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Elbaite, Quartz
Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.2 x 4.7 cm (Author: am mizunaka)
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Elbaite, Quartz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
3.9 x 2.7 cm (Author: am mizunaka)
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Elbaite, Quartz
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
3.4 x 3.1 cm (Author: am mizunaka)
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Elbaite, quartz
Paprok, Kunar Valley, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
82 mm x 44 mm x 35 mm. Main tourmaline crystal: 59 mm tall, 14 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, Quartz (variety smoky), Orthoclase
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
79 x 57 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz (variety smoky), Orthoclase
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
79 x 57 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Albite, Lepidolite
Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.4 x 4.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka)
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Elbaite, Quartz, Albite, Muscovite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
67 mm x 36 mm. Largest crystal: 58 mm (Author: Carles Millan) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Feldspar Group
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
8.9 x 7.2 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, quartz, feldspar, schorl
Male, about 80 km south of Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (currently Myanmar)
61 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 17 mm wide, 20 mm tall (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, feldspar, schorl
Male, about 80 km south of Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (currently Myanmar)
61 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 17 mm wide, 20 mm tall (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, feldspar, schorl
Male, about 80 km south of Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (currently Myanmar)
61 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 17 mm wide, 20 mm tall (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, feldspar, schorl
Male, about 80 km south of Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Myanmar
61 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 17 mm wide, 20 mm tall (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, feldspar, schorl.
Male, about 80 km south of Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (currently Myanmar)
61 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 17 mm wide, 20 mm tall
Close-up view (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, mica, albite?
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA
65 mm x 57 mm x 50 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 45 mm tall, 13 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, mica, albite?
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA
65 mm x 57 mm x 50 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 45 mm tall, 13 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, mica, albite?
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA
65 mm x 57 mm x 50 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 45 mm tall, 13 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz, mica, albite?
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA
65 mm x 57 mm x 50 mm. Main elbaite crystal: 45 mm tall, 13 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, Quartz, Muscovite
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
43 x43 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Muscovite
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
43 x 43 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Orthoclase
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
68 x 40 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Orthoclase
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
68 x 40 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, Quartz, Orthoclase
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
80 x 74 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite, quartz.
Paprok, Kunar Valley, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
82 mm x 44 mm x 35 mm. Main tourmaline crystal: 59 mm tall, 14 mm wide
Side view (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, quartz.
Paprok, Kunar Valley, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
82 mm x 44 mm x 35 mm. Main tourmaline crystal: 59 mm tall, 14 mm wide
Back view (Author: Carles Millan)
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Elbaite, Quartz
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
9.0 x 7.7 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
10.5 x 4.2 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
7.2 x 5.8 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
8.8 x 6.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Mawi Pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum, Du Ab District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
6.7 x 6.5 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Golconda pegmatite, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Specimen size 9 cm (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
3.2 x 3.1 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
2.4 x 2.6 x .5 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite, Quartz
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
19 x 19 x 15 mm (Author: TamaHiguchi) -
Elbaite-Dravite
Northern Territory, Australia
9 x 5.6 x 5 cm (Author: Don Lum)
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Elbaite-Dravite
Northern Territory, Australia
9 x 5.6 x 5 cm (Author: Don Lum)
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Elbaite-Dravite
Northern Territory, Australia
9 x 5.6 x 5 cm (Author: Don Lum)
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Elbaite-Schorl series
Doko, Basha Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
3.0 x 3.6 cm.
