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Re: Please help with fluorescent minerals

Coming back to the UV lamps question, we must differentiate between long wave (UVA) and short wave (UVC). Long wave UV is available in small and very cheap LED torch, and I think this is a good instrument for beginners. … Continue reading

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Re: Mineral ID help please

Thank you Marco, Jordi and James, your help is appreciated. Jordi, yes it is heavy relative to its size. James, sadly I have no way to weigh the specimen with any accuracy so I cannot find the specific gravity. Barite … Continue reading

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Mineral ID help please

Hi, I found the following mineral in South Shropshire near old lead and Barytes mines on the western slopes of The Stiperstones. The specimen in the picture is 7cm high from the base of the picture to the top of … Continue reading

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Hi, I’ve just begun studying geology, could you please explain xenoliths to me? Thanks!

A xenolith is a piece of something that broke off and got stuck in something else. Like pieces of mantle rock that break off and are often found in basalts are known as mantle xenoliths.? Like this! Geology Nerd

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Pope to the mafia, ‘Please, repent!’

IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-89c171894764a9037a374e2016ab9d58.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Pope to the mafia, ‘Please, repent!’” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-89c171894764a9037a374e2016ab9d58.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, March 21 – Pope Francis urged mafia members to repent during a prayer vigil for families of victims of organized crime Friday. “Please, change … Continue reading

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