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SZ-MINERAUX, May 20, 2025

FLUORITE on QUARTZ – Xia Yang Mine, Yongchun, Quanzhou, Fujian, China Two large cuboctahedron crystals of fluorite on quartz from the Xia Yang mine in China. Other smaller crystals are present in the Quartz matrix on the side. Fluorite ranges

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SZ-MINERAUX, May 8, 2025

RHODOCHROSITE – Moanda Mine, Moanda, Leboumbi-Leyou, Haut-Ogooue, Gabon Red Rhodochrosite Scalenohedra on glossy black Manganite which gives a superb color contrast. Cabinet size, this piece is very homogeneous by the many crystals of rhodochrosite very well formed to intense color.

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SZ-MINERAUX, May 8, 2025

CHALCANTHITE – Planet Mine, Planet, Santa Maria, La Paz, Arizona, USA Natural Chalcanthite with many long prismatic fibrous crystals. This specimen comes from the Planet mine in the USA. Original label provided with the specimen. Planet Mine, Planet, Santa Maria,

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SZ-MINERAUX, May 6, 2025

HEMATITE var SPECULARITE and QUARTZ – Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England, UK Many lustrous crystals of Quartz on slats of specularite bright and well formed. Cabinet size piece from the Florence mine in the UK. Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England,

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SZ-MINERAUX, May 6, 2025

RHODOCHROSITE and FLUORITE on QUARTZ – Wutong Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou, Guangxi, China Lenticular Rhodochrosite presenting a beautiful homogeneous and intense pink color, associated with cubes of violet Fluorite well pronounced, all on Quartz well formed and shiny. Mineralogical jewel from

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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Today we’re raising a toast (and maybe a margarita) to Tucson — not just a hub of celebration, but a true epicenter for the mineral collecting world. From its rich Southwestern geology to the world-famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show®,

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A Quick Note from The-Vug Team

We’re Back — Thank You for Your Patience We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the mineral collecting community for your patience and continued support. Over the past few months, our family has been navigating some

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