[Rockhounds] Reexcavating Dark Data From Museum Fossil Collections

[Stephen Shimatzki]

Yep, I've printed crystal forms to show the kids.  I printed mine in BRIGHT
orange because that was all I had at the time.

Anyone on the list have a 3d printer, they should know about this already
but if not, here are some examples:

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=crystal+forms&dwh=135bad8437334ff

I also run a 3d Printer club with the local middle school during winter
months, we talk about how to visualize and design their ideas instead of
just printing off "toys"   lol...  The crystals are a great example of a
learning tool from my "toy" maker as my wife calls it.  lol

-Steve

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 8:50 PM <larryrush at att.net> wrote:

> Steve: I was in a rock shop last week and saw some crystal groups that
> looked like they were made of plastic....
> Very accurate crystal form, and a bit gaudy color, obviously looking
> manufactured. The owner told me he printed them out on his 3D printer.
>
> They might make good teaching tools for a crystallography class, if you
> could make examples of all of the crystal systems,
> or just to put on your mantle to create conversation. (or to sell them in
> a rock shop!)
>
> Maybe they can serve to stimulate interest in the real thing!!
>
> Larry
>
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> Nice, I'm all about the scans.  Got me a 3d printer and can print a few
> things... Now to go (digital) fossil hunting!
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