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 Topic: Favourite Sphalerites? |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 20 Views: 46031 |
 Forum: Favourite Minerals Posted: Aug 23, 2016 07:40 Subject: Re: Favourite Sphalerite localities? |
| - Standard Slag Quarry, Adams County, Ohio, USA | |
| Topic: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 5 Views: 12062 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Aug 18, 2014 03:06 Subject: Re: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
| Well tonight I finally got around to using the Super Iron Out (with deionized water.) I let the specimen sit for a few hours. At this point there is a slight lessening of the green of the Scheelite, b ... | |
| Topic: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 5 Views: 12062 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Jul 12, 2014 14:27 Subject: Re: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
| Thank you both for being so helpful! I was wondering about the color. I'll take care of that right away. | |
| Topic: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 5 Views: 12062 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Jul 12, 2014 00:57 Subject: ...any suggestions for stabilizing the Magnetite matrix of Chifeng Scheelite? |
| The subject line is the question I have. The matrix is a bit crumbly on this. Thanks. | |
| Topic: Light source dependent color |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 8 Views: 16406 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Dec 13, 2010 14:56 Subject: Re: Light source dependent color |
| First of all, thanks so much for the information, especially the tips on the minerals and the causes of the changes in them. The Mont Saint-Hilaire location has interested me for some time and now I ... | |
| Topic: Light source dependent color |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 8 Views: 16406 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Dec 13, 2010 04:10 Subject: Light source dependent color |
| Since I was quite young I have slowly built a modest general collection with some breadth. Recently I decided to dedicate future purchases to a long-planned focus, (though I will still field collect ... | |
| Topic: New system of LED lighting |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 12 Views: 20772 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Jun 25, 2010 17:11 Subject: Re: New system of LED lighting |
| Thanks so much for getting this information. I know little about white LEDs and I'm surprised the number is that high.
When time allows I'll check out the videos and product page. What you've des ... |
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| Topic: New system of LED lighting |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 12 Views: 20772 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Jun 22, 2010 11:27 Subject: Re: New system of LED lighting |
| Thanks for posting this.
Do you know the CRI? That's been important to me but perhaps there are more important properties. I'll have to check this system out since I'd rather use what's perceiv ... |
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| Topic: Repairing Navajún Pyrite |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 4 Views: 10640 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Dec 19, 2009 16:38 Subject: Re: repairing Navajún Pyrite |
| Thanks so very much for the quick and informed responces!
I'll try Locktite and look into dogproofing the case. Fortunately it's quite secure already but it took a big hit. - (Mastiff) |
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| Topic: Repairing Navajún Pyrite |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 4 Views: 10640 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Dec 19, 2009 14:53 Subject: Repairing Navajún Pyrite |
| Recently my dog got over-excited about something and bolted into my living room. He slammed into my cabinet, knocking over a Navajún Pyrite. A cluster popped out of the matrix, luckilly sustaining n ... | |
| Topic: Helpful hints for field collectors |
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| Jack Thurber Replies: 12 Views: 19440 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: Dec 18, 2009 04:59 Subject: Re: Helpful hints for field collectors |
| Thanks so much for the tips.
A used copy of the book is on it's way to me. ...and I've ordered what is supposed to be the same pry bar made by a new manufacturer - Kindersley North. The language ... |
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