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Pierre Joubert
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These dark smokies can be enormous; sometimes considerably larger than this specimen.
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Quartz, dark smoky
Erongo, Namibia
230 x118 x 98 mm |
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Quartz, smoky
Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia
75 x 71 mm |
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Foitite
Erongo, Namibia
78 x 56 x 43 mm |
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Foitite
Erongo, Namibia
78 x 56 x 43 mm
This is a floater (no damage); view from the top. |
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Quartz, dark smoky
Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia
123 x 78 x 59 mm |
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Quartz (harlequin)
Brandberg, Namibia
45 x 37 mm |
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Quartz (smoky) and green tourmaline
Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia
103 x 97 x 58 mm
These smokys at Neu Scwaben are mined as a secondary mineral to tourmaline (of all colors). The tourmaline on this one is not gemmy. |
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Quartz (harlequin)
Brandberg, Namibia
32 x 10 x 07 mm |
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marvsT/Nminerals
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Location: Juda, Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sep 11, 2012 15:00 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Very nice pieces Pierre, I am partial to thumbnail sized pieces and miniatures, but the large smoky quartz from Erongo (100_1724.JPG) is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Marv
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Pierre Joubert
Joined: 09 Mar 2012
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 12, 2012 01:11 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| marvsT/Nminerals wrote: | | Very nice pieces Pierre, I am partial to thumbnail sized pieces and miniatures, but the large smoky quartz from Erongo (100_1724.JPG) is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Marv |
Hi Marv. Thank you for your kind comment. I must admit, large specimens are impressive, but we also prefer thumbnails. They are (in general) more affordable and near perfect specimens are far easier obtainable than larger pieces(and they take little space). Best regards:-)
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vic rzonca
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
Posts: 820
Location: MA
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| Posted: Sep 12, 2012 22:20 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Humble, indeed not Pierre. Outstanding. And by the sweat of your own brow, nicely done. I like hands for scale. Keep up the pursuit and good luck.
More please.
Vic
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 13, 2012 03:38 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| vic rzonca wrote: | Humble, indeed not Pierre. Outstanding. And by the sweat of your own brow, nicely done. I like hands for scale. Keep up the pursuit and good luck.
More please.
Vic |
Thanks Vic. Only some are self collected; the others purchased. I am battling with the photography and hope to put some more specimens up soon. Best regards.
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 13, 2012 08:32 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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I was given this ruby some years ago, together with 2 emeralds by an elderly lady. The origin of this specimen is unknown, but I suspect it came from Zim or higher up in Africa. I have parted with the emeralds long ago; a pity as they probably came from the same area and could have aided in identifying the place of origin .
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ruby
Africa, probably Zim
32 x 20 x 11 mm |
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33870 Time(s) |
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ruby
Africa, probably Zim
32 x 20 x 11 mm
The same ruby from a different angle |
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33903 Time(s) |
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quartz, sceptre
Brandberg, Namibia
32 x 12 x12 mm
The best example of a negative crystal inclusion I have ever seen. |
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33927 Time(s) |
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Quartz, Negative crystal inclusion
Brandberg, Namibia
Approx. 7 mm long |
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33858 Time(s) |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm
Aegirine crystals in, through and on smoky quartz |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm
The same specimen from another angle. |
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33903 Time(s) |
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Aegirine and smoky quartz
Zomba mountains, Malawi
86 x 42 x 33 mm |
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33904 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
Joined: 09 Mar 2012
Posts: 1605
Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 09:48 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here is a continuation of our private collection of mineral specimens. May you enjoy viewing them.
