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
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365 of #365Minerals!!! 🧪⚒️
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
So that's #365Minerals over and done with. It's been eight(!) years since I did the first #365Minerals over on Twitter - it was inspired by #365Papers. I'm glad that this time around I could use my own photos of specimens on display in the NHM! Thanks for following! 🧪⚒️💎
My sketch would just be three boulders in a trench coat
I keep seeing ads like this and envision the site giving me a blank image
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
My sketch would just be three boulders in a trench coat
I don't go back to work for another two weeks 🥳 But I have been spending the past few days doing some background reading and trying to sort out papers I want to publish. It's so nice to do some research without getting distracted by work stuff
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I don't go back to work for another two weeks 🥳 But I have been spending the past few days doing some background reading and trying to sort out papers I want to publish. It's so nice to do some research without getting distracted by work stuff
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Exciting news! I was interviewed by @currentbiology.bsky.social for their Q & A section, where I talk about the future of palaeontology, dangers of AI in education, social media and science communication. Featuring, my doodles!
cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01552-0
cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01552-0
January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Exciting news! I was interviewed by @currentbiology.bsky.social for their Q & A section, where I talk about the future of palaeontology, dangers of AI in education, social media and science communication. Featuring, my doodles!
cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01552-0
cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01552-0
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Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
I guess my new year's resolution is to keep stretching
Everyone: "Your body falls apart when you reach your 30s"
Me in my 30s: *can finally touch my toes for the first time in ages*
Me in my 30s: *can finally touch my toes for the first time in ages*
January 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I guess my new year's resolution is to keep stretching
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One of the best things that happened to me in 2025 was that we got a permit to visit The Wave in Arizona. Here are some photos from last Friday; needless to say, photos do not do justice to this place
January 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM
One of the best things that happened to me in 2025 was that we got a permit to visit The Wave in Arizona. Here are some photos from last Friday; needless to say, photos do not do justice to this place
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Here's a preview of the merchandise that will be coming to the pop-up shop at the Pokémon Natural History Museum exhibit in London from January 26 - April 19 this year in London! 💂
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Here's a preview of the merchandise that will be coming to the pop-up shop at the Pokémon Natural History Museum exhibit in London from January 26 - April 19 this year in London! 💂
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January 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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365 of #365Minerals!!! 🧪⚒️
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
365 of #365Minerals!!! 🧪⚒️
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
I can't believe it's 2026. Smash Mouth were right, the years really do start coming and they don't stop coming. Happy New Year everyone! 💎
January 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
I can't believe it's 2026. Smash Mouth were right, the years really do start coming and they don't stop coming. Happy New Year everyone! 💎
So that's #365Minerals over and done with. It's been eight(!) years since I did the first #365Minerals over on Twitter - it was inspired by #365Papers. I'm glad that this time around I could use my own photos of specimens on display in the NHM! Thanks for following! 🧪⚒️💎
365 of #365Minerals!!! 🧪⚒️
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
Sulphur:
- A native element mineral
- Also known as brimstone
- Forms near volcanic vents
- Can also be formed by sulphide alteration and microbial activity
- Pure sulphur is bright yellow
- Used in fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, batteries, acid production #minerals
December 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So that's #365Minerals over and done with. It's been eight(!) years since I did the first #365Minerals over on Twitter - it was inspired by #365Papers. I'm glad that this time around I could use my own photos of specimens on display in the NHM! Thanks for following! 🧪⚒️💎
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Congolite:
- A borate mineral
- Found in association with halite and anhydrite
- Forms in sedimentary and marine evaporites
- Named after the Republic of the Congo, where it was first discovered #minerals
Congolite:
- A borate mineral
- Found in association with halite and anhydrite
- Forms in sedimentary and marine evaporites
- Named after the Republic of the Congo, where it was first discovered #minerals
December 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Congolite:
- A borate mineral
- Found in association with halite and anhydrite
- Forms in sedimentary and marine evaporites
- Named after the Republic of the Congo, where it was first discovered #minerals
Congolite:
- A borate mineral
- Found in association with halite and anhydrite
- Forms in sedimentary and marine evaporites
- Named after the Republic of the Congo, where it was first discovered #minerals
I don't celebrate Christmas. I celebrate discounted festive food after Christmas. I just picked up some cheese hampers for 99p 🥹
December 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I don't celebrate Christmas. I celebrate discounted festive food after Christmas. I just picked up some cheese hampers for 99p 🥹
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December 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Annabergite:
- An arsenate mineral
- Forms via the alteration of cobalt and nickel bearing arsenides and sulphides
- Cobalt impurities makes it grey and pink
- Named after Annaberg in Germany, its type locality region #minerals #MineralMonday
Annabergite:
- An arsenate mineral
- Forms via the alteration of cobalt and nickel bearing arsenides and sulphides
- Cobalt impurities makes it grey and pink
- Named after Annaberg in Germany, its type locality region #minerals #MineralMonday
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Annabergite:
- An arsenate mineral
- Forms via the alteration of cobalt and nickel bearing arsenides and sulphides
- Cobalt impurities makes it grey and pink
