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Cristosud: Mineralogical Excellence Since 2019
Founded by Lucas Étienne, Cristosud has established itself as a reference in the trade of collectible mineral specimens, both French and international.
Our expertise: International sourcing, field prospecting and collecting, expert preparation, professional photography and videography. We offer our specimens online, in our showroom, and at major mineral shows.
Lucas Étienne – Founder Passionate about minerals since childhood, Lucas actively prospects, particularly in the Southern Alps — the origin of the name “CristoSud.”
A geologist graduated from the University of Franche-Comté, he possesses solid field expertise and in-depth knowledge of minerals and rocks. After his studies, he chose to dedicate himself entirely to his passion by developing Cristosud.
Quentin Chamayou – Partner Since 2025 An engineer by training and passionate collector (particularly of Tsumeb minerals and French fluorites), Quentin brings his entrepreneurial experience to support Cristosud’s growth and continuously optimize the collector experience.
Our Commitment To offer collectors a service of excellence: rigorous selection, recognized expertise, and personalized support. Your satisfaction is at the heart of our approach.
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