Nadine, Hunter of Rocks 💎
@nadwgab.bsky.social
Geologist | Mineralogy Curator @ the Natural History Museum, London | Creator of #365Minerals | Views are my own | She/Her
Posts about: #minerals #museums #geology #fossils #science #nature
Geology memes: #GeologistProblems
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Posts about: #minerals #museums #geology #fossils #science #nature
Geology memes: #GeologistProblems
🐘 mas.to/@NadWGab
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Hello! I'm a geologist and mineral curator. Follow for posts about #minerals, #museums, #science and more! 📜🧪⚒️ #AddToBlackSky
Hello! I'm a geologist and mineral curator. Follow for posts about #minerals, #museums, #science and more! 📜🧪⚒️ #AddToBlackSky
*goes to a natural history museum and holds up a bouquet to an Allosaurus skeleton so they can finally see some flowers*
I don’t know a lot.
But I know a lot about dinosaurs.
Now we all know dinosaurs lived for millions of years right?
But does you mind actually wrap around how long they dominated for?
Lets get a little perspective.
Did you know Allosaurus never saw flowers but T.rex did?
But I know a lot about dinosaurs.
Now we all know dinosaurs lived for millions of years right?
But does you mind actually wrap around how long they dominated for?
Lets get a little perspective.
Did you know Allosaurus never saw flowers but T.rex did?
November 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
*goes to a natural history museum and holds up a bouquet to an Allosaurus skeleton so they can finally see some flowers*
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This is incredible thank you @sesmith.lol here are some shrimp.
November 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
This is incredible thank you @sesmith.lol here are some shrimp.
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Glaucophane:
- An amphibole group mineral
- Forms in the blueschist metamorphic facies (low temperature, high pressure)
- Its name comes from the Greek words "γλαυκός/glaukos" (sky blue) and "φαίνεσθαι/phainestai" (to appear) because of its colour #minerals
Glaucophane:
- An amphibole group mineral
- Forms in the blueschist metamorphic facies (low temperature, high pressure)
- Its name comes from the Greek words "γλαυκός/glaukos" (sky blue) and "φαίνεσθαι/phainestai" (to appear) because of its colour #minerals
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Glaucophane:
- An amphibole group mineral
- Forms in the blueschist metamorphic facies (low temperature, high pressure)
- Its name comes from the Greek words "γλαυκός/glaukos" (sky blue) and "φαίνεσθαι/phainestai" (to appear) because of its colour #minerals
Glaucophane:
- An amphibole group mineral
- Forms in the blueschist metamorphic facies (low temperature, high pressure)
- Its name comes from the Greek words "γλαυκός/glaukos" (sky blue) and "φαίνεσθαι/phainestai" (to appear) because of its colour #minerals
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I need to sell 28 more of these before Christmas if I want to break even on the design. We're over half way there so fingers-crossed that new people keep wanting them!
I really wasn't exaggerating when I said my Christmas tree pride pins were detailed. Each of these baubles is just over 2mm! canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4405...
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I need to sell 28 more of these before Christmas if I want to break even on the design. We're over half way there so fingers-crossed that new people keep wanting them!
I'm just over 90% of the way through #365Minerals! The end is in sight! #minerals 🧪⚒️
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Andalusite:
- An aluminosilicate mineral
- A polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite
- A common low grade metamorphic mineral
- Used in the production of high temperature ceramics
- Named after Andalusia in Spain #minerals
Andalusite:
- An aluminosilicate mineral
- A polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite
- A common low grade metamorphic mineral
- Used in the production of high temperature ceramics
- Named after Andalusia in Spain #minerals
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I'm just over 90% of the way through #365Minerals! The end is in sight! #minerals 🧪⚒️
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![Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicffnydtpbb2x24cfbblv2qtcwbr37zyw44vtqx47ocj2a26b2j2u@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Fossilized D-Pads
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Andalusite:
- An aluminosilicate mineral
- A polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite
- A common low grade metamorphic mineral
- Used in the production of high temperature ceramics
- Named after Andalusia in Spain #minerals
Andalusite:
- An aluminosilicate mineral
- A polymorph of kyanite and sillimanite
- A common low grade metamorphic mineral
- Used in the production of high temperature ceramics
- Named after Andalusia in Spain #minerals
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Fossilized D-Pads
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The Meowth is out of the bag.
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Meowth is out of the bag.
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.
Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
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Phlogopite:
- A mica group mineral
- Forms in igneous rocks and via contact metamorphism
- Its name comes from the Greek word "φλογωποζ/phlogopos" (resembling fire) because of its reddish tint #minerals
Phlogopite:
- A mica group mineral
- Forms in igneous rocks and via contact metamorphism
- Its name comes from the Greek word "φλογωποζ/phlogopos" (resembling fire) because of its reddish tint #minerals
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Phlogopite:
- A mica group mineral
- Forms in igneous rocks and via contact metamorphism
- Its name comes from the Greek word "φλογωποζ/phlogopos" (resembling fire) because of its reddish tint #minerals
Phlogopite:
- A mica group mineral
- Forms in igneous rocks and via contact metamorphism
- Its name comes from the Greek word "φλογωποζ/phlogopos" (resembling fire) because of its reddish tint #minerals
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They're all good rocks, Mika.
329 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 AM
They're all good rocks, Mika.
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329 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
329 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
Anorthite:
- A calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar
- Forms in mafic igneous rocks
- Found on the Moon and and in comets such as Comet 81P/Wild
- Its name comes from the Greek words "αν oρθός/an orthós" (not a right angle) because its crystals have an oblique form #minerals
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Graphite:
- Composed of carbon
- Same composition as diamond but a different structure
- Forms in metamorphic/igneous rocks & meteorites
- Used in electrical conductors, lubricants, pencils
- Its name comes from the Greek "γράφειν/graphein" (to write) #minerals #MineralMonday
Graphite:
- Composed of carbon
- Same composition as diamond but a different structure
- Forms in metamorphic/igneous rocks & meteorites
- Used in electrical conductors, lubricants, pencils
- Its name comes from the Greek "γράφειν/graphein" (to write) #minerals #MineralMonday
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Graphite:
- Composed of carbon
- Same composition as diamond but a different structure
- Forms in metamorphic/igneous rocks & meteorites
- Used in electrical conductors, lubricants, pencils
- Its name comes from the Greek "γράφειν/graphein" (to write) #minerals #MineralMonday
Graphite:
- Composed of carbon
- Same composition as diamond but a different structure
- Forms in metamorphic/igneous rocks & meteorites
- Used in electrical conductors, lubricants, pencils
- Its name comes from the Greek "γράφειν/graphein" (to write) #minerals #MineralMonday
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My surgical instrument enamel pin set is finally on my store, and also as individuals! I made these after my top surgery and they’re my favourite pins of the year 🫀
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My surgical instrument enamel pin set is finally on my store, and also as individuals! I made these after my top surgery and they’re my favourite pins of the year 🫀
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
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September 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Topaz:
- Silicate mineral
- Pure topaz = yellow, brown, blue
- Impurities & treatments cause other colours
- Blue topaz is the Texas state mineral
- Forms in pegmatites, quartz veins & granite
- Named after Topazios Island (now called Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea #minerals
Topaz:
- Silicate mineral
- Pure topaz = yellow, brown, blue
- Impurities & treatments cause other colours
- Blue topaz is the Texas state mineral
- Forms in pegmatites, quartz veins & granite
- Named after Topazios Island (now called Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea #minerals
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Topaz:
- Silicate mineral
- Pure topaz = yellow, brown, blue
- Impurities & treatments cause other colours
- Blue topaz is the Texas state mineral
- Forms in pegmatites, quartz veins & granite
- Named after Topazios Island (now called Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea #minerals
Topaz:
- Silicate mineral
- Pure topaz = yellow, brown, blue
- Impurities & treatments cause other colours
- Blue topaz is the Texas state mineral
- Forms in pegmatites, quartz veins & granite
- Named after Topazios Island (now called Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea #minerals
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Periclase:
- A magnesium oxide mineral
- Forms via high temperature contact metamorphism
- Used in the production of fire bricks
- Its name comes from the Greek word "περικλάω/perikláo" (to break around) because of its cleavage #minerals
Periclase:
- A magnesium oxide mineral
- Forms via high temperature contact metamorphism
- Used in the production of fire bricks
- Its name comes from the Greek word "περικλάω/perikláo" (to break around) because of its cleavage #minerals
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Periclase:
- A magnesium oxide mineral
- Forms via high temperature contact metamorphism
- Used in the production of fire bricks
- Its name comes from the Greek word "περικλάω/perikláo" (to break around) because of its cleavage #minerals
Periclase:
- A magnesium oxide mineral
- Forms via high temperature contact metamorphism
- Used in the production of fire bricks
- Its name comes from the Greek word "περικλάω/perikláo" (to break around) because of its cleavage #minerals
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Want to visit Siccar Point but can’t get out or it’s too far away?
