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 Topic: Microscopes for micromounts |
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| Robert Rothenberg Replies: 7 Views: 11595 |
 Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Feb 22, 2016 10:04 Subject: Re: Microscopes for micromounts |
| Hi Tom,
I just noticed where you live. There is a mineral show at Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, Ohio on May 14-15 this year. Might be worth going to see whether there are a ... |
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| Topic: Microscopes for micromounts |
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| Robert Rothenberg Replies: 7 Views: 11595 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Feb 22, 2016 09:53 Subject: Re: Microscopes for micromounts |
| Hi Tom,
Many micro enthusiasts use fiber optic lights with one or more "light pipes." When I attend micro symposia, I still see a number of older high intensity incandescent lamps. Rece ... |
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| Topic: Microscopes for micromounts |
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| Robert Rothenberg Replies: 7 Views: 11595 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Feb 21, 2016 16:26 Subject: Re: Microscopes for micromounts |
| Hi Tom,
The scopes you described are transmitted light scopes, meaning the light shines through the subject. Micromounts are usually viewed with a reflected light scope, meaning that the light bou ... |
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| Topic: Anatase localities in the US |
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| Robert Rothenberg Replies: 4 Views: 9311 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Sep 01, 2011 20:24 Subject: Re: Anatase localities in the US |
| There are many anatase localities in the US. I have collected at several in Arkansas (3M quarry, Jones Mill, etc.) There are also many that may now be uncollectible. Mindat has references to many o ... | |
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