- Named after Annaberg in Germany, its type locality region #minerals #MineralMonday
Annabergite:
- An arsenate mineral
- Forms via the alteration of cobalt and nickel bearing arsenides and sulphides
- Cobalt impurities makes it grey and pink
- Named after Annaberg in Germany, its type locality region #minerals #MineralMonday
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Turanite:
- A copper vanadate mineral
- Forms in some vanadium bearing mineral deposits
- Named after the Turan region in Kyrgyzstan, its type locality #minerals
Turanite:
- A copper vanadate mineral
- Forms in some vanadium bearing mineral deposits
- Named after the Turan region in Kyrgyzstan, its type locality #minerals
December 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Turanite:
- A copper vanadate mineral
- Forms in some vanadium bearing mineral deposits
- Named after the Turan region in Kyrgyzstan, its type locality #minerals
Turanite:
- A copper vanadate mineral
- Forms in some vanadium bearing mineral deposits
- Named after the Turan region in Kyrgyzstan, its type locality #minerals
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Chondrodite:
- A magnesium silicate mineral
- Forms in limestone in contact metamorphic zones
- It's name comes from the Greek word "χονδρωδης/chondrodis" (granular) because it often occurs as granules in rocks #minerals
Chondrodite:
- A magnesium silicate mineral
- Forms in limestone in contact metamorphic zones
- It's name comes from the Greek word "χονδρωδης/chondrodis" (granular) because it often occurs as granules in rocks #minerals
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Chondrodite:
- A magnesium silicate mineral
- Forms in limestone in contact metamorphic zones
- It's name comes from the Greek word "χονδρωδης/chondrodis" (granular) because it often occurs as granules in rocks #minerals
Chondrodite:
- A magnesium silicate mineral
- Forms in limestone in contact metamorphic zones
- It's name comes from the Greek word "χονδρωδης/chondrodis" (granular) because it often occurs as granules in rocks #minerals
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Barysilite:
- A lead silicate minerals
- About 2.5 times more dense than quartz
- Forms in some iron ores and in some metamorphosed zinc ores
- Its name comes from the Greek word "βαρύς" (heavy) because of its high density and for the silicon in its composition #minerals
Barysilite:
- A lead silicate minerals
- About 2.5 times more dense than quartz
- Forms in some iron ores and in some metamorphosed zinc ores
- Its name comes from the Greek word "βαρύς" (heavy) because of its high density and for the silicon in its composition #minerals
December 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
360 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
Barysilite:
- A lead silicate minerals
- About 2.5 times more dense than quartz
- Forms in some iron ores and in some metamorphosed zinc ores
- Its name comes from the Greek word "βαρύς" (heavy) because of its high density and for the silicon in its composition #minerals
Barysilite:
- A lead silicate minerals
- About 2.5 times more dense than quartz
- Forms in some iron ores and in some metamorphosed zinc ores
- Its name comes from the Greek word "βαρύς" (heavy) because of its high density and for the silicon in its composition #minerals
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Mixite:
- An arsenate mineral containing copper and bismuth
- Forms in the oxidised zone of copper deposits
- Named after Anton Mixa (1838-1906) a Czech mining engineer #minerals
Mixite:
- An arsenate mineral containing copper and bismuth
- Forms in the oxidised zone of copper deposits
- Named after Anton Mixa (1838-1906) a Czech mining engineer #minerals
December 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Mixite:
- An arsenate mineral containing copper and bismuth
- Forms in the oxidised zone of copper deposits
- Named after Anton Mixa (1838-1906) a Czech mining engineer #minerals
Mixite:
- An arsenate mineral containing copper and bismuth
- Forms in the oxidised zone of copper deposits
- Named after Anton Mixa (1838-1906) a Czech mining engineer #minerals
Merry Christmas everyone. As a geologist, I'm happy whenever I get coal in my stocking
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Merry Christmas everyone. As a geologist, I'm happy whenever I get coal in my stocking
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Happy 20 Years since Jackie Tyler was nearly killed by a Christmas Tree.
December 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy 20 Years since Jackie Tyler was nearly killed by a Christmas Tree.
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Celadonite:
- A mica group mineral
- Has a similar hardness to fingernails
- Forms via the replacement of ferromagnesium silicate minerals in mafic igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the French word "celadon" (sea green) because of its colour #minerals
Celadonite:
- A mica group mineral
- Has a similar hardness to fingernails
- Forms via the replacement of ferromagnesium silicate minerals in mafic igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the French word "celadon" (sea green) because of its colour #minerals
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
358 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
Celadonite:
- A mica group mineral
- Has a similar hardness to fingernails
- Forms via the replacement of ferromagnesium silicate minerals in mafic igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the French word "celadon" (sea green) because of its colour #minerals
Celadonite:
- A mica group mineral
- Has a similar hardness to fingernails
- Forms via the replacement of ferromagnesium silicate minerals in mafic igneous rocks
- Its name comes from the French word "celadon" (sea green) because of its colour #minerals
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Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄⚒️ @berkeleymews.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄⚒️ @berkeleymews.bsky.social
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Glauberite:
- A sodium calcium mineral
- It's soluble and is often pseudomorphed by other minerals
- Forms in continental and marine evaporite deposits, and around fumaroles
- Named after Johann Rudolf Glauber (1604-1668) a German alchemist #minerals
Glauberite:
- A sodium calcium mineral
- It's soluble and is often pseudomorphed by other minerals
- Forms in continental and marine evaporite deposits, and around fumaroles
- Named after Johann Rudolf Glauber (1604-1668) a German alchemist #minerals
December 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Glauberite:
- A sodium calcium mineral
- It's soluble and is often pseudomorphed by other minerals
- Forms in continental and marine evaporite deposits, and around fumaroles
- Named after Johann Rudolf Glauber (1604-1668) a German alchemist #minerals
Glauberite:
- A sodium calcium mineral
- It's soluble and is often pseudomorphed by other minerals
- Forms in continental and marine evaporite deposits, and around fumaroles
- Named after Johann Rudolf Glauber (1604-1668) a German alchemist #minerals