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Post by Starguy on Dec 14, 2014 20:53:27 GMT -5
I traded this hunk for some star garnets. Any ideas where it's from? 1. Front lit photo.  All the the remaining photos are backlit. 2.  3.  4.  5.  I hope somebody recognizes this material so I'll have some idea where it's from. Later, Brent |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 14, 2014 21:26:47 GMT -5
it's kyptonite from Hollywood. That...is a fine hunk of Fluotite
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 14, 2014 21:36:35 GMT -5
Holy moly,that is a beauty....
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Post by Starguy on Dec 14, 2014 21:49:35 GMT -5
Thanks jamespI traded it for a 1 inch garnet crystal. It was a nice 12 sided crystal but I can't help but think that I got the better part of the deal. The guy I got it from had a lot of better flourite. I should have brought some better garnets to the trade. That was a learning experience. I rarely bring it out to show people because I know it's fragile. My worst nightmare is seeing somebody drop it on a hard surface. Later Brent |
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Post by broseph82 on Dec 14, 2014 23:36:14 GMT -5
I would have a light behind it at all times! Beautiful
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 15, 2014 4:34:30 GMT -5
Thanks jamespI traded it for a 1 inch garnet crystal. It was a nice 12 sided crystal but I can't help but think that I got the better part of the deal. The guy I got it from had a lot of better flourite. I should have brought some better garnets to the trade. That was a learning experience. I rarely bring it out to show people because I know it's fragile. My worst nightmare is seeing somebody drop it on a hard surface. Later Brent I would be torn, the garnet-or the fluorite. You have access to the garnets, so a great barter material. |
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Post by snowmom on Dec 15, 2014 7:29:27 GMT -5
what fun! That is super!
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Post by braders on Dec 15, 2014 8:35:49 GMT -5
To cool !!!
Drool .....
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transcendental
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Post by transcendental on Dec 15, 2014 9:39:48 GMT -5
Drool is right! Aside from my obsession with quartz flourite is my favorite and thats one beauty of a specimin <3
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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 15, 2014 17:17:59 GMT -5
Fluorite is common and widespread, so a location ID may be tough. A lot of the fluorite commonly available at shows is from the Yunnan Province of China, but here are many possibilities.
If you have access to a long-wave fluorescent tube (black-light-blue poster lamp) you may find that it fluoresces (glows) in the dark. Worth checking out.
With all your star garnets, you should be able to build yourself an impressive mineral collection without spending a cent. Simply trade. Most dealers would sooner part with inventory than cash if you have something to trade.
Darryl.
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rattlehead
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Post by rattlehead on Dec 15, 2014 17:54:32 GMT -5
That's sweet!
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timloco
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Post by timloco on Dec 16, 2014 22:24:50 GMT -5
Wow that is huge, very nice! That would look good on a desk.
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Post by gingerkid on Dec 18, 2014 19:24:49 GMT -5
That's a beautiful fluorite specimen, Starguy! Nice trade, although I don't think I could've parted with the precious (star garnets).  Agree with broseph82's suggestion of having it backlit all the time, maybe with a wooden base and built-in light? |
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Post by pghram on Dec 20, 2014 18:09:51 GMT -5
Just a note, some flourite will fade in the sun. That's a great deep purple.
Rich
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Post by Starguy on Dec 21, 2014 18:40:35 GMT -5
Thanks everybody. That thing is one of my favorite specimens. pghram, thanks Rich. That thing almost always resides in my basement. |
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