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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SZ-Minéraux, May 2, 2024
CHROME DIOPSIDE – Chamachhu, Haramosh Mts., Roundu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Chrome Diopside twinned crystals intense green and gem. Beautiful endings for this rare specimen from Pakistan.
SZ-Minéraux, May 2, 2024
RHODOCHROSITE, CALCITE and BOULANGERITE – Trepca Stari Trg Mine, Mitrovica, Kosovo Here is a totally unique Rhodochrosite specimen from Trepca! It has a thick crust
Globe Minerals, May 1, 2024
Vanadinite, Barite from Mibladen, Khenifra Province, Morocco A very colorful SELF-STANDING specimen of candy red Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco. It features numerous super lustrous, vivid
Globe Minerals, April 26, 2024
Quartz, Halloysite from Chivor Mine, Boyaca Dept., Colombia A very choice and quite colorful SELF-STANDING specimen of “Mango Quartz” from the recent finds at the
Globe Minerals, April 24, 2024
Fluorite, Quartz from Wuyi, Zhejiang Province, China, 10 x 6.7 x 5.4 cm. A large and quite attractive specimen of purple octahedral Fluorite crystals with
Globe Minerals, April 19, 2024
Topaz, Cleavelandite from Dassu, Skardu, Pakistan A large and quite striking specimen of sharp, lustrous Topaz crystals with Cleavelandite from Dassu, Pakistan. This is a
Globe Minerals, April 17, 2024
Aquamarine, Albite from Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Pakistan A superb specimen of GEMMY, rich blue Aquamarine Beryl from the Shigar Valley in Pakistan. It features a
Globe Minerals, April 12, 2024
Fluorite, Quartz, Calcite from Yongchun, Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China, 8.4 x 8.1 x 6.4 cm. A large and quite dazzling specimen of clear green
Globe Minerals, April 10, 2024
Wulfenite from Ahumada Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico A beautiful SELF-STANDING specimen of very lustrous, bright orange Wulfenite crystals from the classic Los Lamentos locality
Globe Minerals, April 5, 2024
Fluorite from Huangshaping Mine, Hunan, China A very attractive two-sided Fluorite specimen from the Huangshaping mine in Hunan, China. It features a beautiful group of
SZ-Minéraux, April 4, 2024
NEW FROM NIGERIA – Discovered at the beginning of 2024 MONAZITE – Ekiti, Kwara, Nigeria Rare biterminated crystal of Monazite, radioactive, gem and luster. Monazite
SZ-Minéraux, April 4, 2024
NEW FROM MOZAMBIQUE – DISCOVERED at the beginning of 2024 SPODUMENE var HIDDENITE – Muiane Mukatone, Gile, Zambezia, Mozambique Stocky and finished crystal of Spodumene