I recently share a few of my fossils. Today, I would share a few more items from my rock collection.
I think it is interesting that aroganite is the mineral found in pearls. If you want to learn more about aroganite you can do so here: https://www.britannica.com/science/aragonite
Pyrite Suns are found in coal mines near Sparta, Illinois USA. You can learn more about them here: https://isgs.illinois.edu/outreach/geology-resources/pyrite-suns
Black tourmaline is believed to have healing powers and provide protection.
Wishing all my USA friends a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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LOVE that Pyrite Sun! I have one as well and it is so pretty. Have you ever seen Barite? I have two different kinds. Rocks and fossils are so cool.
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Hi Annette, the Pyrite Sun is one of my favourite rocks. I also think it is very pretty. I don’t believe I have Barite. We are going on a fossil adventure in December so I’ll see what I can find then.
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My wife has an enormous collection of crystals. (Hundreds) I’m sure she would love your rocks, Robbie. Unlike me, she is a very spiritual person.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am not very spiritual either, Pete. I like rocks for their history, geographical properties, and beauty.
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Thank you for the good Thanksgiving wishes, Robbie!
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My pleasure, Liz. I hope it was a great day for you.
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Yes, it was. The meal turned out particuarly well this year–probably because I kept is simple for a change.
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What amazing rocks!
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Thank you, Darlene.
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Interesting post.
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Thank you, Yassy.
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Welcome, Roberta.
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You have a much better collection than I do Robbie!
Add a drop of HCL to that unknown mineral. If It fizzes it’s a carbonate.
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I have been collecting for a long time, Wayne. One of my early interests. Mind you, I believe you said you had a background in geology. I will do as you suggest, thanks.
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Yes,I was a Geologist in a former life. I didn’t collect minerals like yourself, but was always fascinated by how varied minerals were!
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These are beautiful, Robbie, I’ve never heard of aroganite. That’s pretty cool. I love the Pyrite Sun. Thanks for sharing these.
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HI Dan, it is my pleasure and I’m glad you liked these pictures. I enjoy my collection of pretty rocks.
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Reblogged this on GrannyMoon's Morning Feast.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Happy Thanksgiving Robbie. I love the thought by Neil Armstrong: “Geologists have a saying – rocks remember.” A great collection – what stories they could tell us.
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Hi Rebecca, some of these are very ancient so they certainly would have interesting stories to tell. Have a lovely weekend.
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The black tourmaline is very rare now and should be placed next to your bed. I have had some next to mine for decades, together with rose quartz.
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Hi Tandy, it was fairly expensive when I bought it. I also have rose quarts.
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Thank you very much, Roberta, for showing us this gorgeous rock collection! It would be great to know more about their past and their importance:)
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Hi Martina, I’m glad you like my pictures. I was a little lazy with adding only the links to more information, but I know lots of readers don’t like a lot of detail.
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Don’t worry Roberta! :)It didn’t mind to reproach you, I was just courious. All the very best.
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The unknown one us clearly fossilised popcorn. You’re very welcome… apparently if you rub it near any electrical device it will interfere with the signal and make watching a film for instance a teeth grinding experience
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Hi Geoff, you are a brilliant man. I hope you know that.
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That’s very generous if a touch hyperbolic. Happily I married an even more intelligent interesting and engaging woman so my feet remain firmly embedded in clay.
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I hope someone identifies the popcorn
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Me too, Derrick. It could be caramel, or plain, or salt and vinegar. Have a super weekend.
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Hi Robbie, your collection is beautiful and I love learning the spiritual meanings of rocks. I especially like the pyrite sun. The only thing I can add to this is a necklace and earring set I have made of rose quartz. 🙂 Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. It was a lovely day. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Hi Lauren, I am glad you had a lovely Thanksgiving day. I have rose quarts too. A big chunk that my dad found and gave to me. I will share a picture with the next lot of pictures.
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The fossil (picture 2) is a sand dollar (an echinoid) possibly from the Eocene, although the crystal could be a number of different minerals – it’s just possibly a quartz.
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Hi Mick, thank you, I appreciate your adding to my knowledge of these stones. Now that you’ve said it, sand dollar does ring a bell. That stone had a label but it has somehow become lost. I never knew what the other stone was, but it does look like quarts. I like the popcorn pattern.
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I like the pattern, too, although it reminds me of something else. Can’t remember what, though…
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Some of your commenters know a lot about rocks. Pyrite is the only rock I’m familiar with because it was referred to as “Fool’s Gold.”
Nothing else to share except that we had a very nice Thanksgiving with family. Thanks for the good wishes, Robbie!
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Hi Marian, I am very happy to know you had a good Thanksgiving. I didn’t know the Sun Pyrite was called fool’s gold. I have a rather large stone that is called fool’s gold. It does shine in the same way but it doesn’t have the shape or pattern of the Sun Pyrite.
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All wonderful. Nature is amazing. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe.
