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Mar 2016Re: Golden RutileReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thanks for the info Doug, and i completely agree... nice way of putting it.:-D
Mar 2016Re: Golden RutileReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.I too have seen this term "Red Emerald" applied to specimens... how totally inappropriate a name, surely one of the most confusing and crazy terms Alan.
Mar 2016Re: Golden RutileReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Hello Keith, yes i have only used Bixbite and not "Red Beryl" for the labeling of these specimens. More appropriate naming i think.
Mar 2016Re: Golden RutileReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.That's a new one... never heard the term before.
Thanks for your help Rudy.(tu)
I'm trying to lable my Golden Rutile specimens under a more... umm better term than this one. I also think a better name could be issued to the red coloured Beryl (from Utah) than "Red Beryl"! Kind of like referring ...
Mar 2016Golden RutilePosted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Is there another name for the gold coloured variety of Rutile, other than "Golden Rutile"?
Steve.
Feb 2016Re: Locality query.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.My thanks for clearing things up Knut.
I'll rewrite my labels.
Best,
Steve.
Feb 2016Locality query.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Hi all.
I have been meaning to ask this for a long time now. Curious as to the change in localities for tanzanite.
At one time it was the Arusha Region. Mindat now has tanzanite as coming from Manyara Region.:-S
Apr 2015Re: Mindat photos.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thank you Jolyon for clearing that up for me.
I will follow the official view... always like to play it straight.(tu)
Best,
Steve.
Apr 2015Mindat photos.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Would adding Mindat photos to a persons iPhoto library for personal use (read that as for personal enjoyment) be breaking any rules?:-S
Steve.
Mar 2015Re: Are both localities correct?Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thanks Chet.
I'll stay tuned to see what comes of it.
Cheers,
Steve.
Mar 2015Are both localities correct?Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Is the Alaska Mine located at Irish Creek? Or is one locality given wrong?:-S
Mindat photo #668302 gives the gold specimen as being from Irish Creek, California.
Where as this same specimen was featured at the Mineralien Show Gold expo, and the locality was given as the Alaska Mine, ...
Feb 2015Hi Rez photo featurePosted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Is the high resolution option for photos (as in the old Mindat) still available? I am unable to view the photos in hi-rez form.:-S
Steve.
Jan 2015Photo ID search facilityPosted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Where on the new site do i find the Photo ID search?
I found this facility to be of great usefulness.
If it has been "lost", may i ask for it to be reinstated.
Best, Steve.
Jan 2015Re: Not able to view Posted Photos.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.That's a relief!!! Thanks for the advice David.:)-D
Thought it may have been something like that, or (horrors) time to retire the aged Mac for a new one... they ain't cheap:-(
When do you expect things to come good?
Best, Steve.
Jan 2015Not able to view Posted Photos.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Hello Jolyon,
I can't view new posted photos (as in the old site). Clicking on the "Photos" bar at top of the page produces nothing... it will not open. Same for About Mindat, Support Mindat, Add/Edit, PHOTOS, and Advance Search... the Messageboard is the only one that opens.
Am i doing things ...
Nov 2014Reconfigure or adapt microscope lighting.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.I have a Leica LED cold light unit, but require more light.
Leica have just released the new LED5000 HDI (Uniform Dome Illuminator), specifically for microscopes.
For photography: The camera lens attaches to the LED Dome, and the camera is used vertically. The LED Dome raises or lowers via a ...
Jul 2014Re: Tucson accommodation (for the show)?Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Many thanks Jolyon. I'll follow up on that. (tu)
Steve.
Jul 2014Re: Dunton Gem Quarry Tourmaline.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.I had not considered this, cheers van.
Thank you for your advice on the fakes. Mighty handy as i had been planning to buy, if i come across one of these.:)-D
Steve.
Jul 2014Tucson accommodation (for the show)?Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Looking for somewhere to stay during the show next year. I am hopeing to go if i can manage it.
Steve.
Jul 2014Re: Dunton Gem Quarry Tourmaline.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thanks for the advice Rock.:-)
Steve.
Jul 2014Dunton Gem Quarry Tourmaline.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Regarding the Dunton Gem Quarry Tourmaline, i am wondering why this is referred to as Elbaite and not Indicolite. Pics of the majority of crystals coming from the quarry have a lovely blue colouration.
Or is it a case of the crystals are actually more green (hence Elbaite), and the photos have ...
Mar 2014Differing localities for same specimen.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in Improving Mindat.org.Hi guys.
After reviewing the multiple photos of #268841 and #306902, and comparing them. I found both specimens of Calcite with Copper inclusions to be one-in-the-same piece.
But there are two localities listed for it: #268841 is stated as originating from the Quincy Mine, whereas #306902 is ...
Mar 2014Re: Two localities for same specimen.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Improving Mindat.org.Thanks Ralph.
Maybe these Kongsberg areas overlap ??? I'm just not that familiar with the Kongsberg locality, i know it is riddled with unnamed mines.
I once had the opportunity to obtain the Kongsberg Mines Dept. booklet which covered all the mines and so forth. But even after confirming to ...
Mar 2014Two localities for same specimen.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in Improving Mindat.org.Came across this situation:
Same Silver specimen illustrated twice ( #310887 & #242563 ), but each has a differing Kongsberg locality.:-S
Best,
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Specimen supports.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Paul,
Thank you for your advice. I'm thinking over your method.
Quite a number of my specimens are awkward in aspect for photographing purposes.
The most frustrating (to me) would have to be the octahedral crystal. How on earth do i stand my 1.2 cm Diamond crystal on its point for the shot, ...
Feb 2014Re: Specimen supports.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.G'day Susan,
I'll look for it , but have never seen or heard of "Sculpey" here in Australia.
