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 Topic: anyone know this "Thulite-Hornblende" locality? |
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| John Cornish Replies: 5 Views: 1597 |
 Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Apr 05, 2021 09:24 Subject: Re: anyone know this "Thulite-Hornblende" locality? |
| Hi Everyone,
From the material I've seen and handled in the past, I would agree with Alfredo that this appears to be from the Tunk Creek area of Washington's Okanogon County. The material has been ... |
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| Topic: The Mineral Collecting History of the 79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona, USA - (33) |
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| John Cornish Replies: 21 Views: 16499 |
Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: Jul 31, 2020 15:07 Subject: Re: The Mineral Collecting History of the 79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona, USA - (33) |
| With respect to Tony and Jordi... Thank you both so very much for this truly exceptional contribution!
To Jordi for hosting this work, and to Tony most of all, for taking the time to physically put ... |
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| Topic: 1st 'Virtual' British Mineralogical Symposium |
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| John Cornish Replies: 10 Views: 4343 |
Forum: News about shows Posted: May 03, 2020 08:02 Subject: Re: 1st 'Virtual' British Mineralogical Symposium |
| Hi Everyone,
Rosemary and I attended the eRMS, the electronic Rochester Mineralogical Symposium, and had a wonderful time watching and learning. We watched for quite some time and really enjoyed t ... |
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| Topic: Information about a Rhodochrosite specimen |
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| John Cornish Replies: 3 Views: 6219 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Nov 19, 2017 09:30 Subject: Re: Information about a Rhodochrosite specimen |
| Hi Bill,
I sold this specimen in Tucson several years ago in 2013. It was the best specimen from a small find and I never did see any other specimens beyond this small lot. Very distinctive and tru ... |
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| Topic: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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| John Cornish Replies: 445 Views: 379056 |
Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: Mar 01, 2016 10:16 Subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
| Hi Gail,
As ever, it is such a thrill to see your report! I didn't get the chance, having the crud, to harass you and Jim (Elaine too!) nearly as much as I would have liked... Next year! Thank y ... |
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| Topic: 2016 Tucson Show - A Look Back |
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| John Cornish Replies: 135 Views: 119333 |
Forum: Mineral Shows Posted: Feb 26, 2016 11:04 Subject: Re: 2016 Tucson Show- A Look Back |
| Hi Don,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your report with all of here at FMF! You do a great job and I enjoy that perspective you bring to your reports. Take good care and thanks agai ... |
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| Topic: The Second Annual New England Mineral Conference |
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| John Cornish Replies: 9 Views: 14081 |
Forum: Mineral Shows Posted: Jun 10, 2014 07:40 Subject: Re: The Second Annual New England Mineral Conference |
| Hi Vic and All,
Thanks so much for including a report of the New England Mineral Conference to FMF. I'd heard of this event and was thrilled to see your report and to learn a bit more of this progr ... |
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| Topic: Hallelujah Junction, Nevada |
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| John Cornish Replies: 23 Views: 62038 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jun 04, 2014 07:51 Subject: Re: Hallelujah Junction, Nevada |
| Hi John and All,
The truck suffered some bruises and scrapes, thankfully I did not! I had a $30 part fail which robbed all vacuum from the system creating a domino-effect where I lost traction, pow ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| John Cornish Replies: 16 Views: 32000 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: May 22, 2014 09:09 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Hi Bill and All,
First off, again, congratulations on your fine book, what a wonderful accomplishment! It was great to see you in Tucson and to share the geode with you. After, Bob Downs at the ... |
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| Topic: Hallelujah Junction, Nevada |
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| John Cornish Replies: 23 Views: 62038 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: May 22, 2014 08:56 Subject: Re: Hallelujah Junction, Nevada |
| Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much John and Tony for sharing your adventure up on Peterson Mountain with the rest of us!!! As per Tony's request, here is a copy of the infamous flipped truck poster I m ... |
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| Topic: The Mizunaka Collection |
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| John Cornish Replies: 1872 Views: 1468654 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 22, 2014 08:21 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
| Hi Mike and All,
I've been away and apologize for not writing sooner. The locality mentioned on my label for this fluorite is correct. The specimen was purchased in China from our reputable source ... |
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| Topic: My 2014 Tucson Experience |
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| John Cornish Replies: 188 Views: 179640 |
Forum: Mineral Shows Posted: Feb 26, 2014 09:24 Subject: Re: My 2014 Tucson Experience |
| Hi Don,
It was a pleasure to meet you and to read your great show report here at FMF! You've done a wonderful job of capturing the feel, the people and the minerals at this year's show and enthusia ... |
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| Topic: Tucson Show 2014 |
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| John Cornish Replies: 111 Views: 192533 |
Forum: News about shows Posted: Feb 26, 2014 09:13 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2014 |
| Thank you everyone who contributed to this report, very much I've enjoyed cruising along with you as you've explored the show and shared here... Cudos to all!
Sincerely, John |
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| Topic: Tucson 2014 Show Report, Gail Spann Having Fun Again... |
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| John Cornish Replies: 156 Views: 189674 |
Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: Feb 26, 2014 09:09 Subject: Re: Tucson 2014 Show Report, Gail Spann Having Fun Again... |
| Dear Gail, Jim and Jordi,
I'm finally home and am getting settled in from my long stay away and sincerely wanted to write to express my gratitude at being invited to share in this joyous good time ... |
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| Topic: Tucson Show 2014 |
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| John Cornish Replies: 111 Views: 192533 |
Forum: News about shows Posted: Feb 09, 2014 13:42 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2014 |
| Hi Everyone!
Jordi asked that I add a bit to this ongoing report. Sadly, I won't be able to contribute much as I run my room solo and thus do not get the chance to range about as freely as others. ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| John Cornish Replies: 16 Views: 32000 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 16, 2013 10:44 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Hi Bill,
A trade? Chuckling, naw, I'll likely hold onto this one for a bit longer! Still, happy to share the glory! Thanks for the page 52 heads-up too, just one more reason to look forward to s ... |
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| Topic: Tucson Show 2014 |
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| John Cornish Replies: 111 Views: 192533 |
Forum: News about shows Posted: Dec 16, 2013 10:39 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2014 |
| Dear Jordi, Gail and Jim,
No Tucson crud for me in 2014, I am sooooooo looking forward to getting together with you all! I just saw this post and am excited, very positive! Happiest Holidays to ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| John Cornish Replies: 16 Views: 32000 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 14, 2013 10:05 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
| Hi Bill and all,
Thank you for this exceptional effort. Truly, I will be among a large group who will be looking forward to seeing your book in Tucson! Question... Have you ever seen rhodochrosi ... |
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| Topic: Large smoky quartz/citrine crystals found in BC Canada |
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| John Cornish Replies: 3 Views: 13017 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Sep 25, 2013 07:22 Subject: Re: Large smoky quartz/citrine crystals found in BC Canada |
| Hello Herb
Thank you for sharing your discovery story and photos with us. I will, as I'm sure most others here will agree, be looking forward to your future postings. Congratulations! John |
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| Topic: New find of minerals from New York |
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| John Cornish Replies: 123 Views: 198000 |
Forum: The Ten Thousand Club Posted: Sep 22, 2013 07:23 Subject: Re: New find of minerals from New York |
| Hi Glenn,
What a fascinating adventure your on! So many wonderful and unique treasures!!! Thank you sooooo very much for sharing your fun! All the very best, John |
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