear needle Quartz crystal.
 Viewed:  20241 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 07, 2018 20:41    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Aurichalcite and Malaquite from Almería, Spain.

Field collected in 2013.

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Quartz with Goethite from San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia.



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 Mineral: Aurichalcite and Malaquite
 Locality:
La Cena del Depósito Claim, Huércal-Overa, Comarca Levante Almeriense, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
 Dimensions: FOV 9 mm
 Description:
Field collected in 2013.
 Viewed:  20136 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 37mm x 62mm x 29mm
 Description:
Quartz with Goethite
 Viewed:  20147 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 37mm x 62mm x 29mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  20058 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 37mm x 62mm x 29mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  20094 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2018 16:14    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia.

Clear Quartz cluster with crossed crystals.

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Elbaite on Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil.

The crystal is embraced by the white Quartz.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Segovia, Northeastern, Antioquia Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 66mm x 54mm x 62mm
 Description:
Clear Quartz cluster with crossed crystals.
 Viewed:  19789 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Segovia, Northeastern, Antioquia Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 66mm x 54mm x 62mm
 Description:
Clear Quartz cluster with crossed crystals.
 Viewed:  19812 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Elbaite
 Locality:
Minas Gerais, Brazil
 Dimensions: Crystal size = 4mm x 17mm
 Description:
The crystal is embraced by the white Quartz.
 Viewed:  19820 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 17, 2018 12:53    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from Peñas Blancas, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

Beryl (variety emerald) from Chivor, Colombia.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 34mm x 80mm x 26mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  19609 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Beryl (variety emerald)
 Locality:
Chivor mining district, Municipio Chivor, Eastern Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 2mm x 9mm x 2mm
 Description:
 Viewed:  19605 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 20, 2018 09:14    Post subject: Re: Franjungle Collection  

Quartz from San Cristobal, Suaita, Santander, Colombia.

Colorless finger size Quartz crystal. There are three twisted prism faces at the base.

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Aurichalcite and Calcite from Almería, Spain.

Field collected in 2013.



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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 14mm x 74mm x 8mm
 Description:
Colorless finger size Quartz crystal.
 Viewed:  19509 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Quartz
 Locality:
San Cristobal, Municipio Suaita, Santander Department, Colombia
 Dimensions: 14mm x 74mm x 8mm
 Description:
There are three twisted prism faces at the base.
 Viewed:  19524 Time(s)

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 Mineral: Aurichalcite and Calcite
 Locality:
La Cena del Depósito Claim, Huércal-Overa, Comarca Levante Almeriense, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
 Dimensions: FOV 7 mm
 Description:
Field collected in 2013.
 Viewed:  19513 Time(s)

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