Gorgeous minerals in a glorious setting….what more can you ask?
Just a few shots…click on the photo for a larger view.
In the Bill Larson – Pala International Room:
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| This multicolored Fluorite caught my eye. |
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| I don’t remember seeing African Rhodocrosite crystals before. |
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| Rhodonite from Minas Geras in Brazil |
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| Pakistani Epidote |
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| Larson also had some of the Kunzite from the recent find at the Oceanview Mine in Southern California |
From Dave Bunk Minerals:
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| Calcite with Chalcopyrite Sphalerite and Quartz on Andradite |
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| These big plates of Wulfenite always remind me of Tortilla Chips |
The Marcus Budil Suite featured gemmy Tanzanite crystals – more in matrix than previous years:
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| Tanzanite Crystals from the source… |
Alpine Minerals – Virgin Valley Opal from the Rainbow Ridge Mine, Virgin Valley, NV:
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The Westward Look Fine Mineral Show is one of three shows by this promoter – check out their shows in Houston and San Francisco too!
Robyn Hawk
