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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 7, 2012 23:24:09 GMT -5
Anthraconite, ( Stink Stone ) : Dana # 715 - 15 Arenaceous Quartz : Dana # 231 - 12 Statuary Marble (Italy) : Dana # 715 - 8 Serpentine Sandstone : Dana # 411 f Rose Quartz : Dana # 231 - 4 Stalagmite : Dana # 715 - 14
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 9, 2012 16:37:58 GMT -5
I'll bet my friend didn't know that he was creating a monster when he sent me this old collection.
I've been searching the latest online version of Dana's System of Minerology, and Mr. Beans recorded numbers don't come anywhere close. So after a quick ebay search, I found a 1929 edition of Dana which, considering its age, is in very good condition. It should arrive late next week. If that doesn't help, I've found a reprint of Dana's earliest works at a decent price.
LOL, at this rate one of my friends is going to inherit a very nice collection of geology and minerology books one of these days.
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 10, 2012 17:53:02 GMT -5
Jasper : Dana # 231 - 14 Sandstone : Dana # 231 - 8 Another piece of Mr. Bean's fossil material. Monticulipora mammulata Quartz : Dana # 231
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 10, 2012 23:38:11 GMT -5
One mis-marked, and one partially marked. Labeled as Pyrite. No mineral label inside lid. Pencil mark on lid says Malachite Quartzose Granite : Dana # 316 - 10 No mineral label inside lid.
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 11, 2012 13:37:51 GMT -5
In the later years of his life, Mr. Bean moved to California to live with his daughter. The last specimens in the box appear to be California material. Only one has a mineral label. Some have a Dana # attached. Selenite: Dana # 654 - 1 --- This is labeled N.Y., but my guess would be that it came from the Boron Dry Lake in California. The next isn't labeled, but appears to be Ulexite. Also probably from Boron Dry Lake. It has Dana # 654 - 2
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2012 14:19:54 GMT -5
is that the entire collection or do you have more coming?
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 11, 2012 14:36:29 GMT -5
There are a few more coming, but most aren't marked with ID. Some were wrapped in paper towels.
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 12, 2012 11:28:43 GMT -5
thanks for showing us the pics. Pretty cool that the collection is from the 1800's. I like them in the original boxes more than new ones. Kinda adds to the character. I think it would be a neat ideal if they displayed them the same way you have them on here with the stands. I would love to be able to display them in their original boxes. Unfortunately the original boxes aren't acid free. The boxes and labels have suffered because of this, and some of the specimens as well. They make a special archival spray that neutralizes the acid. Unfortunately that stuff is almost $45.00 for a single spray can. I'll already have a bunch of $$$ invested in acid free boxes.
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 13, 2012 19:20:17 GMT -5
A couple that came wrapped in tissue. No mineral labels, but each has a Dana # attached. First appears to be a common opal wood replacement. At least it has the waxy look of opal. Dana # 232 - 9 The next appears to be Quartzite. Dana # 231 - 1 And still another with only a # tag. Fossiliferous material this time. To the left of the tag is a small bone fragment, and to the right a leaf imprint. Tag # 715 - 1
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 15, 2012 19:03:56 GMT -5
Let the research begin. I received the 1929 edition of Dana's Manual of Minerology today. Mr. Bean was from Warren Co., Ohio, so imagine my surprise when I opened the book for the first time and found that it was an ex Warren Co. Library book. Wonder what the odds of that happening were ? Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket. lol
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2012 20:10:19 GMT -5
yes, lottery = good idea!!!
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Post by geoff on Dec 15, 2012 20:58:04 GMT -5
So cool.
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