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The minerals we collect have typically been hidden in darkness for millions of years. Ironically, their beauty can only be appreciated away from their native environment.
Like waking up in the morning, a little attention to appearance can bring out the best.
Regardless of the "value" of your collection. These pieces are important to you. Your desire to enjoy (and hopefully share) can be enhanced in a number of ways and also fit different budgets. These same techniques also translate well into improving retail displays.
The future content of this area will leverage the advice of industry experts to discuss and demonstrate the following:
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Display costs versus display goals
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Retail vs. private display
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How to clean and not clean specimens
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Specimen trimming
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Mineral repair/restoration options
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Sensitivities to light, heat, humidity, and other minerals
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Display themes or categories
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Non-mineral objects
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Labeling considerations
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Optimum spacing between minerals
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Stands, risers, bases, pedestals, and mounts
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Mirrors
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Cabinet interior color options.
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Shelving materials, thickness, height and spacing
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Lighting considerations (intensity, heat buildup, Kelvin warmth, angles, front/backlighting, custom vs. kits.)
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Protections from natural disasters and home accidents
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Security of specimens from theft
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Insurance
More to come,

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