[Jewelry making - Article 01259] - Re: [Orchid] Mineral Specimen Identification

[robertplowejr]

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>>     A mineral specimen without a providence is like a painting with no
>>     signature. 

>     All I can say is that I bought it from a Brazilian exporter, so my
>     rough assumption is that the material is of Brazilian origin 

    It is definitely of Brazilian origin and from the very south of
    Brazil where the Amethyst Geode mines are located - probably Rio
    Grande do Sul - or maybe even from Uruguay, as there is much
    material in Rio Grande do Sul which comes across the border from
    Uruguay. 

    If you want to see much more of the material and other great
    decorative mineral specimens, plus visits to local mines, come to
    the Soledade Gem and Mineral Fair 2005 in Soledade, Rio Grande do
    Sul, Brasil from May 05 to May 08, 2005. 

    Besides what you see exhibited at the Fair, the companies will
    invite you to their showrooms to see many more - and some will
    invite you for a mine tour. 

    If any one needs a guide and translator for the show - let me know. 

    I sent a picture of your specimen to a friend in Rio Grande do Sul
    and asked for a definite identification of the material. 

Best regards,
Robert P. Lowe Jr.
Lowe Associates - Brasil
Gemstones, Rough, Specimens
Tucson Feb 1-6, 2006, GJX booth # 205
e-mail: robertplowejr-at-juno.com

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