We use cookies to show content based on your preferences. If you continue to browse you accept their use and installation. More information. >

FMF - Friends of Minerals Forum, discussion and message board
The place to share your mineralogical experiences


Spanish message board






Newest topics and users posts
28 Mar-09:37:50 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-19:47:08 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Pete Richards)
27 Mar-16:15:44 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-15:18:59 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Alfredo)
27 Mar-14:39:29 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-05:21:48 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Mim Museum)
27 Mar-05:03:26 Re: trying to find information on rose/pink quartz and tourmaline associations. (Ning)
27 Mar-02:39:50 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Tobi)
27 Mar-00:23:28 Re: collection of volkmar stingl (Volkmar Stingl)
26 Mar-00:53:41 Re: collection of volkmar stingl (Volkmar Stingl)
25 Mar-13:32:10 Re: collection of michael shaw (Michael Shaw)
25 Mar-00:25:58 The mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
23 Mar-13:35:22 Re: collection of firmo espinar (Firmo Espinar)
22 Mar-08:32:28 Re: collection of michael shaw (Michael Shaw)
22 Mar-04:20:41 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Mim Museum)
21 Mar-22:49:19 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-22:47:40 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-22:45:25 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-15:34:23 Re: the mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
21 Mar-14:35:08 Re: jim’s mineral collection (Jim Wilkinson)
21 Mar-14:15:36 The 4th phoenix heritage mineral show (phms) hosted by mineralogical society of arizona (m (Chris Whitney-smith)
21 Mar-04:36:10 Re: the mizunaka collection (Tobi)
21 Mar-04:11:47 Re: jim’s mineral collection (James Catmur)
20 Mar-23:34:15 The mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
20 Mar-18:13:16 Re: jim’s mineral collection (Jim Wilkinson)

For lists of newest topics and postings click here


RSS RSS

View unanswered posts

Why and how to register

Index Index
 FAQFAQ RegisterRegister  Log inLog in
 {Forgotten your password?}Forgotten your password?  

Like
111802


The time now is Mar 28, 2024 14:14

Search for a textSearch for a text   

A general guide for using the Forum with some rules and tips
The information provided within this Forum about localities is only given to allow reference to them. Any visit to any of the localities requires you to obtain full permission and relevant information prior to your visit. FMF is strictly against any illicit activities related to collecting minerals.
Louis Collection
  Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next
  Index -> Collection photos and Collector's page
Like


View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 22, 2012 03:39    Post subject: Louis Collection  

I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to FMF, and especially Jordi Fabre for making room on his server for collectors to display their treasures. It is a great initiative, and I hope to make FMF my “semi-official” minerals homepage. Again many thanks to FMF and Jordi!

I am a very busy (and frequently tired) physics/mathematics teacher, married with two young children. Though I am new to minerals, I have read much about minerals, mineral collections and mineral collectors. I have also spent many hours at the State Library (Adelaide), National Library in Canberra, several University Libraries and a few private libraries looking through current and past editions of the “Mineralogical Record”, “Rocks and Minerals” and “Lapis.” I have also perused dozens of the peer reviewed scientific journals related to minerals and mining, especially “Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta”, “Resource Geology”, Journal of the Mineralogical Society of America, “American Mineralogist” and some publications of the USGS. I have also purchased a few textbooks on geology, mineralogy and mining history to add to my home library. I have also looked at the mineral collections housed in a few of Australia’s Museums, a few private collections and online looking at the mineral collections housed in overseas Museums. I have also walked the online “corridors” of Mindat, The-Vug and WebMineral. It can be said then, that I have done my “homework” and some!

During the course of my investigations into the hobby of mineral collecting, I have spoken to mining companies, mine managers, miners, geologists, mineralogists, gemologists, curators, mineral retailers, mineral wholesalers and a few mineral collectors. To “kick-start” my collection I was fortunate to purchase some fine pieces from a few local collectors who decided to downsize their collections or move on to other things. As for my preferences, I have none. All minerals and all mineral localities appeal to me and I will collect whatever catches my eye and whatever I can afford.

To digress slightly, I have made a solemn promise to my wife not to buy another mineral or mineral related textbook for at least six months. I am afraid I have decimated my budget (and much of hers) for this financial year.

