Thoughts on Collecting

Articles
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If it’s too perfect, is there a catch? - spotting enhanced specimens
The Added Value of Closed Localities - Myth of Reality?
Matrix Matters: Understanding the importance of what your minerals sit on
Small Labels, Big Importance: Preserving the History of Your Collection
How to Spot Fakes and Fabrications in the Mineral World
Stop Guessing! The Hidden Damage to Mineral Collecting
The Psychology of Mineral Collecting: Mineral Pox and the Joy of the Hunt
Maintaining Your Collection: A Collector’s Spring Cleaning Guide
Why Condition, Provenance, and Locality Define Mineral Value
Back to Basics: Simple At-Home Mineral Identification Techniques
Join the Club! Why Local Mineral Groups Still Matter
From Mine to Market: Why Mineral Specimens Cost More Today
Why acrylic mineral bases are a bad idea

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