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  Topic: Tsumeb Unknown
cfrench58

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PostForum: 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
  Topic: Tsumeb Unknown
cfrench58

Replies: 3
Views: 1900

PostForum: 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
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PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

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Views: 2362

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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
  Topic: Cinnabar Locality in Transylvania (Romania)
cfrench58

Replies: 7
Views: 3340

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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 ...
  Topic: Unknown from Kabolela Mine, DRC in association with Brochantite and Heterogenite
cfrench58

Replies: 4
Views: 9996

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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!
  Topic: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ?
cfrench58

Replies: 6
Views: 5636

PostForum: 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 ...
  Topic: Clinoclase, Boleo, Baja California, Mexico ?
cfrench58

Replies: 6
Views: 5636

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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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