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We are seeing more collectors joining and showing their precious minerals on EarthWonders. Did you know you can like other collectors' specimens, leave comments on the specimens, and even send them an irresistible offer?
We have Andreas Empl, a.k.a. Mineral Andy, on EarthWonders. The first thing that caught our eyes was his Alien Eye fluorite from Namibia. He seems to be a Fluorite connoisseur and has a very good fluorite collection. Check out his full collection here.
The Nanjing Mineral Expo is getting more interesting every year, and our founder, Will Jessup, attended this year's event. He had the opportunity to meet friends, dealers, and collectors from around the world. With more than 500 exhibitors from over 50 countries, you could say that the show is heating up with more interest every year.
Yes, you heard that right! A buyer purchased around 100 top grade minerals for $30M (~210 million yuan). This was surprising because only that morning in Nanjing, a record for the highest sale had occurred for around $1M in a single transaction (~6.8 million yuan), and this $30M sale happened in the afternoon. Imagine how exciting it must have been at the event with these record-breaking sales!
The mysterious buyer did not want to reveal too much of his personal details when reporters approached him. Hello, mysterious buyer! If you are reading this, we have an anonymous feature where you can showcase your minerals without revealing your personal identity. We've got your back! :)
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