2018 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium - Cornwall: Mining and History - Dr. Robert Bowell by The Arkenstone - iRocks.com

2018 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium - Cornwall: Mining and History - Dr. Robert Bowell by The Arkenstone - iRocks.com

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Dr. Rob Bowell is corporate consultant in geochemistry at SRK Consulting. He has worked in the mining industry for 30 years. He is also an enthusiastic mineral collector, specializing in minerals of the oxidation zone particularly suites from mines he has worked on. He has an extensive Cornish collection particularly from the mines of Gwennap parish and Carn Brea. He is currently involved in the exploration and development of projects in Cornwall for tin, copper and lithium. Dr. Bowell also spoke at the 2015 Dallas Symposium, available On Demand by BlueCap Productions. Cornish Mineral Legacy: or the lasting contribution of Cousin Jack “Where there’s a mine or a hole in the ground, that is where to look for, that is where I am found. Where copper and arsenic, clay and tin run through blood, get under your skin” “Cousin Jack” Show of Hands, 2010 Specimen Collecting at its BEST! Cornwall has been (and currently is remerging as) an active centre of hard rock mining for more than 4000 years. From the bronze age workers selling white metal to Phoenician traders to the copper and tin mining companies of the nineteenth century that promoted and paid for mining innovations that are still active today. The county has been firmly rooted in mining as a major part of the economy and culture. But these miners were not illiterate workers but the foundation of strong stable family oriented communities who due to strong religious and social zeal of many mine owners had access to free schools and libraries not realised before by common people. They read and they learnt. A culture of collecting minerals was born amongst the common miners not just mine owners and consequently the mineral heritage was preserved and expanded. During the expansion of the “New World” in the nineteenth century Cornish miners brought innovation Cornish engineering (and pasties) and their collections to many parts of the world. They brought their culture including the practice of preserving ore specimens and crystals from the mines as well as bringing a small part of Cornwall with them. Consequently, many antique specimens travelled to the furthest reaches of the world, to new camps and these collections were augmented with specimens of Broken Hill smithsonite, Burra Burra malachite, Californian gold and Bisbee azurite. Cornwall gave birth to a legacy of practical engineering, mineral collecting, culture and stability to many mining camps the world over, not just in Cornwall. This presentation will explore the legacy of “Cousin Jack” (as Cornish miners were called) and the rich inheritance associated with the county. From ancient times to the modern, Cornwall continues to contribute to the mineral knowledge and heritage of our planet. ____________ Part of the 2018 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium, dallassymposium.org The first Dallas Symposium was unofficially held in 2010 when The Arkenstone held a grand opening for their new gallery. Several prominent mineral experts offered to give talks about their areas of expertise, and it was such a hit that many attendees requested for the education and social experience to continue! The first official Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium was held in 2011 and has continued to grow and enhance the mineral world. Past speakers have ranged from published authors, notable field collectors, and famous dealers who have graciously shared their knowledge and history with attendees. The Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium has quickly risen to become the top educational experience for mineral dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts across the globe. Featuring world-renowned speakers who cover a wide range of topics, the symposium provides a learning opportunity for the newest and most experienced collectors while also giving mineral lovers the chance to mingle and socialize. This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright Laws. Reproduction and distribution of this presentation without written permission is prohibited. Please contact info@dallassymposium.org for more information.

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