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The information provided within this Forum about localities is only given to allow reference to them. Any visit to any of the localities requires you to obtain full permission and relevant information prior to your visit. FMF is strictly against any illicit activities related to collecting minerals.
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Topic: The Mizunaka Collection | |
chris Replies: 2526 Views: 2431851 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Apr 30, 2020 10:55 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
Great job Mike,
Keep posting. Chris |
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Topic: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 | |
chris Replies: 364 Views: 373176 |
Forum: National Library of Spain / Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) and FMF Posted: Apr 24, 2020 11:24 Subject: Re: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 |
The above photo was taken not very far from the Mont Aiguille (Needle like mountain) in the Vercors range near Grenoble. For the story this mountain was climbed for the first time in 1492 by Antoine ... | |
Topic: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 | |
chris Replies: 364 Views: 373176 |
Forum: National Library of Spain / Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) and FMF Posted: Apr 24, 2020 11:14 Subject: Re: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 |
For those who prefer friendlier creatures, a couple of ibexes. | |
Topic: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 | |
chris Replies: 364 Views: 373176 |
Forum: National Library of Spain / Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) and FMF Posted: Apr 18, 2020 10:23 Subject: Re: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 |
A photo taken early in the morning during a trek in the French Alps. | |
Topic: The rock that got away… | |
chris Replies: 21 Views: 21719 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Apr 16, 2020 11:55 Subject: Re: The rock that got away… |
Chris,
You were lucky! Twice? :) It was meant to be, those rocks were looking for you! I don't feel that lucky. Time will tell. Was I lucky : probably. But I think that patience helped a lot. ... |
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Topic: The rock that got away… | |
chris Replies: 21 Views: 21719 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Apr 15, 2020 14:56 Subject: Re: The rock that got away… |
Hi David,
My rock that went away eventually came back. While in Colorado I visited a famous mineral dealer in the Denver Metro. He showed me a couple of red rocks he thought I would be interested i ... |
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Topic: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 | |
chris Replies: 364 Views: 373176 |
Forum: National Library of Spain / Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) and FMF Posted: Apr 01, 2020 13:56 Subject: Re: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 |
After Michael's wild bear (great shot be the way), another wild animal (it's true) especially when you show him some butter...
Being stuck at home I regularly walk the terrace around the house to do ... |
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Topic: The Mizunaka Collection | |
chris Replies: 2526 Views: 2431851 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Mar 21, 2020 10:20 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
I do share the opinion of other members. Never saw such fluorite from the Mont Blanc before. Definitely a specimen to treasure. | |
Topic: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 | |
chris Replies: 364 Views: 373176 |
Forum: National Library of Spain / Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) and FMF Posted: Mar 15, 2020 12:10 Subject: Re: Stay at home - Coronavirus / Covid-19 |
Hi Folks,
I casted my vote this morning as Gérard did in the small city where I live (3,000 people). Some people had masks. Washing hands was compulsory before entering the voting room. At work ... |
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Topic: Freeware mineral collection inventory program | |
chris Replies: 16 Views: 17712 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Oct 04, 2018 12:06 Subject: Re: Freeware mineral collection inventory program |
Hello,
I downloaded the application and tested it with online antiviruses. No virus nor malware was found. I tried it on my Linux computer using a tool called Wine, a utility allowing Windows progr ... |
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Topic: Presentation of new members - Reference Thread | |
chris Replies: 514 Views: 627343 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Sep 02, 2018 03:43 Subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Hello fellow rock/mineral enthusiasts (Aaron) |
Hi Aaron,
こちらこそ ! Hope you'll enjoy FMF as well as we do. Christophe |
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Topic: Quartz boulder | |
chris Replies: 4 Views: 7200 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Jun 26, 2018 11:31 Subject: Re: Quartz boulder |
Hi,
About the worth : a lot of trouble to move it for sure. As Pierre said, it might be interesting to have a look at quartz veins in the surroundings of your rock. If so you could find quartz cry ... |
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Topic: In Memoriam - John Veevaert - Album of greetings cards | |
chris Replies: 18 Views: 50821 |
Forum: In Memoriam Posted: Jun 26, 2018 11:24 Subject: Re: In Memoriam - John Veevaert |
Sad news. John was a good guy. It was always a pleasure to have a look at his site and not just for the shows' reports.
Rest in peace. Christophe |
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Topic: Tucson Show 2018 | |
chris Replies: 158 Views: 275086 |
Forum: News about Shows Posted: Feb 07, 2018 14:41 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2018 |
Jordi,
Let me guess. The seventh (the mercenary) is taking the picture right ? |
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Topic: A request for information on mineral collecting in France | |
chris Replies: 2 Views: 8090 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jan 28, 2018 16:10 Subject: Re: A request for information on mineral collecting in France |
Hello Pierre,
Even if I know the area I never went prospecting. I quickly checked the Geoforum for localities around and none seem to point to quartz. The only post regarding quartz dates back seve ... |
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Topic: The MIM Museum in Beirut, Lebanon | |
chris Replies: 377 Views: 620267 |
Forum: MIM Museum (Beirut, Lebanon) Posted: Jul 18, 2016 11:14 Subject: Re: The MIM Museum in Beirut, Lebanon |
Bonjour Salim,
A truly amazing collection carefully assembled by a very tasteful person. I've never been to Beirut, but I think this is something I'll have a fix in the near future. Keep going. ... |
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Topic: New generation for picture - Ploum | |
chris Replies: 1444 Views: 2376956 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jun 11, 2016 14:57 Subject: Re: New generation for picture - Ploum |
Salut Fred,
This one is just great as well. A mineral wonder. Keep publishing. Christophe |
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Topic: Database for an Apple Mac? | |
chris Replies: 10 Views: 15075 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: May 16, 2016 11:48 Subject: Re: Database for an Apple Mac? |
Hello Tom,
If you need to run a Windows program on Mac OS, you can make a try at Wine. This is what I use when I want to do the same on Linux. However, be aware that not all Windows programs work f ... |
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Topic: Collection of Philippe Durand | |
chris Replies: 355 Views: 378343 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: May 16, 2016 11:43 Subject: Re: Collection of Philippe Durand |
Hello Philippe,
There is an "edit" button at the bottom right of your post. You can use it to edit it and change the data. Christophe |
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Topic: Trip to the Eastern Emerald Belt, Colombia - (24) | |
chris Replies: 31 Views: 60204 |
Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: May 14, 2016 06:41 Subject: Re: Trip to the Eastern Emerald Belt, Colombia - (24) |
Bonjour Gérard,
Thanks for showing us this area full of green no matter where you go. Christophe |
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