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 Topic: Heat treatment of minerals |
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| mraffordable Replies: 9 Views: 11953 |
 Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 12, 2013 20:21 Subject: Re: Heat treatment of minerals |
| Marginal,
I hear many arguments both pro and con on this subject. I was owner of a metaphysical gift shop for a few years. The heat treatment can, in fact, change the healing properties of some cryst ... |
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| Topic: Hello from NE North Carolina |
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| mraffordable Replies: 8 Views: 11926 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Sep 28, 2010 18:45 Subject: Re: Hello from NE North Carolina |
| I have gotten a lot of suggestions for rock-hounding from the Rock and Gem Magazine. I am sure you can find it on the internet. They have archives of self gathering sites for most states, telling you ... | |
| Topic: Proper labeling when analysis have not been done yet |
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| mraffordable Replies: 20 Views: 22258 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: May 30, 2010 16:02 Subject: Re: Proper labeling when analysis have not been done yet |
| I thought I should chime in here as a dealer and not a collector. I purchased a flat of "tourmaline" a few years ago from a wholesaler that only told me that the whole lot came from Brazil. ... | |
| Topic: Claus Hedegaard publication question |
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| mraffordable Replies: 8 Views: 11406 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Jan 13, 2010 22:32 Subject: Re: Claus Hedegaard publication question |
| Thank you, forum members, for an honest discussion of a subject that did get out of hand before. I would be interested in the finished project and any related materials that may come up on the healing ... | |
| Topic: Keeping invoices? |
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| mraffordable Replies: 19 Views: 19415 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Nov 27, 2009 19:50 Subject: Re: Keeping invoices? |
| Tracy,
As a business person, I have found that it is always a good idea to keep invoices. For business purposes it is obvious for tax write offs but also for insurance purposes. If there is not a lot ... |
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| Topic: Super Seven Crystal |
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| mraffordable Replies: 20 Views: 57527 |
Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Nov 25, 2009 16:47 Subject: Re: Super Seven Crystal |
| I have been a member of this forum for over a year and most of you have provided me with much very useful information. It is too bad that I now must be insulted because of my belief in the energy of c ... | |
| Topic: My collection at the Mineralogical Museum Marburg |
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| mraffordable Replies: 54 Views: 79337 |
Forum: Mineralogical Museum of Marburg Posted: Oct 31, 2009 16:57 Subject: Re: My collection at the Mineralogical Museum Marburg |
| Thanks for your interest, Lluís, it is off-topic, but i can give you some impressions of my drawing skills. Here are two of the dog portraits i made some years ago:
Yes, off topic, but WOW! Tobias, y ... |
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| Topic: The evolution of -> Women's Private Collections & Collection Photos |
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| mraffordable Replies: 8 Views: 13981 |
Forum: Comments & Suggestions Posted: Jul 29, 2009 18:57 Subject: Re: The evolution of -> Women's Private Collections & Collection Photos |
| I am in agreement with the posts, so far. It's a great idea to invite photos of collections. We are all proud of what we have and many need a place to show off a bit. I certainly enjoy viewing the pic ... | |
| Topic: Is there a way to contact other members of the forum? |
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| mraffordable Replies: 2 Views: 8596 |
Forum: Comments & Suggestions Posted: May 06, 2009 13:51 Subject: Re: Is there a way to contact other members of the forum? |
| Jordi,
Now I would like to know how I can get amethystguy to see this exchange. Does he automatically get it? It sounded like he was interested last week. Thanks for all your help. |
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| Topic: Is there a way to contact other members of the forum? |
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| mraffordable Replies: 2 Views: 8596 |
Forum: Comments & Suggestions Posted: May 05, 2009 20:39 Subject: Is there a way to contact other members of the forum? |
| Joan,
I could not find any other place to ask my question, so I'm going to try it here. Is there a way to contact other members of the forum privately for business purposes? I have been enjoying the ... |
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| Topic: Cleaning Selenite?? |
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| mraffordable Replies: 3 Views: 12203 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: May 01, 2009 14:40 Subject: Re: Cleaning Selenite?? |
| Just a quick note on the metaphysical cleansing of selenite( sorry, gypsum). Citrine also needs to be cleansed, so re-think using it to cleanse the gypsum. What I use is dry sea salt and a blue kyanit ... | |
| Topic: Recent dig in SC |
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| mraffordable Replies: 9 Views: 15680 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Apr 30, 2009 16:41 Subject: Re: Recent dig in SC |
| Purchasing for my collection and possibly an extra few. You could contact me directly , if you wish. I'm not sure what the rules are about that. Jodi could provide you with my direct e-mail.(permissio ... | |
| Topic: Recent dig in SC |
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| mraffordable Replies: 9 Views: 15680 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Apr 29, 2009 21:29 Subject: Re: Recent dig in SC |
| Great pics! How would someone (me) in Oregon go about obtaining some of these specimens? Any Chance at all? | |
| Topic: Creating the ultimate library for beginner collectors |
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| mraffordable Replies: 16 Views: 22534 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Apr 15, 2009 12:54 Subject: Re: Creating the ultimate library for beginner collectors |
| The Forum spam filter is sure sensitive! I'll try and leave enough spaces before the word "it" this time.
The first book that I picked up after buying my metaphysical gift shop was The B ... |
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| Topic: Private contact of a person posting |
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| mraffordable Replies: 3 Views: 7508 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 17, 2009 21:05 Subject: Re: Private contact of a person posting |
| Jordi,
Thanks for Sean's address. Will he be able to post anything to the forum in the future, if he at least considers testing? |
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| Topic: Why do we now tend to focus on beauty over mineralogy? |
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| mraffordable Replies: 33 Views: 40786 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Mar 14, 2009 17:50 Subject: Re: Why do we now tend to focus on beauty over mineralogy? |
| I know that the majority of forum posters are geologists and scientists and as such are not interested in the metphysics of crystals and minerals but I had to weigh in on this topic with my observatio ... | |
| Topic: Private contact of a person posting |
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| mraffordable Replies: 3 Views: 7508 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 14, 2009 13:08 Subject: Re: Private contact of a person posting |
| Jordi,
Thank you for Sean's email. Thank you also for everything else you and the other moderators do for the rest of us. FMF is a valuable resource to the world and I am glad you have provided it. I ... |
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| Topic: Private contact of a person posting |
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| mraffordable Replies: 3 Views: 7508 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 13, 2009 20:19 Subject: Private contact of a person posting |
| Is it possible to contact someone who posts to any of the forum threads? I am interested in corresponding with Sean Allen from Sligo, Ireland. We have a lot in common but I have a feeling he may not b ... | |
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