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The fluorite is cuter than all heck==one of those weird and wonderful pieces that show up every so often. They're fun.

Dear Gail:

So glad you have the chalcocite. It was always one of our favorites. It's looking beautiful in Jeff's photo, as always.

Very good article Jesse. It tells it like it is. The job of cleaning up specimens from their original, as found, state sometimes takes no more than a quick gentle washing with a soft brush. But mos ...

They are both very beautiful--it's no wonder you couldn't decide between them. I've decided that I really love fluorite. I may even concentrate on fluorite for my collection this time.

The specimens of tincalconite that were referred to in the discussion of chalcanthite as being artificial present a double question to me. The original specimens were borax that grew in the undergrou ...

I viewed the new video last night and I was delighted with the content and the photography. I'll be waiting eagerly for the CD's.

Thanks for the great promise of entertainment and education.

As an avid collector of smithsonite for many years, I am enjoying the positively delightful group of specimens in this string. Smithsonite is a true love of mine. Thank you all for the beautiful pic ...

The aquamarine, schorl and quartz is exquisite! I would love to have had it in my collection. Congratulations on a fine piece.

Actually the specimen in my collection of which I am most fond, is the TN Legrandite butterfly that was pictured so often to define our collection. It is small, but has perfect legrandite crystals p ...

That boleite is exquisite! A true specimen with xls perched charmingly on matrix. That's what Jim and I always looked for.

I have to say that I long for the REALLY old days when the entire show lasted about four days, but that is impractical the way things are now. However, I will not spend more than a week in Tucson--ma ...

A good material for showcase liners that I like to use is natural colored burlap. It has a matt shine and the tan color sets off most crystals very well. In yardage it is relatively inexpensive, but ...

Like lemmings we all migrate to Tucson. I'll be driving from the other direction. See you there.

It was a pleasure to see the amethyst scepter again, and to hear your glowing report on the Minette Collection. I would be glad to answer some of your questions on how we built the collection. I'll ...

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Topic: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 27, 2010 10:07 Subject: Re: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	The fluorite is cuter than all heck==one of those weird and wonderful pieces that show up every so often. They're fun.
Topic: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 25, 2010 17:32 Subject: Re: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	Dear Gail: So glad you have the chalcocite. It was always one of our favorites. It's looking beautiful in Jeff's photo, as always.
Topic: In Rock and Minerals: "Natural Versus Aesthetic" from Jesse Fisher
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 20 Views: 72928	Forum: Rocks & Minerals Posted: Apr 10, 2010 13:07 Subject: Re: In Rock and Minerals: "Natural Versus Aesthetic" from Jesse Fisher
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 20 Views: 72928	Very good article Jesse. It tells it like it is. The job of cleaning up specimens from their original, as found, state sometimes takes no more than a quick gentle washing with a soft brush. But mos ...
Topic: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Apr 05, 2010 01:44 Subject: Re: Gail's collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 396 Views: 810075	They are both very beautiful--it's no wonder you couldn't decide between them. I've decided that I really love fluorite. I may even concentrate on fluorite for my collection this time.
Topic: When a mineral can be called a mineral.
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 18 Views: 24729	Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Mar 25, 2010 20:04 Subject: Re: When a mineral can be called a mineral.
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 18 Views: 24729	The specimens of tincalconite that were referred to in the discussion of chalcanthite as being artificial present a double question to me. The original specimens were borax that grew in the undergrou ...
Topic: New Thumbnail Film Series
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 8 Views: 16752	Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 25, 2010 19:49 Subject: Re: New Thumbnail Film Series
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 8 Views: 16752	I viewed the new video last night and I was delighted with the content and the photography. I'll be waiting eagerly for the CD's. Thanks for the great promise of entertainment and education.
Topic: "Smithsonite - Think Zinc!" Lithographie 13
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 26 Views: 65139	Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Mar 04, 2010 00:30 Subject: Re: "Smithsonite - Think Zinc!" Lithographie 13
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 26 Views: 65139	As an avid collector of smithsonite for many years, I am enjoying the positively delightful group of specimens in this string. Smithsonite is a true love of mine. Thank you all for the beautiful pic ...
Topic: What are your favorite specimens? - (8)
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:51 Subject: Re: What are your favorite specimens?
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	The aquamarine, schorl and quartz is exquisite! I would love to have had it in my collection. Congratulations on a fine piece.
Topic: What are your favorite specimens? - (8)
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: Feb 27, 2010 01:59 Subject: Re: What are your favorite specimens?
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	Actually the specimen in my collection of which I am most fond, is the TN Legrandite butterfly that was pictured so often to define our collection. It is small, but has perfect legrandite crystals p ...
Topic: What are your favorite specimens? - (8)
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: Feb 27, 2010 01:45 Subject: Re: What are your favorite specimens?
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 112 Views: 175175	That boleite is exquisite! A true specimen with xls perched charmingly on matrix. That's what Jim and I always looked for.
Topic: Mineral shows vs. other types
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 23 Views: 32297	Forum: Mineral Shows Posted: Feb 20, 2010 17:49 Subject: Re: Mineral shows vs. other types
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 23 Views: 32297	I have to say that I long for the REALLY old days when the entire show lasted about four days, but that is impractical the way things are now. However, I will not spend more than a week in Tucson--ma ...
Topic: Collection of Tobi
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 1206 Views: 1710607	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 07, 2010 12:10 Subject: Re: Collection of Tobias Martin
	A good material for showcase liners that I like to use is natural colored burlap. It has a matt shine and the tan color sets off most crystals very well. In yardage it is relatively inexpensive, but ...
Topic: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 443 Views: 693293	Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: Feb 06, 2010 02:37 Subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010.
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 443 Views: 693293	Like lemmings we all migrate to Tucson. I'll be driving from the other direction. See you there.
Topic: Jim Houran Collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 54 Views: 110168	Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Feb 06, 2010 02:30 Subject: Re: Jim Houran Collection
Dawn MinetteCooper Replies: 54 Views: 110168	It was a pleasure to see the amethyst scepter again, and to hear your glowing report on the Minette Collection. I would be glad to answer some of your questions on how we built the collection. I'll ...