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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: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 243 Views: 359216 |
 Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 28, 2025 13:39 Subject: Re: Silvia's Collection |
| As you say this is marketing, and it happens with numerous localities. When it happens, it takes careful research to find out the correct names and even then people adjust things back the the best re ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 26, 2025 14:29 Subject: Spessartine Garnet and a farewell to Wu ‘Sham’ |
| From southern Fujian Province in China, a region renowned more for its stunning landscapes and friendly locals than its mineral treasures, comes a classic combination of Spessartine Garnets and Smoky ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 18, 2025 13:53 Subject: Shark Fin Azurite |
| From the storied depths of the Milpillas Mine in Sonora, Mexico, comes this fine Azurite, a relic from the mine's celebrated 2012-2014 era. This period was a fleeting but legendary moment in mineralog ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 11, 2025 13:37 Subject: Cuprite |
| From the renowned Milpillas mine in Mexico, a captivating display specimen showcases a glittering assemblage of maroon-red Cuprite crystals, elegantly coating a Dickite matrix. These striking Cuprite ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 03, 2025 13:36 Subject: Malachite pseudo's |
| From the renowned Milpillas mine in Mexico emerges a truly captivating specimen: Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite that tells a story of profound chemical transformation, a testament to nature's gra ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 26, 2025 15:13 Subject: Brochantite |
| This stunning Brochantite display specimen from Mexico's renowned Milpillas mine is an absolute marvel, providing a vivid insight into the distinctive geological formations of this celebrated location ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 26, 2025 15:06 Subject: Re: Silvia's Collection |
| Do you know why they used the name Minera Cuicuilco (Cuicuilco is an archaeological site I have visited many times, near the city of Mexico)?
Do be careful with the false friends 'geoda' and 'geode ... |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 22, 2025 15:04 Subject: Honoring Mexican Magic |
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The Rich Tapestry of Mineral Collecting ‘An extract from my fully illustrated free eBook’ INTRODUCTION For many, the world of mineral collecting conjures images of glittering geo ... |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 14, 2025 18:03 Subject: Malachite after Azurite on Goethite |
| This exquisite specimen from Mexico's renowned Milpillas mine is a true mineralogical marvel, showcasing not one, but two generations of Malachite and a captivating backdrop of Goethite and Dickite. I ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 07, 2025 15:57 Subject: Milpillas' Azure Kiss |
| This captivating mineral specimen, sourced from Mexico's renowned Milpillas mine, perfectly exemplifies the unique beauty of Azurite that has formed after Malachite. This specific mineral combination ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 02, 2025 17:01 Subject: Some Facts About Uranium Minerals |
| Some facts about Radioactive Minerals
US health Physics Society HPS - Answer to Question #573, "Ask the Experts" Topic; Is Autunite Dangerous? HPS - Answer to Question #1449, &qu ... |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 02, 2025 16:59 Subject: Uraninite on The Alligator |
| Uraninite on the Alligator
A brief look at the el Sherana Uranium Mine Introduction El Sherana, though a minor Uranium producer by current world standards, was one of the richest Uranium depo ... |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jul 02, 2025 16:40 Subject: The Forgotten Mines |
| The Forgotten Mines
In the realm of mineralogy, there exist forgotten treasures —commercial uranium mines that, despite their historical significance in producing collector-quality specimens of con ... |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jun 29, 2025 18:12 Subject: Azurite |
| An enchanting display specimen of Azurite from the famous Milpillas mine in Mexico. The specimen is a beautiful canvas of intergrown well-formed bladed crystals of Azurite to 15mm. The color is fantas ... | |
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Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jun 25, 2025 15:24 Subject: Re: Silvia's Collection |
| Hello James
I am glad to be back after some 18 months. It's been a truly challenging 18 months. We've endured a painful family death, leading to a lot of depression for everyone. My own health has ... |
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