BUYING
How to Buy Your First Cabinet Specimen
Cabinet-size means roughly 6–15 cm — the showcase scale most collectors aim for. What to look for in your first cabinet piece, why crystal form matters more than size.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographing Your Specimens
The basic studio setup for collector-grade mineral photography. A single-color background, two diffused light sources at 45 degrees, a copy stand or tripod, and a macro lens.
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