Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Dashkasan, Dashkasan District, Azerbaijan

3.6 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm. Andradite garnets are a signature species along with magnetite from this well-known deposit. Two intergrown textbook trapezohedrons with dark reddish-brown color and moderate lustre comprise this aesthetic miniature. Ex Herb Obodda specimen.

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Mushketovite, magnetite pseudomorph after 6cm wide iron rose.

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Divergent grown epidote on calcite crystals. The base consisting of magnetite crystals with some tiny quartz. Ex collection Oliver Konzcer. Collection & photo Martin Rich. Nikon D5100, Mikro-Nikkor 85 mm 1:3.5 SG. Camera remote with digiCamControl. Combine ZP (stack of 3 images - do stack).

© Martin Rich 2016

The crystal on the right is 20mm across 5x5x4cm

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A prismatic crystal, hexagonal, gray of Cl-bearing Fluorapatite. Collection and photo of Gianfranco Ciccolini

Attractive combination of Cl-bearing fluorapatite (2.5 cm length) with attached group of quartz xls. The quartz xls are very pale purplish at their base. Coll. Schillhammer, acquired from Robert Brandstetter in 2010.

© Harald Schillhammer

Octahedral dark Magnetite crystal whit green Epidote crystals and white Calcite. Specimen size 6x5,1 cm. Bought at Turin Mineral Fair, 1999. Photo and collection Alessandro Cantamessa (#881).

Magnetite Size: 6x10cm Three + lustrous Magnetite dodecahedrons to 2,5 cm, on matrix.

© Terry Burtzlaff

A 6.0 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm matrix, the top completely covered by fine semi-lustrous slightly rounded undamaged crystals of magnetite to 2.2 cm on edge. There are many colorless opaque terminated prismatic crystals of fluorapatite to 2.1 cm in length scattered throughout. Neat combination piece. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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Laumontite crystal on calcite twin 4.5cm across from Dashkesan Northwestern Quarry, Azerbaijan. Fujifilm S5 Pro camera with Sigma 2.8/50mm EX macro lens.

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Andradite and Magnetite with Epidote Glassy, reddish-brown Andradite crystals to 2.5 cm. with rounded, silvery Magnetite crystals to 1.5 cm., and sprays of olive-green acicular Epidote crystals to 6 mm. The back side of this specimen is covered with Epidote.

© Terry Burtzlaff

Specimen of dark red to black, lucent andradite garnet crystals on matrix, in association with green epidote, from rare locality. Finding: about 1977 Overall piece size: 9.5 x 7.0 x 10.0 cm Mauro Rapazzini private collection.

© Mauro Rapazzini 2012

Crystals up to 8cm long from Dashkesan Northwestern Quarry

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Cluster of well formed, lustrous andradite crystals on matrix. Size - 5 cm.

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Blue coating of posnjakite on a chalcopyrite crystal. Rolf Luetcke specimen and photo.

Opaque white single Fluorapatite crystal without matrix. The prism faces are in perfect condition, with the exception of a small amount of contact damage at the back of the crystal. The termination is sharp and well developed. Minor pale green Chamosite is scattered over the prism faces and termination. UV FL: SW only -- Bright, pale orange on ...

© Eugene & Sharon Cisneros

Perfect quality, quite rare for the locality, Hematite specimen, from Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Dashkesan, Dashkasan District, Azerbaijan

© Oleg Lopatkin

Excellent coverage of sharp, dark brown andradite crystals up to 9mm.

© P. Nicholson

Large specimen (approx 16cm across). From Wendell Minerals, Munich Show 2007

© J.Ralph 2007

Excellent specimen fully crystallized on all sides (knob-like formation) of large dark metallic magnetite crystals to 3 cm. The largest crystal is perched on top. No damage, very clean.  This specimen must be seen in person to be appreciated. With old H. Obodda label. Overall size of mineral specimen: 10x9x6 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1-3 ...

© 2001 John H. Betts

Superb specimen of dark-red to black translucent andradite garnet crystals covering one side of matrix. Between the large andradites are smaller garnets. Stands upright without support. No damage, very clean. With old H. Obodda label. Overall size of mineral specimen: 13x9x5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 3-11 mm.

© 2001 John H. Betts

Cl-bearing Fluorapatite with Magnetite, Quartz, and Calcite (not shown) from Dashkesan Co-Fe Deposit, Azerbaijan. The main crystal measures approximately 2.1 x 1 cm, with the entire specimen measuring approximately 5.3 x 3 cm.

© Peter Hargis

A very uncommon, strikingly beautiful specimen featuring two sharp and finely formed chalcopyrite crystals (to 2 cm) coated by bornite, on a contrasting matrix of crystalline epidote. This specimen absolutely leapt out from amongst the offerings of the Cincinnati show dealer from whom I bought it earlier this year. 5.3 x 5.3 x 3.5 cm

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Stalactitic formation of brilliant black metallic magnetite crystals. The bottom has been sawn flat for display without additional stands. A portion of the formation on the rear is not crystallized, all other areas are completely covered with crystals. Overall size of mineral specimen: 8x5x4 cm. Size of individual crystals: 4-10 mm.

