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Carles Millan
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 Posted: Oct 13, 2011 05:32 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| John S. White wrote: | | I must say, Carles, you have a great eye for aesthetics and well as being an excellent photographer. All of your specimens indicate great care in the selection process. I expect that it would be a very pleasing experience if one were able to view your entire collection in person. Thank you for sharing these images with us. |
Mr. John S. White,
Your comments are always very much appreciated. I am thankful beyond words. Thanks a lot too for taking the time to view my photos. I'm really glad you like them.
Carles M.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 13, 2011 09:12 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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(Old specimen, better photos)
Note: Better does not necessarily mean good.
Ferberite, arsenopyrite, quartz
Group of ferberite crystals with quartz. There is also a single arsenopyrite crystal near the bottom right of the specimen as seen in the photo. Overall size: 94 mm x 84 mm. Weight: 393 g.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
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Ferberite, arsenopyrite, quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
94 mm x 84 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 14, 2011 05:21 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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(Old specimen, better photos)
Copper
A cluster of crystals of native copper. Complete all around with very minor contacting on the lower back side. Overall size: 60 mm x 38 mm x 16 mm. Weight: 39 g.
This is an old-timer. The collection that it came from was assembled in the late 19th century.
Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA.
This specimen is no longer in my collection.
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Copper
Central Mine, Central, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA
60 mm x 38 mm x 16 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 15, 2011 15:06 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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(Old specimen, better photos)
Arsenopyrite, ferberite, scheelite, quartz, muscovite
Group of arsenopyrite, ferberite and several small scheelite crystals with quartz and some muscovite. Overall size: 85 mm x 85 mm. Largest arsenopyrite crystal length: 49 mm; largest ferberite crystal length: 29 mm; largest scheelite crystal edge: 8 mm. Weight: 431 g. Undamaged.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
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Arsenopyrite, ferberite, scheelite, quartz, muscovite.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
85 mm x 85 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 16, 2011 11:12 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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(Old specimen, better photos)
Cassiterite, muscovite, scheelite
Twinned crystals of cassiterite covering the front side of a muscovite matrix. Overall size: 57 mm x 53 mm x 42 mm. Major cassiterite crystal: 25 mm wide. Weight: 159 g. On the back there is also a very small scheelite crystal (3.5 mm).
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
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Cassiterite, muscovite, scheelite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
57 mm x 53 mm x 42 mm |
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Cassiterite, muscovite, scheelite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
57 mm x 53 mm x 42 mm |
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Cassiterite, muscovite, scheelite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
57 mm x 53 mm x 42 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 18, 2011 07:36 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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(Old specimen, better photos)
Beryl, cassiterite, albite, muscovite
Combo specimen that consists of a pale blue tabular transparent beryl aquamarine crystal measuring 29 mm x 25 mm x 15 mm in size sitting on a muscovite crystals matrix. Next to the beryl crystal is a black twinned crystal grouping of cassiterite measuring 18 mm across. And to the left side of the beryl crystal is a white opaque albite crystal measuring 20 mm in size. Overall size: 64 mm x 51 mm x 42 mm. Weight: 120 g.
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
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Beryl, cassiterite, albite, muscovite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
64 mm x 51 mm x 42 mm |
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Beryl, cassiterite, albite, muscovite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
64 mm x 51 mm x 42 mm
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GneissWare
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| Posted: Oct 18, 2011 18:43 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Carles Millan wrote: | (Old specimen, better photos)
Beryl, cassiterite, albite, muscovite
Xuebaoding, Huya, Pingwu, Mianyang, Sichuan, China. |
Carles,
This is a very nice specimen. I hunt for combos from Xuebaoding, and I know these are not at all common. And with the added bonus of the species being so close together, you couldn't ask for better. Congratulations!
Bob
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 19, 2011 03:00 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| GneissWare wrote: | | This is a very nice specimen. I hunt for combos from Xuebaoding, and I know these are not at all common. And with the added bonus of the species being so close together, you couldn't ask for better. Congratulations! |
Hi!
This is a rather small and modest specimen and so not very pricey but is indeed really nice to look at. Better in person.