Dark green elbaite crystals with modified pinacoid terminations associated with colorless bladed albite and books of pale yellow muscovite. (Author: crosstimber)
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Elbaite-Schorl Series, Beryl
Rosina vein, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell’Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
9.97 mm Elbaite-schorl with a 13.26 mm Beryl penetrating in the Elbaite termination (Author: Matteo_Chinellato)
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Elbaite/Microlite, Paprok. 175mm x 138mm. (Author: Craig Mercer)
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Elbaite
Jonas pocket, Itatiaia, Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2.1 x 2.7 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
95 X 79 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
0.5 x 2.6 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
4.1 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm (Author: steven calamuci) -
Elbaite
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
4.1 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm (Author: steven calamuci) -
Elbaite
Baixao Mine, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
0.7 x 2.8 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
1.5 x 6 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Specimen height 3,3 cm (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite
Palelni Mine, Khetchel Village, Molo Quarter, Momeik Township, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)
6.3 x 4.1 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
8.6 x 2.6 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Alto Ligonha pegmatite, Zambezia Province, Mozambique
4.6 x 2.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Dara-i-Pech pegmatite, Chapa Dara District, Kunar Province (Konar), Afghanistan
7.8 x 1.8 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
FOV 25 mm (Author: Gerhard Brandstetter) -
Elbaite
Grotta d'Oggi Quarry, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
20 mm (Author: Gerhard Brandstetter) -
Elbaite
Otjua Mine, Otjua Farm 37, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
53 mm (Author: Gerhard Brandstetter) -
Elbaite
Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
5.5 x 6.3 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Mogok Valley, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region (Mandalay Division), Myanmar (Burma)
5.8 x 4.5 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
0.7 x 2.6 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Momeik Township, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)
1.5 x 2.2 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
70mm x 50mm x 40mm (Author: Philippe Durand) -
Elbaite
Minas Gerais, Brazil
60mm x 40mm x 30mm (Author: Philippe Durand) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
35mm x 25mm x 25mm (Author: Philippe Durand) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
75 x 55 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
1.4 x 2.1 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
1.8 x 2.5 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
1.1 x 3.2 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal height 4 cm (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal height 4 cm (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite
Arqueana Mine, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
70 X 33 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Golconda pegmatite, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
100 x 38 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Otjua Mine, Otjua Farm 37, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
1.5 x 4.2 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Haapaluoma pegmatite, Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki municipality, Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland
4.3 x 2.5 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
86 x 65 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
1.0 x 2.0 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4.0 x 1.7 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaïte
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
5,5 x 1,5 cm (Author: Benj) -
Elbaïte
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
5,5 x 1,5 cm (Author: Benj) -
Elbaite
Sapo Mine, Ferruginha, Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.0 x 1.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal size = 4mm x 17mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Chhappu, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
2.5 x 6.6 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Quintos do Meio Mine, Parelhas, Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
4,5 x 4,4 x 3,4 cm (Author: Anísio Cláudio) -
Elbaite
Golconda pegmatite, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.7 x 5.8 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
1.5 x 2.8 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
1.8 x 4.4 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elbaite
Chiar Mine, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
7.9 x 13.6 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
14mm x 21mm x 9mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Terra Corrida claim (Baixão claim), Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
8.3 x 3.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Cryo-Genie Mine, Warner Springs, Warner Springs District, San Diego County, California, USA
5.5 x 2.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Pyingyi Taung, Male, Letpanhla, Singu Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region (Mandalay Division), Myanmar (Burma)
37mm x 32mm x 17mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Paraíba, Brazil
7 x 5,5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl) -
Elbaite
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
40 x 15 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal height 4 cm (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
9.4 x 2.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Ouro Fino, Minas Gerais, Brazil
(Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
66 x 34 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
66 x 34 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti) -
Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
5.3 x 3.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
2.5 x 2.0 cm (Author: Michael Shaw) -
Elbaite
Quintos do Meio Mine, Parelhas, Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
5 x 4,5 x 3 cm (Author: Anísio Cláudio) -
Elbaite
Da Formiga Mine, Pedra Alta, Ferruginha, Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
15 x 13 x 11 cm (Author: Anísio Cláudio) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
127 x 103 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa) -
Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
8 mm x 17 mm x 5 mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
5.1 x 2.0 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
7.0 × 1.2 cm (Author: Michael Shaw) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
