I love seeing these in displays, and when I leave I quickly forget them. If I were mining for rubys and emeralds (which do exist in the mountains of Western North Carolina) I wouldn't know what to look for!
I remember the first book I received from my brother in San Diego was "Rocks and Minerals". Though I grew up to be a Geography geek, Geology will always have a place in my heart, especially seeing rocks in their rawest forms just as what you shared us! Love it!
Now your talking ! I love this. Every child and adults looked for rocks and minerals when I was growing up. They had Rock Tumblers grinding away with water and sand in the garages and every rock came out beautiful. How are you ? Stay well. parsnip
Great photos, lovely displays
ReplyDeleteBrings my memory back to the Rock and Gem Magazine, and the beautiful photos there.
I always enjoy mineral displays.
ReplyDeleteAlbert Einstein: "Diamonds don´t shine, they reflect" :-)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful in their raw state
ReplyDeleteGreat,, I love that green one in the midst.
ReplyDelete@Maywyn: thank you!
ReplyDelete@David: I do too.
@Iris: a good quote.
@Susie: definitely.
@Aritha: so do I.
I'm more of an emerald gal William 😉 it's amazing the difference a bit of polishing makes 💎
ReplyDeleteI always had an interest in geology. Love those displays.
ReplyDeleteAlways fascinating to see what earth is hiding.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these in displays, and when I leave I quickly forget them. If I were mining for rubys and emeralds (which do exist in the mountains of Western North Carolina) I wouldn't know what to look for!
ReplyDeleteI remember the first book I received from my brother in San Diego was "Rocks and Minerals". Though I grew up to be a Geography geek, Geology will always have a place in my heart, especially seeing rocks in their rawest forms just as what you shared us! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another interesting post, this one about minerals and gems.
ReplyDeleteI see some interesting gemstones here.
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents were rock hunters...I went on a few trips with them...it was a neat experience!
ReplyDeleteThey are richly varied indeed and so beautiful! I enjoyed this exhibit very much :-)
ReplyDeleteThis I would love to see!
ReplyDeleteLovely series of mineral photos ~
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm and Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Nice series of mineral displays.
ReplyDelete...I had to do it all over again, I would like to be a geologist.
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting things about gems. we learn so much about our earth.
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I have always enjoyed going to the Natural History Museum and seeing all kinds of rocks and crystals. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful gems.
ReplyDeleteI liked the geodes with other several crystals included.
ReplyDelete@Grace: indeed.
ReplyDelete@Marie: me too.
@Jan: I agree.
@Barbara: I would too.
@Stevenson: thank you.
@DJan: you're welcome.
@Sharon: there is a lot.
@Tanya: I can imagine.
@Tamago: more to come.
@RedPat: you should.
@Carol: thank you.
@Bill: definitely.
@Tom: many would.
@Red: we do indeed.
@Denise: you're welcome.
@Happyone: indeed.
@Joanne: me too.
I don't know much about rocks but I love looking at them. I think I'd like this gallery very much.
ReplyDeleteDisplays like this are wonderful and fascinating.
ReplyDeleteDiamonds may be a girl's best friend but this concert is all rock.
ReplyDeleteNow your talking ! I love this. Every child and adults looked for rocks and minerals when I was growing up. They had Rock Tumblers grinding away with water and sand in the garages and every rock came out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow are you ? Stay well.
parsnip
Love the mineral display.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
@Jeanie: I enjoy it.
ReplyDelete@Kay: that they are.
@Catalyst: well said.
@Parsnip: thank you.
@Jan: so do I.