Antonio Nazario's Photo Gallery
Y4X-H9GFluorite CaF2 , Hematite Fe2O3 , Quartz SiO2
Rajasthan, IndiaDimensions: 2 cm x 2.5 cm
A new find from India was showcased at Denver 2023. I purchased this specimen from Schwartz Fine Mineral at the Western Complex. It was explained to me that most of these specimens were some epimorph that grew on either prehnite or baryte, which dissolved away. I was told Rajasthan, India, was the origin of this specimen, but there is some uncertainty around this as it is believed that it is a false locale given to hide the true location of the find. The locale information will be updated as more information comes out. This specimen is rather well-balanced.
15C-8AMFluorite CaF2
North Green Mine, Ozark-Mahoning group, Cave-In-Rock Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USADimensions: 2.5 cm x 3 cm
Toenail specimen of bicolored fluorite showing multiple dissolution features. This specimen was purchased in January of 2023 and was originally completely coated in bitumen.
Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 6th Nov 2023
9R5-4HTFluorite CaF2
Stoneco Auglaize Quarry, Junction, Paulding County, Ohio, USADimensions: 4.5 cm x 3.0 cm x 1.0 cm
Largest Crystal Size: 0.5 cm
Glassy, iridescent crystals of fluorite measuring to 0.5 cm in size on matrix. Purchased from Weinrich Minerals in November 2022.
QDJ-1QKFluorite CaF2 , Calcite CaCO3
Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, ChinaDimensions: 1.4 cm x 1.1 cm x 2 cm
Glassy, mint green cubes of fluorite on a small piece of matrix associated with calcite.
11G-DFXQuartz SiO2 , Chalcopyrite CuFeS2
Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, ChinaDimensions: 2.1 cm x 1.5 cm x 3 cm
A rather aesthetic thumbnail of glassy Quartz with brassy chalcopyrite from the famous Yaogangxian mine.
KAD-2VGSmithsonite ZnCO3
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, NamibiaDimensions: 4.7 cm x 3.7 cm x 1 cm
A beautiful cluster of mint-green smithsonite that was acquired from Crystal Classics in August 2022.
GLN-21VFluorite CaF2
Erongo Mountains, Karibib Constituency, Erongo Region, NamibiaDimensions: 4 cm x 2.7 cm x 3 cm
Nice, glassy bi-coloured Erongo Fluorite that experienced heavy dissolution. There are also at least 2-3 moving bubbles.
C8J-2H3Wulfenite Pb(MoO4) , Calcite CaCO3
Erupción Mine, Los Lamentos Mts, Ahumada Municipality, Chihuahua, MexicoDimensions: 8 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.2 cm
Largest Crystal Size: 1 cm
Decent sized wulfenite crystals showing distinct zoning on a bed of calcite
LWG-E6VVanadinite Pb5(VO4)3Cl
Apache Mine, Radium, Burch area, Globe Hills Mining District, Globe-Miami Mining District, Gila County, Arizona, USADimensions: 2.6 cm x 1.5 cm x 1 cm
Cluster of gemmy red vanadinite on matrix