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 Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
 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 ... | |
| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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 ... | |
| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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 ... | |
| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
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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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Jun 24, 2025 18:49 Subject: Milpillas Mine |
| Malachite with Baryte
An enchanting and rich display specimen of Malachite from the famous Milpillas mine in Mexico. The Malachite has formed on a vuggy matrix composed of Chalcocite and Dickite in ... |
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| Topic: Collection of Michael Shaw |
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| silvia Replies: 2264 Views: 3059651 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 12, 2023 12:53 Subject: Re: Collection of Michael Shaw |
| An outstanding photograph. The specimen looks like polished wood - absolutely nice. | |
| Topic: The Mizunaka Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 2626 Views: 2804089 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Aug 11, 2023 14:35 Subject: Re: The Mizunaka Collection |
| Mike,
As ever, I am so delightfully impressed as you capture the very essence of your subjects mineralogical glory. Rather shooting massive or crystalline treasures, your photos in such a unique an ... |
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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 08, 2023 12:15 Subject: Azurite - more photo tricks - Silvia's Collection |
| An enchanting specimen of large blocky Azurite crystals to 35 mm in length from the famous Milpillas mine in Mexico. The crystals are highly lustrous with noticeable striations along the length of the ... | |
| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 02, 2023 14:57 Subject: Re: Silvia's Collection |
| Fantastic results. Very cleverly thought out techniques
Many thanks for your kind words. I enjoy passing on useful information. If I come across something that might help other collectors I feel co ... |
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| Topic: Silvia's Collection |
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| silvia Replies: 231 Views: 348653 |
Forum: Women's Private Collections Posted: Aug 01, 2023 12:12 Subject: Photopeaking - Tricks and Treats - Malachite - Silvia's Collection |
| An enchanting and rich display specimen of the mineral Malachite from the famous Mashamba west mine in the DRC. The specimen consists of three large botryoids of Malachite coated with a second generat ... | |
| Topic: Collection of Michael Shaw |
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| silvia Replies: 2264 Views: 3059651 |
Forum: Collection photos and Collector's page Posted: Jul 29, 2023 13:12 Subject: Re: Collection of Michael Shaw |
| Hello Michael:
That is a very, very nice Romanian specimen. I too have a fondness for Romanian minerals, but I tend to focus more on sulphides and sulphosalts. I hope to upload a report on the ... |
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| Topic: A poll on mindat group in FB |
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| silvia Replies: 6 Views: 15596 |
Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Jul 27, 2023 18:37 Subject: Re: A poll on mindat group in FB |
| Terms I find amusing to say the least are those some people ascribe to minerals from the Milpillas mine. You know the ones ‘this pocket’ or ‘that pocket’ when according to Penoles (private communicati ... | |
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