11 mm x 22 mm x 8 mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Padrón River, Estepona, Comarca Costa del Sol Occidental, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
3 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm (Author: Firmo Espinar) -
Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
Specimen 2 x 1,5 cm in diameter (Author: Tobi) -
Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
4.4 x 2.5 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
80 mm x 40 mm. Largest Crystal Size: 80 mm. Mass ( (Author: Carles Millan) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
80 mm x 40 mm. Largest crystal size: 80 mm. Mass ( (Author: Carles Millan) -
Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
4.5 x 2.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
80 mm x 40 mm. Largest crystal size: 80 mm. Mass ( (Author: Carles Millan) -
Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
4 x 2,5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl) -
Elbaite
Tourmaline Queen Mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Montaña Tourmaline Queen, Pala, Pala District, San Diego County, California, USA
4.0 x 3.0 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.2 x 1.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
6.6 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm (Author: Michael Shaw) -
Elbaite
Otjua Mine, Otjua Farm 37, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
7.2 x 2.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Araçuaí, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
7.5 x 3.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.1 x 1.6 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.3 x 1.0 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Haapaluoma pegmatite, Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki municipality, Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland
7.6 x 7.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
7 × 1.2 × 1 cm (Author: Jordi Fabre) -
Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
9.3 × 5.6 × 5 cm (Author: Jordi Fabre) -
Elbaite
Stewart Mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Pala, Pala District, San Diego County, California, USA
4.4 x 3.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaite
Stewart Mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Pala, Pala District, San Diego County, California, USA
4.4 x 3.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Elbaites from Minas Gerais (Urubu Mine and Pederneira Mine) next to the elbaite from Usakos/Namibia. (Author: Tobi)
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ElbaiteUsakos1.jpg (Author: Tobi)
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Eleonorite and Cacoxenite
fov 0.84 mm
(Author: ploum)
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Elestial Quartz. 12.20x5.80x5.30 cm. (Author: José Miguel)
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Elmwood fluorite backlit.JPG (Author: VRigatti)
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Elmwood, TN doubly terminated gem calcite. Measures 12 x 6 x 5 cm and weighs 175 grams (Author: VRigatti)
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Elongated gypsum crystals on bluish grey rostite from the Schiefermühle quarry, Rammelsberg deposit, Goslar, Harz. The crystals measure about 3 cm. (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)
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Elpidite
Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
FOV=4mm (Author: Doug)
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Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
1.0 x 5.0 cm.
Elongated bundle of pale tan crystals in parallel growth associated with pyrite and tiny white albite crystals. (Author: crosstimber)
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Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
(Author: Doug) -
Elpidite
Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
H:5cm x W:0.8cm x D:0.6cm (Author: Adrian Pripoae) -
Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
1.0 x 2.8 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Elyite close up
Tsumeb, Namibia
Specimen: William Pinch Collection
Photo: Jeff Scovil & The RRUFF Project (Author: Pinch Bill)
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Elyite
Tsumeb, Namibia
Specimen size: Miniature
Specimen: William Pinch Collection
Photo: Jeff Scovil & The RRUFF Project (Author: Pinch Bill)
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Emerald
Habach Valley, Salzburg, Austria
Crystal 1,3 cm (Author: Tobi)
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Emerald (with some minor pyrite and calcite)
Chivor Mine, Mun. de Chivor, Guavió-Guatéque Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Specimen size 7 cm, largest crystal 2,5 cm (Author: Tobi)
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Emerald crystals on matrix rock, Izumrudnye Kopi, Malyshevo, Ekaterinburg , Ekaterinburgskaya Oblast, Middle Urals, Russia
Size 74 x 40 x 34 mm (Author: olelukoe)
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Emerald on calcite matrix
Muzo, Colombia.
Specimen size: 7 x 5 x 6 cm
Crystal size: 10 x 8 mm, 12 x 5 mm
Year: 2007 (Author: Leon56)
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Emerald, Calcite
Peñas Blancas Mine, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
11 x 15 x 9 mm (HxWxD) (Author: Bergur_E_Sigurdarson) -
Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 42 mm (Author: Robert Seitz) -
Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 42 mm (Author: Robert Seitz) -
Emerald
Kazakhstan
2,5cm (Author: parfaitelumiere)
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Emeralds in Biotite Schist.
Cobra Pit, Gravelotte Emerald Mine, Limpopo Province, S. Africa
2.7 x 2.3 x 2.5cm
Crystals to 1.6cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)
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Emeralds in Biotite Schist.
Cobra Pit, Gravelotte Emerald Mine, Limpopo Province, S. Africa
2.7 x 2.3 x 2.5cm
Crystals to 1.6cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)
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Emeralds in matrix, emeralds measure about 10cm from "China" (Author: nurbo)
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Emmonsite - Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Mexico. 2 mm. (Author: Rewitzer Christian)
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Emmonsite from Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico.
Field of view: 3.2 mm (Author: Rewitzer Christian)
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Emplectite needles (up to 4 mm) on chalcopyrite from Käfersteige mine, Pforzheim, Black Forest. (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)
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Enargite
Julcani Mine, Julcani District, Angaraes Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru
4.5 x 7.3 cm. (Author: crosstimber)
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Enargite
Julcani Mine, Julcani District, Angaraes Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru
4.5 x 7.3 cm.
