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#MVM (Minerals - Virtual Museum) - more information about the piece with this link | |
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Text published by the Spanish administrators on the Spanish side of FMF here
Good evening. As you maybe know, the founder of this forum, Jordi Fabre, has been retired for some time and has ste ... |
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A new book titled "Minerals of Britain and Ireland 2009–2024" has been published, offering an essential update for collectors and academics interested in the mineralogy of these Islands. Aut ... | |
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...a very interesting specimen of Brochantite and Azurite that was not from Milpillas but from Touissit Morocco...
It should be analyzed. Most likely, it's Malachite rather than Brochantite—Malachi ... |
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Poster for the 2025 East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show to be held on August 8, 9, and 10, 2025.
More information at 2025 East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show |
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Sorry if I sound like a party pooper, but I’ve had several 'Minrecordite' before, and so far, after being analyzed, they have always turned out to be Dolomite.
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I'm sorry, I realized the little mistake but could not edit my post anymore.
Thanks Tobi, already fixed. Best |
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The Huanggang's Helvine and Genthelvite often form Series, with very subtle differences in elemental composition determining the species name.
That’s why, in this case, it is much more advisable, u ... |
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There is no physical or visual difference between Helvine (not 'Helvite but Helvine) and Genthelvite. Only an individual and accurate analysis can determine, for each piece, whether it belongs to one ... | |
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Anyway - other's thoughts are welcome.
With the inherent difficulties of deciding on something based solely on a photo and not having the piece in hand, here are my opinions: > This was label ... |
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...I joined this forum to see if I could contact Joaquim Callén about getting a back issue of Mineral Up (2018 #1)... Welcome to FMF, Dan. I’ve already reached out to Callén, but obtaining t ... |
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Yes, it is an excellent book for kids:
https://www.editorialsusaeta.com/es/la-aventura-de-leer-10-11-anos/12127-descubre-los-minerales-9788467771879.html |
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It's a bit difficult to be sure because there are several localities where axinites with chlorite similar to this one can be found, but there is a good chance it could be from Saint-Christophe-en-Oisa ... | |
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Maybe organize an FMF trip to the city and to mim? We could provide translation services - ES, CA, NL, EN, FR, PR
Maybe we should join forces. I could help to make your trip more enjoyable. In ret ... |
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This looks like a quartz point that was irradiated to make it smokey???
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