Latvia

Gypsum var. Satin spar. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 5 cm Satin spar is common in Saurieši quarry, colour varies from clear white to salmon. Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Amber specimens collected on the beach of Ādaži Municipality, Latvia. Specimens were found in summer of 2020. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Satin Spar gypsum specimen from Salaspils quarry, Salaspils Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 12.08.2020. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

The specimet dimension is: 148*115*35mm, coin which near diameter 18mm

Blue Celestine in salmon colored Gypsum. Celestine is common mineral in this location and usually forms earthy greenish-gray inclusions in Gypsum. Clear blue Celestine like this one is quite unusual for this locality. FOV: 2.5 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Baltic ambers have originated from Tertiary age blue clay ("blue earth") deposits under Baltic sea. At Sambian peninsula (Kaliningrad, Russia) ambers are mined directly from this „blue earth” deposits. In Latvia they can be found both at beach (especially between Liepāja city and Lithuania border) and re-deposited in newer sediments (at ...

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Two pins and a pendant of polished Latvian amber (dzintars). The amber is quite transparent and the pins can be seen right through it. But internal reflections obscure that in this simple flash shot (f22). The center pin is 4.3 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm. MOB coll.

Iridescent Pyrite spherules on matrix associated with some white flaky Gypsum and orange stains of iron oxides. Dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (2011)

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The specimet dimension is: 128*65*57mm, coin which near diameter 18mm

Amber specimens collected on the beach of Ādaži Municipality, Latvia. Specimens were found in summer of 2021 (5 smallest) and 2022. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Salmon coloured Gypsum var. Satin spar. Dimensions: 13 x 6 x 6 cm Satin spar is common in Saurieši quarry, colour varies from clear white to salmon. Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Blue Celestine in salmon colored Gypsum. Celestine is common mineral in this location and usually forms earthy greenish-gray inclusions in Gypsum. Clear blue Celestine like this one is quite unusual for this locality. Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 7 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Dimensions: 15 x 9.5 x 0.4 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (1998)

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Blue Celestine in salmon colored Gypsum. Celestine is common mineral in this location and usually forms earthy greenish-gray inclusions in Gypsum. Clear blue Celestine like this one is quite unusual for this locality. FOV: 2.5 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Coal (lignite) after wood in Jurassic limestone from Zaņa River, Saldus Municipality, Latvia.

Blue celestine crystal on salmon selenite from Salaspils quarry, Salaspils Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 23.11.2017. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Sandstone specimen with Trimerophytopsida fossil from Dobele Municipality, Latvia.

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Gypsum pseudomorphs after Halite Dimensions: 15.5 x 8 x 0.3 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš

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Iridescent Pyrite spherules on matrix associated with some white flaky Gypsum and orange stains of iron oxides. Specimen dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 cm FOV: 1.8 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (2011)

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Iridescent Pyrite spherules on matrix associated with some white flaky Gypsum and orange stains of iron oxides. Specimen dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 cm FOV: 3 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (2011)

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Green calcite (which is collored by green clay - illite) from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Yellow calcite from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 16.05.2016. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Iridescent Pyrite spherules on matrix associated with some white flaky Gypsum and orange stains of iron oxides. Specimen dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 cm FOV: 4 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (2011)

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The largest specimen of yellow calcite which i found from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Iridescent Pyrite spherules on matrix associated with some white flaky Gypsum and orange stains of iron oxides. Specimen dimensions: 10 x 9 x 10 cm FOV: 1.8 cm Field collected by Edgars Endzeliņš (2011)

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These amber pieces were found by me in different years, but the place is one and the same (Carnikava beach, Ādaži Municipality). Specimens was founded in marine sediments after sea storms. This size amber is rare and not often found.

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A self-collected specimen of iridescent Pyrite from Darzciems-2 Quarry, Latvia. These crystallized Pyrite nodules here can be found in a clay-rich dolostone of Upper Devonian Plavinas formation. Entire specimen measures 5.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm. Col #: EE470

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Cluster of yellow calcite on matrix from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 16.05.2016. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Sulphur on pine twig from Lūžņu Ditch Sulphur Spring, Jūrmala Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Amber specimens collected on the beach of Ādaži Municipality, Latvia. Specimens were found in summer of 2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Green illite specimen on dolomite from Kranciems quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection. Specimen was diagnosed at the Latvian University (LU). Method: X-ray powder diffraction (XRD).