Prismatic black enargite crystal partially coated with drusy pyrite on a matrix of pyritohedral pyrite crystals. (Author: crosstimber)
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Enargite on Quartz from the Quiruvilca Mine, Peru. (Author: Samuel)
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Enargite, Tetrahedrite, Barite
Quiruvilca Mine (La Libertad Mine), Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
200 mm X 120 mm 100 mm (Author: Robert Seitz) -
Enargite, Tetrahedrite, Barite
Quiruvilca Mine (La Libertad Mine), Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
200 mm X 120 mm 100 mm (Author: Robert Seitz) -
Enargite
Leonard Mine, Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA
3.3 x 3.4 cm (Author: crosstimber) -
Enargite
Colquijirca mining district, Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
6.5 x 5.3 cm (Author: Michael Shaw) -
Enargite
Colquijirca mining district, Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
6.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm (Author: Michael Shaw) -
Enargite
Longfellow Mine, Red Mountain District, San Juan County, Colorado, USA
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Endlichite w/ Vanadinite (orange velvety)
Mina La Erupción-Ahumada, Los Lamentos, Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico
95x88x73mm (Author: Carlos M.)
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enhydo 2.jpg (Author: Jason)
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enhydo 3.jpg (Author: Jason)
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enhydo 4.jpg (Author: Jason)
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enhydo 5.jpg (Author: Jason)
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Enstatite var. bronzite from the classic locality Peterlesstein near Kupferberg, Bavaria. Sample width: 55 mm. With Bergakademie Freiberg label. The latest collection addition;-) (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)
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Enstatite, Aegirine
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.8 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
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Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.9 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite, Ilmenite, Fluorapatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 3.2 mm (Author: Doug)Enstatite, Ilmenite, Fluorapatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, -
Enstatite, Ilmenite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
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Enstatite, sanidine
De la Aljorra Quarries, Cerro de la Cabezuela (de la Aljorra Volcano), La Aljorra, Cartagena, Comarca Campo de Cartagena, Region of Murcia (Murcia), Spain
foov 1.5 mm (Author: ploum) -
Enstatite
De la Aljorra Quarries, Cerro de la Cabezuela (de la Aljorra Volcano), La Aljorra, Cartagena, Comarca Campo de Cartagena, Region of Murcia (Murcia), Spain
fov 1.8 mm (Author: ploum) -
Enstatite
Roc de Courlande, Monts-Dore Massif, Chastreix-La Tour-d'Auvergne, Issoire District, Puy-de-Dôme Department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
fov 1.2 mm (Author: ploum) -
Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.5 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.4 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.6 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 3.4 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.1 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 3.1 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
Lemolo Lake Quarry, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 2.0 mm (Author: Doug) -
Enstatite
De la Aljorra Quarries, Cerro de la Cabezuela (de la Aljorra Volcano), La Aljorra, Cartagena, Comarca Campo de Cartagena, Region of Murcia (Murcia), Spain
fov 3.1 mm (Author: ploum) -
Enstatite
De la Aljorra Quarries, Cerro de la Cabezuela (de la Aljorra Volcano), La Aljorra, Cartagena, Comarca Campo de Cartagena, Region of Murcia (Murcia), Spain
fov 1.56 mm (Author: ploum) -
ENTRANCE TO THE MILPILLAS MINE
In the close-up photograph (ca. 2008), the entrance to the Milpillas Mine is clearly visible, a testament to its prominent presence. Even from approximately one kilometer away, as seen in the more distant image (ca. 2017), the mine’s entrance remains discernible. Looking at the lower photo, the impressive solar thermal plant at Milpillas comes into clear view. This facility, notably one of Mexico’s largest solar thermal plants, was constructed in 2016. It boasts a substantial collector area of 6,270 square metres and delivers an impressive output of 8,600 MWh/year. This innovative installation has played a crucial role in significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on diesel for its Copper electro-winning process.
The mine’s operational history was marked by a transition from easily accessible, high-grade oxide ores to deeper sulphide deposits. This shift, influenced by fluctuating Copper prices and geological realities, led to a temporary closure and subsequent reopening. This illustrates the inherent volatility and adaptive nature of the mining industry. Environmentally, the mine, like all extractive operations, faced challenges related to water use in an arid region and waste management. Socially, it contributed to local employment while navigating the broader complexities of large-scale industry within small local communities. Ultimately, Milpillas served as a reminder that mining, even when geologically exceptional, is a complex endeavor balancing economic gain with environmental responsibility and social considerations.
