Elements/Minerals discussion (no 56k)

Let's face it, minerals and elements can be sexy. What are your favorite minerals or elements? Here, I'll get us started!



Here we have Vanadinite:

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/lcfr2006/vana16170.jpg[/IMG]




And Argonite:

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/lcfr2006/Gems-Aragonite.jpg[/IMG]




And Amethyst:

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/lcfr2006/mineralminers_amethyst1.jpg[/IMG]




A carving made of Jade:

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/lcfr2006/LargeJadecarving.jpg[/IMG]




And here's Bismuth:

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/lcfr2006/bismuth.jpg[/IMG]Elements/Minerals discussion (no 56k)
I must say I'm a sucker for Tungsten.Elements/Minerals discussion (no 56k)
Carbon is the best element, and no one can convince me otherwise.
[QUOTE=''ProudLarry'']Carbon is the best element, and no one can convince me otherwise.[/QUOTE]



Pffftt only because our lives depend on it. It could at least try to look a little more attractive.
I have some Bismuth...I got it about 10 years ago.
Bromine>all. I like it because it is a liquid.
[QUOTE=''DeeJayInphinity''][QUOTE=''ProudLarry'']Carbon is the best element, and no one can convince me otherwise.[/QUOTE]



Pffftt only because our lives depend on it. It could at least try to look a little more attractive.[/QUOTE]

[img]http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/595/diamondpl4.jpg[/img]



That do anything for you?
Cummingtonite - yes, that's really its name, which is why I like it.
[QUOTE=''hoola'']Bromine>all. I like it because it is a liquid.[/QUOTE]



[url=http://www.quicksilverhg.com/rsc/img/mercury_drops_large.jpg]http://www.quicksilverhg.com/rsc/img/mercury_drops_large.jpg[/url]



You picked the least coolest liquid element. What about Mercury, Cesium, Gallium, Ribidium? Gallium is probably the best one out of the bunch.
[QUOTE=''ProudLarry''][img]http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/595/diamondpl4.jpg[/img]



That do anything for you?[/QUOTE]



Diamonds are overrated. There, I said it, happy now? :P
[QUOTE=''DeeJayInphinity''][QUOTE=''hoola'']Bromine>all. I like it because it is a liquid.[/QUOTE]



[url=http://www.quicksilverhg.com/rsc/img/mercury_drops_large.jpg]http://www.quicksilverhg.com/rsc/img/mercury_drops_large.jpg[/url]



You picked the least coolest liquid element. What about Mercury, Cesium, Gallium, Ribidium? Gallium is probably the best one out of the bunch.[/QUOTE]

Gallium is pretty awesome because it has such a low melting point that it will melt in your hand if you hold it for long enough. Mercury however, will shut down your central nervous system if you hold it in your hand for too long.
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/%C3%89meraude_%28Colombie%29.jpg[/img]I've a thing for emeralds. 8)
Those are definitly nice... I like that one black mineral with some white in it.
[QUOTE=''rimnet00'']Those are definitly nice... I like that one black mineral with some white in it.[/QUOTE]

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:BiotitaEZ.jpg]Biotite Mica[/url], perhaps?
Tanzanite

I really like Obsidian.

[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/ObsidianOregon.jpg/600px-ObsidianOregon.jpg[/img]
Titanium looks pretty nifty.[img]http://www.tirings.com/images/titanium-2.jpg[/img]
kryptonite ftw!
i love galena and im new and dont know how to post a picture (frowns)
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