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Crystal Case Studies Emily Coulter
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Case studies and deep dives into crystal geology and mineral science. Hosted monthly by Emily, a geologist with a fascination for crystals.
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Opals | Kaleidoscopes in the Desert
In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Opal, the mesmerising mineraloid from Australia's parched desert plains. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Australian Opal: watery kaleidoscopes of colour from one of the driest places on Earth.
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References:
The Australian Gemmologist, Vol 21, #1, 2001. “Geology of Australian Opal Deposits”, L.J. Townsend.
“Lightning Ridge, Walgett & District”, information booklet, p13.
The Queensland Boulder Opal Association
Elliston, J. (2018). Hydration of Silica and Its Role in the Formation of Quartz Veins – Part 1. Substantia, 2(2), 43–71.
Harding, M. A. (2016) 'Plenty of opal back then: Opal Pulkah': a history of Aboriginal engagement in the Northern South Australian opal industry c.1940–1980'
'Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones', Hettie Judah
'The Crystal Apothecary: 75 Crystal Remedies for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Healing', Gemma Petherbridge
'The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach', Robert Simmonds and Naisha Ahsain -
Moldavite | A Cosmic Tale of Fire and Diamonds
In this episode of Crystal Case Studies Emily deep dives into Moldavite, the infamous green tektite from the Czech Republic. Join us on a journey through time and space and delve into the celestial origins of Moldavite: a meteorite impact that birthed the German Town of Diamonds.
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References:
Moldavite, Hobart M. King, PhD, GIA Graduate Gemologist
Tektites, The Australian Museum
The German town encrusted with diamonds, Matthew Vickery for BBC Global News
Miocene vegetation and climate dynamics in Eastern and Central Paratethys (Southeastern Europe), in 'Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology', May 2011 by D. Ivanov, T. Utescher, V. Mosbrugger, S. Syabryaj, D. Djordjević-Milutinović, S. Molchanoff
Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones, Hettie Judah
The Crystal Apothecary: 75 crystal remedies for physical, emotional and spiritual healing, Gemma Petherbridge
The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach, Robert Simmonds and Naisha Ahsian -
Crystal Case Studies - Coming 5th March
Are you interested in Crystal Geology and Minerals? Are you in the crystal trade, or a crystal enthusiast?
On Crystal Case Studies we deep dive into crystals, gemstones, and minerals. If this is your thing, follow along for more!
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