Time for #microcline, #quartz and #diopside

It's rare to see such gem quality #tanzanite (zoisite) on #graphite matrix, especially with turquoise blue #apatite, and #diopside From Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, #Tanzania. 38x21x14mm
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It's rare to see such gem quality #tanzanite (zoisite) on #graphite matrix, especially with turquoise blue #apatite, and #diopside From Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, #Tanzania. 38x21x14mm
Photo ©️ Fine mineral photography
By #GeologyWonders
#Geology #GeologyPage #Nature #Minerals #Crystals #Gems #Nature #NatureLovers #NaturePhotography #Photographer #RockPorn

Word Search Puzzle 762

Word List : #bilking #bago #kerseys #kiester #murmurer #prickled #chloric #macrura #aluminic #optimise #guide #dondine #footfeed #diopside #raspers #thurst #skatoma #vesicant

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Less than 40 minutes remaining and #Dioptase has a strong lead over #Crocoite in Round 1 Match 5 of #MinCup23.
Want to change the outcome for #Crocoite? Want to ensure #Diopside continues? Recruit new players, make your arguments and vote!
Vote here: https://www.mineralcup.org/2023/campaigns/round-1-match-5
Results: https://www.mineralcup.org/results/round-1-match-5

@vickyveritas noooooo! Two of my favorite crystals! I failed to find any #Crocoite I could afford in the last six years of hunting for it at Tucson show. I do have a fine chunky piece of #Diopside though, purchased directly from a family mining it, I think in Ethiopia.