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S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*

S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*

Update: 2024-08-07
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In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Apophyllite, the sparkly crystal from the colossal and ancient lava flows on the Indian subcontinent. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Indian Apophyllite: a crystal collectors favourite with unique ties to the Dinosaur mass extinction.


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00:00   Intro
02:26   Chemical structure
05:26   Try this at home
07:25   Geology
07:44   The Deccan Traps
11:44   The Dinosaurs
14:54   Gas bubbles in lava
17:50   Secondary mineralisation
21:51   Mining
22:29   Metaphysical properties

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S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*

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