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Carles Millan
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 Posted: Jul 03, 2013 04:43 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan (bournonite) |
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Bournonite, quartz
Specimen with several sharp and lustrous, well defined, gunmetal color bournonite crystals, showing the classic stepped habit of the species, on a thin matrix of grayish white quartz. Overall size: 87 mm x 42 mm x 39 mm. Weight: 200 g. Undamaged. From a new pocket found in September 2012.
Viboras Mine, Machacamarca (Colavi District), Cornelio Saavedra, Potosí, Bolivia.
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Bournonite, quartz
Viboras Mine, Machacamarca (Colavi District), Cornelio Saavedra, Potosí, Bolivia
87 mm x 42 mm x 39 mm |
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Bournonite, quartz
Viboras Mine, Machacamarca (Colavi District), Cornelio Saavedra, Potosí, Bolivia
87 mm x 42 mm x 39 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jul 05, 2013 15:42 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan (löllingite) |
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Löllingite, arsenopyrite
Cluster of three typical, irregular, ax-shaped, bright silvery löllingite crystals showing polycrystalline growth, with several small arsenopyrite cristals. Overall size: 49 mm x 43 mm x 39 mm. Main löllingite crystal: 35 mm long. Weight: 95 g.
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Keshiketeng, Ulanhad League, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.
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Löllingite, arsenopyrite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Keshiketeng, Ulanhad League, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
49 mm x 43 mm x 39 mm. Main löllingite crystal: 35 mm long |
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Löllingite, arsenopyrite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Keshiketeng, Ulanhad League, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
49 mm x 43 mm x 39 mm. Main löllingite crystal: 35 mm long |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2014 15:46 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Vivianite, siderite, pyrite
Vivianite tabular crystal with an irregular shape, transparent with some opacities and showing a deep green color, perched on a matrix made of siderite and pyrite. Undamaged (for now). The crystal size is 82 mm x 38 mm x 11 mm, and the matrix 90 mm x 56 mm. Weight: 208 g. From a new find in year 2013.
Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia.
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Vivianite, siderite, pyrite
Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Crystal size: 82 mm x 38 mm x 11 mm. Matrix size: 90 mm x 56 mm |
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Vivianite, siderite, pyrite
Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Crystal size: 82 mm x 38 mm x 11 mm. Matrix size: 90 mm x 56 mm |
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Vivianite, siderite, pyrite
Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Crystal size: 82 mm x 38 mm x 11 mm. Matrix size: 90 mm x 56 mm |
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Tobi
Joined: 07 Apr 2009
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Location: Good Old Germany
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2014 16:41 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| A really outstanding vivianite specimen, Carles, very impressive in this size and with that gem quality. Congratulations to that worldclass specimen!
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Don Lum
Joined: 03 Sep 2012
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Location: Arkansas
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2014 18:06 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Carles, I agree with Tobi. Great specimen and photography.
Don
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Mike Wood
Joined: 16 Dec 2010
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Location: Northern England
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2014 18:16 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Outstanding specimen Carles!
Thanks
Mike
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GneissWare
Joined: 07 Mar 2008
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Location: California
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2014 22:29 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Carles, Nice to see you posting again!! Your wonderful specimens and photography have been missed. You really captured the transparency of this specimen.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2014 07:38 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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To Tobi, Don, Mike and Bob
Thank you for your kind and undeserved words. I'm very glad you like my vivianite.
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Enrique Llorens
Joined: 02 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2014 12:11 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Of the best I've seen, really superb.
Enrique Llorens.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jun 24, 2014 04:06 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Azurite, malachite
Group of azurite crystals with malachite on an unidentified matrix. Overall size: 65 mm x 61 mm x 45 mm. Main crystal width: 24 mm. Weight: 148 g. Undamaged. From a new find in year 2013.
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico.
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Azurite, malachite
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
65 mm x 61 mm x 45 mm |
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Azurite, malachite
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
65 mm x 61 mm x 45 mm |
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GneissWare
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Location: California
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| Posted: Jun 24, 2014 07:47 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Very nice Azurite, Carles.
