Vug (Vuhg) n. – A small cavity in a rock or vein, often with a mineral lining of a different composition from that of the surrounding rock.
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Globe Minerals, September 13, 2024
37 gram Tourmaline var. Elbaite from Minas Gerais, Brazil A large and very colorful specimen of super GEMMY Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil. It
Featured Vug Dealers, September 13, 2024
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Globe Minerals, September 12, 2024
Quartz, Halloysite from Cabiche, Boyaca Dept., Colombia, 13.7 x 6.8 x 5.9 cm. A very choice and quite colorful SELF-STANDING specimen of “Mango Quartz” from
Featured Vug Dealers, September 12, 2024
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Featured Vug Auction Dealers, September 11, 2024
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Featured Vug Dealers, September 10, 2024
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Featured Vug Dealers, September 9, 2024
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Globe Minerals, September 6, 2024
Malachite, Mottramite from Ojuela Mine, Durango, Mexico A striking specimen of intense green Dioptase crystals from the new finds at Mindouli in the Republic of
Featured Vug Dealers, September 6, 2024
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Featured Vug Dealers, September 5, 2024
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Globe Minerals, September 4, 2024
Barite, Pyrite from Oumjrane Mine, Er Rachidia, Morocco A gracefully composed cluster of light blue Barite crystals from Oumjrane, Morocco. In excellent condition, with lots
Featured Vug Auction Dealers, September 4, 2024
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