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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Series on identifying minerals
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<blockquote data-quote="user 4386" data-source="post: 391193" data-attributes="member: 4386"><p>Why do anything? People not interested in doing anything probably don't post on this site <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>If you mean why do chemical tests, then yes, it usually isn't necessary once you get used to other methods of mineral identification. Why collect minerals? I have one mate with a collection valued at more than $2 million now, another more than $1 million, and it is a billion dollar trade.... But most just enjoy doing it. I have had single specimens a centimetre or two in size worth thousands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="user 4386, post: 391193, member: 4386"] Why do anything? People not interested in doing anything probably don't post on this site :) If you mean why do chemical tests, then yes, it usually isn't necessary once you get used to other methods of mineral identification. Why collect minerals? I have one mate with a collection valued at more than $2 million now, another more than $1 million, and it is a billion dollar trade.... But most just enjoy doing it. I have had single specimens a centimetre or two in size worth thousands. [/QUOTE]
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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Series on identifying minerals
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