I’ve added a new lot of specimens from finds in 2013-14 – I’ve been assembling this group of top-calibre pieces for a few years, and they are now online in the new Egypt Update. These are excellent goethite pseudomorphs after marcasite from the White Desert, north of Farafra Oasis.

I’ve posted an update of excellent specimens from all over the US, including many contemporary classics. From platinum, gold, silver and copper to Franklin willemite, Kelly smithsonite, Maine elbaite and so many more.

I’ve posted a new update featuring the first of many specimens to come, from the collection of my friend Tracy A. Kimmel. Tracy built an excellent, substantial collection of fine minerals, and I acquired it this year. I have also written a post about Tracy (see Profiles and Tributes), and I really hope you’ll enjoy reading about her – she was a remarkable person.