RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
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Post by RocknCritter on Dec 15, 2008 21:49:20 GMT -5
A friend found some more information about Pinolith and I thought I would share it here instead of letting it get buried at the bottom of the other thread. From the book Glossary of Geology "A metamorphic rock containing magnesite as crystals and as granular aggregates in a schistose matrix. It is so named because the magnesite inclusions resemble pine cones in shape. Found in Styria, Austria." From www.mindat.org "Name for a graphite-pigmented, light grey to almost black dolomite with inclusions of white magnesite grains looking like pine kernels (hence the name). Sometimes used as a decorative stone." I had searched mindat for Pinolith not Pinolite. Now the name makes sense Pin e - o - lith (Latin for stone).
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 15, 2008 22:18:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, it is really nice stuff and I always enjoy learning about the various rocks from these smart members!!! Amber
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SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2009
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 15, 2008 22:28:28 GMT -5
Yep..I agree. Thanks for the info. I have learned so much about rocks from everyone here. I should just become a freakin' Geologist for hecks sake. Steve
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 15, 2008 22:44:10 GMT -5
I learn a lot for about 5 minutes. I wish I could remember some of it! I enjoy stories like this more than the ones where it's named after the guy who found it (e.g. Howlite) or where it was found. But then again, I suppose place names help tell people where to find more (more or less). Chuck
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 16, 2008 9:38:22 GMT -5
Great thread! I love reading this kind of stuff....Mel
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Post by Tonyterner on Dec 16, 2008 10:42:31 GMT -5
Thanks Rockcritter. Interesting read.
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Post by sitnwrap on Dec 16, 2008 20:27:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the info as it is very interesting. I find I forget this type of info until later on when someone brings the subject up then pop! out it comes and I can offer the information but can't remember where I got the info from. lol.
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Post by frane on Dec 16, 2008 21:25:38 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat with hard rock cafe. I really love learning about everything and this was very interesting Rockncritter. Thank you so much for the information...I just hope I can retain it. Fran
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