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A gemstone that was highly prized by the ancient Babylonian and Egyptians. Some believe it has mystical powers. Said this, I wonder why it is displayed in the MUSEUM COLLECTION OF THE COUNTER INTELLIG ...

It looks like the sample that I found-Chromine (3)+ Iron

Would like to here about some stories of encounters with snakes while mineral prospecting and some good tip on safety while mineral hunting in the western states

From Mike P.: I think we opened a can of worm with this discussion topic. It all goes back to the origins of the universe. Which came first the chicken or the egg or did organic come before inorganic ...

A question to ponder: Why is it difficult to see why an organic substance should not be called a mineral if it's chemical nature and its crystalline structure is identical with its inorganic twin.

A minerals quality can be judged by the same criteria that diamond is analyzed. To look at two diamond that appear the same, but under other specification they are not of same quality.

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Topic: Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli
Mike P. Replies: 8 Views: 11011	Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Mar 08, 2014 13:48 Subject: Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli
Mike P. Replies: 8 Views: 11011	A gemstone that was highly prized by the ancient Babylonian and Egyptians. Some believe it has mystical powers. Said this, I wonder why it is displayed in the MUSEUM COLLECTION OF THE COUNTER INTELLIG ...
Topic: Shiny metallic rock?
Mike P. Replies: 11 Views: 60480	Forum: The Ten Thousand Club Posted: Nov 02, 2013 21:06 Subject: Re: Shiny metallic rock?
Mike P. Replies: 11 Views: 60480	It looks like the sample that I found-Chromine (3)+ Iron
Topic: Hazards of prospecting for mineral specimens and snakes
Mike P. Replies: 19 Views: 30367	Forum: Off-Topic and Introductions Posted: Sep 08, 2013 17:58 Subject: Hazards of prospecting for mineral specimens and snakes
Mike P. Replies: 19 Views: 30367	Would like to here about some stories of encounters with snakes while mineral prospecting and some good tip on safety while mineral hunting in the western states
Topic: Why an organic substance should not be called a mineral?
Mike P. Replies: 18 Views: 40597	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Sep 05, 2013 18:17 Subject: Re: Why an organic substance should not be called a mineral?
Mike P. Replies: 18 Views: 40597	From Mike P.: I think we opened a can of worm with this discussion topic. It all goes back to the origins of the universe. Which came first the chicken or the egg or did organic come before inorganic ...
Topic: Why an organic substance should not be called a mineral?
Mike P. Replies: 18 Views: 40597	Forum: Incorrect classification and fakes Posted: Sep 04, 2013 21:38 Subject: Why an organic substance should not be called a mineral?
Mike P. Replies: 18 Views: 40597	A question to ponder: Why is it difficult to see why an organic substance should not be called a mineral if it's chemical nature and its crystalline structure is identical with its inorganic twin.
Topic: What defines a mineral's 'quality?' - (13)
Mike P. Replies: 35 Views: 995790	Forum: Featured Columns of FMF Posted: Aug 29, 2013 20:20 Subject: Re: What defines a mineral's 'quality?' - (13)
Mike P. Replies: 35 Views: 995790	A minerals quality can be judged by the same criteria that diamond is analyzed. To look at two diamond that appear the same, but under other specification they are not of same quality.