Tag: crystal
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The “Dolomite Problem” – Scientists Resolve 200-Year-Old Geology Mystery
SciTechDaily has a story about dolomite. Researchers at the University of Michigan have published new research that solves the “Dolomite Problem”. The paper “Dissolution enables dolomite crystal growth near ambient conditions” appeared in the journal Science. Until now, scientists have been unsuccessful creating dolomite in the laboratory. Understanding this process should allow for the creation…
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17 Pictures that will make you want to become a Geologist
ZME Science has a post that will definitely make you want to consider geology as a career. It’s filled with stunning photos from mountains to fossils to minerals. It makes me want to go back to school! Check a few examples from the article below, but don’t miss the full article.
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Crystals from the Maquoketa Formation
Unfortunately, we don’t have enough mineral posts, but here’s one from ESCONI VP Dave Carlson about crystals in the Maquoketa Formation. If any has an article or information they’d like to contribute, please send us an email at esconi.info@gmail.com. I wanted to share pictures of some crystals found over the years at the Vulcan DeKalb…
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Largest Crystals in the World
Description of exploration of the Crystal Cave of Giants. The explorer, George Kourounis, has other photo galleries as well. From the site: … The crystals themselves are made of selenite which is crystallized gypsum, the same material used in drywall construction. Except these crystals formed over a span of about half a million years in…
