Spanish Mineral Specimens

 

Fine aragonite crystals such as this purple and green crystal are becoming tough to find for sale.    Here is a classic Berbes fluorite with barite from an old location.    Beautiful, but lesser known pyromorphites have been found in Spain on occassion.    This beautiful combination of gem sphalerite and siderite is a prime example of why Spanish minerals are so popular.

Many fine minerals from Spain are readily available on the mineral market.  Aragonites, pyrites, goethites, fluorites, barites, calcites, pyromorphites, sphalerites and dolomites are but a few of the fine mineral in well formed crystals that come from Spain.  We normally have a great selection of this classic minerals so feel free to contact us concerning your wants.  We carry specimens for all levels of collectors.

 

Pyrite, Navajun, LaRioja, Spain

Impressive groups of cubic pyrite crystals in matrix from the Navajun Mine, LaRioja, Spain. Lots of variety in a wide range of prices for these fine mineral specimens.      Impressive groups of cubic pyrite crystals in matrix from the Navajun Mine, LaRioja, Spain. Lots of variety in a wide range of prices for these fine mineral specimens.        Impressive groups of cubic pyrite crystals in matrix from the Navajun Mine, LaRioja, Spain. Lots of variety in a wide range of prices for these fine mineral specimens.

 

 

OKF-384

OKF-384     Sphalerite    Santander, Cantabria, Spain.  Ex Dr. Steve Chamberlain collection.  Previously in Elmer Rowley collection from the New York State Museum.  Elma Rowley biography can be found in that May/ June, 2008, volume 83, number three, issue of Rocks and Minerals magazine.  This is a very good example of a zoned cleaved from a huge sphalerite crystal.  Much of it is gem quality and it measures 7.2 x 6 cm and it is 1.7 cm thick.  The piece is not backlit in the photographs.  Classic material with a wonderful providence.  $75

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-226

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OKF-226    Barite and Fluorite    Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain.  Ex Bob Borofsky collection.  This wonderful large cabinet piece is coated by white barites with a liberal encrustation of gem clear fluorites, approximately 75% coverage, up 1 cm on edge each.  The specimen displays the highest of luster possible and the floor a crystals show tetrahexahedral forms.  I can find no damage on this piece which is extremely rare for this locality.  The specimen measures 12.5 cm x 11 cm x 7.5 cm and is also crystallized on approximately 40% of its back.  This is one of those rare pieces from a site which never produced many specimens in the first place and is noted for rarely producing any that are damage free.  A superb fluorite.  $1000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-205

Other side...still fantastic

OKF-205    Sphalerite, Quartz, Siderite and Dolomite    La Troja, San Sabashhan, Spain.  Ex Bob Borofsky collection.  This is probably the nicest combination piece from this location which I purchased from Bob.  It is a complete floater grouping which measures overrates centimeters in length 5 cm in height and is a little over 3 cm thick.  It has 100% coverage of all the fore mentioned minerals in crystals up to .8 cm in diameter.  This is a very flashy specimen due to the crisp gemmy sphalerites which are the primary mineral.  The specimen stands on edge for display.  You'd have a hard time finding the nicer piece from this location at any price.  $350

 

 

 

 

 

OKF-195

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OKF-195    Calcite and Fluorite    La Collada, Asturias, Spain.  Ex Bob Borofsky collection.  This beautiful combination of minerals is 6.5 x 6 x 6.3 cm in size.  It displays beautifully from the front but the sides show some damage to the tips of the calcites.  The fluorites are especially gemmy weed very light purple phantoms.  The calcites range from white, to light yellow, to clear.  The fluorites are very complex and form and both minerals are exceptionally lustrous.  The frontal view of this piece is a publication quality.  An exceptional piece but locale.  $675

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-405

OKE-405    Sphalerite and Siderite (also, dolomite and calcite?)    La Troja, San Sabashtan, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection Circ. 1990.  Fine gemmy spahalerites mixed with yellowish tan siderites and two unknowns which could be dolomite and calcite.  6.3 x 4 x 3 cm.  All crystals are well formed and attractive.  Lots of flash to this specimen.  Two areas of matrix attachment and no damage.  Quality European specimen.  70$

 

 

 

 

OKD-596

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OKD-596         Barite on Fluorite    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  A nice small cabinet specimen which stands upright on edge.  This piece is composed of a single face coating of cubic crystals modified by dodecahedrons to 1 cm each.  Nice color and luster.  They are on a micro quartz coated matrix which measures 7 x 5.5 x 4 cm overall.  Minor dolomite crystals.  Damage free specimen.  135$

 

 

 

 

OKD-597

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OKD-597          Calcite on Fluorite (Tetrahexahedral Crystal Form)     Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  This attractive specimen shows nice large (to 2.3 cm each) clear fluorites with the rare tetrahexahedral form.  The calcites are in two generations.  The large yellow second gen. calcites exhibit minor damage but it is not excessive.  First gen. calcites form a white druze on about half the piece.  The specimen measures a healthy 9 x 8.5 x 5 cm.  One fluorite is dinged and many have light blue and whit phantoms which are very subtle.  Some chalcopyrite inclusions, as well.  A fine and rare combination piece from years gone by.   190$

 

 

OKD-630

Barite close up.

