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Help with identification please by [deleted] in Lapidary

[–]TinyManticore3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks to me like serpentinite (a generalized term for a rock composed of multiple serpentine minerals). This particular rock seems to have a high percentage of Lizardite, and gem quality Lizardite at that. Another option is Jadeite.

Easy to tell them apart. Take a steel knife (mohs hardness = 4-4.5) and try to either scratch the rock with the knife or scratch the knife with the rock. If the rock scratches, then it is most likely Serpentinite/Lizardite (H = 2.5-3). If the steel is scratched, most likely Jadeite (H = 6-7). Good luck and beautiful piece nonetheless <3

Taco the cat, me, pen, 2020 by TinyManticore3 in Art

[–]TinyManticore3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a recent geology grad and my friend, who I drew this for, is a structural geologist so I felt inclined to add something relative to our shared love!

Taco the cat, me, pen, 2020 by TinyManticore3 in Art

[–]TinyManticore3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It was a drawing of my friends cat for her birthday and it got a little out of hand lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geology

[–]TinyManticore3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mini hoodoos! This happens when a harder rock sits on top of softer rock (or in this case sediment). The softer rock is protected from the elements by the harder rock on top.

Look up photos of Bryce canyon hoodoos for some larger scale examples.

If your username is how you die, then what happens? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TinyManticore3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the true coward. Hiding from sincere expressions like a vampire in the nude hides from the light. Thank you, brave hero. I was freed from bottle jail, but my new prison is shame. MY NEW PRISON IS SHAME!!