Volcanoes are areas where rock is built up around an opening in the Earth which connects the land surface to the magma below the ground. When the pressure deep below the volcano increases, the magma is erupted from the ground. There are three most common types of volcanoes – Shield Volcanoes, Strato Volcanoes and Cinder [...]
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It is Mineral Week here at Mini Me Geology so we are starting out with one of my personal favorites. DIAMONDS!
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals on March 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »
Aquamarine is a pale blue form of the mineral beryl. Aquamarine crystals can occur in such rocks as granites and pegmatites. These beautiful gemstones have a glassy luster (shine) and are either translucent or transparent. These properties make aquamarine a prized stone for all types of jewelry.
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