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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: May 17, 2009 22:38 Post subject: Debbie's Collection |
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I thought I'd share some of my specimens too ... ...
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Ephesite (Mica) Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa. 6.8 x 3.8 x 6cm Crystals to 1cm |
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Ephesite (Mica) Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa. Crystals to 1cm |
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joelle1059
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Posted: May 17, 2009 22:41 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Splendid!!
_________________ Joelle |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: May 17, 2009 22:56 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Thank You !
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Emeralds in Biotite Schist. Cobra Pit, Gravelotte Emerald Mine, Limpopo Province, S. Africa 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.5cm Crystals to 1.6cm |
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Emeralds in Biotite Schist. Cobra Pit, Gravelotte Emerald Mine, Limpopo Province, S. Africa 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.5cm Crystals to 1.6cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: May 17, 2009 23:07 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Just another Schorl but this is from the Spitzkoppe
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Schorl on clear Quartz to 1.5 cm. on Feldspar. Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia. 5.5 x 5 x 4cm Crystals of Schorl to 1.1cm |
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Schorl on clear Quartz to 1.5 cm. on Feldspar. Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia. 5.5 x 5 x 4cm Crystals of Schorl to 1.1cm |
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Schorl on clear Quartz to 1.5 cm. on Feldspar. Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia. Crystals of Schorl to 1.1cm |
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Gail

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
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Posted: May 17, 2009 23:09 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Debbie, what a joy to have you join our women's collections! You are off to a great start I see, keep them coming. Everyone enjoys seeing minerals that other people collect.
( I know Debbie from Mindat, she is an amazing woman! )
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 18:07 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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This specimen reminds me of the wizard 'Merlin' in his cloak !!
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Pyrophyllite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. White, pearly, translucent mass. |
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Pyrophyllite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. White, pearly, translucent mass. |
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Pyrophyllite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. White, pearly, translucent mass. |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 18:23 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Topaz with an unknown metallic inclusion at the base of a crystal.
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Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 2cm x 2cm x 2.5cm |
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Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 2cm x 2cm x 2.5cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 18:31 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Numerous double terminated Schorl crystals to 1.6cm with Quartz.
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Schorl & Quartz. Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia 4.2cm x 4cm x 2.5cm |
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Schorl & Quartz. Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia 4.2cm x 4cm x 2.5cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 18:50 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Amazonite & Topaz
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Amazonite & Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. Topaz measures 4cm x 2.7cm x 2cm - Amazonite is 2.7cm x 2cm x 1.7cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 18:56 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Quartz Smoky, Schorl needle inclusions & attached Topaz 1.3cm.
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Quartz Smoky, Schorl needle inclusions & attached Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 4.2cm x 2.3cm |
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Quartz Smoky, Schorl needle inclusions & attached Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 4.2cm x 2.3cm |
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Quartz Smoky, Schorl needle inclusions & attached Topaz Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 4.2cm x 2.3cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 19:01 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Amazonite crystals to 3.8cm height.
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Amazonite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm |
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Amazonite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm |
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Amazonite Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia. 5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 19:30 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Cassiterite twin.
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Cassiterite twin. Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia. 3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm |
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Cassiterite twin. Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia. 3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm |
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Cassiterite twin. Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia. 3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 19:40 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Vesuvianite crystal to 2.1cm through a plate of Diopside.
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Vesuvianite & Diopside. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 4cm x 3cm x 2.1cm |
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Vesuvianite & Diopside. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 4cm x 3cm x 2.1cm |
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Vesuvianite & Diopside. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 4cm x 3cm x 2.1cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 19:48 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix.
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Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm |
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Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm |
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Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm |
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Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix. Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia. 7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm |
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Debbie Woolf
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Posted: Sep 19, 2009 19:56 Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection |
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I'm sorry I took over the board with postings, I couldn't sleep because of a headache so soothed myself with an upload of specimens ;0) worked at treat !
Until the next time ...
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