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Post by msdani1981 on Feb 28, 2015 19:21:56 GMT -5
Gemstones are another interest of mine. Here are a few in my collection:
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Post by msdani1981 on Feb 28, 2015 19:23:18 GMT -5
What I have labeled as Oregon Sunstone could be a different variety of Feldspar, I'm not certain.
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Post by easttex on Mar 1, 2015 5:58:18 GMT -5
Now that is a rock collection! The most interesting rock I have is a feldspar crystal that was blown out of a volcano in Antarctica. The particular type has been found also on Mt Kenya, and nowhere else. I have a raw crystal and also a ring set with a polished stone. I have a bunch of geodes and some interesting stone made into bookends, but nothing like your collection!
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Mar 1, 2015 10:15:09 GMT -5
I collect shot glasses
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Post by aaron on Mar 1, 2015 12:20:27 GMT -5
Gemstones are super cool. I used to collect them when I was young... I think my parents still have my collection somewhere. I should dig that out of their basement.
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Post by easttex on Mar 1, 2015 16:02:14 GMT -5
I collect shot glasses I also have a collection of kitschy ash trays, though I quit smoking over 20 years ago.
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 5, 2015 21:44:26 GMT -5
Interesting collection, Dani! I've been interested in rocks, minerals and gemstones for years, and still have a fairly large collection (stored in my brother's garage-- no room for 'em here). Something you should add to your collection is a Herkimer diamond. I used to go prospecting for them a few miles from where I grew up, and still have several in my collection.
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Post by julianna on Mar 6, 2015 13:46:07 GMT -5
Beautiful gems. I also have a rock collection... Not so elaborate but still very interesting. I love anything that sparkles.
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Post by msdani1981 on Mar 7, 2015 10:21:45 GMT -5
Thank you, Gary and Julianna! I love sparkly things, too. LOL
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Post by msdani1981 on Mar 7, 2015 10:25:26 GMT -5
I make beaded jewelry and am addicted to Swarovski and Chinese crystal, because it is SO sparkly. A good friend of mine is the opposite. She thinks they're gaudy. LOL
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Post by grimtheparrot on Mar 11, 2015 21:17:46 GMT -5
This drag performer I know makes entire outfits out of swarovski crystals.
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Post by grimtheparrot on Mar 11, 2015 21:17:59 GMT -5
They look incredible.
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Post by biteybird on Mar 12, 2015 6:00:35 GMT -5
This makes me wonder about people who end up having quakers. For example, I also like gemstones and had a small collection as a kid. I am also interested in motorcycles, calligraphy and art and am (or was) a musician and I am a Gemini. Any correlations?
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Post by aaron on Mar 12, 2015 8:46:58 GMT -5
Correlations on art and music here. I'm a Leo though.
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 12, 2015 20:14:40 GMT -5
I'm a Gemini (May 28), I paint and I used to do calligraphy-- but I don't ride motorcycles and I'm not a musician (though I enjoy music).
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