Copper mineralization at Milpillas was primarily hosted within altered intrusive rocks and, to a lesser extent, surrounding host rocks. The process began with the emplacement of a large, hydrous, and metal-rich magma at shallow to moderate crustal depths. As this magma cooled and crystallized, residual volatile phases, including water, sulfur, and metals like Copper, become progressively concentrated in the remaining melt. When the pressure of these exsolving fluids exceeded the lithostatic pressure, they were released, often explosively, through fractures and faults, forming a pervasive network of veins and disseminations.
These hot, acidic, and metal-laden hydrothermal fluids interacted with the surrounding rocks, leading to extensive hydrothermal alteration, such as potassic, phyllic, and argillic zones. As the fluids migrated and cooled, changes in temperature, pressure and pH, along with mixing with meteoric waters, caused the precipitation of Copper-bearing minerals.
Chalcocite underwent additional oxidation within the upper supergene zone. This process, driven by oxygenated waters, led to the dissolution of Chalcocite and the subsequent precipitation of various secondary Copper minerals. Notably, vibrant blue Azurite and green Malachite formed, often as stunning crystal specimens. Frequently, pseudomorphs were observed, where Malachite replaced Azurite while retaining its original crystal habit. Other secondary minerals, such as Cuprite and Brochantite, were also formed, reflecting the complex chemical transformations that occurred in this rich Copper deposit.
Original photos courtesy of Jaime Suberville (Author: silvia)
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Entrance to Tinkers Gully. (Author: Greg Lilly)
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Eosphorite
Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2,0 x 0,8 x 0,7 cm (Author: Jacquou HO)
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Eosphorite on Rose Quartz with Zanazziite
Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.6 cm (Author: Gail)Eosphorite on Rose Quartz with Zanazziite
Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Ge -
Eosphorite With rose and colorless Quartz - 4,0 cm X 2,5 cm X 4,0 cm (1,5 cm X 0,6 cm X 1,5 cm the radial aggregates)
Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil. (Author: silvio steinhaus)
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Eosphorite, Quartz, Zanazziite
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.9 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm (Author: am mizunaka) -
Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6,5 x 5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl) -
Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6,5 x 5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl) -
Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão Mine), Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
(Author: ploum) -
Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão Mine), Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
fov 1.6 mm (Author: ploum) -
Ephesite (Mica)
Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa.
Crystals to 1cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)
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Ephesite (Mica)
Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa.
6.8 x 3.8 x 6cm
Crystals to 1cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)
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Ephesite
Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field (KMF), Northern Cape Province, South Africa
3.7 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm (Author: Jordi Fabre) -
Epididymite, Quartz
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
FOV = 2mm (Author: Doug) -
Epididymite
Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
FOV=4mm (Author: Doug)
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Epididymite
Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
FOV=4mm (Author: Doug)
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Epidot - Söllnkar - thumbnail - found on my own - Size: 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm (Author: jaysminerals)
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Epidote
Concesión Morgan 3, Coayllo, Cañete, Lima, Peru
7x3,5 cm (Author: Enrique Llorens)
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Epidote
Concession Morgan 3, Coayllo, Cañete Province, Lima Department, Peru
3.5 x 5.0 cm.
Intergrown crystals of glassy dark green epidote. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran
2.7 cm (Author: h.abbasi)
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Epidote
Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran
70*55*36 mm (Author: h.abbasi)
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Epidote
Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran
5 * 5 *4 cm
(Author: h.abbasi)
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Epidote
Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran
13 * 8 cm (Author: h.abbasi)
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Epidote
Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran
4* 2 cm
Photo N0. 2 , Up (Author: h.abbasi)
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Epidote
Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland
fov 8 mm (Author: ploum)
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Epidote
Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland
fov 8 mm (Author: ploum)
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Epidote
Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland
fov 14 mm (Author: ploum)
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Epidote
Hashupi, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakitsan
1.8 x 5.2 cm.
Lustrous, olive green epidote crystals forming a fan-shaped group with a few accenting crystals of albite. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Hashupi, Shigar valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Pakistan
3.9 X 2.2 X 1.2 cm (Author: Jacquou HO)
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Epidote
Hurchus, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
2.9 x 4.3 cm.
Glassy olive-green epidote crystals in parallel growth. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
4.2 x 8.4 cm.
