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The seller, a specialist in Indian minerals, seemed sure of the locality of origin. I only found a few photos on Mindat for Wagholi.

Hello Tobi,

Well-deserved this second star and a very fine collection.

Have a nice evening.

Another one from the Chamonix mineral show.

Hello guys,

If you need a tester for the new version of the application, I can spare a few hours a week to do it.

I've been doing this for 5 years at my company.

También puedo ayudar con la ...

Hey folks,

Jordi, you’re a star — and to everyone else who keeps this place running and full of life, you have my deepest thanks.
Even though my knowledge is limited, it’s always a pleasure to vis ...

I acquired this specimen at the Chamonix mineral show — a great place to spend a day in this weather..

What a beauty your Galena, Tobi ! Have a nice day.

Not the most aesthetic one.

Thanks for your answers Herwig and Roger. My knowledge is not sufficient to have a valid opinion.

Thanks for your answer James. My knowledge is not sufficient to have a valid opinion.

A specimen from the 60s.

The information received from the dealer :

It's a brand new find, it seems to date back to early 2024.

There is no news on Mindat or similar sites either. I will tell you everything what I know ...

Hello Jordi.

Thank you. For my part, I'm also trying to find more information. I know they had some specimens at the Florence mineral show. On the Swiss auction site, there are about ten specimens ...

New find.

Sold as a new find. I have some doubts about the authenticity.

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Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 28, 2025 14:17 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	The seller, a specialist in Indian minerals, seemed sure of the locality of origin. I only found a few photos on Mindat for Wagholi.
Topic: Collection of Tobi
Dany Mabillard Replies: 1294 Views: 2002138	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 28, 2025 14:01 Subject: Re: Collection of Tobi
Dany Mabillard Replies: 1294 Views: 2002138	Hello Tobi, Well-deserved this second star and a very fine collection. Have a nice evening.
Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 16, 2025 12:18 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Another one from the Chamonix mineral show.
Topic: 19 years of bugging you (and counting!)
Dany Mabillard Replies: 12 Views: 3543	Forum: Comments & Suggestions Posted: Aug 15, 2025 08:29 Subject: Re: 19 years of bugging you (and counting!)
Dany Mabillard Replies: 12 Views: 3543	Hello guys, If you need a tester for the new version of the application, I can spare a few hours a week to do it. I've been doing this for 5 years at my company. También puedo ayudar con la ...
Topic: 19 years of bugging you (and counting!)
Dany Mabillard Replies: 12 Views: 3543	Forum: Comments & Suggestions Posted: Aug 14, 2025 03:47 Subject: Re: 19 years of bugging you (and counting!)
Dany Mabillard Replies: 12 Views: 3543	Hey folks, Jordi, you’re a star — and to everyone else who keeps this place running and full of life, you have my deepest thanks. Even though my knowledge is limited, it’s always a pleasure to vis ...
Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 14, 2025 02:28 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	I acquired this specimen at the Chamonix mineral show — a great place to spend a day in this weather..
Topic: Collection of Tobi
Dany Mabillard Replies: 1294 Views: 2002138	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jul 31, 2025 00:38 Subject: Re: Collection of Tobi
Dany Mabillard Replies: 1294 Views: 2002138	What a beauty your Galena, Tobi ! Have a nice day.
Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jul 20, 2025 14:21 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Not the most aesthetic one.
Topic: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Jul 19, 2025 09:10 Subject: Re: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Thanks for your answers Herwig and Roger. My knowledge is not sufficient to have a valid opinion.
Topic: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Jul 19, 2025 09:08 Subject: Re: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Thanks for your answer James. My knowledge is not sufficient to have a valid opinion.
Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jul 12, 2025 06:59 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	A specimen from the 60s.
Topic: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Jul 10, 2025 13:46 Subject: Re: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	The information received from the dealer : It's a brand new find, it seems to date back to early 2024. There is no news on Mindat or similar sites either. I will tell you everything what I know ...
Topic: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Jul 06, 2025 14:50 Subject: Re: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Hello Jordi. Thank you. For my part, I'm also trying to find more information. I know they had some specimens at the Florence mineral show. On the Swiss auction site, there are about ten specimens ...
Topic: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jun 28, 2025 10:59 Subject: Re: Collection from Dany Mabillard
Dany Mabillard Replies: 228 Views: 219879	New find.
Topic: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Jun 28, 2025 10:56 Subject: Are there pyrite balls found in Verzino?
Dany Mabillard Replies: 9 Views: 3037	Sold as a new find. I have some doubts about the authenticity.