Categories
Archives
![](https://www.mcdougallminerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Legrandite-cover-e1668036091137.jpg)
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.
![](https://www.mcdougallminerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RedPhantom5.0cm-100x100.jpg)
As you may have seen in my Tucson blog post, a recent find at Orange River, South Africa has produced some beautiful quartz crystals with exquisite sharp red phantoms. I’ve posted them in this Red Phantom Quartz Update.
![](https://www.mcdougallminerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Palm-100x100.jpg)
The Tucson Gem and Mineral show was great this year! This report includes photos of mineral specimens from many new finds.