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Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 19/04/2009 15:42:30
WELCOME HOME, BASS! Whattisthis?


(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe111%2Fgeezer69%2F0123.jpg&hash=2c8069d7a7f2e192160ada482ab44e35)
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: frethack on 19/04/2009 18:54:02
whoops...didnt see that is said "Bass" specifically...but I DO know what it is!

hehehe
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 19/04/2009 21:56:54
Yes, you cheated and called me with a list of minerals a mile ling, asked me "is it this," "is it this."

You finally gave up and begged me to tell you so I did. If you post the answer - your banned.

I HAVE THE POWER!!!!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: stereologist on 19/04/2009 22:49:04
Is this pyrite?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: frethack on 19/04/2009 23:05:23
I merely stated ONE mineral! And it wasnt that one.  I wont even name the mineral that the picture ISNT just to keep you happy.  [:P]
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 20/04/2009 01:35:56
Quote from: frethack on 19/04/2009 23:05:23
I merely stated ONE mineral! And it wasnt that one.  I wont even name the mineral that the picture ISNT just to keep you happy.  [:P]

At least you know your place - oh, and FOG - wasn't is the correct way to spell this.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: frethack on 20/04/2009 03:42:01
Quote from: JimBob on 20/04/2009 01:35:56
At least you know your place - oh, and FOG - wasn't is the correct way to spell this.

The picture WASNT the mineral in question when I posted this reply, and to this very second it still ISNT.  I think isn't is better suited  [;D]
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 20/04/2009 04:01:04
What on Earth are you two talking about?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 20/04/2009 04:06:37
A D- in calculus is coming up.

Impudent Brat

C4
We were speaking first about a telephone conversation we had about 1:30 PM our time. (We have the misfortune of living in the same city so he comes over all the time for food. He is just a poor student - monetarily and otherwise.) We have since deteriorated into utter madness. Is that why you dropped by?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 20/04/2009 04:08:27
Okay, I see how the story goes now. He comes to your house everyday? [:D]
He must be mad! And what's this calculus business?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Karen W. on 20/04/2009 04:13:01
is it asbestos?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 20/04/2009 17:14:54
No, sorry, it isn't Karen.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: frethack on 20/04/2009 17:28:45
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He must be mad! And what's this calculus business?

Not mad...apparently Im just a mental masochist.  Plus, JimBob is actually a very lovable guy (and a good cook)...though he would never let you know that here.

Contrary to the ravings of a certified loon, I am actually a pretty damned good student.  BUT...I have developed a love/hate relationship with my calculus book.  And btw, oh acerbic one...a D is not imminent.  I could very well end up with a B after the curve, depending on how I handle these last two exams (and how much time I waste defending my honor on the forum!)  [:)]

Back to calculus *ugh*
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 01:00:01
So it's not pyrite then?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 01:45:45
Quote from: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 01:00:01
So it's not pyrite then?

No, 'tis not.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 01:48:24
Is it Galena?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 02:20:28
No, that is a silvery crystal and square, i.e., cubic crystal system.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 02:26:02
What crystal system is it?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 03:23:58
Quote from: JimBob on 21/04/2009 02:20:28
.... i.e., cubic crystal system.

Do you read and comprehend at the same time? Or is this just your explosive wit, C4?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 03:27:15
Did you mean: that (galena) is a silvery crystal and square, i.e., cubic crystal system?
Or: that (the thing in the first post) is a silvery crystal and square, i.e., cubic crystal system.

What I wanted to know was: What is the crystal system for that (the thing in the first post)?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 04:11:21
Cubic system for galina. The given crystal is not (I just love being sarcastic)
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 04:13:00
What is it then?

-----
And I thought you said Bass is home, where is he?!?!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 04:15:38
He gets a guess or two - besides I asked the question. I really do not want to give it away to Bass.

He is probably resting with his wife. He hasn't been home for two weeks!!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 21/04/2009 04:54:14
No hold on! The man of the moment is here!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: diogenesNY on 21/04/2009 18:00:15
Hey Y'all--

Long(ish) time lurker.... 1st time poster :)

Okay now, noting that my rock and mineral identification skills are pretty rudimentary (I am a would-be lapidary and collector of rocks 'n' stuff, not a geologist) - I have been flipping through field guides lately though. I will still hazard a guess based on the photo and minimal detail given.

Also... fwiw, is there any way to get a sense of scale on that photo?

In any case, is the displayed mineral _manganite_?

diogenesNY
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 21/04/2009 21:24:17
Nope, sorry.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 23/04/2009 04:47:20
Is it smoky quartz?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 23/04/2009 05:25:49
Quote from: Chemistry4me on 23/04/2009 04:47:20
Is it smoky quartz?

Nope.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 23/04/2009 05:53:39
Arsenopyrite?
What is the location?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: blakestyger on 23/04/2009 15:06:28
Beryl?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: diogenesNY on 23/04/2009 17:57:33
Okay, Yall:

One more try.....

Is this possibly the not-so-frequently-seen crystaline form of Gold?

diogenesNY
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 23/04/2009 19:04:15
Quote from: diogenesNY on 23/04/2009 17:57:33
Okay, Yall:

One more try.....

Is this possibly the not-so-frequently-seen crystaline form of Gold?

diogenesNY

VERY possible.

Location: Colorado, California, Romania, Quebec, and Australia.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 00:59:32
Gold eh?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 01:31:04
White gold?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 02:00:03
Is it Nagyágite?!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 24/04/2009 02:44:52
Quote from: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 02:00:03
Is it Nagyágite?!

No - you need to be simple!

Oh, you already are, aren't you? [B)]
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 02:46:52
Is it wire gold?
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 02:55:10
CALAVERITE!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 24/04/2009 03:12:07
The rest of you can stop - C4 actually GUESSED it !!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 03:15:12
Thank you, thank you for your kind words. [:)]
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 24/04/2009 03:19:19
It is my pleasure, kind sir.
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: diogenesNY on 24/04/2009 03:35:30
Bang! Zoom!

I wouldn't'a thunk it, but C4 picked it right out.  Following on C4's info and a bit of scratching, we come up with this:

http://www.mindat.org/min-852.html

diogenesNY
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 24/04/2009 03:44:45
So that's where you got it from!
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: JimBob on 24/04/2009 03:54:42
WHAT? You think I am rich enough to own a specimen like that? OR luck enough to find it?

I can't even find the front door of my house!

 [:o)]
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: Bass on 24/04/2009 23:50:06
stumbles into thread, dazed look, falls flat on face

WAIT- I know this one!  CALAVERITE

oh- somebody else already got it [:-'(]

actually, my first guess would have been CUBANITE

then I would have guessed one of the tellurides...
Title: What is this crystal?
Post by: 112inky on 06/05/2009 15:57:32
   

I think its stated ONE mineral! And i don't know anyother thiing to say