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A pale white dot

“There’s nothing new underneath the solar” goes a well-known saying and these phrases are very apt when attempting to grasp Earth’s local weather traits. Because of quite a few discoveries made about Earth’s historic previous, we now know that our … Continue reading

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fenderminerals:Blue Cavansite Crystal Spray with White Stilbite…

fenderminerals: Blue Cavansite Crystal Spray with White Stilbite Druzy on Basalt Rock Matrix Zeolite Specimen from India gemstone Rockhound Gem Collection Geology Nerd

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bijoux-et-mineraux: “Opal Pineapple” – White Cliffs, NSW,…

bijoux-et-mineraux: “Opal Pineapple” – White Cliffs, NSW, Australia Opal pseudomorph after Ikaite Geology Nerd

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bijoux-et-mineraux: Opal Pineapple – White Cliffs, NSW,…

bijoux-et-mineraux: Opal Pineapple – White Cliffs, NSW, Australia These pseudomorphs were formed when a mineral crystal of glauberite (or ikalite) was first replaced by calcite and then opalized. They are very rare and only found in White Cliffs, Australia Geology … Continue reading

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Alexandrite Effect: Not All White Light is Created Equal

This 7.19-carat alexandrite was cut to feature its beautiful color change. When the light source changes from daylight to incandescent light, the gem’s color changes from bluish green to reddish purple. Alexandrite is the variety of chrysoberyl  BeAl2O4 which changes … Continue reading

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White Scar Cave

White Scar Cave takes its name from the limestone outcrops or “scars” that overlook the entrance. This part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is dominated by the ‘Three Peaks’ – Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside. Their distinctive shapes are due … Continue reading

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arockmaniac: Ruby in zoisite from Tanzania under white light…

arockmaniac: Ruby in zoisite from Tanzania under white light and long wave ultraviolet. Geology Nerd

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bijoux-et-mineraux: Opal Pineapple – White Cliffs, New South…

bijoux-et-mineraux: Opal Pineapple – White Cliffs, New South Wales, Australia This looks like it could have possibly replaced some dog?s tooth calcite. Geology Nerd

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Scientists discover ‘white whale’ fossil

A 15-million-year-old fossil sperm whale specimen from California belongs to a new genus, according to a new study. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily

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Demand rising for white meat and eggs, says producers group

(ANSA) – Rome, December 4 – The Italian taste for white meat has been increasing over the past decade as demand for chicken, turkey and eggs has climbed by 8.5% while prices have declined, a producers group said Wednesday. Prices … Continue reading

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