Calcite cpecimen on dolomite matrix (some of them are coloured by illite clays) from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Radial goethite crystals in goethite (in past pyrite) concretion from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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It was a surprise to find gypsym in this quarry. As it turned out, the Salaspils suite lies over the dolomite. In some gypsum specimens can find blue - gray celestine ingrowths. Celestine in gypsum from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Pyrite crystals on calcite cluster from Meža Ošāni quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 01.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Brownish dolomite specimen from Dārzciems quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Dolomite crystals in this quarry come across infrequently. Specimen was found in 30.04.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Calcite specimen from Meža Ošāni quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Yellow calcite in clay matrix from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Yellow calcite on calcite which contains clay inclusions from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Cluster of brown gypsum from Salaspils quarry, Salaspils Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 23.11.2017. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Specimen of colourless gypsum from Salaspils quarry, Salaspils Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 23.11.2017. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Calcite crystals in goethite concretion (after pyrite) from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Amber specimens collected on the beach of Ādaži Municipality, Latvia. Specimens were found in summer of 2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Yellow calcite crystals on brownish crystals of dolomite (!) from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. I think in this locality are the best crystals of dolomite in all Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Psilomelane (?) inclusions in yellow calcite from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Pyrite with black melnikovite on dolomite matrix from Tūŗkalne quarry, Ropaži Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 01.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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The best specimen of goethite pseudo stalactites from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Limonite specimen from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Goethite geode with brachiopod print on rock from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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This specimen was found in Ventspils city (in the summer of 2015). It was in the water a few meters from the shore. It glimpsed under the water on the sand.

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Goethite specimen from Dārzciems quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 30.04.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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One of the best specimens of agate and also one of the first finds of Latvian citrine. A unique piece of agate that combines citrine and amethyst layers, also has bluish imprints of chalcedony pseudostalactites. Specimen from Lace Sunset outcrops, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 09.08.2021. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Red calcite on goethite with limonite from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Calcite after Kosmoceras castor (?) ammonite in Jurassic limestone from Zaņa River, Saldus Municipality, Latvia.

Calcite specimen with limonite inclusions from Vārpas quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Dolomite specimen from Kranciems quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Calcite specimen from Meža Ošāni quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Goethite from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Dolomite specimen from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Limestome specimen from Nīgrande Limestone quarry, Saldus Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 13.04.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Dolomite specimen from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Cluster of brown gypsum (not rare, but hard to find in this quarry).

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Yellow limonite layer on calcite cluster from Dārzciems quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 30.04.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Specimen of reddish-brown dolomite crystals from Lāsītes quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection. Dolomite crystals on matrix which are coloured in reddish-broun coulor by layer of different iron oxides/hydroxides. The crystals have strong vitreous lustre. Due to oxide layer the ...

It was a surprise to find gypsym in this quarry. As it turned out, the Salaspils suite lies over the dolomite. Gypsum from Kalnciems-2 quarry, Jelgava Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 15.07.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Specimen of pyrite crystals from Dārzciems-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. The best specimen of pyrite, which I ewer found before this moment. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Specimen of reddish-brown dolomite crystals from Lāsītes quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection. Dolomite crystals on matrix which are coloured in reddish-broun coulor by layer of different iron oxides/hydroxides. The crystals have strong vitreous lustre. Due to oxide layer the ...

Pyrite crystals on calcite cluster from Meža Ošāni quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 01.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Calcite specimen with limonite inclusions from Vārpas quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 22.06.2019. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

Calcite specimen from Dārzciems quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 30.04.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Yellow calcite cluster from Dārzciems quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 30.04.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection. Only one of a hundred calcite specimens, which i found has yellow colour. In the base of specimen - greenish clay. Gradually distributed over the specimen, clay "paints" calcite in yellow colour.

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Misshof meteorite fragment (also in Latvia known as Baldone, Misa) from Stūri village, Ķekava Municipality, Latvia. The date of the meteorite fall: 10.04.1890 ≈ 4:00 p.m. (specimen acquired in 2023). Dmitry Vorobyov's collection. The Misshof meteorite is considered to be the 4th and last to fall in Latvia after the Lixna (1820), Buschhof ...

Black spherulitic iron-copper oxide (most possibly delafossite - SEM-EDX) with green radial-radiant malachite crystals on quartz from Sīļi Quarry, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found on 05.07.2021. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Calcite specimen from Meža Ošāni quarry, Ogre Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 01.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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Orange calcite and dolomite on goethite from Ape-2 quarry, Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. Specimen was found in 08.09.2018. Dmitry Vorobjov's collection.

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