Rocks & Minerals B/C 2017

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1. Magnetite   
 2. Lodestone
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calvin102111 wrote:
1. Magnetite   
 2. Lodestone
Correct.
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Image
1. ID
2. What is the chemical composition of the specimen?
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calvin102111 wrote:Image
1. ID
2. What is the chemical composition of the specimen?
Sphalerite
(Zn,Fe)S
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Sensei_Sushi wrote:
calvin102111 wrote:Image
1. ID
2. What is the chemical composition of the specimen?
Sphalerite
(Zn,Fe)S
Correct.
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1. What rock makes up this formation?
2. Where is formation located?
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1. Dolomite
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calvin102111 wrote:
1. Dolomite
Correct.
Dolomite
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Should I get some study guides? I'm planning on buying a couple of books recommended by the SciOly wiki for the summer. Thoughts?
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Zioly wrote:Should I get some study guides? I'm planning on buying a couple of books recommended by the SciOly wiki for the summer. Thoughts?
I've never done the event before; I got the Peterson guide and it has worked great for me. I know the Smithsonian was a poor guide for Fossils and so will probably also be for R&M. Audubon was great in Fossils so that's probably also good for this.
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