The Illustrated Minerals of Australia – Volume 2 – Electronic Edition is now available here. There are more than 1,550 species recorded in Australia, and this publication aims to illustrate more than half of those. Australia also has 191 Type...
Early in 2020, when Covid first hit, and the world went into varying degrees of lockdown, I set up a Zoom session for members of the Facebook Micromount Club Group. It was attended by people all around the world and...
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Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 10 is now available here. This month, in this 62 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 9 is now available here. This month, in this 64 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
My 2025 Mineral calendar is now out. This year, I have opted for a simple colourful mineral theme rather than a specific mineral or locality. Available for AU$13.50 plus postage spiral bound A4 landscape. I will be taking orders up...
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 8 is now available here. This month, in this 68 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 7 is now available here. This month, in this 65 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 6 is now available here. This month, in this 62 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 5 is now available here. This month, in this 78 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 4 is now available here. This month, in this 88 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 7 Issue 3 is now available here. This month, in this 96 page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
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A short video highlighting some of the minerals included in the first volume of the Illustrated Minerals of Australia. Much gratitude goes to all of the people that have provided specimens and/or photos!
…is now available here. This month, in this 120(!) page full-colour issue we have the following articles:
Now available here. There are more than 1,500 species recorded in Australia, and this publication aims to illustrate more than half of those. Australia also has 186 Type Locality minerals (and counting). There are 715 full-colour pages in this first volume...
Crocoite and pyromorphite from the Platt Mine, Dundas, Tasmania revealed in all its glory.
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 6 Issue 5 is now available here. This month, in this 71 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: See here for other issues.
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 6 Issue 4 is now available here. This month, in this 79 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: See here for other issues.
Mimetite is a popular mineral among collectors, and is a lead arsenate mineral. It is usually found in the oxidised zone of lead ore deposits, and occurs a variety of habits including flat tabular hexagonal crystals, long prismatic hexagonal crystals,...
Click on the link below for a map of Victoria with clickable links for mineral localities. Minerals of Victoria Over time, I will be adding more locations, and more maps.
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 6 Issue 3 is now available here. This month, in this 78 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: See here for other issues.
If you’re a mineral collector, then you have likely encountered the zeolite mineral analcime. So in this post, we’ll discuss what this is, where it is found, its chemical and physical properties, and its uses. Analcime is a sodium aluminum...
There are many localities where you can find cerussite in Australia, and it is common in many other parts of the world. Cerussite is a lead carbonate mineral which is by and large found in the oxidized zone of lead-zinc...
…is now available here.This month, in this 77 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Illustrated Minerals of Australia Volume 2, Part 5 – Erionite to Evansite. The next installment of a significant undertaking documenting the 1,500 or so...
Many civilizations throughout history have treasured the precious gemstone sapphire. As a matter of fact, Royalty have coveted its deep blue hue making it one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. It is incredibly scratch resistant and durable...
Introduction Rhodochrosite is a pink or red mineral with a long history of appreciation by mineral collectors. It is also popular with jewellery artisans. Its unique colour makes it a favourite for many. This blog post will discuss what makes...
Azurite, a copper carbonate mineral, formula Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, has long been a favourite among mineral collectors. This deep blue mineral is prized for its intense colour and crystal formations. But what exactly is azurite, makes this mineral so special, and what...
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 6 Issue 1 is now available here. This month, in this 82 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: New and Redefined Minerals, November 2022, and Tucson! Illustrated Minerals of Australia Volume 2, Part 3...
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 5 Issue 12 is now available here.This month, in this 72 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Minerals and Elements: Aluminium – The next in the series on elements and minerals. This month, we...
…is now available here. This month, in this 91 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Southwest Mine, Bisbee Arizona. This month, Rolf takes us to an old historic mine very close to the township of Bisbee, Arizona. Minerals...
Monthly Mineral Chronicles Volume 5 Issue 10 is now available here. This month, in this 69 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Locality Snippet – Wheal Remfry, Cornwall. A look at the China Clay industry in Cornwall, and...
2023 Mineral Calendars are now available. This year, they are being produced in two sizes: Ledger size (11″x16.5″) for US and Canada A3 (29.7x42cm) for the rest of the world These calendars contain a selection of my photos that have...
…is now available here. https://sorrellpublications.com/index.php/2022/09/15/monthly-mineral-chronicles-volume-5-issue-9/ This month, in this 64 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: 2022 Ballarat Gem and Mineral Show Gold on Copper from the Carmen de Andacollo Mine, Chile. Rolf tells us about some interesting...
…is on this coming weekend. I will be there demonstrating my mineral artwork.
…is now available here. This month, in this 88 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: In case you missed it… Locality Snippet – Ma’ale Adumim, Palestine, a locality with some interesting and unique minerals and geology. Mineral Snippet...
…is now available here. This month, in this 93 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Mineral Snippet – Henmilite. Hardness and the Hardness of Minerals. Do you know the difference between indentation hardness, rebound hardness, and scratch hardness?...
This video is focussed on the Platt Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, best known for its specimens of crocoite and pyromorphite. It takes me back. I collected underground here at the Platt Mine many many years ago. I was in the pyromorphite...
…is now available here. This month, in this 63 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Locality Snippet – French Guiana. Illustrated Minerals of Australia Volume 1, Part 16 – Clausthalite to Cobaltaustinite. The next installment of a significant...
…is now available here https://sorrellpublications.com/index.php/2022/05/15/monthly-mineral-chronicles-volume-5-issue-5/ This month, in this 67 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Minerals and Elements: Boron – The next in the series on elements and minerals. Boron occurs mainly in borates and borosilicates. Locality...
Micromount Club Zoom Session 22 07 – Introduction to WordPress is now available here. I walked through the basics of WordPress and explained how I set up and use my site, pebblecollection.com, for cataloguing minerals. Check out previous videos here.
Last weekend, I headed over to South Australia to visit the Tea Tree Gully Gem and Mineral Club Show. Here is a short video report…
…is now available here. This month, in this 70 page full-colour issue we have the following articles: Locality Snippet – Bieber, Germany. The Bieber area is the Type Locality for bieberite and rösslerite. Mineral Snippet – Newberyite. James tells us...