© 2001 John H. Betts

1.7 cm crystal on magnetite matrix Photo & Collection: Foschi-Tagliabue

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A conglomerate of epidote magnetite calcite and quartz holds three large principle chalcopyrite crystals with some smaller at the base. The largest crystal is 3.4cm tall; all are deep blue in colour with paler blue posnjakite as a microcrystalline crust.

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A stunning and uncommon combo specimen from Azerbaijan (better known for military unrest). It features a beautiful translucent ball of prehnite on a bed of velvety moss-green epidote, with gemmy quartz crystals adding an accent and euhedral magnetite crystals on the back! 6.2 x 5.5 x 4.2 cm

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Lustrous black magnetite crystal 16 mm across on matrix. The crystal shows dominant cubic faces with octahedral and dodecahedral modifications. Two opposite dodecahedral faces have irregular growth hillocks (natural). Unusual. Ex. Al Sebela collection. Overall size of mineral specimen: 4.5x3.5x1.5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 16 mm.

© 2001 John H. Betts

Group of mushroom-like Sceptre Quartz crystals 5x4x3 cm. Prismatic constituents of these sceptres are covered with greenish-grey crust of Thuringite - ferroan chlorite, while dipyramidal ones are filled with red hematite impregnation. Only one cavity about 50x30x15 cm with such sceptre quartz was found. Such quartz appearance isn't typical for the ...

© Pavel M. Kartashov collection & photo

12 cm wide

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Cl-bearing Fluorapatite crystals up to 2,5cm on Magnetite matrix with 4,5x3,5x3,5cm - December of 2007

© Photo & Collection of Martins da Pedra

Green crystal´s epidote with clear quartz and grey little crystal´s magnetite. Size spec. 100x70mm.

© Vítězslav Snášel

Field of view 22 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 06-058.

Twinned polychrome Calcite with mushroom-like Sceptre Quartz crystal in basement. Prismatic constituent of the sceptre is covered with greenish-grey crust of Thuringite - ferroan chlorite, while dipyramidal one is filled with red Hematite impregnation. Only one cavity about 50x30x15 cm with such sceptre quartz was found. Such quartz appearance ...

© Pavel M. Kartashov collection & photo

A well formed black matted luster magnetite crystal measuring 2.0 cm across is set nicely upon matrix. Very clean of damage. Size: 5.0 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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11.9 x 8.2 x 7.4 cm. A large KILLER specimen of magnetite from the former Soviet Republic, with sharp crystals up to 3 cm across piled up on the matrix, and accented by translucent, silky scalenohedrons of calcite. This is a very hard thing to obtain. The crystals are huge and of a rare habit for magnetite.

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3.3 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm. From the Bill Larson garnet suite, a deep wine-red andradite garnet that could not be more perfectly displayed, perched on its natural matrix base. At 1.5 cm, it is complete and undamaged, with pretty striations on its faces.

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Specimen and photo Leon Hupperichs.

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Group of sharp dodecahedral crystals of Magnetite with very well defined faces and edges, partially overgrown by scalenohedral crystals of Calcite and small crystals of Epidote.Dashkesan, Azerbaijan Republik.Specimen size: 5.3 × 4.5 × 2.4 cm = 2.1” × 1.8” × 0.9”Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1.1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”Calcite minor fluorescence ...

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Closed fan growths of thin crystals that have an excellent color and luster. They are transparent and have sharp terminations. They are on matrix and with crystals of Quartz. Especially notable for the locality.Dashkesan, Dashkyasan, Azerbaijan Republik.Specimen size: 6.3 × 6 × 3.4 cmMain crystal size: 0.8 × 0.1 cm

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Interesting specimen, where two generation andradite garnet crystals on matrix rock we can see, from rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan Size 112 x 80 x 35 mm

© Lopatkin Oleg

Aesthetic specimen of epidote with magnetite, from Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Dashkesan, Azerbaijan Size 65 x 36 x 40 mm

© Oleg Lopatkin

Crystal size about 2.5 cm.

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13.9 x 7.4 x 6.2 cm. This piece features lustrous, large, very pale grey-green crystals of apatite measuring to 3.5 cm in length. All but a couple of minor ones are terminated. Interestingly, there are also a couple of magnetite crystals embedded in the matrix. Ex. Ed. David Collection.

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FoV 10mm.

© Vítězslav Snášel

9.5 cm tall bundle-like split crystal. B.Z.Kantor's specimen. Fujifilm S5 Pr0 + Tamron 90mm SP macro

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Amethyst crystals from, already quite rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan (this specimen was collected at very old years) Size 110 x 30 x 18 mm

© Oleg Lopatkin

Yelow-green epidote with quartz and magnetite(grey). FOV 12mm.

