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From Soldier to Geologist

Last Updated: 4th Jul 2015

By Michael Lambert II

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My story begins in Germany. I was born there in 1990 to a German mother and dad who was in the army. For most of my life till 19, I lived there. I can thank my dad and mom for instilling the love of minerals and geology. We went collecting all over Germany, Italy, and Switzerland collecting various minerals and often fossils. At age 19 I enlisted in the US Army and shortly after boot camp was deployed into combat. While serving in the middle east, I suffered a series of injuries thus rendering me disabled. Coming home was one of the most difficult things I have ever faced. Thankfully I had my army disability pay to help me out.
Long story short, I'm working on my bachelor's degree in geology as my health allows. I collect as often as I can. I focus a lot on copper mineralization zones; this is where my true passion is. I travel from east Tennessee to North Carolina to target many Slate Belt deposits. Been searching for Tellurides since there are reports of them being found but nothing verifiable as far as I can tell. Once I find some promising pieces, I will do analysis with Raman, EDS, etc.
Keep up on my page because more is to come!




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15th Jun 2015 03:21 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Michael,

First of all, I want to say thank you for serving our country!!

It is also great that you found a passion for geology and the earth sciences. You will find that by studying and learning more about the earth at university, it will make you appreciate more the minerals you seek. Like you, I also study copper mineralisation but in the form of native copper from the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan. If you ever want to discuss copper and its relatives, ring me up sometime.

23rd Jun 2015 06:40 UTCMichael Lambert II

Paul,
Just saw your message for some odd reason. It was my honor to serve. I used to live in Marquette Michigan for a short while and my dad is from the lower peninsula so I had a chance to visit there once. I'm gonna shoot you a message in a second.
 
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