This week’s Facebook Mineral of the Week Group’s selected theme is photos from shows we've been to. Displays, dealers, rocks for sale that really excited you, mineral people - anything related to a show is on theme.
Warrnambool in south west Victoria, Australia, holds their show in January. Being in the middle of the Southern Hemisphere Summer, some years can be hot and uncomfortable.
It is a small rural show, but there is usually something interesting to be found. Like this very deep red rhodonite from the classic Broken Hill locality! Love the colour in this one. And yes, the red is that intense! Acquired at the Warrnambool Show in January 2016.
In 2020, I had a table showcasing my mineral artwork, right next to Ed and Yvonne Richard of Pristine Minerals. These guys are now based in the Netherlands.
And sometimes, we get to see well-known personalities! Where’s Dehne? 😁
Oh yes, there he is! Looking very serious!
That rhodonite! 😋😮💨🫢