Geology

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2012-05-24 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - Stones:

Hi Victor,    It is very hard to see the stones in the picture and it won't enlarge. The best I can tell they are semiprecious stones like moonstone and tiger eye. Could also be Labradorite. Like I said

2012-05-23 Jewelry, Gems, & Minerals - daimond earring:

Hi Chuck, the closest my research came up with is a certain Richard Llewellyn B Rathbone, a silver smith from London. His stamp has an R, then an L with a smaller uppercase L perched on it. However, the

2012-05-22 Geology - Asking Question:

Asif,    The best way for you is to read 'Geology and Tectonics of Pakistan' (Kazmi & Jan, 1997).  You will find answers to so many of your questions on tectonics of Pakistan.You may see page 35 of the

2012-05-22 Geology - Rock ID:

Hi Bill,  I don't think they are fossils.  They do look like quartzite.  I think the structures you see are ripple marks or cross bedding created as the beds of sandstone were laid down.  Water or wind

2012-05-21 Geology - Mineral identification:

Hi Sarah,  Very interesting.  I've seen many rocks that did not look natural at all.  A person could swear that they had been altered by someone, but they were not.  So I approach all rocks like yours