Dark-green, lustrous, fan-shaped epidote crystals covering the top of a quartz matrix. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Italy
8x5x4 cm (Author: B&A)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
16 cm in height, and crystals up to 1.5 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
19.5 x 15.4 x 11.5 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
20.2 x 14 x 7 cm
(Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
Largest crystal: 1.2 cm. Height: 13.8 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
The crystal is 2.7 cm in length. (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
12 x 8 x 5 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
10 x 7 x 6 cm. Length of shiny crystal edge on the right side is 1 cm. (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
Largest crystal: 1.2 cm. Height: 8 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
12.5 x 11 x 5.2 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
5.1 cm in length, crystals up to 1 cm. (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
13.6 x 8.2 x 5.6 cm (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
The length of largest crystal in upper left is 1cm. (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
La gringa Mine, Mundo Nuevo, Perú
3x3 cm (Author: Enrique Llorens)
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Epidote
La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
fov 3 mm (Author: ploum)
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Epidote
Les Collades ravine (Escales reservoir), Casterner de les Olles, Tremp, El Pallars Jussà, Lleida (Lérida), Catalonia, Spain
17x10 cm.
Fot. & Col. Juan Hernandez.
Collected in May of 2010.
Detail of the previous specimen (Author: supertxango)
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Epidote
Les Collades ravine (Escales reservoir), Casterner de les Olles, Tremp, El Pallars Jussà, Lleida (Lérida), Catalonia, Spain
17x10 cm.
Fot. & Col. Juan Hernandez.
Collected in May of 2010.
Detail of the previous specimen (Author: supertxango)
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Epidote
Les Collades ravine (Escales reservoir), Casterner de les Olles, Tremp, El Pallars Jussà, Lleida (Lérida), Catalonia, Spain
17x10 cm.
Fot. & Col. Juan Hernandez.
Collected in May of 2010. (Author: supertxango)
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Epidote
Les Collades ravine (Escales reservoir), Casterner de les Olles, Tremp, El Pallars Jussà, Lleida (Lérida), Catalonia, Spain
11x10 cm.
Fot. & Col. Juan Hernandez.
Collected in May of 2010.
Detail of the previous specimen (Author: supertxango)
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Epidote
Les Collades ravine (Escales reservoir), Casterner de les Olles, Tremp, El Pallars Jussà, Lleida (Lérida), Catalonia, Spain
11x10 cm.
Fot. & Col. Juan Hernandez.
Collected in May of 2010. (Author: supertxango)
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Epidote
Libodrice, Kolín, Czech Republic
1,9 x 1,0 x 0,5 cm (Author: Jacquou HO)
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Epidote
Minerals from Khowrin Mount, Kohandan (East of Tafresh), central Iran
10.4 cm in width (Author: vhairap)
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Epidote
Ras Koh Mts., Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan
4.7 x 5.3 cm.
Interpenetrating dark green pseudohexagonal epidote crystals coated with light green micro crystals of sphene and containing minor amounts of magnetite that render it
magnetic. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Raywoo mine, Quetta district, Balochistan (Baluchistan), Pakistan
67 mm x 62 mm x 26 mm
The other side (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Raywoo mine, Quetta district, Balochistan (Baluchistan), Pakistan
67 mm x 62 mm x 26 mm
One side (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Raywoo mine, Quetta district, Balochistan (Baluchistan), Pakistan
67 mm x 62 mm x 26 mm (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Rosario Mabel Claim, Pampa Blanca, Castrovirreyna Dist., Huancavelica Dept., Peru.
4.5 x 8.0 cm.
Intersecting sprays of lustrous dark green, bladed epidote crystals with chisel-shaped terminations. This locality is also sometimes known as the Flor de Peru II claim. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Saint-Véran, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
5.6 x 6.5 cm
Dark green epidote crystals in divergent groups associated with quartz and albite. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
124 mm high and 60 mm wide (Author: Carles Millan)
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Epidote
Sulzbach, Hemsbach, Odenwald, Hesse, Germany.
3,5 x 0,9 cm (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)
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Epidote
Tormiq Valley, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
1.6 x 3.7 cm. (Author: crosstimber)
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Epidote
Tormiq, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
3.0 x 5.9 cm.
A sub-parallel group of glassy olive green epidote crystals with no point of attachment. (Author: crosstimber)
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