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Penetrative twinned crystals of zunyite coated with a fibrous black particulate. The 2 opposing triangles are growing within each other anf make for a stunning formation of growth where the crystals dont appear to mind that they are growing within each other and maintain their triangle shape. The color is rusty red with black speckles

Penetrative twinned crystals of zunyite coated with a fibrous black particulate. The 2 opposing triangles are growing within each other anf make for a stunning formation of growth where the crystals dont appear to mind that they are growing within each other and maintain their triangle shape. The color is rusty red with black speckles

A single triangle specimin, ruddy red and in high contrast with the green speckled purple material  it rests on.

A single triangle specimin, ruddy red and in high contrast with the green speckled purple material it rests on.

A bottom view of zunyite under flourescense. The red glow is striking across the surface. Deep red and neon red dominates the surface of the specimin.

A bottom view of zunyite under flourescense. The red glow is striking across the surface. Deep red and neon red dominates the surface of the specimin.

This is a pryamid of zunyite with several other triangles of zunyite growing inside of it, the centers of the faces of the pryamid all appear to have triangles growing out if their centers.

This is a pryamid of zunyite with several other triangles of zunyite growing inside of it, the centers of the faces of the pryamid all appear to have triangles growing out if their centers.

Zunyite is an aluminum sorosilicate hydroxide fluoride chloride mineral, it is a collector’s stone named for its discovery in the legendary Zuni mines of Co.
Zunyite doesn’t contain many dangerous elements, but it does have high toxicity risk if ingested or swallowed. #Teampoison #teamflouesent

7 months ago 14 3 2 1

I already voted. :-( Trying to beat the clock. But appreciate the info and passion! Maybe it will win!

7 months ago 2 0 0 0

Well that's certainly cool!!

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

Very interesting! Thank you!

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

Hoping our choices pick up going forward!

7 months ago 2 0 1 0

Heyyyy!! 👋🏻 Dang! I'm having a horrible go of it. I think I've only won one bracket. 😆 I've never done this badly. I'm the kiss of failed minerals. I hope you are well #FlouriteSister! 🙌🏻

7 months ago 2 0 1 0
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I'm backing those radiant crystals of #Wavellite. Dioptase is pretty 'n' all but those beautiful botryoidal bumps win the day for me! Vote vote vote for the wavy one! #MinCup25 #VoteWavellite #HelpMeWinABracket

7 months ago 7 0 1 0
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Dioptase is very pretty with that rare colour. But #Wavellite has undeniable alien star quality, and gets my vote.

7 months ago 29 8 1 1
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Green dioptase crystal

Green dioptase crystal

Wavellite

Wavellite

Green is the way to go. #mincup25

Left is #dioptase from the Altyn-Tyube Mine in Kazachstan, right ist #wavellite from Horovice, CZ.

7 months ago 11 3 0 1

Not any more! Yay!

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

I was going to vote for #azurite because it is beautiful and a copper ore. But now I’m learning about #kosmochlor, and I’m intrigued.
I’ll collect more interesting facts before casting my vote

7 months ago 6 1 0 0

I caved to the meteorite. #Kosmochlor is a cool name and is associated with meteorites. And sometimes a rare mineral needs to shine! Also big thank you to Mindat for running a link/banner on the candidates to bring more people in! Very cool! #MinCup25 #VoteKosmochlor!

7 months ago 13 1 0 0

I've lost every match so woe to the one I pick!

7 months ago 1 0 0 0

Okay but was anyone going to tell me there was a Yu-Gi-Oh card called Icejade Kosmochlor?! Which is iridescent?!

Sorry Azurite...usually I vote for you but sometimes I gotta let my childhood nerd take one.

7 months ago 22 8 1 0

It's hard! Old fave and new pleochroic mineral!

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Well shaped #Azurite crystal from Kerrouchen, Morocco.

Crystal size 2 cm

#MinCup25 #MinCup #mineral #mineralogy #crystal

7 months ago 37 5 0 0
Beautiful geode from Arizona is partially open to reveal crystal interior mostly rounded hollow space covered in medium azurite druzy tiny crystals. Darker and deep blue edges of the hole are polished. 7” diameter.

Beautiful geode from Arizona is partially open to reveal crystal interior mostly rounded hollow space covered in medium azurite druzy tiny crystals. Darker and deep blue edges of the hole are polished. 7” diameter.

Finally an easy one! Of course no question, living in Arizona #Azurite for the win! As proof take a look at one of the most popular photos I ever got- a quick snap from a P&S camera. #MinCup25
It’s often found with green malachite.
For more visit my Flickr albums. I own way too many specimens.

7 months ago 74 18 3 2

Stunning! Swaying....

7 months ago 3 0 0 0

This is tough. I have azurite specimens. It's found in Virginia. But...pleochroism! Have to vote soon...I'm losing out to the GMT clock! 🤦🏻‍♀️

7 months ago 3 0 0 0

Yikes!

7 months ago 0 0 0 0

Today we learned there’s a mineral called #kosmochlor (forgive us for not knowing!), and we’re green with envy for this emerald-hued stunner. It has our vote! #MinCup25

7 months ago 18 6 0 0

Good point!

7 months ago 2 0 0 0
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7 months ago 2 0 0 0

analog gamers should all vote #Baryte: without it, playing cards would suck! that's right, any playing cards that feel good to deal probably have this mineral mixed in the paper to thank.

#MinCup25

7 months ago 19 8 1 0
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Huge cluster of #Baryte from Sardinia, Italy.

#MinCup25 #MinCup #Barite #mineral #mineralogy

7 months ago 31 7 0 0

Oooo...lovely!!

1 year ago 1 0 0 0

I thank you.

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
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Can I get a side of flies with that? Gleba gone in 20 minutes--tiny fly feet tracking stinky spore goo wherever they land. Pseudocolus fusiformis.
#FungiFriday #FungiFlyDay #Mushrooms #Fungus #Lichen #Forest #Nature #Mycology #WhatsThatSmell

1 year ago 5 0 0 0

NP. Perhaps Tolypocladium sp.

1 year ago 0 0 0 0

So beautiful!

1 year ago 1 0 0 0