Fine Mineral Specimens from all over the world
New selection of mineral specimens for sale, January 2021
Please, don't hesitate to contact us for any inquiry or question, by email to mch@mchminerals.com or through the Contact Section
Note: Photos taken using white light lamps and videos in conditions of natural light.
Click on the photos for a better visualization of the pieces.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH01 - Fluorapatite. Panasqueira mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Group of prismatic crystals of green Fluorapatites, one of them clearly dominant and with a size of 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm. Good luster, vivid green
color...On matrix of Muscovite and Siderite. No damage. Very good sample of Panasqueira Fluorapatite.
Specimen size: 6.5 cm x 6 cm
Main crystal size: 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH03 - Cassiterite with Siderite and Fluorapatite. Panasqueira mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Panasqueira specimen composed by lustrous twinned crystals of Cassiterite, very sharp, with very well defined faces and edges and in an aerial position on matrix of Siderite and with small green Fluorapatites. The Cassiterite crystal has a very notable size for the locality. A fine sample from Panasqueira, suitable for demanding Panasqueira collectors. The condition is very good as seen without any noticiable damage.
Specimen size: 3.5 cm x 3 cm
Not available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH04 - Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Ferberite and Siderite. Panasqueira mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Nice combination specimen from the Panasqueira mines. It is composed by a sharp and very well defined crystal of Chalcopyrite, partially coated by
small lenticular Siderite crystals. It is accompanied by an elongated Quartz crystal completely transparent and with very nice striations similar to the Lemurian Quartzs. A lustrous Ferberite
crystal is also present.
Specimen size: 8 cm x 4 cm
Not available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH05 - Lilac Fluorapatite with Quartz and Siderite. Panasqueira mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
LiIac Fluorapatite prismatic crystals disposed on a matrix of transparent Quartz crystals. Some small Siderite crystals are also present. The main aerial crystal measures 2 cm x 1.8 cm. One of the most sought-after minerals by Panasqueira collectors, increasingly scarce. This one is an excellent example, a fine Panasqueira lilac Apatite suitable for good Panasqueira collectors. No damage.
Specimen size: 6 cm x 4 cm
Not available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH06 - Fluorite. Rogerley mine, Weardale, County Durham, England, United
Kingdom.
Gemmy crystals of Fluorite with the typical interpenetration twins. The crystals are very glossy with excellent transparency and an intense and deep green color changing to a satured violet color when passing to the sunlight. The Fluorites also show a strong fluorescence under UV light. From an English classic locality. It is in excellent condition, all the main Fluorite crystals are undamaged.
Specimen size: 8 cm x 6.5 cm
Not available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH07 - Amethyst Quartz. Amatitlán, Eduardo Neri Municipality, Guerrero, Mexico.
Sharp crystal of Amethyst accompanied by other smaller crystals in parallel growth. With deep and vivid violet color and very good transparency. The Amethysts from Amatitlán are different from those from Las Vigas, they are becoming harder and harder to find and are highly valued by collectors. This one is a very nice small Guerrero Amethyst at very good price.
Specimen size: 2.8 cm x 1.5 cm
Price: 85€ Available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH08 - Amethyst Quartz. Amatitlán, Eduardo Neri Municipality, Guerrero, Mexico.
Sharp crystals of Amethyst on matrix, not so usual for Guerrero. The crystals are completely transparent, with deep and vivid violet colors and very
bright. The Amethysts from Amatitlán are different from those from Las Vigas, they are becoming harder and harder to find and highly valued by collectors. Very nice sample of Amethyst from
Guerrero in very good condition at an excellent price.
Specimen size: 5 cm x 3 cm
Not available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH09 - Amethyst Quartz. Amatitlán, Eduardo Neri Municipality, Guerrero, Mexico.
Sharp crystal of Amethyst with excellent transparency and a pleasant color zoning with a deep purple core that gradates to a lighter color at the
end. The Amethysts from Amatitlán are different from those from Las Vigas and are becoming harder and harder to find and are highly valued by
the collectors. Fine small Guerrero Amethyst at an excellent price, without any noticiable damage.