I hope to make many worthwhile contributions to FMF over the course of my involvement, and without further ado, I present my first piece.
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 22, 2012 03:45    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

The attached specimen of Cassiterite with Muscovite contains two highly lustrous and complex crystals of cassiterite approximately 3 x 2cm each.


LFCASS_1.jpg
 Description:
Cassiterite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
12 x 11 x 4cm; 652 grams
The attached specimen of Cassiterite with Muscovite contains two highly lustrous and complex crystals of cassiterite approximately 3 x 2cm each.
 Viewed:  42913 Time(s)

LFCASS_1.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 22, 2012 03:49    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

The attached specimen of Cassiterite with Muscovite contains two highly lustrous and complex crystals of cassiterite approximately 3 x 2cm each.


LFCASS_2.jpg
 Description:
Cassiterite with Muscovite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
12 x 11 x 4cm; 652 grams
 Viewed:  42929 Time(s)

LFCASS_2.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 22, 2012 03:51    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

The attached specimen of Cassiterite with Muscovite contains two highly lustrous and complex crystals of cassiterite approximately 3 x 2cm each.


LFCASS_3.jpg
 Description:
Cassiterite with Muscovite
Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
12 x 11 x 4cm; 652 grams
 Viewed:  42910 Time(s)

LFCASS_3.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

GneissWare




Joined: 07 Mar 2008
Posts: 1287
Location: California


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 22, 2012 11:00    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

Louis,
Nice Xuebaoding cassiterite! I just love these specimens.
Bob
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 23, 2012 03:48    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

This specimen is a mass of interlocking fluorite cubes in a very nice translucent (gemmy) yellow. It looks very impressive when backlit. I have better Fluorite specimens, but none prettier. I have attached three views. The acrylic stand is home made.


LF_YLW FLUORITE_1.jpg
 Description:
Fluorite
Minggang mine, Shihe District, Xinyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China.
9 x 8 x 3 cm; 326 grams, “gemmy”
 Viewed:  42609 Time(s)

LF_YLW FLUORITE_1.jpg



LF_YLW FLUORITE_2.jpg
 Description:
Fluorite
Minggang mine, Shihe District, Xinyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China.
9 x 8 x 3 cm; 326 grams, “gemmy”
 Viewed:  42584 Time(s)

LF_YLW FLUORITE_2.jpg



LF_YLW FLUORITE_3.jpg
 Description:
Fluorite
Minggang mine, Shihe District, Xinyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China.
9 x 8 x 3 cm; 326 grams, “gemmy”
 Viewed:  42663 Time(s)

LF_YLW FLUORITE_3.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 23, 2012 04:35    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

This specimen is a single large crystal of magnetite with a small amount of attached matrix – quartz. Though it appears black in the photo it is in fact “steel grey” with a “silky” luster. Originally offered for sale as “garnet” a magnet indicated otherwise. The acrylic stand is home made.


LF_MAGNETITE_HM_1.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite Crystal – dodecahedral
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
8 x 7 x 5 cm; 600 grams, highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42572 Time(s)

LF_MAGNETITE_HM_1.jpg



LF_MAGNETITE_HM_2.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite Crystal – dodecahedral
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
8 x 7 x 5 cm; 600 grams, highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42603 Time(s)

LF_MAGNETITE_HM_2.jpg



LF_MAGNETITE_HM_3.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite Crystal – dodecahedral
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
8 x 7 x 5 cm; 600 grams, highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42635 Time(s)

LF_MAGNETITE_HM_3.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 24, 2012 03:52    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

MONSTER SPHALERITE

The specimen is a large mass of stunningly lustrous, large gem sphalerite crystals with complex glassy faces sitting on a matrix covered with tiny quartz crystals. The piece consists of dozens of complex sphalerite crystals, but three large crystal groups are easily visible in the photos. These are about 5 x 5 x 3 cm in size. The sphalerite crystals display a distinct “reddish” hue, some with internal flashes of red, and when backlit looks like “red” tinted glass. I believe material such as this was often called “ruby jack.” The acrylic stand and label are home made.



LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_1.jpg
 Description:
Sphalerite on Quartz
Kangjiawan Polymetallic Deposit, Shuikoushan Ore Field, Changning County, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
16 x 15 x 7 cm; 1933 gram (~ 4.3 lbs)
 Viewed:  42539 Time(s)

LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_1.jpg



LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_2.jpg
 Description:
Sphalerite on Quartz
Kangjiawan Polymetallic Deposit, Shuikoushan Ore Field, Changning County, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
16 x 15 x 7 cm; 1933 gram (~ 4.3 lbs)
 Viewed:  42574 Time(s)

LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_2.jpg



LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_3.jpg
 Description:
Sphalerite on Quartz
Kangjiawan Polymetallic Deposit, Shuikoushan Ore Field, Changning County, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
16 x 15 x 7 cm; 1933 gram (~ 4.3 lbs)
 Viewed:  42537 Time(s)

LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_3.jpg



LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
Sphalerite on Quartz
Kangjiawan Polymetallic Deposit, Shuikoushan Ore Field, Changning County, Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
16 x 15 x 7 cm; 1933 gram (~ 4.3 lbs)
 Viewed:  42555 Time(s)

LF_LGE SPHALERITE _KPD_LABEL.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 24, 2012 04:15    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

MONSTER MAGNETITE

The specimen is a large and very heavy mass of magnetite crystals on a matrix of massive magnetite. The magnetite crystals occur as rhombic-dodecahedrons and range in size from 5mm to just over 20mm on edge. Originally offered for sale as “garnet” a magnet indicated otherwise. The luster of the magnetite is more typical of andradite garnet from the same deposit, hence the confusion. The acrylic stand and label are home made.



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_1.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42559 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_1.jpg



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_2.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42498 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_2.jpg



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_3.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42562 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_3.jpg



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_4.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42562 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_4.jpg



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42517 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_LABEL.jpg



LF_LGE MAGNETITE_STAND.jpg
 Description:
Magnetite crystals on massive Magnetite
Huanggang mine, Hexigten Banner, Ulanhad League, Inner Mongolia, China.
21 x 18 x 6 cm; 4 kilogram (~ 8.8 lbs), highly magnetic
 Viewed:  42546 Time(s)

LF_LGE MAGNETITE_STAND.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 24, 2012 04:29    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

That concludes the largest specimens in my collection. I hope everyone has enjoyed looking at them as much as I have enjoyed photographing them. I have about 300 minerals ranging in size from miniature to cabinet for which I am making acrylic stands. I estimate it will take about six months to finish, and then I will be building appropriate display fixtures in my study. At the moment everything is in boxes!
_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Tobi
Site Admin



Joined: 07 Apr 2009
Posts: 4092
Location: Germany


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 24, 2012 06:05    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

Good minerals! The giant magnetite crystal is stunning, haven't seen such a large x of that species before.
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 27, 2012 03:42    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

RARE COPPER MINERAL

The specimen comprises a beautiful blue carpet of sparkling microcrystals of cornetite with associated malachite. Sadly, the photographs did not capture the intense luster of the cornetite microcrystals. It is a beautiful piece!

Included are photographs of the label and stand, both homemade. The stand consists of a back support and a small support for the front of the specimen. In all, a very secure stand!



LF_CORNETITE_1.jpg
 Description:
Cornetite
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
9 x 9 x 5 cm; 322 gram
 Viewed:  42198 Time(s)

LF_CORNETITE_1.jpg



LF_CORNETITE_2.jpg
 Description:
Cornetite
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
9 x 9 x 5 cm; 322 gram
 Viewed:  42172 Time(s)

LF_CORNETITE_2.jpg



LF_CORNETITE_3.jpg
 Description:
Cornetite
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
9 x 9 x 5 cm; 322 gram
 Viewed:  42195 Time(s)

LF_CORNETITE_3.jpg



LF_CORNETITE_LABEL_1.jpg
 Description:
Cornetite
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
9 x 9 x 5 cm; 322 gram
 Viewed:  42163 Time(s)

LF_CORNETITE_LABEL_1.jpg



LF_CORNETITE_STAND_1.jpg
 Description:
Cornetite
L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
9 x 9 x 5 cm; 322 gram
 Viewed:  42191 Time(s)

LF_CORNETITE_STAND_1.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 27, 2012 04:11    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

GALENA – UNUSUAL MORPHOLOGY

To me this is a superb specimen of exceptionally bright, silvery metallic galena. It comprises two types of galena - a melted galena with a free flowing surface, and groups of very sharp spinel twinned galena crystals. I was introduced to these Bulgarian minerals about two months ago, and I now find them to be the most exciting sulphide minerals I have hitherto seen.

