FMF Minerals Gallery

Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
1.5 x 2.8 cm (Author: crosstimber)

Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hil

Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
1.8 x 4.4 cm (Author: crosstimber)

Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Kra

Elbaite
Morro Redondo Mine, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
12.5 x 18 x 14 cm / main crystal: 10.7 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Morro Redondo Mine, Co

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
Chiar Mine, São José

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
10,7 x 5,6 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Ca

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
14 x 4,5 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Ca

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
16 x 7 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
San Piero in Campo, Ca

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
23 x 10,8 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San P

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
23 x 10,8 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San P

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
23 x 10,8 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
Fonte del Prete, San P

Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
14mm x 21mm x 9mm (Author: Firmo Espinar)

Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mo

Elbaite
Terra Corrida claim (Baixão claim), Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
8.3 x 3.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Terra Corrida claim (B

Elbaite
Cryo-Genie Mine, Warner Springs, Warner Springs District, San Diego County, California, USA
5.5 x 2.4 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Cryo-Genie Mine, Warne

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
Pyingyi Taung, Male, L

Elbaite
Paraíba, Brazil
7 x 5,5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl)

Elbaite
Paraíba, Brazil

Elbaite
Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
40 x 15 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Elbaite
Skardu District, Gilgi

Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal height 4 cm (Author: Tobi)

Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coro

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
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masis

Elbaite
Ouro Fino, Minas Gerais, Brazil
(Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Ouro Fino, Minas Gerai

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

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

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 Bouzr

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
2.5 x 2.0 cm (Author: Michael Shaw)

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzr

Elbaite
Quintos do Meio Mine, Parelhas, Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
5 x 4,5 x 3 cm (Author: Anísio Cláudio)

Elbaite
Quintos do Meio Mine,

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
Da Formiga Mine, Pedra

Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
127 x 103 mm (Author: Manuel Mesa)

Elbaite
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mo

Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
14 x 9 x 17.5 cm / main crystal: 16.0 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São

Elbaite
Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
14 x 14 x 12 cm / main crystal: 11.5 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Badakhshan Province, A

Elbaite
Sosedka vein, Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
13 x 13 x 38 cm / main crystal: 38.0 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Sosedka vein, Malkhan

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
Pederneira claim, São

Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
5.1 x 2.0 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Malkhan (Malchan), Kra

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
7.0 × 1.2 cm (Author: Michael Shaw)

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masis

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
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa M

Elbaite
Padrón River, Estepona, Comarca Costa del Sol Occidental, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
3 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm (Author: Firmo Espinar)

Elbaite
Padrón River, Estepon

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
Specimen 2 x 1,5 cm in diameter (Author: Tobi)

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzr

Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São José da Safira, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
9.5 x 2 x 2 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Pederneira claim, São

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
3 x 3 x 6 cm / main crystal: 5.8 cm. (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masis

Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California, USA
4.4 x 2.5 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Himalaya Mine, Gem Hil

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 Mo

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 Mo

Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
4.5 x 2.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh Distri

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 Mo

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzra), Chefchaouen Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region, Morocco
4 x 2,5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl)

Elbaite
Beni Bouzra (Bni Bouzr

Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
14 x 7 x 14 cm / main crystal: 10.9 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa M

Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
10 x 12 x 12.5 cm / main crystal: 5.4 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Paprok, Kamdesh Distri

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
Tourmaline Queen Mine,

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
Pederneira claim, São

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
1.5 x 2 x 8 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masis

Elbaite
Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
6.6 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm (Author: Michael Shaw)

Elbaite
Braldu Valley, Shigar

Elbaite
Otjua Mine, Otjua Farm 37, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
7.2 x 2.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Otjua Mine, Otjua Farm

Elbaite
Araçuaí, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
7.5 x 3.9 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Araçuaí, Vale do Jeq

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
Pederneira claim, São

Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coronel Murta, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6.3 x 1.0 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Barra de Salinas, Coro

