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Fluorite
Chrysocolla In Malachite
Sunset Fire Opal
Bismuth
Natural Gold on Quartz
Alexandrite
Esquell Palasite
Obsidian
Labadorite
Purple Geode
Rhodochrosite
Crocoite
Cobaltocalcite
Quartz and Pyrite
Realgar on Calcite
Scolecite
Uvarovite
Rhodochrosite
Titanium Quartz
Azurite
Rose Quartz Geode
Black Opal
Galaxy Luz Opal
Amethyst Geode (Worlds Biggest)
Diamond cat tax http://i.imgur.com/RLJMDN0.jpg
Chiseler
ISAAAAAR
That last one http://imgur.com/YrX4BrN
ShanenPaigeWiggleton
Gotta hide them from thanos
TheDeanofLean
Diamond is unbreakable.
Rocksnotch
I only know most of these because of Steven Universe...
SSlack
Morg729
notbrunomars
Alphaturdhat2412
Some of these will definitely kill superman
Barnicals
I refuse to accept that hanging one of these around my neck won't give me +25 mana.
truttle
This post is a gem.
sideswipeBL
*Seinfeld theme plays*
ObnoxiousComma
MyPornNameisVitaminD
http://imgur.com/7VjM407
z0civic
Yes, but DeBeers wants you to THINK diamonds are all that.
DeliciousMeatCurtains
Staring into Sunset Fire Opal is almost better than staring deep into the eyes of a lover.
MagicHelmetOfDick
What is this "lover" word you use. Forever alone
undividedattentlookaturtle
Almost?
Dovahderp1337
Kinda reminds me of the color of estus flasks from Dark Souls...
KyloyRenkins
\[T]/
Ghauf
Now take the Alexandrite into natural light and watch it be green instead.
MilDravin
yea. On some calendars, that's Junes birth stone...tripped me out when i got my class ring
nothingtowritehomeabout
Some of them look like jello
Shardikprime
the green one got me all craving jelly
808Lion
@OP here's one for your collection you'll like! Cavansite!
It's one of my top faves, love the blue color.
zagibu
Is that a mana crystal?
RetiredInfant
Arracor
Nigga be real, that's called a Walterwhite.
TobiOfTheAkatsuki
Bumi needs to stop with the Jennamite. https://31.media.tumblr.com/ee05457f3c1aa57f42915cb84d1a00d3/tumblr_inline_ncm98qfsJm1ro9g6y.gif
Skizzlesnap
Diamonds are worthless. Thank De Beers for creating a false market for them. https://priceonomics.com/post/45768546804/diamonds-are-bullshit
FourOrangeCircles
Well, they do make some mighty fine abrasives. And, if certain cartoons are to be believed, some pretty decent glass cutters, too.
MademoiselleCanadienne
They don't call them a diamond cartel for nothing... my favorite is fluorite. Comes in many colours!
Vyrro
Diamonds have very useful properties for industrial applications.
TheClayKnight
But they're extremely common and can be artificially produced, so in a free market they would be dirt cheap even with industry uses.
Vyrro
Ergo, enforcing my point that diamonds are not useless
Danktastic
Crazy how nature do dat
Lyrian
Dude you forgot to post their stats, how are we going to know what bonuses they give?
StreaksOnTheChinaNeverMatteredBefore
Geology rocks
EnglishIsNotMyNativeLanguage
Fuck lifeless stones, I have this:
thegarlicawakens
TheCreamster
I Agree. Most people take it for granite
Shardikprime
GEOLOGY IS JUST A CHEAP TRICK TO MAKE WEAK GEMS SEEM INTERESTING!!
theyregonnakillthatpoorwoman
Ross?
JayDCarr
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... (upvoted)
badassmuthawhodonttakenocrapoffanobody
The dad in me loves you
hippybobby
You've got a friend in me ..
ggstarwind
How deep did he get?
hippybobby
Yes
MyOldUserNameMeantUndeadCocaineButNowItsThis
Did he take you out for dinner first or did he just did it to get it over with?
