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 Topic: Proposed new system for classifying minerals |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 15 Views: 11048 |
 Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Dec 28, 2020 17:16 Subject: Re: Proposed new system for classifying minerals |
| I agree with previous commenters that it seems illogical for this 'evolutionary system' to be introduced as a complete replacement of the current systems of mineralogical classification. That would be ... | |
| Topic: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 43 Views: 76787 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Oct 18, 2020 16:24 Subject: Re: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
| Hello Niels,
two nice specimens especially the German one and incredible photos as usual. Dany.Thanks Dany! I love all the different baryte specimens, but I can't help but feel this German one r ... |
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| Topic: Popular Minerals |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 98 Views: 82925 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Oct 18, 2020 16:22 Subject: Re: Popular Minerals |
| Wow, that's really a spectacular specimen Jordi! I love how delicate those thin baryte crystals are.
Have you seen any of the blue ones from that locality? |
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| Topic: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 43 Views: 76787 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Oct 18, 2020 09:04 Subject: Re: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
| The two latest pieces that I was very pleased to add to my collection! | |
| Topic: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 43 Views: 76787 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Sep 29, 2020 12:37 Subject: Re: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
| Again some beautiful specimens and photos, Niels! I really like the 3D stereo photos, great idea!Thanks again Tobi! I'm happy those stereo images worked for you, it's such a great way to view the spec ... | |
| Topic: Favourite Fluorites? |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 223 Views: 385239 |
Forum: Favourite Minerals Posted: Sep 29, 2020 12:36 Subject: Re: Favourite Fluorites? |
| Superb Niels. Especially the La Collada ones, but I would say that given my role in translating this page (and a large collection of La Collada material)
https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-boar ... |
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| Topic: Favourite Fluorites? |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 223 Views: 385239 |
Forum: Favourite Minerals Posted: Sep 28, 2020 18:43 Subject: Re: Favourite Fluorites? |
| I thought I'd share a few fluorite specimens that I was commissioned to photograph for a few collectors and dealers that I'm thankful to be friends with. Minerals are great fun to play around with on ... | |
| Topic: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 43 Views: 76787 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Sep 28, 2020 18:01 Subject: Re: Baryte collection of Niels Brouwer |
| It has been a while since my last post here, so I thought it's about time to share a few pieces that have found their way into my collection since then. Those of you who are also active on Instagram m ... | |
| Topic: Collection of Michael Shaw |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 2086 Views: 2401205 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 05, 2020 05:08 Subject: Re: Collection of Michael Shaw |
| Yes, that immense diversity is the very reason why I was hesitant to categorically rule it out as coming from the Clara mine. I'm still completely surprised every single time I come across a few new h ... | |
| Topic: Collection of Michael Shaw |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 2086 Views: 2401205 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 04, 2020 19:32 Subject: Re: Collection of Michael Shaw |
| Michael, how certain are you that that baryte specimen is from the Clara Mine? It's completely different from anything I've seen from that mine (which is an absolute paradise for a baryte collector li ... | |
| Topic: Dealing with damage |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 26 Views: 27076 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 03, 2020 19:36 Subject: Re: Dealing with damage |
| Marvin, once again you are trying to claim your limited view on collecting minerals - aesthetics, aesthetics, and nothing but aesthetics - are the sole truth in the mineral world, and everybody who ha ... | |
| Topic: Dealing with damage |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 26 Views: 27076 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 03, 2020 08:13 Subject: Re: Dealing with damage |
| Exactly, it's like saying jazz and rock are no longer considered valid music genres because they have been surpassed in popularity by rap and hiphop. It's an 'inescapable reality' that you need a good ... | |
| Topic: Dealing with damage |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 26 Views: 27076 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 02, 2020 11:12 Subject: Re: Dealing with damage |
| Marvin, every collector out there has their own style of collecting, it would be great if you would realise that. Whereas aesthetics seems to be the only aspect of a mineral you are focused on yoursel ... | |
| Topic: Appropriate Photo Editing Software |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 8 Views: 21988 |
Forum: Micros & Macros - Images of Minerals Posted: Feb 28, 2020 07:59 Subject: Re: Appropriate Photo Editing Software |
| Another very important thing to consider when choosing which software to use, besides functionality and cost, is the availability and quality of online documentation and tutorials. All software comes ... | |
| Topic: Building a Great Mineral Collection? |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 23 Views: 22749 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Feb 14, 2020 08:08 Subject: Re: Building a Great Mineral Collection? |
| This is actually a rather important subject we wanted to address with the Young Mineral Collectors group, of which I'm one of the moderators. We currently have a display with 10 cases at the main show ... | |
| Topic: Tucson Show 2020 |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 104 Views: 167506 |
Forum: News about Shows Posted: Feb 13, 2020 10:40 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2020 |
| 'Some nice things' has got to be the biggest understatement of the week! :D :D Can't wait to see all the other breathtaking minerals that are on display there right now. | |
| Topic: Favourite Barytes? |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 32 Views: 58456 |
Forum: Favourite Minerals Posted: Jul 18, 2019 13:52 Subject: Re: Favourite Barytes? |
| Of course as a baryte collector the list of favourites is virtually endless, but I thought I would share a few recent additions to my collection that exemplify the immense diversity that makes it such ... | |
| Topic: Collection of Annemieke en Rob Schnerr |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 191 Views: 149209 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 09, 2019 12:24 Subject: Re: Collection of Annemieke en Rob Schnerr |
| Excellent collection so far! I'm looking forward to see the rest. And as a baryte collector, I have to say those are my absolute favourites from what you have shared so far. :D
P.s. Extra leuk om h ... |
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| Topic: Don Lum Collection |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 2174 Views: 2125750 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 07, 2019 18:46 Subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
| Once again an impressive specimen that fits very well in your excellent quality collection, Don.
You can be quite sure that no baryte was harmed in the making of this pseudomorph. :D If it's indeed ... |
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| Topic: Smoky or Smokey |
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| Niels Brouwer Replies: 21 Views: 19682 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Apr 26, 2019 22:20 Subject: Re: Smoky or Smokey |
| I know it was Noah Webster who popularised* the simplified spelling of certain words, and of course I can see the benefits of a more uniform spelling system bases on the pronunciation. But what it has ... | |
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