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Pierre Joubert
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:13 Post subject: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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When I view some collections of a few fellow 'rock hounds' in South Africa, I actually feel totally unworthy to present our humble collection; nevertheless, some are self collected from areas where few have access and in a sense makes them more special. I hope to upload most pieces in a week or two.
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Amethyst Sarusas, Skeleton Coast, Namibia 330 x 260 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:16 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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A close up of the above specimen.
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Amethyst Sarusas, Skeleton Coast, Namibia Close up of the above specimen |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:21 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Another Amethyst geode from Namibia.
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Amethyst Sarusas, Skeleton Coast, Namibia 290 x 260 mm |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:22 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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A close up of the above geode.
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Amethyst Sarusas, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:27 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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One of our self collected quartz specimens from the Western Cape, SA.
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Quartz Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa 320 x 140 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:31 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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This Quartz specimen, a 'floater' has bits of feldspar attached; and a few needles of rutile. The yellow coloring is probably due to iron oxide? I cannot remember whether Riana or myself removed this crystal.
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Quartz Van Rhynsdorp, Western Cape, South Africa 320 x 140 mm |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:37 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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a Clear to milky quartz cluster, removed from a remote area in the Western Cape mountains by myself.
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Quartz Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa 90 x 53 x 29 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:43 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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This lovely Stilbite specimen, is a gift to us from a good friend in Sweden.
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Stilbite with Hornblende and Aktinolite Malberget mine, North Sweden 118 x 90 x 42 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:51 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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What would a collection be without a Rhodo, even just a small one?! :-)
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Rhodochrosite N' Chwaning 2; KMF, South Africa 33 x 31 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:52 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Hi, Pierre and Riana!
Many thanks for posting your photos at FMF.
It is highly recommended to combine several photos in a single post to prevent the system from sending too many notifications to the readers. It is very easy. After completing the upload of the first photo, just fill again the Filename box and start with the next. And so on.
Please, keep posting.
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:53 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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The same little rhodo from a slightly different angle.
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Rhodochrosite N' Chwaning 2; KMF, South Africa 33 x 31 mm
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 07:54 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Carles Millan wrote: | Hi, Pierre and Riana!
Many thanks for posting your photos at FMF.
It is highly recommended to combine several photos in a single post to prevent the system from sending too many notifications to the readers. It is very easy. After completing the upload of the first photo, just fill again the Filename box and start with the next. And so on.
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Thank you so much Carles :-) As it is I am battling a bit.
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 08:12 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Very nice specimens. thanks for sharing them.
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 08:15 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Pierre Joubert wrote: | Carles Millan wrote: | Hi, Pierre and Riana!
Many thanks for posting your photos at FMF.
It is highly recommended to combine several photos in a single post to prevent the system from sending too many notifications to the readers. It is very easy. After completing the upload of the first photo, just fill again the Filename box and start with the next. And so on.
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Thank you so much Carles :-) As it is I am battling a bit. |
Complete instructions here: How to add multiple photos to a Post
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Pierre Joubert
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 08:19 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Thank you John and Jordi :-)
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 08:51 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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These dark smokies can be enormous; sometimes considerably larger than this specimen.
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Quartz, dark smoky Erongo, Namibia 230 x118 x 98 mm |
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Quartz, smoky Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia 75 x 71 mm |
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Foitite Erongo, Namibia 78 x 56 x 43 mm |
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Foitite Erongo, Namibia 78 x 56 x 43 mm This is a floater (no damage); view from the top. |
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Quartz, dark smoky Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia 123 x 78 x 59 mm |
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Quartz (harlequin) Brandberg, Namibia 45 x 37 mm |
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Quartz (smoky) and green tourmaline Neu Scwaben, Karibib, Namibia 103 x 97 x 58 mm These smokys at Neu Scwaben are mined as a secondary mineral to tourmaline (of all colors). The tourmaline on this one is not gemmy. |
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Quartz (harlequin) Brandberg, Namibia 32 x 10 x 07 mm |
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marvsT/Nminerals
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Posted: Sep 11, 2012 15:00 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Very nice pieces Pierre, I am partial to thumbnail sized pieces and miniatures, but the large smoky quartz from Erongo (100_1724.JPG) is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Marv
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Posted: Sep 12, 2012 01:11 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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marvsT/Nminerals wrote: | Very nice pieces Pierre, I am partial to thumbnail sized pieces and miniatures, but the large smoky quartz from Erongo (100_1724.JPG) is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Marv |
Hi Marv. Thank you for your kind comment. I must admit, large specimens are impressive, but we also prefer thumbnails. They are (in general) more affordable and near perfect specimens are far easier obtainable than larger pieces(and they take little space). Best regards:-)
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vic rzonca
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Posted: Sep 12, 2012 22:20 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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Humble, indeed not Pierre. Outstanding. And by the sweat of your own brow, nicely done. I like hands for scale. Keep up the pursuit and good luck.
More please.
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Posted: Sep 13, 2012 03:38 Post subject: Re: The collection of Pierre and Riana Joubert |
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vic rzonca wrote: | Humble, indeed not Pierre. Outstanding. And by the sweat of your own brow, nicely done. I like hands for scale. Keep up the pursuit and good luck.
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Thanks Vic. Only some are self collected; the others purchased. I am battling with the photography and hope to put some more specimens up soon. Best regards.
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