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Turbo
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 Posted: Oct 01, 2009 19:56 Post subject: Turbo's collection |
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This specimen was found at the Woodlawn quarry in Wilmington, DE. The quarry was in use from 1850-1910 for its feldspars (pink orthoclase and white plagioclase). Almandine is an accessory mineral in this intrusion site along with muscovite and beryl var. aquamarine.
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| Almandine garnet on graphic granite, Wilmington, DE |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 01, 2009 20:05 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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This is a lab-irradiated smokey. I bought this one because I love the deep color, dual termination, and dynamic look.
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| Smokey quartz (lab irradiated), dual termination, main crystal is 8cm in length |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 01, 2009 20:30 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Here are my largest muscovite finds. Both are from the Woodlawn quarry's heap of tailings.
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| Muscovite book specimen 2: 11 cm in length, 1 cm thick, Wilmington, DE |
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| Muscovite book specimen 1 (other side) |
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| Muscovite book specimen 1: 12 cm in length, 2 cm thick, Wilmington, DE |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 01, 2009 20:58 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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All I know is that this one's from China. Does anyone know more about this type of calcite?
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| Calcite from China: 18.5 cm long and 13 cm at highest point. |
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 01:57 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Turbo wrote: | | All I know is that this one's from China. Does anyone know more about this type of calcite? |
Probably from Daye mining area, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 03:49 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Hi Turbo!
A very nice smoky quartz. I like it! But where is it from?
However, I think we must regret it has been enhanced by irradiation. Those specimens have to be either refused or made it very clear that have been treated, to prevent some people from getting confused about their real nature. It is discouraged to post that kind of pieces at FMF except in the topics opened with this intention ( https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewforum.php?f=18 ).
Please, keep posting your collection.
Thanks,
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 07:14 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Jordi Fabre wrote: | | Turbo wrote: | | All I know is that this one's from China. Does anyone know more about this type of calcite? |
Probably from Daye mining area, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei, China. |
Thanks Jordi!
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 07:24 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Carles Millan wrote: | Hi Turbo!
A very nice smoky quartz. I like it! But where is it from?
However, I think we must regret it has been enhanced by irradiation. Those specimens have to be either refused or made it very clear that have been treated, to prevent some people from getting confused about their real nature. It is discouraged to post that kind of pieces at FMF except in the topics opened with this intention ( https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewforum.php?f=18 ).
Please, keep posting your collection.
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Unfortunately I don't know where this irradiated smokey is from. Thanks for letting me know about the appropriate topic to post this specimen. I don't have any other minerals that I know to be fakes or manipulated in some way, but i'll remember in the future to post them in the correct location.
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 17:09 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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This is one of those inexpensive little aragonite specimens from Sefrou, Morocco. I plan on getting a larger specimen of this variety.
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| Aragonite, Sefrou, Morocco, 3 cm |
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 17:14 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Isn't "Serfou" but "Sefrou" (Sefrou, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco)
Do you want that I change it in your post?
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 19:35 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Jordi Fabre wrote: | | Is "Sefrou" (Sefrou, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco) Do you want that I change it in your post? |
Sure thanks. Its actually spelled wrong on the label it came with, which is why I spelled it wrong. I shall update my label with the specific location!
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 21:44 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Some Delaware feldspar that I found in the soil. Nice red stripes.
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| Orthoclase feldspar, 4 cm, Wilmington, DE |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 22:32 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Clear and smokey quartz from the Woodlawn quarry site, Wilmington, DE.
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| Smokey quartz, 11 cm, Woodlawn quarry, Wilmington, DE |
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| clear quartz, 8 cm, Woodlawn quarry, Wilmington, DE |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 22:41 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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More almandine on graphic granite from Woodlawn quarry.
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| almandine garnet on graphic granite, 3 cm, Woodlawn quarry, Wilmington, DE |
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 02, 2009 22:53 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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This is my amethyst. I plan on getting a better piece. There looks to be something fibrous included in some of the crystals. Almost like tiger's eye. I don't know where this specimen is from.
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| Quartz var. amethyst, 7.5 cm |
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Tobi
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| Posted: Oct 03, 2009 02:48 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| This amethyst is certainly from South America, Brazil or Uruguay.
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Oct 03, 2009 07:39 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Turbo wrote: | | Jordi Fabre wrote: | Is "Sefrou" (Sefrou, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco)
Do you want that I change it in your post? |
Sure thanks. Its actually spelled wrong on the label it came with, which is why I spelled it wrong. I shall update my label with the specific location! |
Done
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 05, 2009 17:27 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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| Turbo wrote: | | Carles Millan wrote: | Hi Turbo!
A very nice smoky quartz. I like it! But where is it from?
However, I think we must regret it has been enhanced by irradiation. Those specimens have to be either refused or made it very clear that have been treated, to prevent some people from getting confused about their real nature. It is discouraged to post that kind of pieces at FMF except in the topics opened with this intention ( https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewforum.php?f=18 ).
Please, keep posting your collection.
Thanks, |
Unfortunately I don't know where this irradiated smokey is from. Thanks for letting me know about the appropriate topic to post this specimen. I don't have any other minerals that I know to be fakes or manipulated in some way, but i'll remember in the future to post them in the correct location. |
I looked at my receipt, the dually terminated lab smokey above is from Arkansas. Probably Mount Ida if that's where most of the quartz from Arkansas is coming from. Look out for an upcoming post of another Arkansas smokey, this one will not be artificially irradiated!!
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Turbo
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| Posted: Oct 05, 2009 19:21 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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This is my beautiful Creedite that just arrived today. I was drawn to the color variation from fire orange, to salmon, and black. Crystals are very clear. The color is actually a little more pinkish than the photos show.
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| Creedite - Mina Navidad, Abasolo, Durango, Mexico. 7.8 cm x 6.5 cm |
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| Many tiny blades. Unfortunate bruise on the far left part. |
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| upclose showing color variation and multiple tiny blossoms. |
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Jim
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| Posted: Oct 05, 2009 20:00 Post subject: Re: Turbo's collection |
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Thanks for posting your treasures! Keep 'em coming...
Cheers,
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Jim
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