Weloganite, Dresserite

Specimen ID: D23-KDT

Mineral(s)
Weloganite : Na2Sr3Zr(CO3)6·3H2O
Dresserite : BaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·H2O
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
5cm x 4cm x 2cm
Collections
Current ownership:
The Tony Peterson collection.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Acquisition date:
2008
Tony Peterson

Events

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Small but perfectly formed and beautifully transparent weloganite crystals rising from a matrix rich in pale, tufty dresserite. The image was created with CombineZM, and required a two-step stacking technique to overcome fuzziness in low-contrast areas, particularly on the flat pinacoid faces of the weloganites. NOTE ADDED IN 2014: the unfortunately named 'two-step technique' has been developed into a stacking algorithm now termed 'pyramid stacking' which is available in current programs, and the problem with low-contrast areas would be resolved by touchup procedures.
Tony Peterson - 14th May 2008

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FOV=1.7 cm. Small but perfectly formed and beautifully transparent weloganite crystals rising from a matrix rich in pale, tufty dresserite. The image was created with CombineZM, and required a two-step stacking technique to overcome fuzziness in low-contrast areas, particularly on the flat pinacoid faces of the weloganites. A stereo pair of this image has also been uploaded. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 14th May 2008

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FOV=3 cm. An overview of the richest part of the specimen at lower magnification. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 14th May 2008

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FOV=1.7 cm. Small but perfectly formed and beautifully transparent weloganite crystals rising from a matrix rich in pale, tufty dresserite. The image was created with CombineZM, and required a two-step stacking technique to overcome fuzziness in low-contrast areas, particularly on the flat pinacoid faces of the weloganites. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 14th May 2008

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FOV=1.7 cm. Small but perfectly formed and beautifully transparent weloganite crystals rising from a matrix rich in pale, tufty dresserite. The image was created with CombineZM, and required a two-step stacking technique to overcome fuzziness in low-contrast areas, particularly on the flat pinacoid faces of the weloganites. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 14th May 2008

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FOV=1.8 cm. Stereo version of the parent image.
Tony Peterson - 21st May 2008

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FOV=1.5 cm. Stereo pair.
Tony Peterson - 21st May 2008

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Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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FOV=4 mm (vertical). Stereo pair. Macro photos of this specimen organized under parent photo 165604. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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FOV=4 mm. Stereo version of the parent photo. Macro photos of this specimen organized under parent photo 165604. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.
Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Stereo pair at 2% shift.
Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Stereo pair at 2% shift.
Tony Peterson - 3rd September 2012

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Tony Peterson - 17th January 2015

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Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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Stereo pair at 2% shift.
Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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FOV=4 mm (vertical).
Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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FOV=4 mm (vertical). Stereo pair at 2% shift.
Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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Stereo pair at 2% shift.
Tony Peterson - 25th October 2015

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Tony Peterson - 18th December 2015
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