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Information Purchasing Information Feedback Your Comments Frequently Asked Questions Returning Items for Refund Damaged Packages Shipping Costs Quantity Discounts Security Sell Your Rock & Mineral Collection. Why should I sign your Guestbook? Quick Reference for Mineral Species, Formula, Class, and Type Locality List of Water Soluble Mineral Species Mineral List Available Upon Request Contact	News and Comments This week I made another revision to some minerals previously posted on this site. The new find (which I acquired ALL of the undamaged specimens from the find) of hemispherical apophyllite formations were previously listed as simply have "a pink core" but is now attributed to a core of thomsonite. Apparently the thomsonite crystallized first in hemispherical formations with inclusions or coating of a red mineral, possibly hematite or limonite, that gave the core a pink coloration. Then the apophyllite crystallized over the thomsonite, possibly in epitactic orientation. Because the apophyllite crystals are colorless and transparent the pink core is visible inside.  These specimens are good companion specimens to the green hemispherical apophllite formations encountered not faw away during the excavation of a well. John Betts 5/14/2013 No update May 20 -- Next Update May 27 Click here to read past news and commentaries...
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About the Owner Background Information Why I Collect Minerals Contact Information Mineral Show Schedule Links   See me next at: Rochester Mineralogical Symposium, April 18-21 2013	Pledge to My Customers: Customer satisfaction is my primary goal. I pledge: New minerals will be added to this site every week. All minerals offered will be naturally crystallized specimens - no fakes, no dyes,  no irradiation, no crystals glued on matrix. Only the exact item pictured on the site will be shipped - no substitutes. Photographs will accurately represent each item - no exaggeration, enhancement or retouching flaws. Mineral species and localities will be accurately listed on labels with each specimen. All items will be shipped via US Postal Service, usually the next business day after the order is finalized. Each mineral will be individually wrapped and carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. All historic labeling, if available, will be included with each mineral. Returns are gladly accepted. No questions asked, no explanation necessary. All customer information will be kept confidential and never shared or sold. I will continue to freely share my knowledge with others and contribute to the study and appreciation of minerals. All mineral specimens have a lifetime guarantee: if the mineral specimen is ever tested, and I incorrectly identified the mineral species, I will refund the cost of the original purchase & shipping, the cost return shipping and the cost of the test.  John H. Betts, owner Mineral dealer since 1989
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