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themineralogist:(by way of Fluorite on Quartz from Sauberg Mine,…
themineralogist: (by way of Fluorite on Quartz from Sauberg Mine, Germany) Geology Nerd
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rockon-ro: MALACHITE (Copper Carbonate) from the Democratic…
rockon-ro: MALACHITE (Copper Carbonate) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Geology Nerd
Heat from below Pacific Ocean fuels Yellowstone, study finds
Recent stories in the national media are magnifying fears of a catastrophic eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic area, but scientists remain uncertain about the likelihood of such an event. To better understand the region’s subsurface geology, geologists have rewound and … Continue reading
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Abominable Snowman? Nope — study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears
The Yeti or Abominable Snowman — a mysterious, ape-like creature said to inhabit the high mountains of Asia — looms large in the mythology of Nepal and Tibet. Now, a new DNA study of purported Yeti samples from museums and … Continue reading
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Unique metal artifacts from Iron Age settlement shed new light on prehistoric feasting
Prehistoric cauldrons, ancient sword and assorted metalwork among nationally significant findings just discovered by archaeologists at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
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Clay mineral waters Earth’s mantle from the inside
The first observation of a super-hydrated phase of the clay mineral kaolinite could improve our understanding of processes leading to volcanism and affecting earthquakes. In the lab, scientists created conditions similar to those in subduction zones where an oceanic plate … Continue reading
Salt pond in Antarctica, among the saltiest waters on Earth, is fed from beneath
One of the saltiest bodies on Earth, an analog for what water might look like on Mars, is just one piece of a larger aquifer. Geology News — ScienceDaily
mineralogasm:Tourmaline from Brazil
mineralogasm: Tourmaline from Brazil Geology Nerd
rockon-ro: SCOLECITE (Hydrated Calcium Aluminum Silicate) from…
rockon-ro: SCOLECITE (Hydrated Calcium Aluminum Silicate) from Ahmadnagar District, Maharashtra, India. Geology Nerd
rockon-ro: FLUORITE (Calcium Fluoride) crystals from Mexico.
rockon-ro: FLUORITE (Calcium Fluoride) crystals from Mexico. Geology Nerd