Vicky Veritas
@vickyveritas.bsky.social
Born in the Anthropocene
Worked at the intersection of Geology and GIS BS Geology, MS Earth Science
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Worked at the intersection of Geology and GIS BS Geology, MS Earth Science
#Geosciences | #EarthScience | #Geology | #GIS | #Rocks | #TeamFluorite | #ScienceFiction | #Fantasy | #TwitterMigration : @morganssong
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324 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
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
324 of #365Minerals 🧪⚒️
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
Looks like fun! Glad it worked!
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Looks like fun! Glad it worked!
Amazing! They look like they’ve trapped tiny tornadoes inside. First I’ve heard of Faden quartz, and I’m delighted. Thank you, Richard!
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Amazing! They look like they’ve trapped tiny tornadoes inside. First I’ve heard of Faden quartz, and I’m delighted. Thank you, Richard!
Love it! Thank you, Peggy!
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Love it! Thank you, Peggy!
I’m slow. Good one! We have a ton!
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’m slow. Good one! We have a ton!
Good observation. I’m no expert but here’s what a Google AI search says. The 80% is found in infrastructure, buildings, and industrial equipment. The 20% gap is largely due to its use in the past in obsolete applications, or it has been lost or disposed of.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Good observation. I’m no expert but here’s what a Google AI search says. The 80% is found in infrastructure, buildings, and industrial equipment. The 20% gap is largely due to its use in the past in obsolete applications, or it has been lost or disposed of.