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MINERAL LISTS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DESCRIPTIONS/SIZING Size codes: Our sizes are coded to letters:
LOT/10 = Ten size A and B, or as noted in description
SIZE A = 2.5 cm or 1-inch
SIZE B = 2.5x2.5 cm or 1x1-inch
SIZE C = 2.5x5 cm and 4x4 cm or 1x2-inch and 1.5x1.5-inch
SIZE D = 5x5 cm or 2x2-inch
SIZE E = 5.7x5 cm or 2x3-inch
SIZE F = 7.5x10 cm or 3x4-inch
We describe only salient features, to allow us to list as many items as possible. Feel free to ask for more data on localities, etc. Sizes vary, but we try to make them as close to the listed sizes as possible. Please ask for prices and availability for research grade material.
LABELS Each specimen is wrapped with its own label noting any major associated minerals, the chemical formula, and as much locality data as we have available. For orders of ten or more of one item, one label is sent for all ten.
BY THE POUND We do not list items with a price by the pound. If you are interested in ordering items by the pound, please send a list of the items, and we will send you the prices if they are available by the pound. We apologize for the small delay this will cause in ordering.
SHIPPING/RETURNS Shipping charges are extra. All orders are insured unless you tell us on your order that you waive the insurance, and you accept any loss or damage to uninsured parcels. All items may be returned within TEN DAYS of receipt for credit, exchange or refund (your choice). Shipping charges are NOT refundable. Carefully pack items to be returned along with the label. Please insure the return parcel. If you receive damaged specimens DO NOT RETURN THEM UNTIL you talk to us.
Out of US orders are shipped by Global Priority Mail, unless you request a quote for another shipping method. All orders are insured, unless you waive our responsibility. We charge actual cost plus $5.00 handling. You will receive an email giving the actual shipping costs before the package is shipped.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
(F) = fluorescent or fluorescence M/M = micromount potential fiv = fines in vial (R) = radioactive Co. = County
RSA = Republic of South Africa Ps. = pseudomorphous (after) xline = crystalline form. = formerly w/ = with
T/N = thumbnail or thumbnail size PH = phosphorescent assoc. = associates UV = ultra violet “ = inch
LOT/10 = lot of ten specimens fic = fines in capsule var. or v. = variety mm = millimeter & = and
SW = short wave ultra violet xlized = crystallized incl. = inclusions cm = centimeter TL=type locality
LW = long wave ultra violet XL or xl = crystal or crystal section grp(s) = group(s)
Aust. = Australia
TERMINOLOGY A note about terms used in our lists. Xl or xl (crystal)= part or all of the terminal end is present. The termination may be good, or distorted, or etched, but is there. Xl prism or prism= half or more of the sides of the crystal are present, without a terminal end. Xl section= not enough of the form is present to call it a crystal or a prism, but some form is generally visible (but not always.)
Chunk= no xl form, just a broken piece (also see “mass”). Mass or massive = no xl form, not even under magnification. Xline or xline mass= may show xline form, but not distinct xls or prisms. Xlized, Xline = shows crystallization, but not necessarily distinct or complete xls.
We use standard two-letter state abbreviations for all states (AK = Alaska etc.) and some Country abbreviations (CZ = Czech Republic). If you have any questions, please ask. The mineral label will have the full information, as we know it.
HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION
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