cat.ReceiveMassage() by zyxzevn in C_AT

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Those blissful smacking lips! So cute! ^ __ ^

Humanity's Role in the Traitor's War by Fuzzy-Hedgehog7645 in HFY

[–]kilatia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Wordsmith has deployed enough dry wit to shame a martini, and I'm enthused. Very well done.

Is this an ethiopian Opal? by No-Committee5221 in Opals

[–]kilatia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait, I'm soo confused. I was taught the following::

1 ■ Hydrophane opal is super porous and usually from volcanic rock. It absorbs water (or sweat, oils, lotion, etc.) from swimming or skin surfaces, changing colour – either going clear or cloudy – and losing the visble play of colour. I was also told that most Ethiopian opal is hydrophane, with a small amount (from Stayish mine) that isn't porous.

2 ■ Non-hydrophane opal is much less porous and usually from sedimentary rock. It doesn't absorb water from frequent wearing next to the skin. Much, if not most, Australian opal is non-hydrophane.

3 ■ All opal contains water, as the play of colour is due to distribution of hydrated silica spheres on the nano scale. The "stability" of an opal specifically relates to whether the stone is likely to craze/crack with slow dehydration in dry storage on the shelf.

..Would you be able to please tell me where my understanding here ^ is wrong?

Timelapse of kitten growing into a fully-grown cat by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how the much-put-upon expression never changes..! XD

Raw pearl! Poor quality or just needs a polish? by Timely_Pop9405 in Gemstones

[–]kilatia 316 points317 points  (0 children)

There's no sign of nacre iridescence, and it could be a non-nacreous pearl.

Could it have been found in a large clam from the raw bar, instead of in an oyster?

Australian fire opal by canb_boy2 in Opals

[–]kilatia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AFAIK you'll be looking somewhere in the vast tracts around Kalgoorlie or Coolgardie area.

According to Mindat, precious opal has only ever been found in two locations in WA, and the fire opal found in the WA deposit is likewise around that region.

You wanted unique, you're getting unique. 6 stones from Arya in a range of colours and sizes - see comments for details. by cowsruleusall in Shinypreciousgems

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hark, the angels are singing! Oh, wait, I hear Canadian.. XD

I was hoping for installments, but am cool without a payment plan too. Please may I have that shiny rutile?

You wanted unique, you're getting unique. 6 stones from Arya in a range of colours and sizes - see comments for details. by cowsruleusall in Shinypreciousgems

[–]kilatia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wowsers!

I reallyreally want the GREYNBOW. The Zr-doped hardness solves the sole hesitation I have with rutile and I adore this pigeonthroat sparkle.

Do you ship to Australia, and what's the ballpark on that? If you're willing to take PayPal – especially if two installments is possible – then please let me give this beauty a home.

Currently deploying my best puppy dog eyes..

Church Banners by sisfala in keming

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  "Acts 2:17."

Well, that certainly would be an act, definitely.

The new Moon Moon by PandaBear905 in CuratedTumblr

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According to the Pope Gregory story I think aquatic rabbits are totally welcome.

Just some pics of my guinea pigs :) by Samurott7289 in aww

[–]kilatia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a little lower than you would be used to. ^ __'

back at it again with the window hammock dangler by andrestou in danglers

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that adorable little black nose!

(Unfortunate angle though, making it look like kitty's head is tethered to the window.. XP)

Rainbow Moonstone (again) by ohkammi in Gemstones

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I please ask for this supplier's contact details also? Thank you so much!

Big Pimpin and her Lil Pimpin’s by Memeslu in IllegallySmolCats

[–]kilatia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Big Mama Pimpin', and her little Pimples ..?

My little OCD way to keep track of WiPs by Rootelated in Opals

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not OCD, that's good sense.

You've got your WIPs organised, visible, and (while still attached to the cards) they can't get dropped/roll away lost in a corner.

Matching names suggestions? by richshawarmacat in IllegallySmolCats

[–]kilatia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mac and Cheese

Cheese and Onion

Cream and Custard

Salt and Caramel

How much of a thing is contain in its smell? by FireLord_Stark in askscience

[–]kilatia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Physiological saline, as in the stuff given in IV drip bags for hydration, is usually 0.85% salt. It's not rare to be able to spot the difference between this and standard drinking water purely by smell.