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 Topic: A new book |
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| keith Replies: 14 Views: 44140 |
 Forum: Le Règne Minéral Posted: Feb 06, 2019 16:34 Subject: Re: A new book |
| Like Gail, I tried to order and failed.
I also tried sending an email to the address shown but that "bounced back" as undeliverable. I'll try again later today It's a shame that there ... |
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| Topic: Minerales y Minas de España - Silicatos |
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| keith Replies: 2 Views: 14764 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Apr 12, 2018 00:36 Subject: Minerales y Minas de España - Silicatos |
| I have just received my copy of the ninth volume of Miguel Rebollar's Minerales y Minas de España - entitled Silicatos.
Yet another great informative hardcover volume, completing this fantastic set ... |
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| Topic: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018. |
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| keith Replies: 209 Views: 271741 |
Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: Feb 21, 2018 06:43 Subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018. |
| Hi Gail
Thank you so much for the report. Helps so much to "fill in the blanks" as to who is who etc. I still haven't made it to Tucson but maybe next year. Cheers Keith |
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| Topic: Minerals in Watercolor |
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| keith Replies: 6 Views: 33398 |
Forum: Mineral Art and Artists Posted: Feb 21, 2018 06:22 Subject: Re: Minerals in Watercolor |
| Hi,
I also like the Smoky and Fluorite. Great color and presentation. Keep it up. Keith |
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| Topic: Tucson Show 2018 |
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| keith Replies: 158 Views: 257911 |
Forum: News about Shows Posted: Feb 09, 2018 22:21 Subject: Re: Tucson Show 2018 |
| Gail and Jim
Thank you both for sharing such wonderful specimens and taking the time to upload all the photos - really appreciated from someone who couldn't make the show. Your contributions con ... |
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| Topic: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018. |
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| keith Replies: 209 Views: 271741 |
Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: Feb 01, 2018 03:41 Subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018. |
| Thank you so much for sharing
I'm already looking forward to your show pics and all the mineral people you meet. Really does help make up for not being there. Cheers Keith |
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| Topic: interpretation of a geological map |
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| keith Replies: 13 Views: 14746 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Sep 13, 2017 21:37 Subject: Re: interpretation of a geological map |
| Hi Alex
As you are in Japan, you probably should have a look in the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo which has a few good displays of the geology of Japan. Also an exhibit of a wide r ... |
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| Topic: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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| keith Replies: 86 Views: 101767 |
Forum: The Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History Posted: Mar 27, 2016 17:32 Subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
| Thank you Gail
I visited the museum many many years ago and was disappointed - yes many nice things but I disliked the displays, lighting and labelling. Looks like it has been completely overhauled ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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| keith Replies: 16 Views: 39771 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Mar 16, 2014 05:18 Subject: Re: New Book: Rhodochrosite, Crystals of Drama and Nuance |
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I have received my copy of the Rhodo book. Enjoy it very much It is a welcome addition to my mineral library and I would recommend it to anyone Thank you Bill |
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| Topic: Measuring mineral specimens |
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| keith Replies: 15 Views: 19072 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Feb 03, 2013 07:34 Subject: Re: Measuring mineral specimens |
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I photograph my specimen first then record the dimensions on my mineral records as displayed in the photo. The photo forms part of the mineral catalogue. I always record measurements in the ... |
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| Topic: Mounting |
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| keith Replies: 6 Views: 13451 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: May 23, 2010 07:47 Subject: Re: Mounting |
| The 3M tac sometimes goes hard when very cold and can then be a bit difficult to remove safely - but generally will give a similar result to Mineral tac. I use it - not so much to support a specimen b ... | |
| Topic: Preparing minerals for shipping |
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| keith Replies: 14 Views: 25382 |
Forum: Conserving, Preparing and Cleaning Minerals Posted: May 23, 2010 07:40 Subject: Re: Preparing minerals for shipping |
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Most damage comes from customs officers opening the package. Always place a note - on the INSIDE of the top AND the bottom of the box indicating handle with great care. A note on the outsi ... |
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| Topic: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| keith Replies: 122 Views: 187996 |
Forum: Mineral Shows by Gail Spann Posted: May 15, 2010 19:18 Subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
| Thanks Gail
Great report Loved your English Baryte and Hematite. Very much appreciated the report Cheers |
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| Topic: New book on the minerals of China |
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| keith Replies: 7 Views: 15844 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:50 Subject: Re: New book on the minerals of China |
| Great book on Chinese Minerals.
While writen in German it fully complements other publications such as the two Min Record issues devoted to China and the other recent book Fine Minerals of China, ... |
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| Topic: A fine new book from Pierre Bariand |
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| keith Replies: 9 Views: 18629 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:41 Subject: Re: A fine new book from Pierre Bariand |
| Another fine book by P Bariand.
My only disappointment was that it did not focus more on French Minerals. But having said that it is a commentary on the places the author and his wife have trave ... |
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| Topic: Hats off to Jaroslav Hyrsl and Alfredo |
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| keith Replies: 12 Views: 15487 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:32 Subject: Re: Hats off to Jaroslav Hyrsl and Alfredo |
| Well done to Alfredo and Co.
Great information and photos of the region where so many unusual and famous specimens have been found. I know I will never get to go to Bolivia but after reading thi ... |
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| Topic: New Book: Minerals of Northern England |
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| keith Replies: 4 Views: 10167 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:27 Subject: Re: New Book: Minerals of Northern England |
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This is yet another good value book on UK minerals Has a lot of interesting background info on the Mines. The photographs are better than Tindles book but is not as comprehensive. The col ... |
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| Topic: New book: Minerals of Britain and Ireland |
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| keith Replies: 6 Views: 11041 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:20 Subject: Re: New book: Minerals of Britain and Ireland |
| HI
If you collect British Minerals you cannot be without this book. It is absolutely great. Cheers |
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| Topic: New Book: La Fluorita. Un siglo de minería en Asturias. |
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| keith Replies: 18 Views: 36280 |
Forum: Mineralogical Literature Posted: Dec 08, 2009 06:17 Subject: Re: New Book: La Fluorita. Un siglo de minería en Asturias. |
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Just received my copy of this book Thanks especially to Joan Very pleased - even though I can't read Spanish iI am able to glean enough information for my needs. Well presented book, good p ... |
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| Topic: My visit to the Folch Collection |
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| keith Replies: 10 Views: 55456 |
Forum: The Folch Collection Posted: Nov 24, 2009 06:05 Subject: Re: My visit to the Folch Collection |
| NICE !!!!
Thank you for sharing Great pics |
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