Elbaite
Haapaluoma pegmatite, Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki municipality, Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland
7.6 x 7.3 cm (Author: am mizunaka)

Elbaite
Haapaluoma pegmatite,

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province (Kivu), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
7 × 1.2 × 1 cm (Author: Jordi Fabre)

Elbaite
Rubaya, Bahunde, Masis

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
Cruzeiro Mine, Santa M

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, Tourmali

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, Tourmali

Elbaites from Minas Gerais (Urubu Mine and Pederneira Mine) next to the elbaite from Usakos/Namibia. (Author: Tobi)

Elbaites from Minas Gerais (Urubu

ElbaiteUsakos1.jpg (Author: Tobi)

ElbaiteUsakos1.jpg

Eleonorite and Cacoxenite fov 0.84 mm (Author: ploum)

Eleonorite and Cacoxenite

Elestial Quartz. 12.20x5.80x5.30 cm. (Author: José Miguel)

Elestial Quartz. 12.20x5.80x5.30 c

Elmwood fluorite backlit.JPG (Author: VRigatti)

Elmwood fluorite backlit.JPG

Elmwood, TN doubly terminated gem calcite. Measures 12 x 6 x 5 cm and weighs 175 grams (Author: VRigatti)

Elmwood, TN doubly terminated ge

Elongated gypsum crystals on bluish grey rostite from the Schiefermühle quarry, Rammelsberg deposit, Goslar, Harz. The crystals measure about 3 cm. (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)

Elongated gypsum crystals on bluis

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)

Elpidite Poudrette quarry (Demix q

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)

Elpidite Poudrette Quarry, Mont Sa

Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
(Author: Doug)

Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mon

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
Mont Saint-Hilaire, L

Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
1.0 x 2.8 cm (Author: crosstimber)

Elpidite
Poudrette Quarry, Mon

Elyite close up Tsumeb, Namibia Specimen: William Pinch Collection Photo: Jeff Scovil & The RRUFF Project (Author: Pinch Bill)

Elyite close up
Tsumeb, Namibia

Elyite Tsumeb, Namibia Specimen size: Miniature Specimen: William Pinch Collection Photo: Jeff Scovil & The RRUFF Project (Author: Pinch Bill)

Elyite
Tsumeb, Namibia

Emerald Habach Valley, Salzburg, Austria Crystal 1,3 cm (Author: Tobi)

Emerald Habach Valley, Salzburg, A

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)

Emerald (with some minor pyrite an

Emerald crystals on matrix rock, Izumrudnye Kopi, Malyshevo, Ekaterinburg , Ekaterinburgskaya Oblast, Middle Urals, Russia Size 74 x 40 x 34 mm (Author: olelukoe)

Emerald crystals

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)

Emerald on calcit
Muzo, Colombia.

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, Calcite
Peñas Blanca

Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 42 mm (Author: Robert Seitz)

Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitche

Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
91 mm x 57 mm x 42 mm (Author: Robert Seitz)

Emerald, Quartz, Schist
Mitche

Emerald Kazakhstan 2,5cm (Author: parfaitelumiere)

Emerald
Kazakhstan

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)

Emeralds in Bioti
Cobra Pit, Gravel

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)

Emeralds in Bioti
Cobra Pit, Gravel

Emeralds in matrix, emeralds measure about 10cm from "China" (Author: nurbo)

Emeralds in matrix, emeralds measu

emmonsite (Author: Peter Megaw)

emmonsite

Emmonsite - Bambolla Mine, Moctezuma, Mexico. 2 mm. (Author: Rewitzer Christian)

Emmonsite - Bambolla Mine, Moctezu

Emmonsite from Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico. Field of view: 3.2 mm (Author: Rewitzer Christian)

Emmonsite from Mo
Field of view: 3.

