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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 08:14    Post subject: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Dear All,
By opening this thread, I just intend to bring images of minerals from the different parts of Iran. The idea is to show Iranian specimens (old and new) with locality information and general questions/discussion. Anyone who wishes to join can post his own images following FMF forum rules. Hope I opened in right place.

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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 08:23    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

vhairap wrote:
...By opening this thread, I just intend to bring images of minerals from the different parts of Iran...
...Hope I opened in right place...

Perfect vhairap, we anxiously await your news! ;-)
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 09:52    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Looking forward to this one Vachik.
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:24    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Minerals from Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran

I know that epidote specimens from the locale now can be found in the collections worldwide. I want to share the following information on the history of collecting and mineralogy of the locale.

In recent years Iranian pistacite skarn specimens yielding gorgeous gemmy epidote crystals in greenish back color were offered in the mineral markets, worldwide. It is still a matter of debate when and who first found these epidotes. Considering the first miniature sized piece in my collection, purchased from a souvenir shop at Esfahan, autumn 1994, a few earliest specimens must be found earlier probably by locals. Since then a few specimens were fashioned in the Munich mineral show (2001) by German dealers. However, all these were erroneously labeled as from Afghanistan, and then Kuhaye Zagros (Zagros Mountains, SW Iran) and precise locality information was unknown to the collectors for years. However in 2006, it was finally revealed that the Khowrin Mount, close to Kohandan village, 15 km east of Tafresh town (see map) is the source locale. The locale is mineralogically investigated and appeared to be more diversified than earlier thought. There was a hardly accessible, rather small pocket, in 50 m below the summit (3300 m height) from which most specimens of epidote crystals had been collected. The pocket was reported to be almost exhausted by me in 2006. The collected specimens yielded tabular crystals of variable sizes (up to ca. 3 cm) that elongated along [010] making flattened form. Associated minerals are acicular quartz, large rhombohedrons of calcite and garnet (var. andradite).



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Map of epidote locale at the Khowrin Mount, central Iran
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:28    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

An aesthetic and large cabinet specimen of gemmy deep green epidote crystals


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Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
16 cm in height, and crystals up to 1.5 cm
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:33    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

A very superb and museum quality specimen, covered with numerous dark green crystals.


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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
19.5 x 15.4 x 11.5 cm
 Viewed:  39885 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:39    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

A cabinet sized sample of Epidote crystals on an Epidote matrix with quartz.


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Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
15 x 8 x 5.5 cm
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:42    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Large-cabinet specimen of highly lustrous, well formed-tabular to bladed epidote crystals.


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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
20.2 x 14 x 7 cm
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:46    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

A nice tower of gemmy deep green epidote crystals.


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Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
Largest crystal: 1.2 cm. Height: 13.8 cm
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PostPosted: Jun 10, 2013 12:49    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Hi Vachik,

Interesting post, amazing description and gorgeous epidote specimens. Please tell us more about Iran, an unknown mineralogical country for me.

Thank you very much!
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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 01:29    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Further specimens ...


Epi04.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
Largest crystal: 1.2 cm. Height: 8 cm
 Viewed:  39674 Time(s)

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E02.jpg
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
10 x 7 x 6 cm. Length of shiny crystal edge on the right side is 1 cm.
 Viewed:  39645 Time(s)

E02.jpg



E03a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
12 x 8 x 5 cm
 Viewed:  39606 Time(s)

E03a.jpg



VHN_5032a.jpg
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Epidote, Quartz
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
The largest crystal on top is 1.3cm in length.
 Viewed:  39797 Time(s)

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VHN_5070a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote, Quartz
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
Largest upright crystal with an edge length of 1.2 cm. Size: 5 x 5 x 2.5 cm.
 Viewed:  39666 Time(s)

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VHN_5060a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
The crystal is 2.7 cm in length.
 Viewed:  39674 Time(s)

VHN_5060a.jpg



VHN_6518a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Minerals from Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
10.4 cm in width
 Viewed:  39618 Time(s)

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VHN_6515a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
13.6 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm
 Viewed:  39628 Time(s)

VHN_6515a.jpg



VHN_6527a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
5.1 cm in length, crystals up to 1 cm.
 Viewed:  39645 Time(s)

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VHN_6508a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
12.5 x 11 x 5.2 cm
 Viewed:  39636 Time(s)

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Epidote-04a.jpg
 Description:
Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
The length of largest crystal in upper left is 1cm.
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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 03:38    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Thand you very much, Vhairap, for sharing your knowledge about Iran and your stunning epidote specimens. I guess the development of this thread will bring us more lovely surprises.

