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The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.
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Gail

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Posted: Mar 16, 2009 22:35 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

Still more.

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Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE these????

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 16, 2009 22:37 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

And so more...

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 16, 2009 22:41 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

more minerals.

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Another favourite of mine.

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Linda Smith

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 00:29 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

Thanks Gail for a glowing report. I enjoyed your photos and hope you had a good time. _________________ Linda Smith

Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:18 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

Hey thanks Linda, got a bunch more coming...so hold on to your hat!

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This isn't bad either! Look at the colour!

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My hearts skips a beat over this beauty.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:23 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

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Les Presmyk

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:24 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

Whenever I see this white-tipped amethyst, I remember the article in Lapidary Journal that described how this specimen was brought out on a donkey and ended up in the Smithsonian, probably 45 years ago now.

Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:25 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

coppers, etc.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:30 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

Les, I can't imagine hauling that quartz out on a donkey, the area it is from was very rough terrain too.
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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:34 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

and...all that glitters..

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:36 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:39 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

more sights.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:42 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

interesting specimens.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 11:46 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

and some more to look at.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:04 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

still...more

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:07 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

oh yes, more
Beryls.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:10 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:13 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

others.

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:16 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

and..

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Gail

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Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:18 Post subject: Re: The Smithsonian Mineral Visit with Behind the Scenes fun.

and even more.

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