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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
Posts: 52
Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 16:22 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Sphene/Titanite, Shigar Valley, 220 mm x 170 mm |
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Parisite, Zagi Mts, 80 mm x 75 mm |
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Titanite, Zagi Mts, 18 mm x 13 mm |
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Apatite, Konar, 39 mm x 29 mm |
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Calcite, Zagi Mts, 75 mm x 50 mm |
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Parisite, Zagi Mts, 50 mm x 46 mm |
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Quartz. Zagi Mts, 65 mm x 60 mm |
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Carles Millan
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Joined: 05 May 2007
Posts: 1474
Location: Catalonia
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 16:32 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Hi Craig!
Sorry, but you forgot to add the size of these last specimens.
I think it's a crucial data, so I'd like you to post them in a new message and I myself will amend every picture description.
Thanks,
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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
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Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 16:34 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Tourmaline, Stak Nala, 62 mm x 58 mm |
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Tourmaline/Smokey, Paprok, 150 mm x 95 mm |
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Elbaite, Stak Nala, 45 mm x 45 mm |
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Sodalite/Lazulite, Badakhshan, 60 mm x 45 mm |
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Calcite/Quartz, Zagi Mts, 70 mm x 40 mm |
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Xenotime, Zagi Mts, 65 mm x 50 mm |
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Spessartine, Badakhshan, 62 mm x 38 mm |
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Grossular, Konar, 60 mm x 50 mm |
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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
Posts: 52
Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 17:12 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Hi Carles,
Thank you for your help. These measurements are in order from 1 to 15, starting with the large Titanite.
220 x 170, 80 x 75, 18 x 13, 39 x 29, 75 x 50, 50 x 46, 65 x 60, 62 x 58, 150 x 95, 45 x 45, 60 x 45, 70 x 40, 65 x 50, 62 x 38, 60 x 50mm
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Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 17:24 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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I like to gauge the size by Craig's fingers holding them! ha ha.
Well done Craig, lovely to see your collection!
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
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Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 17:38 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Lol Gail !! hey I just thought I'd mention, I have big fingers.
Thanks Gail, I actually nearly got it right with that lot, apart from the measurements. Also really enjoyed the report, can I expect more ? I know you will say MORE, MORE !! like in Oliver.....lol
Best wishes
Craig.
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Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
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Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
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Posted: Mar 02, 2009 19:09 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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I think one more evening, if I am up for it, will finish the last of the fun Tucson report. I have had a marvelous time taking photos, I just carry a couple of cameras wherever I go.
Again, thanks!
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Pete Modreski
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Joined: 30 Jul 2007
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Location: Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Mar 03, 2009 00:02 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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That sure is a great looking bastnaesite, Craig--looks like a gemmy garnet. Really nice xenotime and parisite too, and, I love the vibrant purple apatite. Thanks for the pictures,
Pete
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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
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Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 03, 2009 05:34 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Thanks Pete !! I really do enjoy sharing my photographs.
Craig.
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Craig Mercer
Joined: 25 Feb 2009
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Location: Bathurst
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Posted: Mar 04, 2009 01:17 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Aquamarine, Badakhshan. 62mm x 44mm |
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Parisite, Zagi Mts. 29mm x 25mm |
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Hackmanite, Badakhshan. 125mm x 105mm |
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Kunzite, Mawi. 87mm x 60mm. |
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Aquamarine, Chitral. 86mm x 78mm |
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Rubellite, Paprok 90mm x 85mm. |
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Elbaite/Microlite, Paprok. 175mm x 138mm. |
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Aquamarine, Badakhshan. 32mm x 29mm |
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parfaitelumiere
Joined: 02 Mar 2008
Posts: 153
Location: Auvergne
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Posted: Apr 05, 2009 03:04 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Hi Craig,
What a killer colored hackmanite!
I like the Axinite too,and the parisite on matrix.
I'm beginning to collect cut gems,And I would like to find broken crystals to cut into.
It seems that sphene and axinite make really good cut stones,and hackmanite makes killer cut stones too,really difficult to find.
I'm sure your hackmanite has great color-change!
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Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
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Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
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Posted: Apr 12, 2009 21:36 Post subject: Re: Craig Mercer's Collection |
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Craig, you have a fine collection. What a pleasure to see it, got more???
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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