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Casimir Sarisky
Joined: 14 Jun 2015
Posts: 56
Location: Maryland
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 Posted: Aug 10, 2015 22:20 Post subject: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Here is my humble collection of fluorite, pyrite, and schorl. Personally unlike many other collectors, I prefer a smaller collection. I like colorful specimens that are very lustrous, have excellent colors, and are without any damage.
Let me start with my Pristine Large Fluorite from Elmwood Tennessee:
The next one is the recent Botryodial Green Fluorite from Xinyang, China:
The last one is a weathered miniature Dark Purple from La Viesca, Asturias Spain.
| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA |  |
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| Dimensions: | 10.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm |
| Description: |
Purple Fluorite
Looks much better in person. Looks great with sunlight as shown in the images. Excellent etching with a noticeable "Carthage corners". Very aesthetic in my opinion. |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm |
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33285 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm |
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33256 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
| Description: |
Botryoidal Green Fluorite
The color reminds me of Shamrock green. Most others I have seen have a lighter faded green color, and are flat plate specimens. Pretty specimen that is very aesthetic in my opinion. Lovely miniature complex crystals. |
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33308 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
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| Botryoidal Green Fluorite |
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33268 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
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| Botryoidal Green Fluorite |
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33296 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
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| Botryoidal Green Fluorite |
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33306 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
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| Botryoidal Green Fluorite |
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33270 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Guxian, Tongbai, Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 8 cm |
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| Botryoidal Green Fluorite |
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33303 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | La Viesca Mine, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain | |
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| Dimensions: | 6.5/6 x 5.5 cm |
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| Dark Purple Fluorite.A bit rough with noticeable damage but still an attractive miniature specimen with lovely dark purple crystals. |
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33289 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | La Viesca Mine, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain | |
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| Dimensions: | 6.5/6 x 5.5 cm |
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33313 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | La Viesca Mine, La Collada mining area, Huergo, Siero, Comarca Oviedo, Principality of Asturias (Asturias), Spain | |
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| Dimensions: | 6.5/6 x 5.5 cm |
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Tobi
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| Posted: Aug 11, 2015 05:58 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Nice fluorites, Casimir, but maybe you should honour them with a better setting than these plastic wraps ;-)
Tobi
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Casimir Sarisky
Joined: 14 Jun 2015
Posts: 56
Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Aug 11, 2015 09:16 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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| Tobi wrote: | Nice fluorites, Casimir, but maybe you should honour them with a better setting than these plastic wraps ;-)
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The plastic wrappings I use when I handle them to prevent any damage while moving them. I also set them on a bed of plastic wraps to prevent any damage when moving them from the shelf. I have found it difficult to find display cases for the large specimens in my collection. The one time I ordered a case for one of them, it arrived damaged with loose plastic pieces.
I am on the lookout for mineral display cases but the ones I have found online are for mainly thumbnail, miniature, and small cabinet specimens.
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Les Presmyk
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
Posts: 372
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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| Posted: Aug 11, 2015 09:24 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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| I had the same problem trying to find ready made cases for my larger specimens. We looked at furniture stores specializing in the display and curio cabinets. The corner of my office was not the typical cabinet size but we finally found a cabinet that fit perfectly. When you go to one of these stores, ask to see the catalogs of the cabinet manufacturers. There are two who dominate the market, Pulaski is one.
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Casimir Sarisky
Joined: 14 Jun 2015
Posts: 56
Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Aug 13, 2015 03:07 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Here are my Schorl Tourmailne:
| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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| A gorgeous and lustrous schorl from Erongo, Namibia with undamaged crystals. I am a sucker for lustrous black crystals, especially very aesthetic ones such as this one! |
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32950 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32985 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32923 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32994 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32923 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32919 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32932 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Erongo Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm |
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32970 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Huya township, Mount Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.9 x 5.4 x x 5.1 cm |
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| A very large lustrous schorl tourmaline from China. It is quite solid and heavy for its size. I like the white marks across its terminations. A pretty specimen |
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32943 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Huya township, Mount Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.9 x 5.4 x x 5.1 cm |
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32987 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Huya township, Mount Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.9 x 5.4 x x 5.1 cm |
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32946 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Schorl (Tourmaline Group) |
| Locality: | | Huya township, Mount Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.9 x 5.4 x x 5.1 cm |
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32967 Time(s) |
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Casimir Sarisky
Joined: 14 Jun 2015
Posts: 56
Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Aug 19, 2015 20:27 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Here are my current Pyrite in my collection (looking to add a Pyrite cube from Navajun soon):
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
| Description: |
Pyrite Pyritohedrons.
This little guy was mined from the famous Huanzala mine in the 1970's-1980's. High quality, mirror bright, and brassy specimen nearly in pristine condition. It looks much better in person! |
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32711 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
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32749 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
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32686 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
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32709 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
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32686 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Dos de Mayo Province, Huánuco Department, Peru | |
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| Dimensions: | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm |
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32686 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
Pyrite Cluster on Hematite
Just acquired this lovely beauty today! Lovely crystal forms with a very lustrous and brassy color! The crystals are undamaged. |
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32703 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Cluster on Hematite |
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32711 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Cluster on Hematite |
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32685 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Cluster on Hematite |
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32667 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Cluster on Hematite |
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32680 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite on Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Cluster on Hematite |
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32688 Time(s) |
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Casimir Sarisky
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| Posted: Aug 19, 2015 20:33 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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And another Pyrite from Elba Island, Italy:
| Mineral: | Pyrite with Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.72 x 5.1 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
Pyrite Crystal With Hematite.
