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Both zinc ore Sphalerite and calcium plagioclase feldspar Anorthite have perfect cleavage that will split cleanly if you hit them with a hammer, but only one can claim a larger split of your votes!
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I'm just an amateur rock enthusiast. I try to balance my passion between geology, astronomy, and nature the best I can. Self-taught and always learning.

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Latest message posted:3rd Apr 2023

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Feb 2015Possible LodestonePosted by Mike Salotti. 11 replies in Identity Help.May 2014Tazna Mine, Cerro Tazna, Atocha-Quechisla District, Nor Chichas Province, Potosí Department, BoliviaPosted by Mike Salotti. 11 replies in Localities.Nov 2012Possible Mordenite with Mesolite on Stilbite from Unknown Area in IndiaPosted by Mike Salotti. 4 replies in Identity Help.Mar 2012Black Canyon mine, Luis Lopez manganese District, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USAPosted by Mike Salotti. 5 replies in Localities.Mar 2012N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South AfricaPosted by Mike Salotti. 5 replies in Localities.May 2009Self-Collecting Areas In VirginiaPosted by Mike Salotti. 6 replies in Field Collecting.Mar 2009Goodwyn Mine (Pocahontas Mine; Goodwin Mine), Gold-Pyrite Belt, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USAPosted by Mike Salotti. One reply in Improving Mindat.org.Mar 2009Unknown Location in Guangdong Province, ChinaPosted by Mike Salotti. One reply in Identity Help.Jul 2008UnakitePosted by Mike Salotti. 2 replies in Identity Help.Apr 2008Unknown Green MineralPosted by Mike Salotti. 15 replies in Identity Help.Apr 2008Buying Mineral Mounting SuppliesPosted by Mike Salotti. 4 replies in Techniques for Collectors.Apr 2008Chinese Blue TopazPosted by Mike Salotti. 12 replies in Fakes & Frauds.Feb 2008PararealgarPosted by Mike Salotti. 3 replies in Improving Mindat.org.Jan 2008Unknown Black Mineral?Posted by Mike Salotti. 3 replies in Identity Help.Jan 2008Mislabeled red berylPosted by Mike Salotti. 6 replies in Improving Mindat.org.Jan 2008Can anyone identify this?Posted by Mike Salotti. 8 replies in Identity Help.

 
 
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