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James
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Location: Cambridge
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| Posted: Jun 24, 2014 10:06 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Nice photos and nice specimen.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jun 26, 2014 10:30 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Vanadinite, Baryte
A combination piece consisting of a white bladed Baryte matrix, this measuring 70 mm x 40 mm x 34 mm in size. Scattered throughout are deep red lustrous hexagonal tabular crystals of vanadinite to 13 mm in size. Weight: 99 g. Ex. Lloyd Tate collection.
Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknčs-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
Photos copyright © Dan Weinrich.
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Vanadinite, Baryte
Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknčs-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Vanadinite, Baryte
Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknčs-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
70 mm x 40 mm x 34 mm |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jul 05, 2014 11:37 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce)
Big aegirine crystal, an octogonal prism complete all around with pyramidal termination, accompanied with zircon and orthoclase, and a naturally etched parisite crystal showing typical corroded faces. Overall size: 82 mm x 66 mm. Main crystal: 82 mm tall, 32 mm wide. Weight: 243 g.
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi.
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Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce)
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
82 mm x 66 mm. Main crystal: 82 mm tall, 32 mm wide |
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Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce)
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
82 mm x 66 mm. Main crystal: 82 mm tall, 32 mm wide |
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Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce)
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
82 mm x 66 mm. Main crystal: 82 mm tall, 32 mm wide |
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Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce)
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
82 mm x 66 mm. Main crystal: 82 mm tall, 32 mm wide |
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Roger Warin
Joined: 23 Jan 2013
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| Posted: Jul 05, 2014 15:53 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Hi Carles,
I really enjoyed the Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce) group.
Outstanding photo of an excellent specimen. This is a very nice association.
Congratulations,
Roger.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jul 06, 2014 03:12 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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| Roger Warin wrote: | Hi Carles,
I really enjoyed the Aegirine, zircon, orthoclase, parisite-(Ce) group.
Outstanding photo of an excellent specimen. This is a very nice association.
Congratulations,
Roger. |
Many thanks, Roger.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jul 08, 2014 05:26 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Arfvedsonite, orthoclase
Group of arfvedsonite lustrous crystals on a matrix of orthoclase with etched faces. Overall size: 72 mm x 56 mm. Main crystal: 48 mm tall, 15 mm wide. Weight: 118 g.
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi.
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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Arfvedsonite, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
72 mm x 56 mm |
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Arfvedsonite, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
72 mm x 56 mm |
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Arfvedsonite, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
72 mm x 56 mm |
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Arfvedsonite, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
72 mm x 56 mm |
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Roger Warin
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| Posted: Jul 08, 2014 06:29 Post subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Hi Carles,
Reference specimen. Very nice.
Thank you.
Roger.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Jul 11, 2014 05:16 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Aegirine, quartz, orthoclase
Aegirine crystals grown in a parallel association, accompanied with quartz and orthoclase. Overall size: 79 mm x 61 mm. Main crystal: 77 mm tall, 27 mm wide. Weight: 101 g.
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi.
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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Aegirine, quartz, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
79 mm x 61 mm. Main crystal: 77 mm tall, 27 mm wide |
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Aegirine, quartz, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
79 mm x 61 mm. Main crystal: 77 mm tall, 27 mm wide |
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Aegirine, quartz, orthoclase
Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
79 mm x 61 mm. Main crystal: 77 mm tall, 27 mm wide |
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 08, 2014 14:24 Post subject: Collection of Carles Millan |
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Copper
A complex cluster of native copper crystals. From a new find at the Chino mine. The group shows interlocking herringbone growths with a large number of small crystals attached. An undamaged floater that could be displayed several ways.
Overall size: 81 mm x 47 mm x 36 mm. Weight: 101 g.
Chino Mine (Santa Rita Pit; Santa Rita Mine), Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA.
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| Mineral: | Copper |
| Locality: | | Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA |  |
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| Mineral: | Copper |
| Locality: | | Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA | |
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| Mineral: | Copper |
| Locality: | | Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 81 mm x 47 mm x 36 mm |
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| Mineral: | Copper |
| Locality: | | Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 81 mm x 47 mm x 36 mm |
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