Dendrite- A mineral crystallizing in another mineral in the form of a branching or treelike mark.
This is a COOL piece that DH found and when the club's Treasurer saw it, he almost dropped his jaw, it is so nice. lol it almost looks like part of a crystal geode.
Selenite-Gypsum in the form of colorless clear crystals.
These next stones, i believe are a variety of tuff-A rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
more Selenite- a colourless glassy variety of gypsum
A nice variety.
some of the banded agates.
this is another piece of selenite i believe, it could be some of the ulexite we also found, i have to do more research on it. :)
The next few pieces are rhyolite-A fine-grained extrusive volcanic rock, similar to granite in composition and usually exhibiting flow lines
Another type of agate-A fine-grained, fibrous variety of chalcedony with colored bands or irregular clouding.
Volcanic rock.
i thought this next one might be onyx but i haven't yet found out for sure.
the next two photos are the same rock, which i believe to be a plum agate.
this almost looks like a crystal though.
So i come back with a TON of rock and so much knowledged shared that half is forgotten.... i must use a pen & paper next time and take notes!!! it is such a BLAST though going out with the club and this time was a record breaking TEN vehicles and 21 people! :D
i PROMISE to next share some new bargains, cause it has been weeks since i last shared them! i really hope you enjoy the rocks too and if you see one you know, please tell me, so i may learn. big HUGS and thank you, again, for visiting!! tomorrow i will take the day off from blogging so i can visit some of you again. boy do i miss that daily!!!! Have a SUPER night! :D
2 comments:
I love the rocks! I can't believe the variety you found. The quartz one your husband found is nice enough for a museum piece!!!
In the group photo, that green rock, I wonder if it is malachite. It is a pretty green.
It is almost time for the swap meet and MORE BARGAINS!!!
Hi Shirley, nice collection of rocks that you have found! I know NOTHING about rocks and what is a good FIND for you. But they sure are pretty. Have missed seeing you every day and thought I would check up and see how you were doing.
Love Donna
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