Vug (Vuhg) n. – A small cavity in a rock or vein, often with a mineral lining of a different composition from that of the surrounding rock.
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Globe Minerals, March 17, 2024
Barite from Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, 20.5 x 10.5 x 7.7 cm. A large and quite striking specimen of snow-white Barite crystals from Cartagena, Spain. Weighing
Globe Minerals, March 15, 2024
Amethyst, Quartz from Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico, 18.5 x 15.5 x 5.0 cm. An exceptional specimen of Amethyst from Veracruz, Mexico. From a small pocket
Globe Minerals, March 12, 2024
Quartz var. Citrine from Lwena, Katanga, D. R. Congo, 11.7 x 8.0 x 4.8 cm. A large and quite beautiful, NATURAL (untreated) Citrine Quartz double
Globe Minerals, March 8, 2024
Fluorite from Nanyang, Henan Province, China, 18.2 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm. A unique and quite attractive specimen of Fluorite from a brand new find
Globe Minerals, March 6, 2024
Pyrite from Navajun, La Rioja, Spain, 11.0 x 7.1 x 4.2 cm. An amazing and quite beautiful specimen of cubic Pyrite from Spain. It features
Globe Minerals, March 4, 2024
Calcite from Daye, Hubei Province, China, 17.5 x 17.2 x 7.4 cm. A very large and quite colorful crystal of Calcite from Daye, China. The
Globe Minerals, March 1, 2024
Calcite from Longyan Mine, Fujian Province, China A large and quite striking specimen of highly FLUORESCENT Calcite crystals from Fujian, China. It features a large
Hummingbird Minerals, February 29, 2024
Calcite Crystal Cluster ( 2 Generations) Longyan Mine, Fujian Province, China 14 x 7 x 3.5 cm A very aesthetic specimen of two generations of lustrous &
Globe Minerals, February 28, 2024
Fluorite, Aragonite from Queen of Green pocket, Diana Maria Mine, Rogerley, England, 12.8 x 8.8 x 3.0 cm. From a locality famous for its highly
Hummingbird Minerals, February 27, 2024
Rogerley Fluorite Crystal ClusterRogerley Mine, Frosterley, Weardale, North Pennines County, Durham, England8.5 x 7 x 3.5 cm A fine specimen of gemmy, lustrous Green Fluorite
SZ-MINERAUX, February 27, 2024
Énorme cristal de Carrollite parfaitement formé, pesant 1,220 kg et mesurant 10,30 x 9,80 x 8 cm !! Ce spécimen a subi deux réparations aux
Globe Minerals, February 22, 2024
Fluorite from Monte San Calogero, Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy A very handsome specimen of blue Fluorite crystals from a little known locality in Palermo, Sicily.