Youguysmademyday
Get out.
TheRicemanCometh
Some of them are all rite.
zeemode
Geo
flassk
#17 you can't fool me, Jello!
Buttermeupandcallmetoast
Gneiss one
tacogoddess
Geologists make the bedrock ;)
generalfoley
What a schist joke.
amop
i thought it was gneiss
generalfoley
Of quartz you guys would say that
BC2k2
I thought it was pure gold.
Crazyname
tduffstuff
They're minerals Marie!
FsImgur
I always give my girl the same pearl necklace for Christmas. Made it myself.
PinkProzac
Jesus Christ!
DinnerBoy
If you were gonna write it but see it already written, deserves the upvote +1
aj2004420
SometimesILeaveTheHouse
Whoever made this is a goddamn genius.
aj2004420
Right you are!
drdilostues
Anyone else rush to the comments to make sure someone said this?
theseekeroftruth
I was going to write this, if I didn't find it here... glad to see it is in the top three.
BreadHelmet
I was about to make a meme for this but I am unfortunately much too late. +1
DoglessProps
Waytigo
Ah there it is!
BreastInspector
This. This is what I was hoping to see.
Milchreis
Exactly what i as hoping for
Adaaayyym
Carmichael106
It's guaranteed more than one user will make the comment, every time.
Viidu
Leithoa
Opal & obsidian aren't. Minerals make up rocks, so a sufficiently sized samples can be correctly called a rock.
RememberArtax
This right here. Thank you. You must be a professional rock licker
Leithoa
Trying to be.
CalvadosConfiture
They are mineraloids, iirc
Leithoa
Opal and flint are, obsidian is glass though 'snowflake' obsidian had sections that are semi crystalline.
Dazink84
My favorite gems
SovereignPhantasmia
I have that poster on my wall !
Ashen44
Honestly that was all I could think about reading this post
Arracor
Steven Universe ruins Gemology for you forever. Specifically while the show is still running and any real gem could still turn up in-show.
haveanothergif
krapmyself
We.... are the crystal gems!
imguraptor64
And we'll always save the day
whatupmyknitters
And if you think we can't
AnElectrifyingMan
We'll always find a way!
Tauntar
That's why the people of this world believe in
ComradeStaIin
That's why the clods if this world,
RavioliRavioliEndMyExistenceoli
We are the crystal gems
PandolfsParade
We'll always save the day
krapmyself
And if you think we can't...
PandolfsParade
We'll always find a way!
imguraptor64
That's why the people of this world believe in
TheCreepyManFromDownTheWay
Adolf Hitler
PandolfsParade
Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl...
mesaswah
I wonder what an amirite looks like.
ramshackleackle
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac100/ta06249/Lulz/amidoinitrite.jpg
Zahnradfee
Looks like rock crystal.
mesaswah
Nice
Shardikprime
Yes, yes you are
DonnayWinter
threelitreassengine
Good choice
jherazob
On Ebay or Aliexpress you can get nice gems for very, very cheap
iamnotverywise
Any idea where I could get one of the Opal gems above or bismuth, Uvarovite and fluorite? I'm in the UK if that helps
jherazob
Just search on ebay and/or aliexpress for those gems you're interested in, i do recall there's UK sellers which would solve shipping
iamnotverywise
I'll have a look tonight, thanks :)
DonnayWinter
Nah. Its one of those "bought and held on" purchases, was 15 when I bought it. Now closer to 40
jherazob
Then it's time to get some nicer stuff :D
LeastInterestingManInTheWorld
Palasites are a type of meteorite - this shit came from space!
AfroSamuraiRM
Looks like some shit from Assassin's Creed.
FourOrangeCircles
ASU has a pretty impressive collection with some of these in it. The crystals are formed by rapid heating and compression upon impact.
