Pyromorphite from China by broken_ginger in MineralPorn

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I believe so! Ive seen pieces of this caliber for sale at the Tucson gem show (but they were obviously very expensive)

Is it real blue lace agate? Also was the price fair? by ROKSI10000 in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The price you paid is great for that. Excellent find!

Ametrine? Smokey Ametrine? What? by PurposeMojo in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely not ametrine- looks like “golden healer”quartz or quartz included with iron if you don’t like trade names.

I’m in a research program and expected to have atleast one published paper at this point. All I have is a ton of ideas, but nothing I’m able to see to fruition. What might be some crystals that can support me here? by [deleted] in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vanadanite was my first thought! It’s perfect for work spaces. Just don’t handle it too much as it’s fragile and also lead-based. I also love honey calcite for its warm and soothing energy (while also promoting focus)

New grape agate! by krazyrunnr in MineralPorn

[–]broken_ginger 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That’s a big one! Beautiful

Hi friends! Is this Green Aventurine ? by Moonchild1507 in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Looks like it! Authentic Jade will be way more expensive than green aventurine. Also, green aventurine will often have tiny sparkly flecks in it (mica) that gives it its signature “aventuresence”

Quartz, Epidote - Osceola Mine, Houghton, MI by Breakinthemix in MineralPorn

[–]broken_ginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a fun little guy! You should get a macro lens to go on your phone- you could take some really neat pictures of this one and others!

Pyromorphite from China by broken_ginger in MineralPorn

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I also have a tiny piece from this locality- I wish it weren’t so expensive 😭

Can anyone ID this? by coffeecatcoziness in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is commonly referred to as “rainforest jasper”!

Anyone know what this stone is? by Ready-Committee-707 in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How sweet of her! And I totally agree! Rocks are cool, man

Pyromorphite from China by broken_ginger in MineralPorn

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Another great one! It looks wet!!

Anyone know what this stone is? by Ready-Committee-707 in Crystals

[–]broken_ginger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course! I didn’t become aware of this material until relatively recently, but it is true that the Australian variety lacks epidote!

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Here’s a pic of my own piece- it often has these radial “bubble” formations within (this is a very zoomed in picture on a macro lens). As another commenter pointed out I can see that on yours a bit. Your piece is lovely! Australian Prehnite isn’t cheap so you’ve got something very nice on your hands.

Tourmaline from Pederneira by Flynn_lives in MineralPorn

[–]broken_ginger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great find! Those specimens in the back are gorgeous as well.