Emplectite needles (up to 4 mm) on chalcopyrite from Käfersteige mine, Pforzheim, Black Forest. (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)

Emplectite needles (up to 4 mm) on

Emplectite, fluorite, hematite Altenberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany Picture width: 7 cm (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)

Emplectite, fluorite, hematite Alt

Emplectite, siderite, quartz Tannenbaum adit, Erla, Johanngeorgenstadt, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany 10 x 8,5 cm With old Maucher label. (Author: Andreas Gerstenberg)

Emplectite, siderite, quartz Tanne

Emplectite
Wittichen, Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
9 x 4.5 x 8 cm / main crystal: 3 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Emplectite
Wittichen, Schenken

Enargite Julcani Mine, Julcani District, Angaraes Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru 4.5 x 7.3 cm. (Author: crosstimber)

Enargite Julcani Mine, Julcani Dis

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)

Enargite Julcani Mine, Julcani Dis

Enargite and Pyrite Leonard Mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana 5.0cm x 3.3cm (Author: rweaver)

Enargite and Pyrite Leonard Mine,

Enargite and Pyrite
Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
8 x 7.5 x 5 cm / main crystal: 2.5 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Enargite and Pyrite
Quiruvilca

Enargite on Quartz from the Quiruvilca Mine, Peru. (Author: Samuel)

Enargite on Quartz from the Quiruv

Enargite with Pyrite and Quartz Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA Specimen size: 6 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm. Main crystal size: 2.4 × 2.4 cm. Mined about 1948 Former collection of Folch duplicates Photo: Reference Specimens (Author: Jordi Fabre)

Enargite with Pyrite and Quartz Bu

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, Per

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, Per

Enargite
Julcani Mine, Julcani District, Angaraes Province, Huancavelica Department, Peru
7.5 x 5.5 x 6.0 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Enargite
Julcani Mine, Julcani

Enargite
Leonard Mine, Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA
3.3 x 3.4 cm (Author: crosstimber)

Enargite
Leonard Mine, Butte,

Enargite
Furtei Mine, Furtei, Medio Campidano Province, Sardinia/Sardegna, Italy
80 x 56 mm (Author: Sante Celiberti)

Enargite
Furtei Mine, Furtei,

Enargite
Colquijirca mining district, Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
6.5 x 5.3 cm (Author: Michael Shaw)

Enargite
Colquijirca mining di

Enargite
Colquijirca mining district, Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru
6.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm (Author: Michael Shaw)

Enargite
Colquijirca mining di

Enargite
Longfellow Mine, Red Mountain District, San Juan County, Colorado, USA
7x5x2.4 cm''s (Author: Joseph DOliveira)

Enargite
Longfellow Mine, Red

Endlichite w/ Vanadinite (orange velvety) Mina La Erupción-Ahumada, Los Lamentos, Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico 95x88x73mm (Author: Carlos M.)

Endlichite w/ Van
Mina La Erupción-

enhydo 2.jpg (Author: Jason)

enhydo 2.jpg

enhydo 3.jpg (Author: Jason)

enhydo 3.jpg

enhydo 4.jpg (Author: Jason)

enhydo 4.jpg

enhydo 5.jpg (Author: Jason)

enhydo 5.jpg

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)

Enstatite var. bronzite from the c

Enstatite, Aegirine
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.8 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite, Aegirine
Lemolo Lak

Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.9 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Roc

Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.9 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite, Hematite
Summit Roc

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
(Author: Doug)

Enstatite, Ilmenite
Summit Roc

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, sanidine
De la Aljo

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
De la Aljorra Quarri

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
Roc de Courlande, Mo

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.5 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.4 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwa

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwater, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.6 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake, Clearwa

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 3.4 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 1.1 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 3.1 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Summit Rock, Klamath

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake Quarry, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
FOV = 2.0 mm (Author: Doug)

Enstatite
Lemolo Lake Quarry,

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 Quarri

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)

Enstatite
De la Aljorra Quarri

$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)$ 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)

ENTRANCE TO THE MILPILLAS MINE In

Entrance to Tinkers Gully. (Author: Greg Lilly)

Entrance to Tinkers Gully.