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Gorgeous stones! I have to agree on the fossilized popcorn. At first I thought it might be apophyllite, but it doesn’t fit the description 100%. It is unusual! The pyrite sun is stunning! Thank you for sharing, Robbie!
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Hi Jan, that fossilized popcorn is interesting, isn’t it? The Pyrite Sun is very pretty and one of my favourite stones. Thanks for stopping by.
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Those are lovely. I often think I would have loved being a geologist, or an archeologist. Rocks are fascinating!
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Hi Jacqui, I like looking at them and admiring them, but I’m not sure if I’d want to scrabble around in a trench looking for them, although I have done just that.
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Digging in the dirt doesn’t bother me but the sun damage to my skin–yikes. Now that I’m of an age, I am dealing with those consequences.
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I love that fossil!
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It is a lovely one. Thanks, Stevie.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family, Robbie. Wow have never seen these lovely rocks and their significance. Thanks for the share.
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Thank you, Kamal. I hope you had a good week. These rocks are lovely.
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Welcome always dear Robbie. Yes all is well. Yes they are amazing ♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊
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some beautiful rocks you’ve collected…
and thanks for the Thanksgiving Day wishes!
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Hi Jim, I’m glad you like them. I hope you had a great day yesterday. I noticed Thanksgiving didn’t stop you from blogging [smile].
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we did have a nice day with family. and I kept yesterday’s post relatively short.
I’m hearing about this new coronavirus variant in South Africa – I hope you and your family stay healthy…
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Hi Jim, Omicron is already in Israel, Hong Kong, UK, Germany, Belgium and Czech, so it is not really a SA variant. It didn’t originate from here either. A bit like the Spanish flu which didn’t originate from Spain.
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Such a unique collection!
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Thanks, John. I have a few more to come.
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Beautiful crystals, rocks and fossils. I especially liked the pyrite sun found in coal mines.
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HI Frank, I like that one too. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
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These are all amazing. I especially love the sand dollar and the beautiful pyrite sun.
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Hi Dorothy, I’m glad you enjoyed this post and that you recognised the sand dollar.
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Your collection is lovely, Robbie. When I was in my early teens, I wanted to be an archeologist.
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Hi Jill, that is interesting. I am amazed at how many of my blogger friends were geologists or had an aspiration to be one.
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Robbie, I’m very much a “rock geek” (self proclaimed, LOL) so I enjoyed this a lot. I’ve learned of a few I didn’t know. Hugs on the wing.
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Hi Teagan, I am glad you enjoyed my rocks. I also find them very interesting.
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How nice to see more from your rock collection here, Robbie. Do you collect anything else?
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HI Christy, I am a bit of a collection. I collect books, antique and vintage dolls, and African art as well as the rocks.
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Hi Robbie – I like that circular fossil – is that a flower? Also the pyrite sun looks a little like a sand dollar. Thanks for sharing these!
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Hi Barbara, apparently it is called a sand dollar and I am pleased to have discovered what it is called. I’m glad you enjoyed this post. I will email you tomorrow, I didn’t want to bother you over Thanksgiving.
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I’ll email you tomorrow too, Robbie. Not a lot going on tomorrow! 🙂
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Rocks are fascinating, Robbie. Yours are a treat to see!
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Wow, I love your collection Robbie. I have two beaded black tourmaline bracelets I wear all the time for protection. Some of those fossils have amazing markings! The white one I’ve never seen before. Is it possible it could be something coral-like from the ocean? Also, I’d never heard of aroganite, another beautiful stone. Thanks for sharing these. Hugs xx – And stay safe!!!!
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Hi Debby, thank you. We are not in any immediate danger having gone into a mini lockdown as soon as the Omicron news broke. You too stay safe as it appears to be everywhere already. SA is just the first place to identify it according to today’s news. I’m glad you like the rocks. That white one is definitely not coral. I have coral and it has a very different texture.
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Thanks for the good wishes and update Robbie. As for the white rock, wow, it’s beautiful and seems almost sparkly, so really didn’t think it may be coral, just a guess 🙂 I’ve been looking around. Here’s a link to a possible answer. The photo looks pinkish, but it said it comes it white also https://www.gemsociety.org/article/andesine/
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Thanks, Debby. I had a look at the link and it’s possible. I’ll do a little more research.
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Wonderful, Robbie, I love crystals and fossils too. xxx
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Hi Adele, I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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I have taken a new interest in rocks recently, Robbie, and I love yours. Thanks for sharing!
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That white fossils of stones may be crystal or dry ice.I have seen that on Himalaya Mountain and Guys of Kashmir make a locket for garlands or a garland with those fossils stone.I bought a locket in a chain from market of Shrinagar.most beautiful,it is.amazing post ,my dear!!
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I am very pleased you enjoyed it. I think it is some sort of crystal.
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Yeah.may be.but dear !! Crystal is transparent as i think.is not it?plz reply.
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