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Carles Millan
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Tourmaline, albite, quartz
Group of six tourmaline crystals (likely elbaite), with albite and quartz. Overall size: 91mm x 80 mm x 61 mm. Largest crystal: 47 mm tall. Weight: 220 g. Undamaged. The tips are translucent dark green.
A classic of the late 1980s from Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. A 'nala' in Balti language is the place, usually a gorge, where a glacier melts.
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Tourmaline, albite, quartz
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Tourmaline, albite, quartz
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Mar 23, 2009 16:25 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Single topaz crystal on quartz and feldspar, with a lot of faces, mainly {100}, {110}, {210} and probably {211}, but there are more. Overall size: 70 mm x 65 mm. Width: 23 mm edge to edge. Height: 36 mm.
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
70 mm x 65 mm |
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
70 mm x 65 mm |
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
70 mm x 65 mm |
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
70 mm x 65 mm |
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Topaz, quartz, feldspar
Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
70 mm x 65 mm
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Mar 25, 2009 18:03 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Ferberite - Fe2+(WO4), quartz - SiO2
A combination of ferberite and quartz. Size: 80 mm tall x 50 mm wide. Ferberite: 73 mm. Quartz: 80 mm. Mass (weight): 195 g.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
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| Dimensions: | 80 mm tall x 50 mm wide. Ferberite: 73 mm. Quartz: 80 mm. Mass: 195 g. |
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Ferberite, quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China |
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| Dimensions: | 80 mm tall x 50 mm wide. Ferberite: 73 mm. Quartz: 80 mm. Mass: 195 g. |
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Ferberite, quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Mar 30, 2009 10:40 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Ferberite, quartz
Beautiful combination of ferberite and quartz. Overall size: 60 mm x 45 mm. Weight: 105 g.
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
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Ferberite, quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
60 mm x 45 mm |
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Ferberite, quartz
Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
60 mm x 45 mm |
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| Posted: Mar 31, 2009 11:00 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Axinite
Undamaged single crystal on a matrix of asbestos. Overall size: 75 mm x 55 mm (crystal: 55 mm long, 30 mm wide).
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia.
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Axinite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
75 mm x 55 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Mar 31, 2009 11:08 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Axinite, calcite
Overall size: 69 mm × 53 mm × 39 mm. Main crystal size: 37 mm × 32 mm. Weight: 32 g. Ex-Josep Amigó (b.1924, d.2008) collection. Description from the vendor: "Russian axinite-(Fe) specimens were famous for their size, deep color and sharp crystals. On this specimen the axinite-(Fe) crystals are very aerial and well positioned on matrix. Very aesthetic specimen."
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia.
This specimen is no longer in my collection.
Fabre Minerals photos.
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm
Also published at "Fabre Minerals Reference Specimens - The Silvane Collection" http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/RSSLV-silvane-notable-specimens.php#AF96M4 |
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm |
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Axinite, calcite
Puiva Mount, Saranpaul, Prepolar Ural, Tyumenskaya Oblast', Urals Region, Russia
37 mm × 32 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 01, 2009 16:30 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Cassiterite
Isolated twinned crystal. From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm. Major edge size: 41 mm. Weight: 224 g.
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
From upper to lower vertex: 62 mm |
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| Posted: Apr 02, 2009 11:05 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Anatase, quartz
With quartz. Overall size: 43 mm x 35 mm. Anatase crystal:13 mm long.
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan.
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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Anatase, quartz
Zard Mts., Raskoh Mts., Balochistan, Pakistan
43 mm x 35 mm |
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| Posted: Apr 03, 2009 05:19 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Beryl, muscovite
Three transparent aquamarine beryl crystals on muscovite. Overall size: 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g. The face {2111} with triangular shape can be seen in the top of the main crystal, surrounded by the pinacoid {1000} and the lateral faces {1100}.
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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| Dimensions: | 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g |
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Beryl, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
100 mm x 95 mm
The face {2111} with triangular shape can be seen in the top of the main crystal, surrounded by the pinacoid {1000} and the lateral faces {1100}. |
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| Dimensions: | 100 mm x 95 mm. Main beryl cristal: 47 mm high, 33 mm wide edge to edge. Mass (weight): 335 g |
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Beryl, muscovite
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
100 mm x 95 mm |
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 14:23 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Zircon
Isolated crystal, no matrix, grey color, showing tetragonal prismatic habit. Size: 45 mm x 20 mm. Weight: 43 g. Purchased in 1966 from Francesc Coma, who was running back then a small mineral business in carrer Torrent de l'Olla, in the Gràcia neighborhood, Barcelona, for €0.45.
Likely from Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar, according to the kind opinion of Laurent Thomas published at https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3326#3326
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
45 mm x 20 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 14:26 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Zircon
Isolated crystal, no matrix, grey color, showing tetragonal prismatic habit. Size: 41 mm tall x 22 mm wide. Weight: 52 g. Purchased in 1966 from Francesc Coma, who was running back then a small mineral business in carrer Torrent de l'Olla, in the Gràcia neighborhood, Barcelona, for €0.45.
Likely from Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar, according to the kind opinion of Laurent Thomas published at https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=3326#3326
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
Photos copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Zircon
Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary Department, Madagascar
41 mm x 22 mm |
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2009 16:48 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Beryl, albite
Aquamarine beryl with albite. Size: 47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm. Mined in 2006. Description from the vendor: "Prismatic crystal of excellent color and very transparent which is terminated with the faces of the pyramid and the pinacoid. On an albite matrix. Main crystal size: 4.5 x 1.1 cm".
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Fabre Minerals photos.
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm
Also published at "Fabre Minerals Reference Specimens, Asia - Australia", http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/RSASI-asia-notable-specimens.php#TB96J8 |
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm |
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Beryl, albite
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
47 mm x 29 mm x 25 mm |
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| Posted: Apr 05, 2009 09:56 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Pyrite
Two intertwined crystals. Reattached. Some damage is present. Overall size: 125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm. Longest edge: 65 mm. Weight: 1600g. Purchased in 1981 at Expomíner Barcelona from the architect Carles Lladó i Badia, who is now out of mineral business (I guess).
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain.
This specimen is no longer part of my collection.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Pyrite
Mina 'Ampliación a Victoria', Sierra de Alcarama, Navajún, La Rioja, Spain
125 mm x 95 mm x 74 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 06, 2009 14:42 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Group composed by several transparent colorless topaz crystals, one schorl prism with very bright faces, a couple of transparent colorless quartz crystals, and mica, on a matrix of albite. Overall size: 56 mm x 47 mm. Schorl crystal: 37 mm tall. Weight: 107 g.
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
It's not easy to read Chamachhu. This is Balti language, related to the Tibetan family, and spoken in some areas of the upper Indus valley. Chamachhu is a very small town in the vicinity of Shengus, not far from Stak Nala.
Specimens with this architecture and color combination are hard to be photographed, especially for people like me with little experience and the simple camera I own. This piece is really better in person.
Photo copyright © Carles Millan. Reproduction allowed as long as the author's name is cited. Creative Commons Attribution Licence - Some Rights Reserved.
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Topaz, schorl, quartz, albite, mica
Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
56 mm x 47 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Apr 07, 2009 04:54 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Beautiful contrast between the white (colorless) quartz and the red rhodochrosite rhombs. Overall size: 91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm. Main rhodo crystal edge: 10 mm. Weight: 254 g. No damage.
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA. The Hedgehog Pocket is famous for these combination specimens.
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm |
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Rhodochrosite, quartz
Hedgehog Pocket, Main Stope Drift, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm
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