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Don Lum
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 Posted: Feb 16, 2017 13:26 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| Tobi wrote: | | Don Lum wrote: | | "Aztec Pyramid" shaped Fluorite |
Great one! But I guess you don't throw people as human sacrifices from the top of it just because it reminds of an Aztec pyramid? ;-) |
Ha ! Thanks for writing, Tobi. I hope you are well.
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Don
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Feb 16, 2017 21:24 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Calcite on Fluorite
| Mineral: | Calcite, Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China |  |
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| Dimensions: | 132mm x 67mm x 50mm |
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| Mineral: | Calcite, Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China | |
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Feb 18, 2017 16:09 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Fluorite
| Mineral: | Fluorite, Dolomite, Quartz |
| Locality: | | Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 114mm x 98mm x 83mm |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite, Dolomite, Quartz |
| Locality: | | Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 114mm x 98mm x 83mm |
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| Mineral: | Fluorite, Dolomite, Quartz |
| Locality: | | Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China | |
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| Dimensions: | 114mm x 98mm x 83mm |
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andminerals
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| Posted: Feb 19, 2017 19:24 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Hi Don,
You have a great and diverse collection, what Dave Wilber would likely call a "true" collection. I always enjoy seeing the new beauties you "unearth" for us to be able to enjoy. I particularly like your Emerald that you posted on page 46, the etchings on that fine specimen are truly awe-inspiring. Hopefully I can collect fine minerals like that throughout this hobby. I started pretty young, around age 19 and have only been at it for a little less than a year. And let me tell you, I really enjoy seeing your collection even if it is just through a 12"x15" computer screen. Thanks so much for sharing with this lovely community what beautiful nature masterpieces you can spread a perfect spotlight on! :)
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Feb 19, 2017 19:49 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| andminerals wrote: | Hi Don,
You have a great and diverse collection, what Dave Wilber would likely call a "true" collection. I always enjoy seeing the new beauties you "unearth" for us to be able to enjoy. I particularly like your Emerald that you posted on page 46, the etchings on that fine specimen are truly awe-inspiring. Hopefully I can collect fine minerals like that throughout this hobby. I started pretty young, around age 19 and have only been at it for a little less than a year. And let me tell you, I really enjoy seeing your collection even if it is just through a 12"x15" computer screen. Thanks so much for sharing with this lovely community what beautiful nature masterpieces you can spread a perfect spotlight on! :) |
Hello andminerals,
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I appreciate your taking the time to write. Good luck in this great hobby.
Don
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 06, 2017 16:16 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Pyrite
| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Ampliación a Victoria Mine, level 1, De Alcarama Range, Navajún, Comarca Cervera, La Rioja, Spain | |
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| Dimensions: | 54mm x 18mm x 61mm |
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| Jordi's description: A novelty at Expominer (Barcelona) 2011. A crystal on matrix with an unusual flattened morphology which is quite uncommon for Navajun. The edges, sharp and perfect, are completely natural and the crystal has been consolidated on its matrix to avoid its possible detachment. 04/05/2011 |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Ampliación a Victoria Mine, level 1, De Alcarama Range, Navajún, Comarca Cervera, La Rioja, Spain | |
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| Dimensions: | 54mm x 18mm x 61mm |
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| Jordi's description: A novelty at Expominer (Barcelona) 2011. A crystal on matrix with an unusual flattened morphology which is quite uncommon for Navajun. The edges, sharp and perfect, are completely natural and the crystal has been consolidated on its matrix to avoid its possible detachment. 04/05/2011 |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite |
| Locality: | | Ampliación a Victoria Mine, level 1, De Alcarama Range, Navajún, Comarca Cervera, La Rioja, Spain | |
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| Jordi's description: A novelty at Expominer (Barcelona) 2011. A crystal on matrix with an unusual flattened morphology which is quite uncommon for Navajun. The edges, sharp and perfect, are completely natural and the crystal has been consolidated on its matrix to avoid its possible detachment. 04/05/2011 |
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 08, 2017 17:57 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Collection
| Mineral: | Jamesonite, Pyrite, Quartz |
| Locality: | | Concepción del Oro, Municipio Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico | |
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| Dimensions: | 71mm x 58mm x 46mm |
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| Mineral: | Kimzeyite, Perovskite, Albite |
| Locality: | | Perovskite Hill, Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 11mm x 11mm x 7mm |
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| Mineral: | Kimzeyite, Perovskite, Albite |
| Locality: | | Perovskite Hill, Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 11mm x 11mm x 7mm |
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| Mineral: | Kimzeyite, Perovskite, Albite |
| Locality: | | Perovskite Hill, Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 11mm x 11mm x 7mm |
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 09, 2017 19:52 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Pyrite
| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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| Mineral: | Pyrite, Calcite, Dolomite |
| Locality: | | Minas da Panasqueira, level 0, Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Cova da Beira, Centro, Portugal | |
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| Dimensions: | 35mm x 35mm x 47mm |
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| Jordi's description: Unusually elongated cubic Pyrite crystal with very well defined faces and edges and on matrix of white lenticular Calcite-Dolomite crystals. The upper levels of Panasqueira are currently offering surprising and pleasant novelties, with samples that are different from what is already known. |
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Philippe Durand
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| Posted: Mar 10, 2017 12:48 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| I love it! cute
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 10, 2017 13:25 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| Philippe Durand wrote: | | I love it! cute |
Thank you, Philippe. I appreciate your comment.
Don
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2017 13:25 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Fluorite "Corner" with phantom
| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Central Tennessee Ba-F-Pb-Zn District, Smith County, Tennessee, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 47mm x 33mm x 27mm |
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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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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 12, 2017 15:42 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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Aquamarine
| Mineral: | Beryl (variety aquamarine) |
| Locality: | | Quỳ Châu District, Nghệ An Province, Bắc Trung Bộ (North Central Coast) Region, Vietnam | |
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| Dimensions: | 55mm x 20mm x 16mm |
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| Posted: Mar 13, 2017 11:35 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| Beautiful aqua from Vietnam, Don, it deserves a better photo ;-)
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Don Lum
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| Posted: Mar 13, 2017 12:02 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| Tobi wrote: | | Beautiful aqua from Vietnam, Don, it deserves a better photo ;-) |
Thanks, Tobi. What do you think I can do to improve it?
Would a lighter background help?
Don
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| Posted: Mar 13, 2017 12:12 Post subject: Re: Don Lum Collection |
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| Don Lum wrote: | | Tobi wrote: | | Beautiful aqua from Vietnam, Don, it deserves a better photo ;-) |
Thanks, Tobi. What do you think I can do to improve it? Would a lighter background help? Don |
I think either a black or a white background would add more contrast and the crystal would look more impressive. But I know about the struggle with some specimens, and transparent beryls can be ***holes when it comes to shooting photos :-( But IF you are willing to try again, black or white should look better than grey.
Good luck :-)
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