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 Topic: Information about a Rhodochrosite specimen |
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| Charlotte Replies: 3 Views: 9880 |
 Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Nov 18, 2017 08:58 Subject: Information about a Rhodochrosite specimen |
| I have been made aware of a unique color-zoning in Rhodochrosite, loosely referred to as "Peppermint Rhodochrosite" (Photo attached). This apparently showed up as a single find exhibited at ... | |
| Topic: A terrible nuisance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 17 Views: 29817 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Nov 04, 2017 08:47 Subject: Re: A terrible nuisance |
| Amen!
Not only a useless and fruitless labor but there is real risk of scratching a softish mineral in attempting to remove the blasted tac (sp?). A double curse on those who stick it to a crystal ... |
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| Topic: Rhodochrosite geodes |
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| Charlotte Replies: 1 Views: 15642 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Feb 06, 2016 17:01 Subject: Rhodochrosite geodes |
| Sometime ago there was a brief thread discussing the rarity, or even existence, of Rhodochrosite crystals in true geodes (not just half-vugs). At the time John Cornish regaled us with his story about ... | |
| Topic: Manganese Carbonate |
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| Charlotte Replies: 4 Views: 9714 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Sep 12, 2014 08:49 Subject: Re: Manganese Carbonate |
| MnCO3 as Rhodochrosite typically does not fluoresce. There are exceptions. A minority of specimens that are classic Rhodochrosite (not Manganocalcite) from N'Chwaning mine, South Africa, have been sh ... | |
| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: May 22, 2014 09:28 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Thanks, John. I appreciate the kind words.
What a shame about the geode. It would have been a world-beater. Needed to be confirmed though, obviously. I share your disappointment having just disprov ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Mar 16, 2014 08:47 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Keith,
Always good to hear kind words about the book. Thanks for the message. Bill |
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| Topic: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - North Carolina |
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| Charlotte Replies: 51 Views: 112993 |
Forum: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA Posted: Jan 27, 2014 09:01 Subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - North Carolina |
| Excellent example of what appears to be the pseudo-octahedral habit of rhodochrosite that I have seen only from Foote. The superb photograph clearly shows the trigonal symmetry masquerading as octahed ... | |
| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Jan 03, 2014 13:30 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Chris,
Thanks for your input. I am glad you enjoyed the book. And just as glad to hear of the typos. After chasing innumerable typos and a raft of outside reviews, I am delighted to hear of only a 'f ... |
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| Topic: New finds at Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico |
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| Charlotte Replies: 10 Views: 21994 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Dec 17, 2013 09:20 Subject: Re: New finds at Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Peter- Very nice additions to the already beautiful and diverse Santa Eulalia Rhodochrosites. The "fairy ring" and 1.5 cm gemmy crystal are wonderful. And the crystal itself appears to be a ... | |
| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 14, 2013 11:45 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Hey, John,
Wow! What a story and what a find. I have never seen rhodochrosite crystals in those or any geode. Massive rhodochrosite filling an agatized geode is the closest I have come and that one w ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 14, 2013 08:58 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Thank you, Christophe. I am interested in all feedback. On line publishing can be kept up to date immediately, so new data or suggestions can be explored and disseminated promptly as needed, thus bein ... | |
| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 13, 2013 08:28 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Ed,
The only bookstore carrying it so far is Buckskin Booksellers in Ouray, Colorado. Generally it will only be available through the on-line publisher at blurb.com At Tucson, a few books will b ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| Charlotte Replies: 16 Views: 45415 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 12, 2013 16:52 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Thank you Jordi for the generous words. I am happy to announce the Rhodochrosite book on the Forum. I always like to emphasize that this is a book for collectors. As such, there is the most emphasis o ... | |
| Topic: Rhodochrosite twinning |
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| Charlotte Replies: 7 Views: 16529 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Apr 19, 2008 09:53 Subject: Re: Rhodochrosite twinning |
| That's a beauty! Great example of trigonal symmetry and the first twin of a PINK Rhodochrosite from Mont St.-Hilaire that I have seen. I wonder if the dark core is significant. I am also happy to offe ... | |
| Topic: Rhodochrosite twinning |
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| Charlotte Replies: 7 Views: 16529 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Apr 18, 2008 14:44 Subject: Re: Rhodochrosite twinning |
| Thanks, John. It is good to hear someone with your experience and expertise echo my observation. You refer to "such twins". Are you referring to twinning of this particular type (I would lov ... | |
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