A larger Pyrite crystal with Hematite etched in the back (contact damage)? It is quite an interesting formation and has lustrous, brassy color. |
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32609 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite with Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.72 x 5.1 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Crystal With Hematite |
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32676 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite with Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.72 x 5.1 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Crystal With Hematite |
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32641 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite with Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.72 x 5.1 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Crystal With Hematite |
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32681 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite with Hematite |
| Locality: | | Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.72 x 5.1 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Pyrite Crystal With Hematite |
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32690 Time(s) |
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Casimir Sarisky
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Posts: 56
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| Posted: Oct 24, 2015 05:32 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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A lovely dark forest/emerald green cluster of fluorite cubes on matrix. It is crystallized on both sides, and is very gemmy. On the backside you can see the crystals nearing overlapping each other on one section.
The front is pristine, unfortunately there is a bit of wear on the backside according to the seller but I do not notice it. It is a gorgeous piece in and definitely has me interested in other fluorite from Okorusu.
| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
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| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31892 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
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| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31855 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31895 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31853 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31835 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31887 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31814 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31871 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31890 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia | |
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| Dimensions: | 10.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Description: |
| Floral Forest/Emerald Green Fluorite |
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31929 Time(s) |
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Casimir Sarisky
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Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Oct 25, 2015 16:21 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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A fine specimen of water clear fluorite on a matrix of Galena & Pyrite from Vtoroy Sovetskiy Mine in Dal'negorsk, Russia. Interesting botryoidal crystal formations, some of them having unique "cavities. No damage.
| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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31783 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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31722 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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31802 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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31722 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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31729 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Water Clear Fluorite |
| Locality: | | First Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Dalnegorsk Urban District, Primorsky Krai, Russia | |
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| Dimensions: | 8.4 x 6.2 cm |
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Casimir Sarisky
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| Posted: Aug 20, 2021 17:29 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Here is a lovely combination of Galena & Sphalerite from Madan, Bulgaria. This specimen was in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Wouter Van Tichelen Collections. I have had it for a few years.
| Mineral: | Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21679 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21694 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21688 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21679 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21714 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | _Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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21701 Time(s) |
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| Mineral: | _Galena & Sphalerite |
| Locality: | | September Mine (9th of September Mine) , Madan mining area, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria | |
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| Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm |
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Casimir Sarisky
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| Posted: Aug 30, 2021 19:49 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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This is my first cherry red Vanadinite and I am quite pleased. It resembles a butterfly in my opinion.
| Mineral: | Vanadinite |
| Locality: | | Coud'a, Mibladen mining district, Mibladen, Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Dimensions: | 3.6 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm |
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| Mineral: | Vanadinite |
| Locality: | | Coud'a, Mibladen mining district, Mibladen, Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Mineral: | Vanadinite |
| Locality: | | Coud'a, Mibladen mining district, Mibladen, Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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| Mineral: | Vanadinite |
| Locality: | | Coud'a, Mibladen mining district, Mibladen, Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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Tobi
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| Posted: Aug 31, 2021 01:54 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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Really nice specimens, Casimir. I think you could improve your photos (I also went a long way until it worked) - your collection deserves it :-)
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Tobi
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Aug 31, 2021 05:01 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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| Tobi wrote: |
Really nice specimens, Casimir. I think you could improve your photos (I also went a long way until it worked) - your collection deserves it :-)
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And please try don't publish repetitive images. As explained here: https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=46825#46825
'Commercial or repeat pictures are not allowed. Put multiple images of the same specimen only if you think they show different interesting views or significant details. How do you look at minerals in a museum? Try to show your specimens with very few pictures!'
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James Catmur
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| Posted: Aug 31, 2021 09:29 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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| Casimir Sarisky wrote: |
The plastic wrappings I use when I handle them to prevent any damage while moving them. I also set them on a bed of plastic wraps to prevent any damage when moving them from the shelf. I have found it difficult to find display cases for the large specimens in my collection. The one time I ordered a case for one of them, it arrived damaged with loose plastic pieces.
I am on the lookout for mineral display cases but the ones I have found online are for mainly thumbnail, miniature, and small cabinet specimens. |
I bought an old (possibly antique) bookcase, cleaned it, lined it with lining wallpaper, painted that white, then added glass shelves and lights. Took a while but I like the result.
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Casimir Sarisky
Joined: 14 Jun 2015
Posts: 56
Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Aug 31, 2021 10:48 Post subject: Re: Collection Of Casimir Sarisky |
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| Tobi wrote: | Really nice specimens, Casimir. I think you could improve your photos (I also went a long way until it worked) - your collection deserves it :-)
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Tobi |
Agreed. I have been reading some of the threads/topics on FMF about taking better photographs. First step will be to get a desktop lamp that is friendly with more light sensitive minerals such as my Vanadinite. Then have a setup with a white background. The hard part will be finding a very budget friendly camera along with a budget friendly tripod. I will have to do some reading on cameras since I am unfamiliar with photography in general, but most cameras should be an improvement over my smartphone.
Understood. I was attempting to get better pictures of the individual crystals on my specimens. I will limit each individual specimen to have 1-3 photos from now on.
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I bought an old (possibly antique) bookcase, cleaned it, lined it with lining wallpaper, painted that white, then added glass shelves and lights. Took a while but I like the result. |
I have moved 3 times in the past 7 years; a bookcase would be better suited for when I find a permanent home. My closet has a 9 ft long white shelf that will be great for displaying my specimens. I think Acrylic display boxes/cases with black bases will go nicely with the shelf.
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