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it is just gypsum
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wufactor 2012 is correct
2012 states:
Rocks and Minerals: 2nd
Towers: 6th
Helicopters: 4th
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[img]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTOZjzrA7lDn5ouFNkNgtwFblGIFVIOO5mu3ZhYtUHcbUBnyxpZ[/img]
What is this specimen? and how do you tell?
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quartz? because of its conchoidal fracture
2012 states:
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Towers: 6th
Helicopters: 4th
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nope
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Talc, luster and color (kind of shimmery almost)
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DING DING !!! We Got a winner :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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This new theme is awesome :D
[img]http://www.minresco.com/display/djpg/mi1245.jpg[/img]
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is it barite, sulfate group, a barium meal before a contrast CAT scan
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Yes, your go!
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