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Jordi Fabre
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 Posted: Sep 30, 2010 12:47 Post subject: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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New Mexico the "Land of Enchantment" State
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Wulfenite
Stevenson-Bennett Mine, Organ Mountains, Organ district, New Mexico, USA
Specimen size: 6 × 4.5 × 3 cm.
Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm.
Former Folch collection
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GneissWare
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 12:54 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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| A very nice example from this under-appreciated mine.
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Jason
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:29 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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| Jordi that is a fantastic specimen. Even has a peep hole
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Peter Megaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:29 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Which should be named!
Stevenson-Bennett Mine (sometimes spelled Stephenson)
Great cerussites from there as well
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| Spangolite Mex-Tex Mine. Bingham New Mexico 4 cm across |
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| Caledonite & Linarite Sunshine #3 Mine. Bingham New Mexico 3 cm across |
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| Caledonite on Anglesite ps Galena Sunshine #3 Mine. Bingham New Mexico 3 cm across |
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:36 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Brochantite and spangolite on a quartz and Baryte matrix. 5 x 6.9 cm. Portales Mine, Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico.
| Mineral: | Brochantite and spangolite on a quartz and barite matrix |
| Locality: | | Blanchard Mine (Portales-Blanchard Mine), Portales adit, Bingham, Hansonburg District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA |  |
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| Dimensions: | 5 x 6.9 cm |
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:39 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Fluorite - Pine Canyon Deposit, Grant County, New Mexico. 5.2 x 6 cm.
| Mineral: | Fluorite |
| Locality: | | Pine Canyon deposit, West Burro Mountains, Burro Mountains District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.2 x 6 cm. |
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:42 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Baryte - Juanita Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico. 5 x 8.1 cm.
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mmauthner
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:44 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Nice specimens, Mike! Your photos too?
Mark
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Peter Megaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 13:45 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Quartz on feldpsar from the Organ Mountains. Miarolitic cavities in the intrusions there produce some really wild UXTs as well
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 15:59 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Thanks Mark. Yes, the photos are mine. I'm getting close to finishing photos of every specimen in my collection. Big job, but enjoyable way to spend time.
Mike
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Michael Shaw
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 16:01 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Smithsonite on aurichalcite - Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico. 51 x 6.7 cm.
| Mineral: | Smithsonite on aurichalcite |
| Locality: | | Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA | |
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| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 6.7 cm. |
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 16:02 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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| Peter Megaw wrote: | Which should be named!
Stevenson-Bennett Mine (sometimes spelled Stephenson) |
Thanks Peter! already added...
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rweaver
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 19:11 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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This is one of the very few true miniatures I have seen from this location. I have had it my collection since 1986
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Copper after Azurite
Copper Rose Mine
Grant Co., New Mexico
4.0 x 3.0 cm |
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Darren
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 20:27 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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Love, love, love the S-B Wulfenite (still absolutely beautiful micros up there) and the Juanita Mine Baryte!!! Finally, a thread I can contribute to!!! Hope to get a few in!
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| Octahedral green Fluorite, O.T.E. Prospect, Grant County, NM. Actually about 10 cm. at it's widest. |
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am mizunaka
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| Posted: Sep 30, 2010 23:17 Post subject: Re: A mineralogical trip through the states of USA - New Mexico |
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My three picks for New Mexico.
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Copper
Chino Mine, Santa Rita District, Grant Co., New Mexico
Specimen size 7.6 x 4.5 cm. |
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Fluorite with quartz
Galena King Mine, Tijeras Canyon District, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico
Specimen size 17 x 14 cm. |
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Smoky Quartz
Sierra Blanca, White Mountain Wilderness, Lincoln Co., New Mexico
Specimen size 9.3 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm. |
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