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Crystal Case Studies

By: 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.
    Emily Coulter
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  • Opals | Kaleidoscopes in the Desert

    Opals | Kaleidoscopes in the Desert
    Apr 2 2024
    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. ----------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- 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
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    23 mins
  • Moldavite | A Cosmic Tale of Fire and Diamonds

    Moldavite | A Cosmic Tale of Fire and Diamonds
    Mar 5 2024

    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
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    26 mins
  • Crystal Case Studies - Coming 5th March

    Crystal Case Studies - Coming 5th March
    Feb 27 2024

    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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    www.crystalcasestudies.com

    @crystalcasestudies
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