Pirsquar
Everything on (and in) the Earth came from space. In fact, that native gold was probably created in a supernova.
pippen1001
Every element heavier than iron was made in a supernova. When the fusion in a sun have turned to iron its so stable it either has to much m
pippen1001
Mass and collapses on itself and cause a supernova , or fizzles out, cause iron is so stable it can't support fusion
FreeHandBrain
Diamonds are way less than all that, and there are thousands of more rare and beautiful gems that aren't corrupted by marketing.
GadenKerensky
Useful in industry though.
AlexHurlbut
Just so you know Diamonds are pure carbon which mean....they burn up in a fire.
SoIHeardYouGuysLikeReposts
Diamond tipped ring, $(varies),000. Diamond tipped drill bit, $8. Diamonds are useful, not rare. Hooray for artificial inflation/marketing!
AVoiceOfReason
I like diamonds as well as those gemstones. But silly me, I guess.
dottedglass
Moissanites have an even better shine than diamonds.
azgrak
Big trend now for young people getting married skipping the diamond on the ring.
WHOLEMILK
Never thought that way, diamonds do look like glass. Worse is horrible slave like mining and horrible corporations hoarding them.
FreeHandBrain
Most people never even question it. And that sucks. Now whats more intersting... Why gold is valuable. Thats cool stuff.
VolcanoHerder
My husband got me a small shitty diamond when he proposed. Which is perfect - I love "showing it off" since everyone's reactions are always
VolcanoHerder
underwhelmed. I hope to use it in a custom ring with some cooler minerals like Benitoite. It means a lot to me which is all that I care bout
cobra29935
Was gonna comment that, good thing i checked to see if someone already said it
Shardikprime
MY DIAMOND!!!
ThatOneGreekGuyNoOneLikes
Diamond, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and other such gems are better for jewelry. These, however, are better for display.
moraismeep
Mostly because of cut and clarity sitting in their fittings and the strength of the stone to fine cutting.
moraismeep
With ingenuity it's still possible to make the others work.
ThatOneGreekGuyNoOneLikes
Maybe. But they really only look nice in large formations you'd put on a shelf.
moraismeep
I suppose. But I've seen friends and professionals both make some amazing stuff from smaller 1" stones and it was nicer than any common set.
ThatOneGreekGuyNoOneLikes
Plus the gemstones cut look nicer. Those stones in the OP look better in large formations you'd put on a shelf.
moraismeep
I guess it's a matter of opinion. I like unique looking pieces. I think the common commercial gemstones are boring for the price-tag.
ThatOneGreekGuyNoOneLikes
The issue is more that it's harder to capture the beauty of most of the mineral formations in the OP in smaller formations, except opals.
dottedglass
Diamonds are the most boring thing compared with the various gorgeous gemstones that our earth makes.
Rkhbusa
Most people can't even tell the difference between a diamond and shot glass
mattituuude
However diamonds are way less likely to react with almost anything that you run into. It is on the safety quizzes for a reason.
Rkhbusa
Most people can't even tell the difference between a diamond and shot glass
mckenna310
Do fluorite and alexandrite hold up well in jewelry? Asking in case someone's ever weird enough to marry me
howitzer1c
Fluorite won't last, it's way too soft. Alexandrite is durable enough, but be prepared to pay five figure sums for a good one.
Barantor
My wife just told me flourite is terrible for jewelry, too soft for daily use on something that you would bop into things like a ring.
Barantor
My wife is a certified GIA Jeweler/Gemologist*
IHaveNipplesGregCouldYouMilkMe
Alexandrite is an 8.5 on the Mohs scale (diamonds 10) and fluorite is a 4. Latter prob wouldn't hold up very well in jew'ry. But Alex, maybe
mckenna310
Thanks and awesome username!
IHaveNipplesGregCouldYouMilkMe
:) and keep holding out for that weirdo! they're the best!
moraismeep
It always varies in the cut and the clarity of the stone you use.
moraismeep
Also be careful and research some of these. I think alexandrite might be slightly radioactive? Or maybe I'm thinking of the cobaltocalcite.
moraismeep
I know for sure if you're making jewelry, never get raw malachite because unpolished it becomes poisonous in water, aka sweat.