Specimen size: 3.3 cm x 1.1 cm
Price: 50€ Available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH10 - Amethyst Quartz. Amatitlán, Eduardo Neri Municipality, Guerrero, Mexico.
Very sharp crystal of Amethyst completely transparent, very bright and with an excellent glossy purple color. The Amethysts from Amatitlán are different from those from Las Vigas and are becoming harder and harder to find and are highly valued by the collectors. This one is a very fine Guerrero Amethyst without damage and a pleasant color zoning with a deep purple core that gradates to a lighter color at the end. Much better in person. Watch the video.
Specimen size: 4 cm x 1.5 cm
Price: 180€ Available
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH12 - Fluorite. Yaogangxian mine, Yizhang, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Aesthetic group of cubic crystals of Fluorite, very sharp, bright, with very good transparency and with a beautiful and vivid blue color. The
architecture of the piece is excellent and the color is intense. The piece will enhance any collection due to its beauty. In perfect condition, without damage.
Specimen size: 6 cm x 3.5 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH13 - Fluorite. Xianghuapu mine, Xianghualing mining area, Linwu County, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Group of very sharp cubic crystals of Fluorite, with good luster and an intense green color. Large aesthetic specimen in excellent condition. The Fluorite crystals are around 3 cm to 3.5 cm on edge.
Specimen size: 13 cm x 8 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH14 - Fluorite. Huanggang mine, Chifeng Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China.
Octahedral crystal of Fluorite with nice red color and very well defined faces and edges. The combination of habit and color is one of the most
sought after for this specie. With visible inclusions of Actinolite fibers. This kind of Fluorites has previously come from the Alps and also a few similar pieces from Pakistan. Excellent
Fluorite from The Huanggang mine. No damage.
Crystal size: 3 cm x 3 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH15 - Fluorite. Xianghuapu mine, Xianghualing mining area, Linwu County, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Group of cubic Fluorite crystals, completely transparent and with visible inclusions of Calcite aggregates. The crystals are modified by dodecahedron faces. Uniform and excellent light green
color that added to the transparency increases its beauty. A very nice specimen in excellent condition, no damage.
Specimen size: 8 cm x 4 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH16 - Fluorite. Xianghuapu mine, Xianghualing mining area, Linwu County, Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Group of cubic crystals of Fluorite completely transparent, very bright and with an intense green color. The crystals are around 3.5 cm to 4 cm on the edge. The condition is very good as seen.
The piece was attached to the matrix on the backside.
Specimen size: 12 cm x 10 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH17 - Cerussite. Nakhlak mine, Anarak District, Esfahan Province, Iran.
Aggregate of cyclic twins of Cerussite crystals forming reticulated clusters and disposed on matrix what it is very unusual. The Cerussite crystals have a very good brilliance and the aesthetic of this specimen is great. In very good condition.
Specimen size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH18 - Pyrargyrite. Proaño mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Well defined Pyrargyrite crystals which are very bright and with reddish reflections. In very good condition, without any noticiable damage. From an old find at this important classic locality. A very nice classic.
Specimen size: 2 cm x 2 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH19 - Pyrargyrite. Proaño mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
Aggregate of metallic crystals of Pyrargyrite with good luster and reddish reflections. In very good condition. From an old find at this important locality. Very good classic mineral at an excellent price.
Specimen size: 2 cm x 2 cm
Price: 80€ Available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH20 - Fluorapatite. Cerro del Mercado mine, Durango,
Mexico.
Very well developed prismatic crystal of Fluorapatite implanted on a breccia matrix. Nice yellow color, good luster, nice aesthetic... It is in
excellent condition, undamaged Apatite crystal. The crystal measures 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
Specimen size: 13 cm x 8 cm
Not available
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BH22 - Sphalerite with Calcite. Stan Terg mine, Trepca Complex, Mitrovica,
Kosovo
Group of well defined Sphalerite crystals with sharp faces and edges and very high brilliance, contrasting very well to the matrix of white Calcite. In excellent condition.
Specimen size: 6 cm x 4 cm
Price: 65€ Available