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Daily Archives: November 27, 2018

Book Review, Geology, Minerals

A Book Review: Balmat Mining District

November 27, 2018 Fred Haynes Leave a comment

Do you need an idea for a gift for that favorite mineral collector on your shopping list?  Or perhaps you are like me, and you are looking to buy yourself a nice present?  In either case, I may have the perfect book idea for you.  How about “A Collector’s Guide to the Balmat District”?

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