© Vitezslav Snasel

4.4 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm. A very large andradite garnet from a rare locality. It has a contact on the back that does not show from the display face: the display face is super-sharp, with textbook form, not in bad shape for a crystal of this size. Weighs 181 grams. Ex. Bill Larson collection.

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Group of scepter-like crystals, 4 cm long, from Dashkesan Northeastern Quarry. B.Kantor specimen and photo.

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Calcite twin 5cm in size on the top of an amethyst crystal. From Northeastern Quarry, Dashkesan Deposit, Azerbaijan.

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Green epidote with quartz. FOV 12mm.

© Vitezslav Snasel

Crystals up to 1 cm in size. B.Kantor specimen and photo. Nikon D7000 camera and Tamron SP 90mm lens used.

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Yelow-green crystals with clear quartz and magnetite(grey).FOV 13mm.

© Vitezslav Snasel

Epidote and Calcite on Magnetite with minor andradite not visible in photo Size: 9.5x5x8.5cm

10 x 9 x 5cm.The maincrystal is about 5cm, it shows beautiful structured faces and waxy lustre. The Magnetite-crystals are up to 2cm and well developed with sharp termination. Tiny Quartz-crystals are also present. This all on Epidote-matrix. This pieces were found only one time, in the mid of the 90ties. Material and photo Gruell.

© Martin Gruell

Crystal epidote with clear quartz. FOV 8mm.

© Vitezslav Snasel

Pistachio green sprays of epidote with colorless calcite crystals and black magnetite crystals. 5.1 x 8.3 cm. Michael Shaw Collection.

Amethyst crystals specimen from, already quite rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan (this specimen was collected at very old years) Size 75 x 97 x 40 mm

© Lopatkin Oleg

Not so bad specimen of magnetite crystals, that nested among many small needles of epidote, from already quite rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan Size 100 x 90 x 30 mm

© Oleg Lopatkin

Interesting specimen, where two generation andradite garnet crystals on matrix rock we can see, from rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan Size 112 x 80 x 35 mm

© Lopatkin Oleg

A well formed black matted luster magnetite crystal measuring 2.0 cm across is set nicely upon matrix. Very clean of damage. Size: 5.0 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

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2 cm floater in byssolite. B.Kantor specimen and photo.

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Tetragonal sphenoids of chalcopyrite coated by covellite (analyzed). The edge of the major crystal shows what appears to be the point of a tetragonal scalenohedron, but faces below that point are nearly flat. A few chips around edges of crystal reveal fresh brassy and tarnished chalcopyrite. Daughter photo shows the grouping from another vantage ...

© Norman King

The specimen shows up a post-skarn mineral assemblages formed in the last stage of mineralization such as Epidote-Magnetite aggregation dotted about colourless Quartz and zonal submillimeter, brownish Andradite which would seen replaced the lamellar Laumontite. Typical for Dashkesan deposit. NP Collection and photograph.

© Nicu Pascanu

A 6.0 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm matrix, the top completely covered by fine semi-lustrous slightly rounded undamaged crystals of magnetite to 2.2 cm on edge. There are many colorless opaque terminated prismatic crystals of fluorapatite to 2.1 cm in length scattered throughout. Neat combination piece. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.

© Dan & Diana Weinrich Minerals

10 cm long sheaf-like (bow tie) split quartz crystal. Exakta-66 + Kreuznach Xenotar 1:2.8/80mm. Scan from slide photo.

© B.Z.Kantor

Specimen width 10 cm. Now in Fersman Mineralogical Museum.

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6.4 x 5.0 x 4.7 cm. A 4.6 cm, textbook hexagonal, lustrous, partially translucent, grayish-green chlorapatite crystal is aesthetically set in matrix. Patches of glassy, complex calcite rhombs with snow-white laumontite lathes attractively flank the crystal. The dense matrix includes crystallized, magnetic magnetite crystals. Specimens of this ...

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Specimen size is 8,5 x 5 cm.

© Stefan Koch

1,2cm separate crystal in calcite.

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Calcite twin, 4.3cm high.

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8.5cm tall intergrowth of sheaf-like split crystals

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Not so bad specimen of magnetite crystals, that nested among many small needles of epidote, from already quite rare locality - Dashkesan Co-Fe deposit, Azerbaijan Size 100 x 90 x 30 mm

© Oleg Lopatkin

Numerous prismatic white apatite crystals up to 20mm having pyramidal termination, associated with green epidote crystals, yellowish calcite crystals up to 25mm and tiny hyaline quartz ; At the bottom of the 70x45mm matrix are some dodecahedrons of magnetite. From Gyangza, Dashkhesan Collection and photo of the author

© M. Dolivet