Yes, me!
Not only have I been a recipient of mineral specimens from others, but also from myself!
How could this be you might ask.
Well, in past times, I, as have many other collectors, have traded or otherwise gifted mineral specimens. On the odd occasion, when a mineral collection becomes available (such as in the sad event of a collector passing), some specimens come full-circle.
An example of this is a paratacamite with natrolite and analcime that I collected at Cairns Bay, Flinders, Victoria, a piece of which was given to the late Bernie Day. When Bernie passed, I acquired some of his minerals, including this particular one.
Below: Me (right) with Andrew Tuma (left) at Rossarden, Tasmania, 2002. Roy Greatbatch photo.
Below: Green paratacamite on prismatic natrolite and equant analcime crystals. Width of view 6mm.
Below: Label in my handwriting, but with Bernie’s catalogue number.
