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Jul 2023⚠75 imagesRe: Please show us you best botryoidal specimen.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Iridescent Goethite ChiniPekan District PahangMalaysiaBotryoidal Floater Pocket October 2020
Jul 2023⚠75 imagesRe: Please show us you best botryoidal specimen.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Iridescent Goethite ChiniPekan District PahangMalaysiaBotryoidal Floater Pocket October 2020
Jul 2023⚠75 imagesRe: Please show us you best botryoidal specimen.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Iridescent Goethite ChiniPekan District PahangMalaysiaBotryoidal Floater Pocket October 2020
Jul 2023⚠75 imagesRe: Please show us you best botryoidal specimen.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Iridescent Goethite ChiniPekan District PahangMalaysiaBotryoidal Floater Pocket October 2020
Jul 2023⚠75 imagesRe: Please show us you best botryoidal specimen.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Malachite Burra Burra Copper MineSAAustralia ex. Arkenstone, Jeff Goldsberry, Charlie Key
Jul 2023⚠49 imagesRe: Show us your recent acquisitions - volume 6Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Closeup of Mr. Wulfy.
Jul 2023⚠49 imagesRe: Show us your recent acquisitions - volume 6Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Wulfenite on Quartz + Fluorite Red Cloud MineLa Paz CountyArizonaCyr Collection Summer 2023
Jul 2023⚠49 imagesRe: Show us your recent acquisitions - volume 6Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Fluorite Gelbe Birke MineBeierfeldErzgebirgskreisSaxonyGermanyFor a few years now, I have been searching for a nice one of these interesting German fluorite. I was waiting for a "cute" one to come along, as the specimens tend to be rather unwieldy. The fluorite from Gelbe Birke (Yellow Birch) ...
Apr 2023Re: Labels that make you laughReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Get in the zone...
Dec 2022Re: Pyrite on Quartz- China.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Fakes & Frauds.A closeup.
Feb 2023Pyrite on Quartz- China.Posted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Fakes & Frauds.I'm curious to hear some thoughts on these specimens, from an undisclosed Chinese location- they appear almost "too good to be true", and what makes me suspicious is seeing some of the pyrite on incomplete termination faces, yet no signs of inclusion elsewhere. The pyrite are almost perfect ...
Nov 2022⚠57 imagesRe: Show us your recent acquisitions - volume 2Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Cobaltoan AragoniteTynebottom MineGarrigillCumbriaEngland
Nov 2022Re: Finding a professional photographerReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Mineral Photography.I would highly recommend reaching out to Jordan Root, who runs Natural Selection Crystals.He always captures a stunning image, and is a joy to work with. Congrats on your gold!
Nov 2022⚠46 imagesRe: Rocks Imitating Modern ArtReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.AgateIdar-Oberstein Rhineland Palatinate Germany
Nov 2022Re: Curating - Generation of labels for various sizes and style of acrylic boxes as well as open display mounts.Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.I found a good solution for durable, laminated labels. First step would be to prepare your label file. I don't know the magic number, but you should be able to figure it out. Next, you can upload the file to the Staples website, to have them print it. My suggestion is to get a laminated ...
Oct 2022Re: Suggestion for new Discussion Group: New FindsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Improving Mindat.org.A few ideas aiming to keep the context clear- New Mineralogical OccurencesNew Mineral DiscoveriesRecent Mineralogical Finds Notable Recent OccurrencesNotable New Mineral Discoveries Recently Discovered Occurences Notable Recent Mineral OccurrencesThis could be a nice way to ...
Oct 2022⚠66 imagesRe: Show us your recent acquisitionsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Birthday treat to myself last month. A dream of a Riemvasmaak fluorite. The big crystals trick the eye's attention, but there are small perfect clusters of gemmy octahedral crystals too. Riemvasmaak Northern CapeSouth Africa
Oct 2022Re: Spanish 'Red Quartz'/Gypsum LocalityReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Two localities I am familiar with are Chella and Montroy, both in Valencia. The matrix pieces in gypsum seem to often be attributed to Montroy.