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Quartz; rutile and feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 22 x 16 mm
Self collected at a dolomite mine |
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33793 Time(s) |
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Quartz; rutile and feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
38 x 22 x 16 mm
The same specimen from another angle |
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33738 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
82 x 53 x 47 mm |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
82 x 53 x 47 mm
The same specimen from above at another angle |
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33787 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 20 x 18 mm |
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33751 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 20 x 18 mm
The same as above with some white light from behind. |
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33760 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
45 x 27 x 22 mm
Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm
The same as above with some white light from behind. |
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33749 Time(s) |
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Topaz
Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia
55 x 33 x 22mm |
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33721 Time(s) |
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Topaz
Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia
55 x 33 x 22mm |
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33768 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm |
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33761 Time(s) |
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Quartz Var. Amethyst
Brandberg, Namibia
39 x 10 x 10 mm
The same as above with white light from behind. |
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33769 Time(s) |
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Jordi Fabre
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Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 5020
Location: Barcelona
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:03 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Sorry Pierre, "Silver" with the Topaz?
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:17 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| Jordi Fabre wrote: |
Sorry Pierre, "Silver" with the Topaz? |
Sorry Jordi, my mistake:-) It should read Silver Topaz. (why on earth they call it silver Topaz beats me) :-)
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:24 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| Thanks Pierre. I already changed just to "Topaz" in order to display it better (alphabetically organized) in your display in Gallery FMF
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Nov 03, 2012 14:14 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Here are a few more from our collection.
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Azurite
Tsumeb, Namibia
53 x 15 x 14 mm |
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33294 Time(s) |
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Azurite
Tsumeb, Namibia
53 x 15 x 14 mm
same as above. |
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33274 Time(s) |
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Quartz, Prehnite, Calcite, Analcime, Epidote
Brandberg, Namibia
52 x 44 x 23 mm |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above specimen. |
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33318 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
103 x 75 x 48 mm |
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33271 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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33265 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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33293 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
30 x 28 mm |
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33270 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
same as above. |
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33291 Time(s) |
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Prehnite
Brandberg, Namibia
Same as above. |
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33281 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm |
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33290 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm
Same as above. |
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33271 Time(s) |
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Quartz/Smoky
Brandberg, Namibia
86 x 57 x 56 mm
Same as above. |
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33264 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Nov 04, 2012 06:24 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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We, up until fairly recently, never had a personal collection, just boxes and boxes of specimens. Through this forum, we saw the need for a personal collection and have started taking out all the better specimens and placing them in our 'private' collection. We have a large collection of fine Van Rhynsdorp (Western Cape, SA) specimens, some of which will eventually also end up featuring in this collection. We hope you enjoy viewing the photos.
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
This is a really amazing specimen from a recent find, and one of the most amazing Brandberg specimens that we have. |
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33191 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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33184 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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33169 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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33247 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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33180 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Calcite, Prehnite; Analcime
Brandberg, Namibia
72 x 45 x 33 mm
Same as above. |
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33188 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm |
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33232 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. This lovely specimen, was part of a large pocket that I removed about 9 years ago. |
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33184 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. |
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33171 Time(s) |
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Quartz; Rutile; Feldspar
Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
147 x 68 x 36 mm
Same as above. Close up showing Rutile inclusions in quartz. |
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33199 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, SA
66 x 48 x 23 mm
This lovely group of clear quartz crystals, was removed (with gentle, patient care, by my wife) from a small pocket in sandstone about a km from our home. |
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33149 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Ceres, Western Cape, SA
66 x 48 x 23 mm
Same as above. |
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33140 Time(s) |
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Dec 05, 2012 13:21 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Two more brandberg specimens from our collection.
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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32885 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm |
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32964 Time(s) |
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Quartz with hematite?
Brandberg, Namibia
87 x 42 x 41 mm
These photos are all from the same specimen. |
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32918 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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32886 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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32881 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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32906 Time(s) |
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Quartz
Brandberg, Namibia
152 x 81 x 43 mm |
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32940 Time(s) |
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Dec 05, 2012 15:26 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Pierre,
The Brandberg quartz pictured in P1040106.JPG is fantastic.
Michael
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Pierre Joubert
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Location: Western Cape
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| Posted: Dec 06, 2012 02:15 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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| crosstimber wrote: | Pierre,
The Brandberg quartz pictured in P1040106.JPG is fantastic.
Michael |
Thanks Michael. Indeed, it is a most unusual (once off) specimen. The chance of finding something similar is very slim. Regards.
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