@callanbentley.bsky.social has made this amazing online field-guide, including gigapan images and some fantastic virtual outcrops that you can explore in 3D. Check it out!
opengeology.org/historicalge...
@callanbentley.bsky.social has made this amazing online field-guide, including gigapan images and some fantastic virtual outcrops that you can explore in 3D. Check it out!
opengeology.org/historicalge...
VFE: Siccar Point, Scotland – Historical Geology
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November 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Want to visit Siccar Point but can’t get out or it’s too far away?
@callanbentley.bsky.social has made this amazing online field-guide, including gigapan images and some fantastic virtual outcrops that you can explore in 3D. Check it out!
opengeology.org/historicalge...
@callanbentley.bsky.social has made this amazing online field-guide, including gigapan images and some fantastic virtual outcrops that you can explore in 3D. Check it out!
opengeology.org/historicalge...
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Barytocalcite:
- A barium calcium carbonate mineral
- Forms when hydrothermal fluids react with limestone
- Its type locality is Blagill Mine in Cumbria, England
- Named for its chemical composition #minerals
Barytocalcite:
- A barium calcium carbonate mineral
- Forms when hydrothermal fluids react with limestone
- Its type locality is Blagill Mine in Cumbria, England
- Named for its chemical composition #minerals
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Barytocalcite:
- A barium calcium carbonate mineral
- Forms when hydrothermal fluids react with limestone
- Its type locality is Blagill Mine in Cumbria, England
- Named for its chemical composition #minerals
Barytocalcite:
- A barium calcium carbonate mineral
- Forms when hydrothermal fluids react with limestone
- Its type locality is Blagill Mine in Cumbria, England
- Named for its chemical composition #minerals
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Nepheline:
- A feldspathoid mineral
- Forms in volcanic rocks with low silica content
- Its name comes from the Greek word "νεφέλη/nephélē" (cloud) because it turns cloudy when exposed to strong acid #minerals
Nepheline:
- A feldspathoid mineral
- Forms in volcanic rocks with low silica content
- Its name comes from the Greek word "νεφέλη/nephélē" (cloud) because it turns cloudy when exposed to strong acid #minerals
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Nepheline:
- A feldspathoid mineral
- Forms in volcanic rocks with low silica content
- Its name comes from the Greek word "νεφέλη/nephélē" (cloud) because it turns cloudy when exposed to strong acid #minerals
Nepheline:
- A feldspathoid mineral
- Forms in volcanic rocks with low silica content
- Its name comes from the Greek word "νεφέλη/nephélē" (cloud) because it turns cloudy when exposed to strong acid #minerals
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Gems and minerals from “Erdgeschichte” by Melchior Neumayr. Leipzig; Bibliographisches Institut 1897.
#naturalhistory #sciart #chromolithography
#minerals #mineralogy
#naturalhistory #sciart #chromolithography
#minerals #mineralogy
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Gems and minerals from “Erdgeschichte” by Melchior Neumayr. Leipzig; Bibliographisches Institut 1897.
#naturalhistory #sciart #chromolithography
#minerals #mineralogy
#naturalhistory #sciart #chromolithography
#minerals #mineralogy
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November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Oligoclase:
- A plagioclase feldspar mineral
- Sometimes classed as a variety of albite
- An important component of igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the Greek words "όλίγος/oligos" (little) and "κλάσις/klasis" (fracture) because of its cleavage #minerals
Oligoclase:
- A plagioclase feldspar mineral
- Sometimes classed as a variety of albite
- An important component of igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the Greek words "όλίγος/oligos" (little) and "κλάσις/klasis" (fracture) because of its cleavage #minerals
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Oligoclase:
- A plagioclase feldspar mineral
- Sometimes classed as a variety of albite
- An important component of igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the Greek words "όλίγος/oligos" (little) and "κλάσις/klasis" (fracture) because of its cleavage #minerals
Oligoclase:
- A plagioclase feldspar mineral
- Sometimes classed as a variety of albite
- An important component of igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the Greek words "όλίγος/oligos" (little) and "κλάσις/klasis" (fracture) because of its cleavage #minerals
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November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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