Natrolite – Mineral Properties, Photos and Occurrence
Natrolite is a common sodium zeolite, forming highly aesthetic and fragile crystals. It has also important industrial use in mineral filters and absorbers.
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Matthew Parshchikov - Mineral Photographer Interview
Matthew (Matthäus) Parshchikov is a young mineral collector, geosciences student, and photographer from Cologne, Germany.
Zeolite locality Pustý vrch u Folknářů, Czech Republic
Zeolite locality Pustý vrch near Folknáře (Czech Republic) is a highly productive locality of thomsonite-(Ca), phillipsite-(Ca) and gismondine-(Ca).
Spodumene – Mineral Properties, Photos and Occurrence
Spodumene is an uncommon lithium silicate and one of the precious lithium ores. It produces nice crystals as well as popular and colorful gem material.
Ankerite – Mineral Properties, Photos and Occurrence
Ankerite is interesting and surprisingly uncommon carbonate, mostly limited to metasomatic rocks and hydrothermal veins. It can form outstanding crystals and clusters.