SwitchPup
And don't polish it without some hardcore protection because the dust is also poisonous.
yeekee
Diamonds do nothing for me... but opals, especially black opals...
thelonelybrit
Just looked up Uvarovite, damn it looks good, but it's pretty expensive. Also I like chromium and things with it in it, so that's a plus.
icedmcfurry
The second one is geology porn
Green0Giant
Wormbo2
Fuck. That is actually beautiful.
TheSaucyPineapple
dandydust
secretseraph
oh yes
yeekee
disidi
crunchynumber
Slower, you slut
SmoothSaline
Holy shit is this real?
undead4life
Wait, hold up. Do you think opal is fictional?
lordofthedice
I think they might be under the impression that this is photoshopped or edited somehow.
Mousie87
the stone is pretty but those fingers
dandydust
they are pretty bad
SovereignPhantasmia
...ARE FABULOUS!
HiImJason
They aight
Manzoman666
Are any of these cheap to buy?
ateleryx
You can make Bismuth crystals yourself, as well.
moraismeep
There's places on ebay for pre-cut nice crystals for jewelry or wire-wrapping. Cheapest for a good sized one? Like $8.00 for labradorite.
RiddlingVenus0
Bismuth isn't all that expensive. You can buy it online for about $6.50/lb, which is a decent amount of it.
moraismeep
Isn't bismuth fairly often man-made n' stuff too?
RiddlingVenus0
Not really "man made" but rather "man-altered." It only crystallizes in that matrix pattern if it's melted down first.
epicredeemer
Diamonds aren't even that rare, it's just that companies have a tight leash on the supply of them, which drives the price way up.
PartyLikeIts9999
Diamonds in general are not but diamonds that fit the 4 "C" are. Not a lot of flawless, colorless, 10 carat princess cut diamonds out there.
mybrothersmario
Exactly, diamonds aren't rare, but that doesn't mean that diamond jewelry is 100% marketing, high quality jewelry diamonds are not the (1)
mybrothersmario
As the diamonds used in industrial applications, not to mention the time and skill it takes to cut to the perfect shape. (2)
FurtiveGlancer
Exactly ONE company DeBeers - gotta luv capitalism
Rheios
Not altogether accurate any longer. Competition has been whittling away at them apparently. Although I'd claim their roots as much in(1)
Rheios
British Imperialism as any capitalist principles. Not that the free market was particularly successful in countering for a very long time(2)
FreeHandBrain
What really blew my mind was when i found out why americans propose on one knee with a diamond ring... I couldnt trust anyone for a while...
The1whoplays
Well a rather big diamond does look incredible
howitzer1c
Sapphire is great substitute if you want something natural. Moissanite and cubic zirconia are good if it being synthetic is no problem.
FreeHandBrain
Sure. But to put such a high value on a hard colorless stone seems silly when compared to, for example, the marvelous wonders in this post.
nowitsshowtime
Yeah but the more colorless the more brilliant (among other factors) the stone. I agree they are overpriced, but a good diamond is nice
ExamRoom4
Moissanite is even more brilliant than diamond
haveanothergif
Moiss towelettes
LickMyNutsAndCherryIceCream
My engagement ring is sapphire and moissanite and it's so beautiful and my fiancé could easily afford it
forgelizard
honestly better to use cubic zirconia. much much cheaper, completely indistinguishable to 99% of people, just make sure the customer knows
leialoup
Woman here... Prefer cubic zirconia... Doesn't dull like a dimond does... Hubby wanted to get me a diamond engagement ring though
nowitsshowtime
Are you sure? Im pretty sure the difference btwn the two is CZ is softer, won't last as long, and in time dull. Diamond just needs a clean
leialoup
CZ is proven to have a better sparkle than diamond. A lot of jewelry shops have CZ stones in their jewelry sets as it reflects light better.
AxCharm
women know >.>
Virunuss
women know when they have it appraised.
AxCharm
sarcasm doesnt come thru here
pres2pond
Well true, but I wouldn't base my marriage on lies. If she demands diamonds, you ask her politely, but firmly, to leave.