Sep 2022Re: Suggestion for new Discussion Group: New FindsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Improving Mindat.org.Not quite what I am implying Keith. I am talking on a global scale. A place to discuss new discoveries in their fresh state- if not to be a first announcement, then to share awareness of a new find. To my knowledge, no such commentary is held in an organized way anywhere on the ...
Oct 2022Suggestion for new Discussion Group: New FindsPosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Improving Mindat.org.A dedicated space to discuss new, verified, or recent finds would be much appreciated somewhere on the internet- and especially here on Mindat. I personally yearn for a place to wax and wane about new mineral finds, and I'm sure many of you have felt the same. An added bonus here would ...
May 2022Re: Talk on New Mexico fluorite - help wanted !Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Hi Herwig, I may be of assistance. New Mexico fluorite are some of my favorites, and I have a decent collection of them from several locations. Feel free to send me a message. It would seem there is plenty of time to prepare- perhaps I’ll even make it to the symposium again this year.
Apr 2022Re: Cleaning LudlamiteReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.Thanks for the replies! Steve, I appreciate the emphasis on the Fe2 component. Ultrasonic would likely get the job done… unfortunately I don’t have one on hand these days. Iron Out is tempting in this situation for sure, but caution needs to be taken. I have one other piece ...
Apr 2022Re: Cleaning LudlamiteReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.The material to be removed seems to just be a bit of iron oxide in the cracks.
Apr 2022Cleaning LudlamitePosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.I am looking to clean up a ludlamite from the recent finds along side vivianite from Cabeca do Cachorro in Amazonas, Brazil. I recently saw a thread where Alfredo P. mentioned a dip of a few minutes in Iron Out, but it sounds slightly risky to me. Examples I saw in the past in Tucson were very ...
Apr 2022Suggestion for “Characterization” TagsPosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Improving Mindat.org.Imagine if each specimen had an option to include a specific “Characterization” or “Description” tag- this would greatly benefit the user experience when searching galleries for specific phenomena or habit, bridging gaps between multiple species that show similar ...
Apr 2022Re: Beryl - where in Mozambique?Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Field Collecting.Just chiming in for a second opinion- I also agree with Alto Ligonha. I have a great morganite from there, perhaps the best beryl in my collection.
Mar 2021Re: Looking for Help in the Philadelphia AreaReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Hey there Steve, I would be interested to see his grave myself! I can help with photos, but not exactly sure when it will be convenient. Feelfree to send me a message- will be a good excuse to get some Ethiopian food too.
Jun 2019Unique Inclusion in Herkimer QuartzPosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in General.A friend and I were digging a couple
weeks ago at a private claim in Mohawk Township, New York. It was a great weekend, and both of us located INCREDIBLE pockets, bearing all different size of Herks. This is one crystal that he found nearby- which he was kind enough to follow up on my persistent ...
Dec 2018Re: Fossilized Eggs in a nest -- no... But can anyone explain this?Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Variety name for this type of calcium carbonate formation is called pisolite.
Jan 2019⚠29 imagesRe: A world of tourmaline - locations and variationsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Jos Plateau, Nigeria
13 grams
1980's find- these crystals were mostly cut for gem rough, and from what I have learned few survived.
Let's bring this thread back. Color therapy is good.
Dec 2018Re: Soaking AntleriteReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.This is true, thanks. I have never heard any adverse reaction of getting Brochantite or antlerite wet.
Dec 2018Soaking AntleritePosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.I have a specimen of antlerite from the Chuquicamata Mine in Antofagasta, Chile. There is a potentially sulfer-based light green/white coating over much of the specimen. Soaking an edge for a minute or even chipping with a toothpick, it seems to come right off. However, many nicely formed antlerite ...
May 2019Re: MalachiteReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Mineral Exchanges.Hello Antonios,
Hope you are able to check this still :) I am a collector of Greek minerals and am curious to see. I have many minerals that I would be open to trade if they are nice specimens.
Many thanks and hope you're well.
Paul
Mar 2019Re: Choosing an arsenic mineralReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Quick sample list from Wikipedia:
Annabergite Ni3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Austinite CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Clinoclase Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3
Conichalcite CaCu(AsO4)(OH)
Cornubite Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4
Cornwallite Cu2+5(AsO4)2(OH)2
Erythrite Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Mimetite Pb5(AsO4)3Cl
Olivenite Cu2(AsO4)OH
Nice aesthetic ...
