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Topic: Tsumeb Unknown | |
cfrench58 Replies: 3 Views: 1900 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Apr 19, 2024 14:43 Subject: Re: Tsumeb Unknown |
Thanks Jordi! I would not have thought of that, makes perfect sense.
-C |
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Topic: Tsumeb Unknown | |
cfrench58 Replies: 3 Views: 1900 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Apr 19, 2024 11:39 Subject: Tsumeb Unknown |
While doing some close-in macro photography on this old Tsumeb Calcite with Duftite specimen, I noticed a bow-tie mineral which I am having a hard time identifying. It fluoresces a strong deep orange ... | |
Topic: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 2362 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 28, 2024 09:37 Subject: Re: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ |
The geochemistry would certainly support that. I was also wondering about brochantite. Thanks for your thoughts! | |
Topic: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 2362 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 27, 2024 16:15 Subject: Re: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ |
Thanks! Sent him msg via Mindat. | |
Topic: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 2362 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 27, 2024 14:39 Subject: 2 Unknowns co-occurring with Caledonite, Grand Reef Mine, AZ |
Hello, in the category of "Stump the Chump" I am pulling a blank on identifying two minerals that are co-occurring with a Caledonite TN from Grand Reef. The first occurs as chalk-white botr ... | |
Topic: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) | |
cfrench58 Replies: 7 Views: 3340 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 04, 2024 08:32 Subject: Re: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) |
The label provides Transylvania as the province, I'll do some more digging ;) | |
Topic: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) | |
cfrench58 Replies: 7 Views: 3340 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 03, 2024 14:46 Subject: Re: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) |
Ausgezeichnet!!! Herzlichen dank fuer Ihren Auskunft!
-C (Excellent!!! Thank you very much for your information!) -C |
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Topic: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) | |
cfrench58 Replies: 7 Views: 3340 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Mar 03, 2024 12:29 Subject: Re: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) |
Thanks both of you for your review and guidance - much appreciated! | |
Topic: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) | |
cfrench58 Replies: 7 Views: 3340 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Feb 29, 2024 18:08 Subject: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania) |
I have acquired an old thumbnail labelled "Cinnabar, Stronior Mts, Transylvania (see pics below). I can not find any reference to the locality. The piece closely resembles Mindat Specimen ID: Y ... | |
Topic: Mashamba West Mine Unknown - need help with ID please | |
cfrench58 Replies: 0 Views: 5264 |
Forum: FOR BEGINNERS: What is it? Where is it from? Posted: Jan 19, 2024 15:24 Subject: Mashamba West Mine Unknown - need help with ID please |
I attach two images of Kolwezite with Malachite on Cobaltoan Calcite from the Mashamba West Mine in DRC. There is a whitish to pale yellow species which I am having difficulty identifying. I assume ... | |
Topic: Rhodochrosite Locality near "Flagstone, CO" | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 3733 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Dec 28, 2023 16:04 Subject: Re: Rhodochrosite Locality near "Flagstone, CO" |
I can find no evidence for the existence of Flagstone as a place name of any kind anywhere in Colorado. Mindat lists two mines/claims with Flagstone in the name, but has no mineral list for either. ... | |
Topic: Rhodochrosite Locality near "Flagstone, CO" | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 3733 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Dec 28, 2023 13:47 Subject: Rhodochrosite Locality near "Flagstone, CO" |
Hello,
I acquired an old collection which includes a rhodochrosite specimen with a label identifying the locality as Flagstone, CO. I am having trouble finding any reference and would appreciate any ... |
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Topic: Unknown from Kabolela Mine, DRC in association with Brochantite and Heterogenite | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 9996 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Dec 12, 2022 17:52 Subject: Re: Unknown from Kabolela Mine, DRC in association with Brochantite and Heterogenite |
Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond to my inquiry, I really appreciate it! | |
Topic: Unknown from Kabolela Mine, DRC in association with Brochantite and Heterogenite | |
cfrench58 Replies: 4 Views: 9996 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Dec 10, 2022 16:12 Subject: Unknown from Kabolela Mine, DRC in association with Brochantite and Heterogenite |
Hello, I am hoping that someone might be able to identify the lilac-blue mineral coating the heterogenite in association with Brochantite in the attached photo (FOV=10x8 mm)
Thank you! |
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Topic: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? | |
cfrench58 Replies: 6 Views: 5636 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Nov 02, 2021 13:47 Subject: Re: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? |
Hi,
I'm not an expert on this area or on clinoclase, but just a guess: Is it confirmed that this is clinoclase? Could it be atacamite? I think I have seen similiar ones from that area ... But yo ... |
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Topic: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? | |
cfrench58 Replies: 6 Views: 5636 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Oct 27, 2021 08:51 Subject: Re: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? |
Hello, All I have to go on is the old label from Herb Obodda, whose collection was ultimately purchased by Arkenstone. Mr. Obodda was a highly reputable dealer, but that doesn't mean somebody got the ... | |
Topic: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? | |
cfrench58 Replies: 6 Views: 5636 |
Forum: What is it? - Where is it from? Posted: Oct 26, 2021 19:01 Subject: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ? |
Hello, Does anyone have any knowledge concerning the occurrence of Clinoclase at a locality in/near Boleo in Baja California, Mexico? I have acquired a specimen with an old typewritten Herb Obodda la ... | |
Topic: Tsumeb Zincolivenite association - light blue acicular mineral = ? | |
cfrench58 Replies: 3 Views: 4128 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 04, 2021 08:27 Subject: Tsumeb Zincolivenite association - light blue acicular mineral = ? |
Hello, I recently came across a Tsumeb TN labeled "Zincolivenite - Adamite" . The label is recent however the specimen was sourced around 1987. Upon examination under glass there is an ass ... | |
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