Tetrahexahedral fluorites.

OKD-630        Fluorite (Tetrahexahedral Crystal Form) and Barite   Ana Mine, also known as Ana Berbes Location, Berbes, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  An old, rare find that is seldom represented in even the top comprehensive fluorite, Spanish or European collections.  Most collectors are not even familiar with this old mine which was once close to the Berbes locale with which every fluorite collector is now acquainted.  This one is a fine domed cluster of purple tetrahexahedral crystals to 1.7 cm on edge and white barites to 1.2 cm on edge.  The fluorite range from small and gemmy to larger with modified surfaces which take on the appearance of being etched.  Below these are other fluorites which are mostly obscured and more yellowish in color and phantomed.  This is a fine and rare specimen with only a single barite blade being partially missing.  10 x 8 x 5 cm overall size.  2,000$

 

 

 

OKD-631

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Barites.

Tetrahexahedral fluorites.

OKD-631        Fluorite (Tetrahexahedral Crystal Form) and Barite   Ana Mine, also known as Ana Berbes Location, Berbes, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  An old, rare find that is seldom represented in even the top comprehensive fluorite, Spanish or European collections.  Most collectors are not even familiar with this old mine which was once close to the Berbes locale with which every fluorite collector is now acquainted.  This specimen is simply amazing for the location.  It measures a whopping 17 x 10 cm and is a two sided plate which is about f cm thick.  It sits up nicely on edge for display and is mineralized on about 50% of its edges.  The purple fluorites have a high degree of modification and so the surfaces appear frosted.  Inside the fluorites are fine yellow phantoms.  The white barites approach 2 cm and the only damage to the specimen are a couple of cleaved barites which are tough to find.  This is a wonderful museum piece from a rare, old European locale.  Extremely tough to get and desirable specimen.  6,500$ firm.

 

 

 

OKD-598

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OKD-598           Barite on Fluorite    (Hexoctahedral Crystal Form)     Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain.  Ex.         Bob Borofsky Collection.  A fine damage free piece with highly modified fluorites to 2.5 cm each partially covered by bright white blades of barite.  The fluorites are a very light purple, almost clear.  Minor chalcopyrite inclusions.  7 x 6 x 3.5 cm.  Flashy specimen.  200$

 

 

OKD-599

OKD-599           Fluorite (Tetrahexahedral Crystal Form)     Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain.  Ex.Bob Borofsky Collection.   Fantastic, clear (with a very slight blue cast and selective blue phantoms) tetrahexahedral crystals of fluorite to 2.8 cm on edge.  This small cabinet specimen measures 7 x 6 x 6 cm and displays wonderfully.  Great luster and form.  One fluorite has a corner ding.  A classic to grace any fine fluorite collection.    175$

 

 

 

 

OKD-603

OKD-603         Fluorite    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  This cabinet specimen is unusual for its dramatic color changes from white (central vertical stripe) to its deep purple tones.  It measures 12.5 x 9 cm and is a plate composed of crystals to 2.4 cm on edge.  The crystals are classic Berbes with cubes modified by dodecahedrons.  Several layers of light purple phantoms.  A quality display specimen.    220$

 

 

 

 

OKD-605...back

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Close up of fluorite and quartz.

OKD-605         Barite on Fluorite and Quartz    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  A very aesthetic specimen for the money.  This one has small cubes to .8 cm and overall dimensions of 8 x 5 x 5.5 cm.  There is one book of barite blades centrally located on the fluorites and plenty of tiny quartz for a little extra flash.  One micro ding only visible with magnification.  A fine classic for a bargain price of…100$

 

 

 

 

OKD-606

Hexoctahedral crystals, phantoms and unknown inclusions.

Calcite on barite on fluorite.

Close up of unknowns.