Apr 2017Re: Lets make Franklin great again 4-29 to 4-30Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Mineral Shows.This amazing show needs all the hype it can get! I designed a couple flyers to spread around online to get some more people interested. Last minute, so feel free to get these around asap!
LEGO willemite discovery pics by me.
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Dec 2016Re: Cleaning Chalcopyrite CrystalsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.Thomas, I may keep it out and try your method. I have noticed a small crack in the chalcopyrite, but I figure a chemical treatment would be more gentle than abrasive methods. I figured abrasion would works as well, but would run the risk of interfering with the crystal structure.
Dec 2016Re: Cleaning Chalcopyrite CrystalsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.Photo
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Dec 2016Re: Cleaning Chalcopyrite CrystalsReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.Hey Wayne, thanks for your reply.
Using Super Iron out. After being in over night, the edges of the black crystalline area are looking clean, and are a bright blue with purple iridescence- I'm getting excited!
I'll take it out to dry before changing the solution today and get a pic for you. ...
Dec 2016Cleaning Chalcopyrite CrystalsPosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.I have run into some crystalline chalcopyrite specimens that often have a bit of crust. I have one crystalline piece soaking in Iron Out for now, which seems to be slowly "loosening" the hold of some black coating, but I am wanting to remove the coating in full. Would a calculated dip in muriatic ...
Oct 2016Re: Did you ever sell or trade a specimen that you wished you had back?Reply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Yes- wulfenite specimen I bought from my sister. I collect wulfenite- and she was killed last year. Love you KD!
Jan 2019Re: TOUCHENITEReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.I live in NJ as well and have been wanting to collect here. A friend of mine that lives in the area and collects told me that they recently put a fence up and someone was arrested- be careful or don't go, I'm quite sad about it!
Sep 2016Re: Green opals and waterReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.Glycerin might work well for this project. I have been using it to store amber in small vials, and they look very nice. Should make your opal's colors pop. Nice looking material by the way!
Sep 2016Re: Cleaning PhosgeniteReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in Techniques for Collectors.I had no idea phosgenite was soluble in water. Huh!
I wonder how all the cove slag phosgenites from Greece have held up over the years...
Sep 2016Re: Crocoite and Pyromorphite, Platt Mine, Dundas, TasmaniaReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Wow... Love this Steve.
Sep 2016Re: Baryte, Clara Mine, Oberwolfach, GermanyReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Amazing. Makes me want to get an airbrush setup.
Sep 2016Re: Purple Foitite Caps on Maine TourmalinesReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.The third picture in the first post is associated with lepidolite.
Here is a frontal view of the terminations.
Sep 2016Purple Foitite Caps on Maine TourmalinesPosted by Paul Stephen Cyr in General.Photo
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These tourmalines were recently acquired from a friend, who got them from a friend of his who lived in Maine and did her own prospecting. I am looking to try to pinpoint a precise quarry locale if possible. I knew that the "black" caps I saw under the shade of the EZ-Up were hiding ...
Sep 201660th Annual Franklin-Sterling Hill Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Show Sept. 24-25Posted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Mineral Shows.Come along for one of the best gem shows in the Eastern US!
See an outstanding selection of quality minerals from around the world at amazing prices, as well as a large concentration of display quality specimens from the Northeastern US.
Many amazing finds abound!
60th Annual ...
Sep 2016Mays Landing NJ Gem Show September 17-18Posted by Paul Stephen Cyr in Mineral Shows.The most dedicated gem and mineral event in South Jersey returns this weekend!
Cape Atlantic Rockhounds Annual Fall Show
Please come and join us for our annual fall fossil, rock, and gem show at 2641 Cologne Ave. Mays Landing, NJ. This event is open to the public and is FREE! Free parking, and ...
Oct 2016Re: Passing od Henry BarwoodReply from Paul Stephen Cyr in General.I'd like to add that Henry was active in the community and in the field until only a couple months ago. He often posted detailed reports of his outings to several regional micromount symposiums, as well as reports of his field collecting adventures. I recall he was having some health problems for a ...