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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 05:48    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Minerals from Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran

Located in South Khorasan province, about 180 km SSW of Birjand city. Iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) deposit, consisting of specularite-rich veins with copper, gold and silver ores, hosted in Jurassic shale and sandstone in the core of an anticline. The deposit was explored in 1969-1972 and has been mined since 1972. The minerals of the mine were not displayed for more than three decades. Recently, it produced very fine and aesthetic specimens, particularly of calcite, hemimorphite, quartz, chalcopyrite, atacamite, malachite, chrysocolla and small wulfentite crystals.



MindatCal01.jpg
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Calcite, Quartz and Dolomite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
12.7 x 8 x 10.7 cm
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cal 038.jpg
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Calcite, Quartz, and Dolomite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Magnified view - 12.7 x 8 x 10.7 cmcm
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Cal02a.jpg
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Calcite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
20.5 x 15 x 5.3 cm
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Cal02a.jpg



Cal02b.jpg
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Calcite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Magnified view - 20.5 x 15 x 5.3 cm
 Viewed:  39502 Time(s)

Cal02b.jpg



VHN_4283a.jpg
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Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Calcite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
15.1 cm in width
 Viewed:  39526 Time(s)

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VHN_4264a.jpg
 Description:
Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Calcite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Magnified view-15.1 cm in width
 Viewed:  39514 Time(s)

VHN_4264a.jpg



VHN_5135b.jpg
 Description:
Quartz
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
The specimen is 25.5 cm in width and the largest raised crystal (left) is 12 cm in height
 Viewed:  39499 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 05:52    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Antonio Alcaide wrote:
Thand you very much, Vhairap, for sharing your knowledge about Iran and your stunning epidote specimens. I guess the development of this thread will bring us more lovely surprises.

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Thanks Antonio for good words. Yes, here are lost to be added. Hope you like them.
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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 06:13    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Maybe the most known stone from Iran:


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Turquoise
Mashhad County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
5 x 4 x 1 cm

Piece polished on one side. Nice soft greenish-blue colour.
Bought personally in a lapidary shop in Mashhad in 1972
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Turquoise
Mashhad County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
5 x 4 x 1 cm

Fresh fracture
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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 06:26    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Further specimens ...


Qua 001.jpg
 Description:
Quartz
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
13 x 12 x 6 cm
 Viewed:  39481 Time(s)

Qua 001.jpg



Mindat012b.jpg
 Description:
Chalcopyrite, Quartz
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Field of view: 3.3 cm
 Viewed:  39450 Time(s)

Mindat012b.jpg



Mindat017a.jpg
 Description:
Calcite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Field of view: 12.5 cm
 Viewed:  39431 Time(s)

Mindat017a.jpg



hemi01a.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
15 x 11 x 8.2 cm
 Viewed:  39439 Time(s)

hemi01a.jpg



hemi05a.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite, Coronadite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
12 x 11 x 3-7 cm
 Viewed:  39526 Time(s)

hemi05a.jpg



hemi05b.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite, Coronadite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Magnified view-12 x 11 x 3-7 cm
 Viewed:  39451 Time(s)

hemi05b.jpg



hemi09a.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
17 x 12.5 x 11 cm
 Viewed:  39461 Time(s)

hemi09a.jpg



hemi09c.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite
Qale-Zari Mine, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran
Magnified view - field of view: 10 cm
 Viewed:  39432 Time(s)

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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 07:16    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Hi Vachik,

thank you very much for showing those spectacular specimens! I don't know much about Iranian minerals and there are not many on the market, but i suppose that this large country has a lot of beautiful minerals. I really enjoyed your first pictures and i hope there are a lot more to come!

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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2013 08:02    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Thanks Tobi - there are many to come. I will add them gradually. Hope you like them too.
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PostPosted: Jun 13, 2013 17:40    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Beautiful and large specimens, and excellent photography Vachik !

Sincerely, Mike
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PostPosted: Jun 14, 2013 08:15    Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through Iran  

Thanks Mike. I will upload much more images soon.
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