OKD-606        Fluorite, Quartz and Calcite and others  (Hexoctahedral Crystal Form)     Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.   Exceedingly rare crystal form of fluorite combined with micro quartz and tiny calcites created a fine, aesthetic and unusual specimen.  A large specimen measuring in at 22.5 x 12 x 9 cm.  One could look at for hours!  Clear crystals to 2.4 cm each surrounded by draperies of quartz druze.  A couple damaged corner but very difficult to detect and certainly not noticeable.  Other minerals include dolomite and chalcopyrite.  Great combination piece.  Plenty of crystallographic variety here!  A winner for any fluorite collection, even the hard core Spanish collector.  1,100$

 

 

 

 

OKD-608

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OKD-608         Barite on Fluorite and Quartz    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.    Oh my!  This wonderful dome of large dark fluorite cubes is not only a European classic, it also has killer aesthetics.  Not only are there the large barite books on the dark fluorites on this piece, we also find a secondary growth of more fluorites in tiny cubes gracing the surfaces of the barites!  These are well formed and attractive crystals on what is already a fine piece.  The overall dimensions are 15 x 11 x 8 cm with barites to 5 cm and primary fluorites to 3.5 cm on edge. Back of specimen is fully crystallized too.  One cube has a damaged corner and one near the edge of the piece a cleave.  A fine and desirable piece.   1,600$

 

 

 

 

OKD-609

Multiple phantoms

Cubes and modified cubes.

OKD-609         Barite on Fluorite and Quartz    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.   A smaller specimen of this fantastic material  which measures in at 7 x 6 x 4.5 cm.  Good clean cubes with dodec. modifications and nice purple layered phantoms to 1.1 cm on edge each. One cube near base is damaged.  Choice color and form for this European classic.     100$

 

 

 

 

OKD-610

An area thick with barites.

Nice tetrahexahedral crystals.

OKD-610          Calcite on Barite on Fluorite (Tetrahexahedral Crystal Form)     Mina Jaimina, Caravia, Asturias, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.   A very heavy coating of clear to white barites on this large (14 x 11 cm) plate of fluorite.  Very minor barite damage, exceptional crystals and the highest of luster.   Approx 1/3rd of the back of the specimen is also crystallized.  Fine aesthetics and a nice, yet uncommon minerals combination.  Amazing specimen.     1,000$

 

 

 

 

OKD-611

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OKD-611          Pyromorphite        Los Burrachos, Sierra Horena, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.   A large and fine specimen measuring 13 x 8 x 5 cm.  This is an exceptional plate for the location.  Good color (red/ orange fluorescence) and luster typical of the material and well-defined crystal form.  This is a fine pyro although; Spain may not be as well recognized for its pyromorphite as other classic locations such as France, Idaho, Pennsylvania and China.  Coverage on face of specimen is approximately 80% with the remainder being covered by micro crystals.  Zero damage.  This one is certainly very fine for the species and for the location.   280$

 

 

 

 

OKD-612

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OKD-612         Barite on Fluorite    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  A good plate of deep purple crystals with two books of barite blades on one side of piece.  This cabinet specimen measures 9.5 x 6 x 3 cm with nice fluorite cubes to 2 cm on edge.  The barites are up to 3 cm and stand up off the matrix of fluorite nicely.  Classic material. Fantastic damage free specimen.  200$

 

 

 

 

OKD-613

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OKD-613         Barite on Fluorite   Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.    A small cabinet specimen measuring 7.2 x 5.5 x 4 cm with cubes modified by dodecahedrons to .9 cm each.  It is somewhat triangular in form allowing for it to display nicely.  90$

 

 

 

 

OKD-614

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OKD-614         Barite on Fluorite    Berbes, Asturias, Spain.   Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.   Another fine large cabinet specimen with generous amounts of barite on fluorite.  The piece measures 14 x 10 x 8 cm and has cubes to 1.1 cm each (some modified by dodecahedrons).  This one has that perfect balance of barite and fluorite.  About half of the fluorites are clear and half purple.  One more excellent, damage free classic which comes in at a mid-level price of…300$

 

 

 

 

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OKD-615

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OKD-615         Barite on Fluorite     Emilio Mine, Asturias, Spain.  Ex. Bob Borofsky Collection.  Here  are bright white barite blades on exceptionally clear fluorite cubes.  The plate is coated on both sides by fluorite with the barites being large on the front side (to 3.5 cm) and tiny on the backside.  9 x 7 x 4 cm overall.  Cute specimen.   120$

 

 

 

 

OKD-166

OKD-166    Pyrite   Ambas, Aguas, Spain.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection.  Big 3.5 cm floater crystal which is a combination of forms (pyritohedroan and cube) with concave faces.  Faces are also heavily striated.  A wonderful crystal from a location noted mostly for its perfect cubes.  Mineralogical Record article does a better job than I of describing these unique crystals.  This one has some obvious fractures but it is very stable.  20$

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