RussianWeightliftingJesusTheThirdComing
AHAHAHAHAHAHA ARE YOU RETARDED? BEING A WOMAN DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE A GEM EXPERT YOU FUCKING MORON.
AxCharm
jeez calm down mate, was a joke lol
Amra8791
More vodka Igor?
myothertardisisafirebolt
Moonstone ftw. Like a perfect middle ground between opals and diamonds.
howitzer1c
Moonstones look very nice, but good ones aren't that cheap, plus it's very fragile stone so I wouldn't recommend one for a wedding ring etc.
Pazuzu4All
Can evolve your nidorino into a nidoking, too.
RiddlingVenus0
Is this an alternate name for a mineral? I'm pretty sure it's illegal to own actual moonstone.
annonymouse211
All-knowing Google says moonstone is the state gem for Florida so I suspect it's legal to own? Dunno
myothertardisisafirebolt
stackoverflo
Beautiful af
Webelos8
Not to be confused with a moon rock maybe?
mrread55
#4 looks like natures attempt at a hard drive
Zahnradfee
Did you know nature also built a nuclear reactor? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_nuclear_fission_reactor
Asteroidrules
It's actually Pepto Bismol.
BrainFrogz
This is lab grown Bismuth, it doesn't naturally grow like this
BrainFrogz
/a/7BaeX This is natural Bismuth
RocketBryan
Natural bismuth still looks cool as hell though! =) http://www.bismuthcrystal.com/721a.jpg
BrainFrogz
That is lab grown, notice the flat melted bottom. /a/7BaeX
RocketBryan
Oh wow, I was way off! Thank you for the better source. That little rock still looks awesome.
Sopify
Who is old enough to remember these
IHaveNoIdeaAnymore
Where'd you keep that?
Biglebowski748
Everyone
Radandie94
Old enough? My daughter is 3 she knows about em does she win?
FsImgur
Sure, why not.
DanOrtega
They made a short comeback couple years ago. Still selling, but not the rage it was once.
z3lfmoord
I pre-proposed to my girlfriend with one of these.
z3lfmoord
She said we could be engaged as long as it lasted, then preceded to eat it.
z3lfmoord
Shortest engagement ever.
TheBurritoConfederacy
Somebody left a Baby Bottle Pop on the ground next to my apartment last month.
twinfyre
ONLY 90S KIDS WILL GET THIS! ONLY 90S KIDS WILL UNDERSTAND THIS REFERENCE! UPVOTE IF YOU'RE A 90S KID!
DarkArrow096
No I'm eleven and they still have em
Spinnnnn
Chris Hardwick used one of those to propose to Lydia Hearst
KeeleonOhms
Only 90s kids.
aroosternamed0melette
Everyone? I had these and so do my grandkids. Lol. Loved them.
theportraitssecretinattackmode
UncivilizedEngie
Ah, yes, Azure Sucrosite
MrAwful
I dont get it :(
FreeHandBrain
Its a blue sucker... If that doesn't help you then good luck on your quest.
EvenSpeedwagon
He actually used sucrosite because its a crystal made of sugar (sucrose)
FreeHandBrain
(I know but i hoped for him to learn)
Sharklaserspewpew
"brilliant"
IHaveNoIdeaAnymore
IHaveNoIdeaAnymore
@OP, Remember these? ;)
Sopify
Ha, nope. Most every FP comment section has a reference to cock or balls somewhere and there it is ^
IHaveNoIdeaAnymore
Funny thing is, this is a valentine's day version. They are supposed to be hearts. This person had other plans ;P
ouchistubbedmytoe
There are literally dozens of us
TurtleGurl76
They still make these...so everyone ????
ErinFromTheOffice
Pretty much anyone old enough to have memories.
SingleServingImgurUser
Used to feel like a boss when I got these as a kid. Funny to see my own kids trip out over them now.
ninjafartball
"Where were you hiding that?"
Theforgottenartoffuckey
Kept my pimp hand strong as a kid
Youguysmademyday
The only one I can afford.
