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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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 Posted: Sep 13, 2012 08:32 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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I was given this ruby some years ago, together with 2 emeralds by an elderly lady. The origin of this specimen is unknown, but I suspect it came from Zim or higher up in Africa. I have parted with the emeralds long ago; a pity as they probably came from the same area and could have aided in identifying the place of origin .
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ruby
Africa, probably Zim
32 x 20 x 11 mm |
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ruby
Africa, probably Zim
32 x 20 x 11 mm
The same ruby from a different angle |
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quartz, sceptre
Brandberg, Namibia
32 x 12 x12 mm
The best example of a negative crystal inclusion I have ever seen. |
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29987 Time(s) |
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Quartz, Negative crystal inclusion
Brandberg, Namibia
Approx. 7 mm long |
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29953 Time(s) |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm
Aegirine crystals in, through and on smoky quartz |
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29978 Time(s) |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm
The same specimen from another angle. |
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29978 Time(s) |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm |
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Pierre Joubert
Joined: 09 Mar 2012
Posts: 1605
Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 09:48 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here is a continuation of our private collection of mineral specimens. May you enjoy viewing them.
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Quartz; rutile and feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 22 x 16 mm
Self collected at a dolomite mine |
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29887 Time(s) |
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Quartz; rutile and feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 22 x 16 mm
The same specimen from another angle |
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29842 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
82 x 53 x 47 mm |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
82 x 53 x 47 mm
The same specimen from above at another angle |
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29878 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 20 x 18 mm |
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29837 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 20 x 18 mm
The same as above with some white light from behind. |
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29844 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
45 x 27 x 22 mm
Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm
The same as above with some white light from behind. |
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29842 Time(s) |
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Topaz
Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia
55 x 33 x 22mm |
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29815 Time(s) |
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Topaz
Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia
55 x 33 x 22mm |
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29821 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm |
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29846 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm
The same as above with white light from behind. |
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29848 Time(s) |
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Jordi Fabre
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Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4903
Location: Barcelona
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:03 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Sorry Pierre, "Silver" with the Topaz?
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Pierre Joubert
Joined: 09 Mar 2012
Posts: 1605
Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:17 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| Jordi Fabre wrote: |
Sorry Pierre, "Silver" with the Topaz? |
Sorry Jordi, my mistake:-) It should read Silver Topaz. (why on earth they call it silver Topaz beats me) :-)
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:24 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| Thanks Pierre. I already changed just to "Topaz" in order to display it better (alphabetically organized) in your display in Gallery FMF
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Pierre Joubert
Joined: 09 Mar 2012
Posts: 1605
Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Nov 03, 2012 14:14 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here are a few more from our collection.
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Azurite
Tsumeb, Namibia
53 x 15 x 14 mm |
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29420 Time(s) |
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Azurite
Tsumeb, Namibia
53 x 15 x 14 mm
same as above. |
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29388 Time(s) |
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Quartz, Prehnite, Calcite, Analcime, Epidote
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 44 x 23 mm |
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29431 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above specimen. |
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29418 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
103 x 75 x 48 mm |
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29368 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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29349 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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29381 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
30 x 28 mm |
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29375 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
same as above. |
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29375 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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29370 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm |
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29407 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm
Same as above. |
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29374 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm
Same as above. |
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29356 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Nov 04, 2012 06:24 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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We, up until fairly recently, never had a personal collection, just boxes and boxes of specimens. Through this forum, we saw the need for a personal collection and have started taking out all the better specimens and placing them in our 'private' collection. We have a large collection of fine Van Rhynsdorp (Western Cape, SA) specimens, some of which will eventually also end up featuring in this collection. We hope you enjoy viewing the photos.
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
This is a really amazing specimen from a recent find, and one of the most amazing Brandberg specimens that we have. |
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29293 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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29279 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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29277 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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29328 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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29291 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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29296 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm |
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29328 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. This lovely specimen, was part of a large pocket that I removed about 9 years ago. |
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29282 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. |
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29256 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. Close up showing Rutile inclusions in quartz. |
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29298 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, SA
66 x 48 x 23 mm
This lovely group of clear quartz crystals, was removed (with gentle, patient care, by my wife) from a small pocket in sandstone about a km from our home. |
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29260 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, SA
66 x 48 x 23 mm
Same as above. |
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29254 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Dec 05, 2012 13:21 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Two more brandberg specimens from our collection.
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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29069 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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28979 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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29070 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm
These photos are all from the same specimen. |
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29029 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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28998 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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29001 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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29022 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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29030 Time(s) |
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Michael Shaw
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Location: Oklahoma
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| Posted: Dec 05, 2012 15:26 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Pierre,
The Brandberg quartz pictured in P1040106.JPG is fantastic.