Thanks Bob once again for your kind comments.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Nov 13, 2011 06:24 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Andradite, barite, quartz
Dark green to greenish-black rhombic dodecahedral {110} andradite crystals with Baryte and quartz. Overall size: 76 mm x 70 mm x 56 mm. Longest andradite crystal edge: 24.5 mm. Calculated crystal size (assuming it's regular): 57 mm high. Weight: 401 g.
These are very large crystals for the andradite from this locality (for the time being). The small lighter green crystals that can be seen at the bottom of the specimen's front view might be a second generation of andradite with a slightly different chemical composition.
Huanggang Mine (Huanggangliang Mine), Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.), Ulanhad League (Chifeng Prefecture), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.
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Andradite, Barite, quartz
Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Chifeng Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China
76 mm x 70 mm x 56 mm |
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Andradite, Barite, quartz
Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Chifeng Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China
76 mm x 70 mm x 56 mm |
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Andradite, Barite, quartz
Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Chifeng Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China
76 mm x 70 mm x 56 mm
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Tobi
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| Posted: Nov 13, 2011 06:34 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Carles, i can only repeat what i told you yet via email: An absolutely beautiful garnet specimen!
1.) the contrast between the dark andradites and the green and white parts of the matrix,
2.) the intergrowing of the andradites,
3.) the pattern on the crystal faces.
Splendid specimen!
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Nov 16, 2011 13:30 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite
A pale pink prismatic apatite crystal on a matrix of crystallized albite, accompanied by large and well shaped muscovite crystals. Two smaller apatite crystals are present below the main one. Overall size: 106 mm x 81 mm. Main apatite crystal: 10.5 mm wide. Weight: 381 g.
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
106 mm x 81 mm. Main apatite crystal: 10.5 mm wide |
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Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
106 mm x 81 mm. Main apatite crystal: 10.5 mm wide |
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Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
106 mm x 81 mm. Main apatite crystal: 10.5 mm wide |
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Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza V
106 mm x 81 mm. Main apatite crystal: 10.5 mm wide
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Nov 18, 2011 09:25 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Powellite, scolecite
Yellowish-honey color tetragonal dipyramidal powellite crystal showing striated faces, associated with needle-like colorless scolecite crystals. Overall size: 108 mm x 75 mm. Powellite crystal longest edge: 35 mm. Estimated crystal height: about 64 mm. Weight: 272 g. According to the supplier it comes from Yeola, near Nasik. Some scolecite needles had to be broken as the only way to remove the powellite crystal from its original place.
Yeola, Nasik District, Maharashtra, India.
Another specimen of powellite from the same area can be seen at https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=19741#19741
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Powellite, scolecite
Yeola, Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
108 mm x 75 mm
Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 21st Apr 2012 |
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Powellite, scolecite
Yeola, Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
108 mm x 75 mm |
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Powellite, scolecite
Yeola, Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
108 mm x 75 mm |
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GneissWare
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| Posted: Nov 18, 2011 10:48 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Carles Millan wrote: | | Fluorapatite, albite, muscovite |
Very nice specimen Carles.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Nov 20, 2011 10:14 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Copper
A copper specimen showing a cluster of intergrown herringbone crystals and small spinel twins. Overall size: 87 mm x 29 mm x 11 mm. Weight: 21.5 g.
San Agustín Mine, Corocoro, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia.
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Copper
San Agustín Mine, Corocoro, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
87 mm x 29 mm x 11 mm
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Copper
San Agustín Mine, Corocoro, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
87 mm x 29 mm x 11 mm
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Nov 21, 2011 08:51 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Tourmaline, quartz, albite
Eight black tourmaline crystals with a triangular section showing a dark green color cap by translucency, intergrown with colorless crystallized quartz. A very thin transparent and colorless crystal of albite can be seen in the right side. Overall size: 42 mm x 37 mm x 32 mm. Main tourmaline crystal: 32 mm tall, 6.5 mm wide. Weight: 49 g. Repaired.
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Other specimens from Stak Nala can be seen at
https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3933#3933
https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3942#3942
https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=8449#8449
Photos copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited and the image not modified. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Tourmaline, quartz, albite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
42 mm x 37 mm x 32 mm |
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Tourmaline, quartz, albite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
42 mm x 37 mm x 32 mm |
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