Ed Richard's Photo Gallery
8P6-HFNCuprodongchuanite Pb4CuZn2(PO4)4(OH)2 , Veszelyite (Cu,Zn)2Zn(PO4)(OH)3·2H2O , Hemimorphite Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O
Dimensions: 61 mm x 55 mm x 30 mm
Rich coverage of 3-4 mm green cuprodongchuanite with characteristic fans of veszelyite upto 1 cm on greyish hemimorphite.
DF5-W1TAegirine NaFe3+Si2O6 , Riebeckite ◻[Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2]Si8O22(OH)2
Dimensions: 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm
Largest Crystal Size: 30 mm
The Aegerine has been analysed on a different but identical piece of this find, the Riebeckite (blue) is a best guess. Location confirmed by local experts.
CMR-589Garnet Group X3Z2(SiO4)3 , Staurolite Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Dimensions: 35 mm x 20 mm x 21 mm
Largest Crystal Size: 16 mm
A new find in 2023 from Nuristan.
Staurolite (16mm) and Garnet in a micaceous schist.
Analysed 2024 by Joy Desor.
D22-PHKTourmaline AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z , Beryl Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Dimensions: 76 mm x 34 mm x 32 mm
Largest Crystal Size: 76 mm
Single specimen of Indicolite Tourmaline with white Beryl crystals from a find late 2023
LRL-WR7Cuprodongchuanite Pb4CuZn2(PO4)4(OH)2 , Veszelyite (Cu,Zn)2Zn(PO4)(OH)3·2H2O , Hemimorphite Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O
Dimensions: 12 cm x 9 cm x 8 cm
Field of View: 5 cm
A vugh lined with Hemimorphite with rich coverage of Cuprodingchuanite spheres and contrasting blue Veszelyite crystals. Am exceptionally large specimen for this rare, new mineral
46N-P6UCorundum Al2O3
Dimensions: 56 mm x 42 mm x 30 mm
A 2022 find , bright Rubies associated with green and brown smaller gems (so far unidentified) in a matrix with muscovite - 5.6 cm wide piece
A view of the line of lode from Round Hill which is located North near Potosi
A view of the line of load and Broken Hill town from Round Hill (North of Broken Hill), so looking south. The operational North mine are the buildings to the left, the Potosi Open Cut is on the right.
Potosi Mullock heap and second entrance August 2022
A picture taken in August 2022 from the 'summit' of round hill showing the extensive mullock heap behind the open cut looking west , the second entrance to the underground workings is visible next to the water tanks in the middle/right of the image
Open cut viewed from North to South August 2022
A view of the open cut taken from Round Hill looking South , one of the entrances to the underground workings is in the middle of the open cut. Picture taken in August 2022
5RL-PKRBeryl Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Dimensions: 130 mm x 60 mm x 62 mm
Largest Crystal Size: 130 mm
The old label refers to this as 'Calcium' Beryl , the deposit was mainly mined for Feldspar and later for industrial Beryl
