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PostPosted: May 17, 2009 22:38    Post subject: Debbie's Collection  

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
 Viewed:  95555 Time(s)

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Ephesite (Mica)
Postmasburg Manganese Fields, Northern Cape, S. Africa.
Crystals to 1cm
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PostPosted: May 17, 2009 22:41    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

Splendid!!
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PostPosted: May 17, 2009 22:56    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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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PostPosted: May 17, 2009 23:07    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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
 Viewed:  95576 Time(s)

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 Description:
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
 Viewed:  95487 Time(s)

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 Description:
Schorl on clear Quartz to 1.5 cm. on Feldspar.
Klein Spitzkoppe, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Crystals of Schorl to 1.1cm
 Viewed:  95560 Time(s)

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PostPosted: May 17, 2009 23:09    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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! )

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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 18:07    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

This specimen reminds me of the wizard 'Merlin' in his cloak !!


Pyrophyllite Klein Spitzkoppe Namibia.jpg
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Pyrophyllite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
White, pearly, translucent mass.
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Pyrophyllite Klein Spitzkoppe Namibia - 2.jpg
 Description:
Pyrophyllite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
White, pearly, translucent mass.
 Viewed:  94753 Time(s)

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 Description:
Pyrophyllite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
White, pearly, translucent mass.
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 18:23    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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
 Viewed:  94753 Time(s)

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Topaz
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
2cm x 2cm x 2.5cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 18:31    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

Numerous double terminated Schorl crystals to 1.6cm with Quartz.


P1014670.jpg
 Description:
Schorl & Quartz.
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia
4.2cm x 4cm x 2.5cm
 Viewed:  94753 Time(s)

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 Description:
Schorl & Quartz.
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia
4.2cm x 4cm x 2.5cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 18:50    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 18:56    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 19:01    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

Amazonite crystals to 3.8cm height.


P6142251 (3).jpg
 Description:
Amazonite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm
 Viewed:  94751 Time(s)

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 Description:
Amazonite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm
 Viewed:  94698 Time(s)

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 Description:
Amazonite
Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia.
5.5cm x 3.8cm x 5.1cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 19:30    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

Cassiterite twin.


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Cassiterite twin.
Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia.
3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm
 Viewed:  94663 Time(s)

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 Description:
Cassiterite twin.
Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia.
3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm
 Viewed:  94662 Time(s)

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Cassiterite twin.
Krantzberg Mine, Omaruru, Namibia.
3.1cm x 2.3cm x 2.9cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 19:40    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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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 Description:
Vesuvianite & Diopside.
Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia.
4cm x 3cm x 2.1cm
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 Description:
Vesuvianite & Diopside.
Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia.
4cm x 3cm x 2.1cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 19:48    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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
 Viewed:  94622 Time(s)

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wsafc30a.jpg
 Description:
Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix.
Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia.
7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm
 Viewed:  94744 Time(s)

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 Description:
Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix.
Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia.
7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm
 Viewed:  94552 Time(s)

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 Description:
Vesuvianite, Scapolite, Diopside in Calcite matrix.
Ais-Dome, Otjihorongo, Omaruru District, Namibia.
7.6cm x 4cm x 3.5cm
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PostPosted: Sep 19, 2009 19:56    Post subject: Re: Debbie's Collection  

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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