Gestalt7
Got engaged with one of those!
crochetingsteelmagnolia17
Yippee! I have the 1,000th upvote!!!
crochetingsteelmagnolia17
*gave
twinfyre
*facepalm* you just upvoted a 90s kid comment...
C0mtraya
Totally forgot about them!
Showmeyourotters
Well, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.
Blackjaqk23
You can still get them in Canada
haveanothergif
gmward0824
My kids bug me for one every time they spot one! I always have myself one as well...
MakeGoodChoicesAndStayHydrated
forfour4nocation
You just blew my mind
newsguycraigevans
I've got something she can suck on. Because my kids still have 10 of those left over from Halloween.
sjleegketting
I suddenly get why those guys are overly enthusiastic... Didn't get it at that time...
jeffersontrent25737
April Ludgate
NullPointThrown
You were fking royalty on the playground when you had one of those.
datbananaboii
That's a nice-looking azurite ring.
TheMadOnion
I remember using one of those as a buttplug.
MissVictoria214
Favorite candy of all time. They still make them!
CanOnlySayYes
i remember pretending to be married in primary school with those
wrekkaflair
Bitch I got one in my pantry right now
schlabbalappen
Got tricked as a 4y old into giving up my last baby bottle in exchange for 10 ring pops, one for each finger. I thought they'd last forever.
schlabbalappen
Just remembered I have one in my backpack niiiice
slickdickricktherockskippingchampionoftheworld
ring pops
WolfBoy0612
your Esquell Palasite is actually a piece of the Fukang Meteor. I want a piece of that rock so bad...
thecomminator
Everyone that's old enough to form memories
firecatsrt
Funny story... proposed to my fiance with a blue ring pop. Was waiting for jeweler to re size the real ring so I improvised.
Skepticoolthree
Who was brave enough to use them as a butt plug ?
ashipthatshipsshippingships
That's the only kind of rock that I'll recognize.
FaithCree88
lmao
Dakomaro
Goddammit Marie they're MINERALS!
BoopityBee
Remember ? I bought a big ol' box for my kids' valentines' day cards last year. AND FUN DIP.
miles4pints
I'd forgotten about fun dip! Looks like someone is adding another line to the grocery list
Worpend
My goal in life is to propose with one of these
BiggieSmallsIsTheIllest
My goal is to find a man who would propose to me with one of these
Unravelled
And then they fucked!
believeitornotimnothome
Not sure how old you are, @OP, but I am 50 and I had these when I was a kid.
Sopify
Im a 90s kid -- guess I havent noticed them in stores since I lost fixation on the candy section around age 20 u.u
PoopStainOnMyShorts
Pepperidge Farm remembers.
theweezel69
Isn't that what Wade Wilson proposed to Vanessa with?
DefinitelyTheOneYouJustMentioned
SPOILER ALERT!! Jeez...
theweezel69
Hey that happens, technically, before the first scene of the movie. Can't be a spoiler if it happens before the movie.
InsertUsernameJokeHere
*taps head*
ausernamewhat
If you haven't seen Deadpool, I guess that's your problem.
NotAfraidToOffendYou
pretty sure they still make those.
ImSuperBad
They very much do. My sons love them and it brings me back to my childhood.
crochetingsteelmagnolia17
My little boo loves em
TheMightyHerring
You can get them at Dollar Tree. I give them to my tinder dates.
Dontfuckwithtinyhippo
classy
travelbuddy
Costco
MisterLemons
Considering that I had one yesterday, yeah.
ElbowDeepInAHeadlessHorseman
They do. I always buy my daughter one after ice skating lessons.
CanonInTheStreetsFanonInTheSheets
can I go to those ice skating classes too please thanks
MikeLaCilento
You are a Great parent!
acme64
plottwist, he kidnapped her
TheMagicalMushroom
I always buy myself one. Does that make me a great parent to me?
Bobwithglasses
I mean, you should at least share one of them. It is after her ice skating lessons.
nodickbutthere47
Yes