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[keith compton]

Hi Turbo

Well done on the construction of the case, and you have some great calcite specimens.

My only suggestion would be to consider using some form of base for the minerals - the glass can scratch easily, particularly with the heavier pieces. You can get perspex cut to size - very little cost - no need for expensive custom made bases. Other material includes felt, flat cork sheet - easily cut to size, black painted wood (even balsa wood).

On the labels I note the use of a comma at the end of the first line - not needed.

Well done

Cheers
Keith

[Turbo]

Hi,

They all have custom bases I either made myself with plaster or acrylic with felt feet. Some just have felt feet. I hid the bases as best I could and painted them to color of matrix. So none of the minerals actually touch the glass!

Best,
Ed

[Turbo]

Another label that I'm curious about possibly needing a change is the calcite (DSC_1679.JPG) pictured that was said to be from Brushy Creek Mine. It may be No. 29 Mine, but I'd need more corroboration. It has a form that somewhat deviates from the typical brushy creek. The form is similar to those from No. 28 Mine, except that it is gray. I've seen one identical gray crystal labeled No. 29 Mine.

[GneissWare]

29 is correct. These were mined maybe 15 years or so ago by a contractor, Mark Kielbaso, I believe. He could probably tell you the drift it was collected in. His contact is through Mindat or his webite (google his name).

[Turbo]

Mark has confirmed it is a No. 29 specimen. Exciting news! Thanks!