The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014

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Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size ACKNOWLEDGMENTSI was deeply honored to be welcomed back for the Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show and wish to again express my warm appreciation for Mr. Xiao's ambitious vision and hospitality. Dr. John Hou deserves special thanks for making Changsha such a pleasant repeat experience. His work with the volunteers was again nothing short of spectacular, and it was a blast getting to know Zoe, Kendra, Lauren, and Leo from this enthusiastic crew. Dr. Guanghua Liu is also thanked for his careful review of the locality attributions and a delightful dinner. Dr. Rob Lavinsky continues to provide support and advice to the show organizers and the Chinese collecting community in general. I also thank the (reduced) international contingent, especially Bryan Lees, Richard Jackson, Monica Kitt, Gene Meireran, Steve Smale, Andreas Massanek, George Stacey, and Allan Arnold for hospitality and companionship. Finally, my deepest thanks go to Cassie for her local knowledge, excellent translations, and ready smile (good luck on your exams!).The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 20. Cabinet-sized group (20 cm) of emerald crystals from Malipo, Wenshan City, Yunnan Province, China, worked out of matrix.Display full sizeFigure 20. Cabinet-sized group (20 cm) of emerald crystals from Malipo, Wenshan City, Yunnan Province, China, worked out of matrix.The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 21. Purple octahedral fluorites with quartz coating partially removed. Nice to see the physical removal instead of chemical overcleaning with hydrofluoric acid.Display full sizeFigure 21. Purple octahedral fluorites with quartz coating partially removed. Nice to see the physical removal instead of chemical overcleaning with hydrofluoric acid.The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 22. Purple cubic fluorites with prominent growth spirals on each cube face from Weishan, Yunnan Province, China—highly reminiscent of the material from El Filo mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.Display full sizeFigure 22. Purple cubic fluorites with prominent growth spirals on each cube face from Weishan, Yunnan Province, China—highly reminiscent of the material from El Filo mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 23. Radiating group (25 cm) of white nailhead calcites from Nanyang City, Henan Province, China. A number of these were on offer, and this one found a home at the Rice Mineralogical Museum in Portland, Oregon.Display full sizeFigure 23. Radiating group (25 cm) of white nailhead calcites from Nanyang City, Henan Province, China. A number of these were on offer, and this one found a home at the Rice Mineralogical Museum in Portland, Oregon.The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 24. Large plate (35 cm) of new orange-red wulfenites leached out of massive calcite, unfortunately at the price of its luster, from Malan, Xinjiang Province, China.Display full sizeFigure 24. Large plate (35 cm) of new orange-red wulfenites leached out of massive calcite, unfortunately at the price of its luster, from Malan, Xinjiang Province, China.The Second China (Changsha) Mineral and Gem Show, 15–20 May 2014All authorsPeter Megawhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2014.949169Published online:23 October 2014Figure 25. The Changsha Show has arrived—they had tailgaters on Saturday and Sunday afternoons!Display full sizeFigure 25. The Changsha Show has arrived—they had tailgaters on Saturday and Sunday afternoons!Additional informationNotes on contributorsPeter MegawDr. Peter Megaw, a consulting editor of Rocks & Minerals, is a well-known geologist, mineral collector, author, and longtime exhibits chair for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.™