Rocks & Minerals B/C ID/Question Marathon

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I believe that's Opal.
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syo_astro wrote:
I believe that's Opal.
Correct. Your turn. :)
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[img]http://www.artesanum.com/upload/postal/7/6/7/apatite_crystal_weigth;60_5_c-206370.jpg[/img]
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apatite, usually form near or with igneous rocks
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Right mineral, but I thought for the environment it occurred in was any type?
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Well yeah it also occurs many other places but I think it mostly form near igneous or with igneous rocks
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Well, you can go.
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[img]http://www.gemstonebuzz.com/files/gemstone/topaz.jpg[/img]
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Topaz
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