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1. Mineral Collections of Brazil by Carlos Cornejo and Andrea Bartorelli. Solaris Cultural Publications. São Paulo, Brazil. 792 pages; 2020; $120 (US).

Author

Pohwat, Paul W.

Subjects
MINERALS, PHOSPHATE minerals, COLLECTIONS, GEMS & precious stones, MINERAL collecting, GOLD mining
Abstract

Although the book is focused on present-day mineral collectors and their collections, the first chapter is an abbreviated history of mineralogy and mineral collecting in Brazil. He notes not just minerals but also fossils, lithic objects, meteorites, and gemstones are included in the book. Cornejo's comments can be summed up by his statement (p. 6) that the book is "A paper museum showcasing the foremost pieces of Brazilian mineral collections.". [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022
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2. Letters.

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, CURIOSITIES & wonders, MINERAL collecting, MINES & mineral resources, GEMS & precious stones, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles including "Mineral Oddities" by Robert Cook in the January/February 2009 issue and "Spessartine from Navegadora Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil" by John White in the January/February 2009 issue, and one which calls for papers for the Gem and Mineral Show on February 13, 2010.

Published
2009
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3. The History of Kunzite and the California Connection.

Author

Mauthner, Mark

Subjects
SPODUMENE, GEMS & precious stones, HISTORY
Abstract

The article focuses on history of kunzite, a variety of spodumene that can be recognize for its pink and lilac to bluish-purple color. It states Fred M. Sickler is credited as the discovery of spodumene gem because he is the first to present an example of the mineral to George F. Kunz. It also mentions that kunzite was discovered at Simmons mine, Pala Chief Mine, and Vanderberg mine. It also mention that there were kunzite finds in California, Brazil, and Madagascar.

Published
2011
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