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[derekwil]

I just thought share with you guys the experience I had at this show that I accidently stumbled upon. I just so happed drive by the convention center this morning and what caught my eye was an electric sign indicating Gem and Mineral show this weekend. I couldn't resist. I had to pull over to see what this was all about. This is the first show I have ever been to. It was four dollars admission so that was no problem. Upon entry I felt like a kid in a candy store. Tables upon tables full of goodies everything from jewlery too fosslis. I went table by table looking carefully at each specimen not knowing what I was about to get myself into. It took a while before I decided on the right specimens for my collection. I set myself up with a reasonable budget, but had to decide if I should buy one really nice mineral or several smaller pieces. I decided, since I am starting out, to aquire several smaller pieces. I chose a nice flourite from Crystal Victory Ill., two calcite specimens. One from Morocco, the other from Main, and a beautiful chunk of smoky Quartz from Mt. Ida Ark. I will post some pics as soon as I'm able to. Next show will be in April of next year. I can't wait

[derekwil]

Here is some of the goodies that I was able to pick up.

[derekwil]

Here is another calcite, but from Main that I was able to pick up from the show. Again does anyone know what sort of location and the type of Cacite this is?

[derekwil]

Here is a nice fluorite specimen from Crystal Victory Mine in Illinois.

[derekwil]

And last but not least is a shunk of smoky quartz from Mt. Ida. Arkansas.

[derekwil]

I know these aren't particuarly unusual or unique, but I still find them fascinating. These specimens will primarily be used as my decorative pieces on my mantel. I would like to start developing a theme for my collection. Maybe gems and minerals from North Carolina and probably a seperate collection of minerals from Germany. I've always had a fascination with the European minerals.

[Jordi Fabre]