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 Topic: Topaz color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 13 Views: 23546 |
 Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Dec 01, 2013 18:36 Subject: Re: Topaz color question |
| Thanks for the clarification everyone.
I am confident the color in my topaz is natural, as it did come from a reliable dealer who would note any treatment done to the specimen and also does not li ... |
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| Topic: Topaz color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 13 Views: 23546 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Nov 30, 2013 20:01 Subject: Topaz color question |
| Hello everyone,
I have a question regarding the stability of color in Topaz. In the past there was a find at El Chalten which produced lovely cognac-brown colored etched topaz crystals. Recently ... |
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| Topic: Crystal etching |
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| Carrington Replies: 5 Views: 10978 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 18, 2011 16:13 Subject: Re: Crystal etching |
| Hello Antonio, Thanks, but I own that book. I have read the information he offers, and it is helpful. | |
| Topic: Crystal etching |
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| Carrington Replies: 5 Views: 10978 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 17, 2011 11:49 Subject: Re: Crystal etching |
| Thank you Jordi For the references! Very helpful. And Also to you Peter for some interesting information. | |
| Topic: Crystal etching |
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| Carrington Replies: 5 Views: 10978 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 16, 2011 21:43 Subject: Crystal etching |
| Hello,
A few months ago I asked people on mindat on how floater crystals form. Although not the same topic, I am now asking if anyone knows a book or article of some kind which can describe the proc ... |
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| Topic: Spodumene color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 26 Views: 50961 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 16, 2011 21:40 Subject: Re: Spodumene color question |
| Luiz,
Thanks for the reply. I also think green brazilian spodumene should be Hiddenite- but maybe that just depends on if it has chromium. |
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| Topic: Spodumene color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 26 Views: 50961 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 16, 2011 11:47 Subject: Re: Spodumene color question |
| Hello Jesse,
Thanks for the response. I did know that the variety names were not actual IMA classified, I just was wrong using the word official. Thanks for your help though, I know to label my gree ... |
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| Topic: Spodumene color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 26 Views: 50961 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 16, 2011 01:22 Subject: Re: Spodumene color question |
| Hello Robyn,
I appreciate the response, But one thing I do see is some green spodumene from other places labeled as hiddenite. If green spodumene is not hiddenite (which I am not saying it is) then ... |
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| Topic: Spodumene color question |
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| Carrington Replies: 26 Views: 50961 |
Forum: Minerals and Mineralogy Posted: Aug 15, 2011 23:09 Subject: Spodumene color question |
| Hello, I am unsure about green spodumene and its variety name. I have seen green spodumene referred to as Hiddenite, especially in Hiddenite, NC. But I have also seen green spodumene from Brazil (Resp ... | |
| Topic: Mexican locality question |
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| Carrington Replies: 7 Views: 11063 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jun 10, 2011 14:19 Subject: Re: Mexican locality question |
| Oh, alright, I did not know. I will remember that. Thanks. | |
| Topic: Mexican locality question |
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| Carrington Replies: 7 Views: 11063 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jun 09, 2011 20:27 Subject: Re: Mexican locality question |
| Thanks for the information. I think I will just label my piece as Mina El Potosi. One other question: What would you say about Mina Milpillas in terms of prices. It seems the quality is getting higher ... | |
| Topic: Mexican locality question |
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| Carrington Replies: 7 Views: 11063 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jun 09, 2011 17:51 Subject: Re: Mexican locality question |
| Yes Peter, this does seem pretty messy. For me the mystery is the Mimetites. On mindat the locality called Minerales Shaft 5: the small lettering states this is in the Potosi mine, but the bold letter ... | |
| Topic: Mexican locality question |
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| Carrington Replies: 7 Views: 11063 |
Forum: Mines and Mineral Localities Posted: Jun 09, 2011 00:25 Subject: Mexican locality question |
| Is this locality spelled Mina El Potosi or Mina el Potosi? | |
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