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Topic: Collection of Enrique Llorens | |
Carles Millan Replies: 415 Views: 460890 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 01, 2024 07:04 Subject: Re: Collection of Enrique Llorens |
The sad truth is, some specimens are not happy to be photographed. I don't know why. That's all. 😢 | |
Topic: Collection of Enrique Llorens | |
Carles Millan Replies: 415 Views: 460890 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 01, 2024 05:56 Subject: Re: Collection of Enrique Llorens |
It seems to be a great specimen, but I fear the picture does not reflect it. Try to repeat it. I'm sure you are able to get a much better photo (just with a little patience). | |
Topic: The Mizunaka Collection | |
Carles Millan Replies: 2436 Views: 2229031 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 01, 2024 05:49 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
Nice specimen. A great horizon and color combination. | |
Topic: Collection of Tobi | |
Carles Millan Replies: 1206 Views: 1695230 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 24, 2024 04:24 Subject: Re: Collection of Tobi |
You are becoming an expert on mineral photography through the years, Tobi. You're still young, so you might one day reach the level of Jeff Scovil. I'm full of envy. | |
Topic: In memoriam - George Robinson, a man of science, passed away | |
Carles Millan Replies: 3 Views: 790 |
Forum: In Memoriam Posted: Apr 22, 2024 04:49 Subject: Re: In memoriam - George Robinson, a man of science, passed away |
Rest in peace, George. Your excellent book on the formation of minerals has been a great source of helpful information for me for many years. | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 12, 2024 14:55 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Dany, I'm very glad you like it. Thank you for sharing your opinion! | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 10, 2024 09:05 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Tobi, your words are very kind, as always. Thanks so much. | |
Topic: The MIM Museum in Beirut, Lebanon | |
Carles Millan Replies: 349 Views: 556678 |
Forum: MIM Museum (Beirut, Lebanon) Posted: Apr 10, 2024 07:54 Subject: Re: The MIM Museum in Beirut, Lebanon |
... I speak two languages, each with a big vocabulary, but I'm really running out of words for what I see here.
"If I were a rich man Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum..." |
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Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 10, 2024 03:51 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Carles,
Nice acquisition. Congratulations, this is a very beautiful specimen. Thank you very much, Michael, for posting your opinion. |
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Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 09, 2024 05:01 Subject: Collection of Carles Millan - Fluorapatite from Kami Mine |
Fluorapatite Ca5(PO4)3F, siderite FeCO3, quartz SiO2
Description: Fluorapatite crystals of hexagonal shape are disposed on a matrix of hyaline quartz crystals and accompanied by siderite. The fluor ... |
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Topic: Collection of Tobi | |
Carles Millan Replies: 1206 Views: 1695230 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 29, 2024 10:12 Subject: Re: Collection of Tobi |
You have a very good taste, Tobi. It's indeed a fine specimen. Congratulations! | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 02, 2024 16:00 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Dany, many thanks for your comments. You are very fortunate to live in Valais/Wallis. I know that canton, especially Zermatt. | |
Topic: The Mizunaka Collection | |
Carles Millan Replies: 2436 Views: 2229031 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 01, 2024 04:40 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
Superb! I assume it is complete all around. | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 28, 2024 10:58 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Firmo, I'm glad you like it. Indeed, you own many excellent specimens, mainly from Colombia. Thanks for your comment. | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 26, 2024 11:08 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Don, Am, Enrique, Tobi, and Michael:
I express my sincere gratitude for the time you have dedicated to writing these very kind posts. But sincerely, I don't think this subject is important enough ... |
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Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 26, 2024 05:04 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
To Don Lum, Am Mizunaka, and Tobias Martin
A great thanks to all of you for your kind words, but getting the two million is not as important as you think. Four of you got there before. Consider als ... |
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Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 25, 2024 14:42 Subject: Re: Collection of Carles Millan |
Tobi, thanks for your comment.
It has been three months since your last post with photos. I miss you. |
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Topic: Collection of Volkmar Stingl | |
Carles Millan Replies: 708 Views: 409269 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 23, 2024 07:04 Subject: Re: Collection of Volkmar Stingl |
Nice garnet color! | |
Topic: Collection of Carles Millan | |
Carles Millan Replies: 971 Views: 2216227 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 20, 2024 07:10 Subject: Collection of Carles Millan: Calcite from Elmwood |
Calcite CaCO3, sphalerite ZnS, dolomite CaMg(CO3)2
Description: Two glassy gem crystals of calcite to 37 mm in length set nicely on a breccia matrix with crystallized sphalerite and white pearly do ... |
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Topic: Collection of Enrique Llorens | |
Carles Millan Replies: 415 Views: 460890 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 17, 2024 16:00 Subject: Re: Collection of Enrique Llorens |
A quartz with great color! | |
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