Show threadokanogen VerminEnemyFromWithinSep 4, 2023
Have you enjoyed this trip down #Igneous #Petrology Lane? If so, please throw your vote to #Sodalite, a wonderful #Mineral that has been very special to me! #MinCup23 #MinCup2023
Go #TeamSodalite!
https://www.mineralcup.org/2023/campaigns/round-1-match-4
Round 1 Match 4 — Mineral Cup

Do you favour the soft dark beauty of Stibnite, better known as the ancient eyeliner kohl, or are you enthralled by the vibrant blue of Sodalite and its ability to glow orange under UV light? Will Soda-LITE outshine Stib-NITE or be consumed by it? Only one 'lite and one 'nite to put in your votes an

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okanogen VerminEnemyFromWithinSep 4, 2023
Come on and vote for the spectacular hothouse #orchid of #Minerals: #Sodalite. Only the rarest of conditions produce this fabulous gem! #TeamSodalite #MineralCup #MinCup23 #MinCup2023
Vote here! Vote now! Vote once!
https://www.mineralcup.org/2023/campaigns/round-1-match-4
Round 1 Match 4 — Mineral Cup

Do you favour the soft dark beauty of Stibnite, better known as the ancient eyeliner kohl, or are you enthralled by the vibrant blue of Sodalite and its ability to glow orange under UV light? Will Soda-LITE outshine Stib-NITE or be consumed by it? Only one 'lite and one 'nite to put in your votes an

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GeologistsCatSep 4, 2023
Today I am in #TeamSodalite. The decision wasn't so easy but I figured out that a #sodalite variety exists that is called #BlueTiger & that sodalite shows CAThodoluminescence & my favorite blanket is blue
Three good reasons for me.
#DoesItCat? Yes
#MinCup2023 #MinCup23 #geology #geologywithcats
Show threadokanogen VerminEnemyFromWithinSep 4, 2023
Now the cool thing about #NephilineSyenite is that yes, there will be a sizeable proportion of silica containing alkali feldspar. #Sodalite, #Nephiline and others, if present, crystallize AFTER the available Si is used up. So they may be vein-filling or adjacent in the matrix. But if they are present, that's definitive for a silica poor source magma. Anyway, VOTE SODALITE! #TeamSodalite #MinCup23
okanogen VerminEnemyFromWithinSep 4, 2023
Okay, #stibnite vs #sodalite. Stibnite is cool, but I have to be #TeamSodalite in this matchup. I've always been fascinated by sodalite and all of the related #nephelinesyenite minerals that only occur in very special silica poor or absent melts. They are like the #BaltimoreOrioles kicking ass over the #Yankees (and I already championed #Quartz as the Yankees). Plus, sodalite is an awesome blue color and flourescent under UV. How cool is that!!!!???? #MinCup23
geographileSep 3, 2023

"Do you favour the soft dark beauty of #Stibnite, better known as the ancient eyeliner #kohl, or are you enthralled by the vibrant #blue of #Sodalite and its ability to glow orange under #UV light?"
#mincup23
Round 1, match 4
Stibnite vs sodalite

I am currently #teamSodalite but I will learn more about Stibnite and vote after I've learned more.

https://www.mineralcup.org/2023/campaigns/round-1-match-4

Round 1 Match 4 — Mineral Cup

Do you favour the soft dark beauty of Stibnite, better known as the ancient eyeliner kohl, or are you enthralled by the vibrant blue of Sodalite and its ability to glow orange under UV light? Will Soda-LITE outshine Stib-NITE or be consumed by it? Only one 'lite and one 'nite to put in your votes an

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