Included are photographs of the label and stand, both homemade. The stand consists of a backrest on which the specimen sits and a small support for the front of the specimen to stop it sliding forward. In all, a very secure stand!



LF_GALENA_KDM_1.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42206 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_1.jpg



LF_GALENA_KDM_2.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42166 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_2.jpg



LF_GALENA_KDM_3.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42180 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_3.jpg



LF_GALENA_KDM_MACRO_1.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42175 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_MACRO_1.jpg



LF_GALENA_KDM_LABEL_1.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42213 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_LABEL_1.jpg



LF_GALENA_KDM_STAND_1.jpg
 Description:
Galena
Krushev dol mine, Madan Ore Field, Sth Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria.
10 x 9 x 5 cm; 815 gram
 Viewed:  42189 Time(s)

LF_GALENA_KDM_STAND_1.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 29, 2012 04:07    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection - Mexican Wulfenite  

The specimen looks like a “shark fin” and comprises a rich limonitic gossan that supports translucent green botryoidal Mimetite together with highly lustrous, butterscotch coloured crystals of Wulfenite. The Wulfenite crystals are about 10 mm long.

Also included are photos of the homemade stand and label. The stand is simply an acrylic block with clear rubber feet. To secure the piece I use a small “anti-slip” rubber mat. The mat comes in 2 meter by 0.30 meter rolls for about $2AUD, and is great material for mineral specimens.



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_1.jpg
 Description:
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Level 6, San Juan Poniente, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
14 x 8 x 7 cm: 447 gram
 Viewed:  41995 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_1.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_2.jpg
 Description:
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Level 6, San Juan Poniente, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
14 x 8 x 7 cm: 447 gram
 Viewed:  41991 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_2.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_3.jpg
 Description:
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Level 6, San Juan Poniente, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
14 x 8 x 7 cm: 447 gram
 Viewed:  42033 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_3.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_4.jpg
 Description:
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Level 6, San Juan Poniente, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
14 x 8 x 7 cm: 447 gram
 Viewed:  41976 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_4.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_1_MACRO.jpg
 Description:
Wulfenite with Mimetite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Level 6, San Juan Poniente, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico.
14 x 8 x 7 cm: 447 gram
 Viewed:  42010 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_1_MACRO.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_STAND_1.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41982 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_STAND_1.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41965 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_LABEL.jpg



LF_WULFENITE_OMX_STAND_ANTISLIP CUSHION.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41978 Time(s)

LF_WULFENITE_OMX_STAND_ANTISLIP CUSHION.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Princess




Joined: 01 Mar 2012
Posts: 3

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 01, 2012 21:33    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

Amazing .... I admire your collection, I would like to see more photos .... if there is a course)
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 02, 2012 02:54    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

Dear Princess:

Many thanks for your encouraging words! I bought a large consignment locally, and I have many boxes to open. As each box is opened, I will photograph the specimen. I am trying to photograph each mineral with the stand I make for it, but I am falling behind. I will post a few more minerals in the next day or so, but I have about 300 to catalog, curate and build stands for so this is a long-term project. I am hoping in the next few days to post the procedure for making inexpensive, yet professional looking acrylic stands, along with a few tricks one can perform with acrylic.

Kind Regards

LF

_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 02, 2012 20:57    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

The specimen is a variety of Hematite called Kidney Ore. It consists of interlocking botryoids and has a beautiful luster and a pleasing brownish red hue.

Also included are photos of the homemade stand and label. The stand is simply an acrylic block with clear rubber feet. To secure the piece I use a small piece of the “anti-slip” rubber.