Thanks for the tip.
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Specimen supports.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Thanks KC,
Thinking that over.
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Specimen supports.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Hello Rui,
Appreciate your thoughts. Thought of the adhesives, but too messy on glass, as in smudges to deal with so they don't show up in other subsequent shots.
Have been and still trying to apply the grey cells. I was toying with the idea of employing magnets. Still working on that one, it ...
Feb 2014Re: Specimen supports.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Hi Wayne,
Size wise, anywhere from 1 cm to 7 cm.
Regarding type of specimens, everything: floater / free-standing Diamond, Gold and Platinum crystals; DT single Knzite crystal; matrix Azurite, Rhodochrosite pieces. And so on.
Steve.
Feb 2014Specimen supports.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Still looking for a technique of supporting specimens for photographing. Just can't nail the right one for me. Especially on a glass surface. :-S
Would appreciate any ideas, as the Photo retailers here can't help... they have no ideas.:-X
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Perishability of Selenite.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.HaHaHa, nice one Alfredo.:-D
But seriously, thanks for your advice.(tu)
I will give thought to obtaining a Selenite at some stage, very fine specimens are so nice.
Very Best,
Steve.
Feb 2014Perishability of Selenite.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.If i have any concerns about solubility or dehydration of crystals (i therefore do not collect Halite), should i steer clear of Selenite for these reasons?
If there are these issues with this mineral, how severe is it?
Thanks,
Steve.
Feb 2014Lighting.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in Mineral Photography.Always trying to find newer and better lighting, i thought i would enquire if there is something that has just become available or developed (specific for mineral photography of cause).
I am looking for a physically small light, not floor standing affairs. Something that will attach to Manfrotto ...
Feb 2014Re: Wolframite Term.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Many thanks to all for making it clear. The comments posted in the photo got me to thinking.
Cheers,
Steve.
Feb 2014Wolframite Term.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.I refer to the comments made in Photo #593746: That Wolframite is a mixture of Hubnerite and Ferberite.
Of which i am aware, therefore:
If this is so, that Wolframite is a "half-breed" blend, why is it still a valid species unto its self and not just renamed Ferberite or Hubnerite more ...
Feb 2014Re: Malachite Hill at Tsumeb.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.My God Roger, that must have taken you some time and effort. You shouldn't have, but i'm very happy you did!
My utmost gratitude. I wish it were possible to email you a beer.:)-D
Thanks heaps,
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Malachite Hill at Tsumeb.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Marvelous Roger, thanks for the insight.(tu)
Best,
Steve.
Feb 2014Malachite Hill at Tsumeb.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Intrigued by Photo #592978 ( "Famous" Malachite Hill at Tsumeb ). What minerals were found here?... never heard of Malachite Hill.:-S
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Associations.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.The beautiful association (here in Tasmania) that i adore is the Crocoite with Chrome Cerussite.
Each species can be gotten in large crystals on its own, but extremely hard to get in large crystals when together in association. If you have such a specimen, you are very fortunate.
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Reference book on crystal habits.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Great Doug, i will follow that up. Thanks for the tip.
I would never pry into habit of crystals, but they really shouldn't mess with anything heavier than weed... LOL. :-D
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Reference book on crystal habits.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thank you Michael for you help. I vaguely knew of this work and didn't give it much thought, i think mainly because it was on disc. I much prefer my literature in book form.
I think i will reconsider and purchase it, you seem to rate it highly (especially given my requirements).
Do you know if ...
Feb 2014Reference book on crystal habits.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Looking for a recommendation on the very best reference book depicting all the various habits of crystals.
So basically: illustrations of the differing styles of Diamond crystals; illustrations of the different types of terminations of Aquamarine and Topaz crystals; illustrations of the various ...
Feb 2014Associations.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.What would be your choice or vote for combinations of associated minerals?
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: 2013 Munich show theme book.Reply from Stephen Eglinton in General.G'day Bryan and thanks. The book from the Munich folk is already on its way.
Appreciate your help, cheers.(tu)
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: 2013 Mineralientage show theme bookReply from Stephen Eglinton in Improving Mindat.org.Hey cheers Bryan. The Mineralientage people got back to me already, and a copy is in the mail.
Thanks for the help.:)-D
Kind regards,
Steve.
Feb 2014Locality of important Gold specimen.Posted by Stephen Eglinton in General.I recently obtained the 2013 Munich show theme book.
Pictured on both pages 12 & 54 is the same important Gold, but with two differing localities: the Grit Mine, California & the Santa Elena, Venezuela.
I would be grateful to those that are familiar with famous Golds, for their advice as to ...
Feb 2014Re: Huaron mines localityReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.I should add that this is in reference to the SITE PHOTOS, which all state "the Huaron Mine" in their description.
Steve.
Feb 2014Re: Huaron mines localityReply from Stephen Eglinton in General.Thanks on that Karel. (tu)
The description text leads a person to thinking "it" is one main mine, and not a series of mines as the locality heading states... somewhat confusing.
Best,
Steve.
Feb 2014Huaron mines localityPosted by Stephen Eglinton in General.I noted the odd situation where the location of the "Huaron mines", is stated as the "Huaron mine" in the description of the locality.
Does this mean a series of mines, or simply one main mine ? :-S
Does this also mean the locality name requires changing ?
Steve.
Jan 2014Att: Ralph BottrillPosted by Stephen Eglinton in General.Hello Ralph,
Dwelling on the Broken Hill Pyroxmangite, held in the Tasmanian Museum. I think it deserves a spot on Mindat, being as superb that it is.
I remember it well but have not seen it for like 40 years, and it remains hidden in the museums bowels. Are you able to swing some weight, and ...