Michael
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Dec 06, 2012 02:15 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| crosstimber wrote: | Pierre,
The Brandberg quartz pictured in P1040106.JPG is fantastic.
Michael |
Thanks Michael. Indeed, it is a most unusual (once off) specimen. The chance of finding something similar is very slim. Regards.
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Dec 06, 2012 14:27 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Two more specimens; Schorl (Foitite) from Erongo and Brandberg quartz.
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Schorl (variety - Foitite) and feldspar
Erongo mountains; Namibia
190 x 175 x 125 mm
3.4 kg. |
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28924 Time(s) |
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Schorl (variety - Foitite) and feldspar
Erongo mountains; Namibia
190 x 175 x 125 mm |
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28931 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
172 x 86 x 72 mm |
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28870 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
172 x 86 x 72 mm |
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28927 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
172 x 86 x 72 mm |
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28921 Time(s) |
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Location: Lancashire
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Tracy
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Posts: 551
Location: Toronto
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| Posted: Dec 09, 2012 09:34 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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I agree!
- Tracy
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Joseph DOliveira
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Location: Hanmer, Ontario
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| Posted: Dec 09, 2012 10:14 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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I've always been a sucker for a really good hoppered crystal, your quartz with hematite is very unique and very nice.
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bugrock
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Location: Michigan
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| Posted: Dec 09, 2012 12:41 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Pierre,
What type of lighting are you using for your photography?
George
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Dec 10, 2012 06:09 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Thanks Nurbo,Tracy and Joseph. We often buy lots of Brandberg crystals straight from the source and when we unpack, sometimes get pleasant surprises like this one P1040106.JPG.
George, I will answer you on the 'I am curious to know what camera you are using'.
Beste wense :-)
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Dec 19, 2012 03:03 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here are a few interesting calcite specimens from N' Chwaning (South Africa) and two Quartzes - Western Cape.
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Calcite and oyelite
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape, South Africa
23 x 18 mm |
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28462 Time(s) |
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Calcite
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape, South Africa
35 x 23 mm
A most bizarre little specimen! Clear calcite has overgrown, what appears to be, upside down calcite crystals, overcoated by some unknown mineral. |
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28418 Time(s) |
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Calcite
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape, South Africa
35 x 23 mm
The same as above |
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28479 Time(s) |
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Calcite
N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape, South Africa
50 x 27 x 21 mm |
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28501 Time(s) |
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Quartz and chlorite
Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 33 x 20 mm
Self collected a small distance from our home. |
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28471 Time(s) |
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Quartz and chlorite
Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 33 x 20 mm
Same as above |
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28467 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
18 x 10 x 06 mm
A fascinating and unusual quartz crystal with strange lines on both sides and top of crystal of, which appears to be microscopic bubbles, just beneath the surface. |
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28447 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
18 x 10 x 06 mm
The same as above. |
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28460 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Dec 21, 2012 09:47 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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I have placed this little Rhodo specimen before, but I wish to correct the description: It is Shigaite crystals on Rhodochrosite.
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Shigaite and Rhodochrosite
N' Chwaning 2 (KMF)
33 x 31 mm |
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28320 Time(s) |
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Shigaite and Rhodochrosite
N' Chwaning 2 (KMF)
33 x 31 mm
Same as above |
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28287 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Dec 27, 2012 16:57 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here is yet a few more Quartz from Brandberg, our prime passion.
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
213 x 98 x 54 mm |
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28071 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
213 x 98 x 54 mm
Same as above. |
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28045 Time(s) |
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| Description: |
Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
213 x 98 x 54 mm
Same as above. |
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28083 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
102 x 39 x 28 mm |
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28092 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
102 x 39 x 28 mm
Same as above. |
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28088 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
155 x 108 x 77 mm
This big crystal has been repaired. |
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28088 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
155 x 108 x 77 mm
Same as above. |
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28041 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
155 x 108 x 77 mm
Same as above. |
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28047 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
153 x 62 x 54 mm |
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28087 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
153 x 62 x 54 mm
Same as above. |
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28067 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
153 x 62 x 54 mm
Same as above. |
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28096 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
51 x 36 x 25 mm |
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28092 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
51 x 36 x 25 mm
Same as above. |
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28092 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
51 x 36 x 25 mm
Same as above. |
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28033 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
51 x 36 x 25 mm
Same as above. |
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28073 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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| Posted: Jan 16, 2013 13:01 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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For the time being, I am posting a few more Brandberg quartz's; our prime passion and taking up the vast majority of our collection.
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
57 x 16 x 15 mm |
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27609 Time(s) |
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Quartz, Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
55 x 29 x 24 mm |
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27608 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
59 x 23 x 16 mm |
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27614 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
50 x 15 x 14 mm |
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27576 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
56 x 18 x 16 mm |
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27618 Time(s) |
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