LF_HEMATITE_KO_1.jpg
 Description:
Hematite, Variety: Kidney Ore
Florence mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, North Western Region, Cumbria, UK.
10 x 10 x 7 cm; 1440 gram
 Viewed:  41618 Time(s)

LF_HEMATITE_KO_1.jpg



LF_HEMATITE_KO_2.jpg
 Description:
Hematite, Variety: Kidney Ore
Florence mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, North Western Region, Cumbria, UK.
10 x 10 x 7 cm; 1440 gram
 Viewed:  41648 Time(s)

LF_HEMATITE_KO_2.jpg



LF_HEMATITE_KO_3.jpg
 Description:
Hematite, Variety: Kidney Ore
Florence mine, Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, North Western Region, Cumbria, UK.
10 x 10 x 7 cm; 1440 gram
 Viewed:  41671 Time(s)

LF_HEMATITE_KO_3.jpg



LF_HEMATITE_KO_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41641 Time(s)

LF_HEMATITE_KO_LABEL.jpg



LF_HEMATITE_KO_STAND.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41643 Time(s)

LF_HEMATITE_KO_STAND.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 04, 2012 02:51    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

The specimen comprises multiple clear crystals of Cerussite on fine-grained hematite. There are associated Baryte blades and the matrix is limonite. Also included are photos of the homemade stand and label. The stand consists of an acrylic block with anti-slip rubber mat and four clear rubber feet.


LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_1.jpg
 Description:
Cerussite with Baryte on hematite/limonite
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
8 x 5 x 4 cm; 292 gram
 Viewed:  41470 Time(s)

LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_1.jpg



LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_2.jpg
 Description:
Cerussite with Baryte on hematite/limonite
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
8 x 5 x 4 cm; 292 gram
 Viewed:  41459 Time(s)

LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_2.jpg



LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_3.jpg
 Description:
Cerussite with Baryte on hematite/limonite
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
8 x 5 x 4 cm; 292 gram
 Viewed:  41467 Time(s)

LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_3.jpg



LF_CERUSSITE_BARYTE_MIB_MACRO_1.jpg
 Description:
Cerussite with Baryte on hematite/limonite
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
8 x 5 x 4 cm; 292 gram
 Viewed:  41391 Time(s)

LF_CERUSSITE_BARYTE_MIB_MACRO_1.jpg



LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41393 Time(s)

LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_LABEL.jpg



LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_STAND.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41392 Time(s)

LF_CERRUSITE_BARYTE_MIB_STAND.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Louis Friend




Joined: 26 Jan 2012
Posts: 89
Location: Adelaide


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 05, 2012 01:54    Post subject: Vanadinite on Baryte  

VANADINITE ON BARYTE

The specimen comprises hundreds of Vanadinite crystals on a Baryte matrix. The Vanadinite crystals range in size from about 1mm to just over 12mm, and the colour ranges from orange in the small crystals to deep red in the larger ones.

Also included are photos of the homemade stand and label. The stand comprises two back supports and a front support. With lighter specimens (<1kg) the back supports shown in the photo are sufficient. With heavier specimens, I use the triangular shaped supports as seen earlier with the large magnetite specimen posted a few days ago.



LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_LABEL.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41289 Time(s)

LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_LABEL.jpg



LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_3.jpg
 Description:
Vanadinite on Baryte
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
12 x 11 x 4 cm; 730 gram
 Viewed:  41277 Time(s)

LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_3.jpg



LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_2.jpg
 Description:
Vanadinite on Baryte
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
12 x 11 x 4 cm; 730 gram
 Viewed:  41284 Time(s)

LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_2.jpg



LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_1.jpg
 Description:
Vanadinite on Baryte
ACF mine area, Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco.
12 x 11 x 4 cm; 730 gram
 Viewed:  41310 Time(s)

LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_1.jpg



LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_STAND.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  41285 Time(s)

LF_VANADINITE_BARYTE_MC_STAND.jpg



_________________
"The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." Dirac
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Maxilos




Joined: 02 Nov 2010
Posts: 191
Location: Boskoop, The Netherlands


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 05, 2012 09:37    Post subject: Re: Louis Collection  

Nice collection. I like the red colour of the vanadinite very much!

Mark

_________________
"Still looking for the philosopher's stone" => Dutch proverb
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   
Display posts from previous:   
   Index -> Collection photos and Collector's page   All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 4
  Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next  

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024


Powered by FMF