Eosphorite Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2,0 x 0,8 x 0,7 cm (Author: Jacquou HO)

Eosphorite Doce Valley, Minas Gera

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)

Eosphorite With r
Itinga, Minas Ger

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, Zanazziite
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazi

Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6,5 x 5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl)

Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim,

Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
6,5 x 5 cm (Author: Volkmar Stingl)

Eosphorite, Quartz
Ilha claim,

Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão Mine), Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
(Author: ploum)

Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão

Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão Mine), Conselheiro Pena, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
fov 1.6 mm (Author: ploum)

Eosphorite
Cigana Mine (Jocão

Eosphorite
Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil
3 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm / main crystal: 5.4 cm (Author: MIM Museum)

Eosphorite
Linópolis, Divino

Ephesite (Mica) Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa. Crystals to 1cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)

Ephesite (Mica)
Postmasburg Manga

Ephesite (Mica) Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa. 6.8 x 3.8 x 6cm Crystals to 1cm (Author: Debbie Woolf)

Ephesite (Mica)
Postmasburg Manga

Ephesite
Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field (KMF), Northern Cape Province, South Africa
3.7 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm (Author: Jordi Fabre)

Ephesite
Kuruman, Kalahari man

Epididymite, Quartz
Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
FOV = 2mm (Author: Doug)

Epididymite, Quartz
Poudrette

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)

Epididymite
Poudrette quarry

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)

Epididymite
Poudrette quarry

Epidot - Söllnkar - thumbnail - found on my own - Size: 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm (Author: jaysminerals)

Epidot - Söllnkar - thumbnail - fo

Epidote Julie (Lola) claim, Pamlico District, near Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada, USA 91 x 32 x 25 mm another view showing the distinct crystals. (Author: GneissWare)

Epidote Julie (Lola) claim, Pamli

Epidote Julie (Lola) claim, Pamlico District, near Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada, USA 91 x 32 x 25 mm A fine cluster of bright-green, lustrous Epidote crystals from Nevada, with glassy luster, and stretching 43 mm to their terminations in a gently tapering and elegant spray. It is a floater and is fully terminated. It is a top specimen from this locality. Collected by Harvey Gordon, it is from the Marty Lewadny Collection (Winnipeg, Manitoba). No damage. (Author: GneissWare)

Epidote Julie (Lola) claim, Pamli

Epidote Concesión Morgan 3, Coayllo, Cañete, Lima, Peru 7x3,5 cm (Author: Enrique Llorens)

Epidote Concesión Morgan 3, Coayll

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)

Epidote Concession Morgan 3, Coayl

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran 4* 2 cm Photo N0. 1 (Author: h.abbasi)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran 2.7 cm (Author: h.abbasi)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran 70*55*36 mm (Author: h.abbasi)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran 5 * 5 *4 cm (Author: h.abbasi)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin Mt (Khorram Mt), Kuhandan village, Saveh town, Tafresh city, Markazi Province, Iran 13 * 8 cm (Author: h.abbasi)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

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)

Epidote Epidote locality, Khowrin

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland fov 8 mm (Author: ploum)

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saa

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland fov 8 mm (Author: ploum)

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saa

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saas Fee, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland fov 14 mm (Author: ploum)

Epidote Felskinn, Fee Glacier, Saa

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)

Epidote Hashupi, Shigar Valley, Gi

Epidote Hashupi, Shigar valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Pakistan 3.9 X 2.2 X 1.2 cm (Author: Jacquou HO)

Epidote Hashupi, Shigar valley, Sk

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)

Epidote Hurchus, Shigar Valley, Sk

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)

Epidote Imilchil, Er Rachidia Prov

Epidote Italy 8x5x4 cm (Author: B&A)

Epidote Italy 8x5x4 cm