Tag Archives: Minerals

Rock makers

Minerals make rocks. One definition is: ‘A structurally homogeneous solid of definite chemical composition, formed by the inorganic processes of nature’. But it’s not a watertight definition; for example, mercury is classed as a mineral. As of July 2024, the … Continue reading

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In them thar hills

Don’t raise your hopes! Continue reading

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True blue?

Can this blue mineral really do what some claim? Continue reading

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Silicates rule, OK?

It’s all in the mix . . . Continue reading

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Barite

A filthy job, but something’s got to do it . . . Continue reading

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Mineral donors

Sparkling generosity! Continue reading

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Glendonite

A technique for dedicated geologists only Continue reading

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A girl’s best friend?

And more. . . Continue reading

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Wellsite

An IMA reject Continue reading

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SHRIMP-date your zircon

Zircons aren’t forever Continue reading

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Widgiemoolthalite

Would you adamite and eveite it? Continue reading

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