Pederneira!
The Pederneira mine in Brazil qualifies as one of the world’s greatest tourmaline occurrences.
Piecing Together the Puzzle of a Heliodor Crystal’s Past
Some specimens come to us fresh from the ground, but others may have histories extending far into the past
Rubble, Rubles, and Rocks
Daniel Trinchillo’s journey into the world of minerals began with an unconventional blend of chance, ambition, and adventure.
Mineral Collections of Brazil – Daniel Trinchillo
Daniel Trinchillo transformed a childhood fascination into what has become the largest fine mineral dealership in the world.
Elmwood Calcite
From the Vault: Calcite #01174.
Mineralientage Munchen 2025
Daniel Trinchillo and Crystal Suh take us on a journey through the evolution of the Munich Show.
From Skardu to Dassu
An exclusive look at Daniel Trinchillo’s 2024 expedition through Pakistan’s mineral-rich mountains
The Fine Mineral Boom Explained
Daniel Trinchillo explains why the mineral world has entered an extraordinary era of growth.
Les Echos 2024 – St. Marie Aux Mines
Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines has become the second largest mineral show in the world.
Eyes of Africa
The story of the unmatched “Eyes of Africa,” is just the kind of saga that lives on permanently in mineralogical history.