I enjoyed the etymology of the words, very helpful, and the short explanations. There are books on agate formation. (Sorry, I'm not THAT interested, I'm just curious. lol.) So, thanks
Goethe was also a mineral collector and natural scientist with a focus on things we'd call geology today. Goethite was named in 1806 when he was 57 years old.
I enjoyed the etymology of the words, very helpful, and the short explanations. There are books on agate formation. (Sorry, I'm not THAT interested, I'm just curious. lol.) So, thanks
I'm not either -- this is about my limit :)
I’m going with botryoidal (grape-like) as my word of the day. Also ruminating on the idea that Goethe has a mineral named after him.
Goethe was also a mineral collector and natural scientist with a focus on things we'd call geology today. Goethite was named in 1806 when he was 57 years old.
Great explanations!
Did I tell you about Mario Campos?
I don't think so, but I forget many things :)
Been to that place in Deschutes where you pay a little fee to look for thunder eggs. Didn't find a one! Ah well..