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[Craig Mercer]

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[Carles Millan]

Hi Craig!

Sorry, but you forgot to add the size of these last specimens.

I think it's a crucial data, so I'd like you to post them in a new message and I myself will amend every picture description.

Thanks,

[Craig Mercer]

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[Craig Mercer]

Hi Carles,

Thank you for your help. These measurements are in order from 1 to 15, starting with the large Titanite.
220 x 170, 80 x 75, 18 x 13, 39 x 29, 75 x 50, 50 x 46, 65 x 60, 62 x 58, 150 x 95, 45 x 45, 60 x 45, 70 x 40, 65 x 50, 62 x 38, 60 x 50mm

[Gail]

I like to gauge the size by Craig's fingers holding them! ha ha.
Well done Craig, lovely to see your collection!

[Craig Mercer]

Lol Gail !! hey I just thought I'd mention, I have big fingers.

Thanks Gail, I actually nearly got it right with that lot, apart from the measurements. Also really enjoyed the report, can I expect more ? I know you will say MORE, MORE !! like in Oliver.....lol

Best wishes
Craig.

[Gail]

I think one more evening, if I am up for it, will finish the last of the fun Tucson report. I have had a marvelous time taking photos, I just carry a couple of cameras wherever I go.
Again, thanks!

[Pete Modreski]

That sure is a great looking bastnaesite, Craig--looks like a gemmy garnet. Really nice xenotime and parisite too, and, I love the vibrant purple apatite. Thanks for the pictures,
Pete

[Craig Mercer]

Thanks Pete !! I really do enjoy sharing my photographs.

Craig.

[Craig Mercer]

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[parfaitelumiere]

Hi Craig,

What a killer colored hackmanite!
I like the Axinite too,and the parisite on matrix.
I'm beginning to collect cut gems,And I would like to find broken crystals to cut into.
It seems that sphene and axinite make really good cut stones,and hackmanite makes killer cut stones too,really difficult to find.
I'm sure your hackmanite has great color-change!

[Gail]

Craig, you have a fine collection. What a pleasure to see it, got more???