Recent questions tagged rocks

Description : Should I inform farmers before I take big rocks out of the ditch by their field?

Last Answer : Technically yes, but if you are only taking one or two rocks I wouldn't be too concerned but if you loading up a truck full then yes. The rocks may be used for drainage or landfill to ... take river rock from parks and other public access places. If everyone took rocks there would be erosion issues.

Description : Time, pressure and temperature?

Last Answer : answer:Here's my basic understanding of how igneous crystallization works: The pressure and temperature pieces of the formula are relative. The temperature at which crystals of a given mineral will form ... talk about seeing crystals form over weeks, I assume you mean this kind of crystallization.

Description : What is this Rock Specimen?

Last Answer : My SWAG is that it is pyrite in a black shale. Red could be another Iron mineral.

Description : Rock art in the garden?

Last Answer : She could make a labyrinth out of all the stones and rocks.

Description : When you start a project, does one thing invariably lead to another?

Last Answer : Every single time!!!

Description : Where does the crystal/stone come from in the mood rings?

Last Answer : The “stone” is just glass (or, rarely, quartz). The color changing component is a temperature-sensitve liquid crystal of the same kind that’s used in forehead thermometers. A layer of this material is under the glass dome of the “stone”.

Description : [Fiction question] I need a rock collector or geologist now. Can you just find a chunk of beryl or quartz lying around on the ground?

Last Answer : I don't know about New Hampshire, but I know that in Arkansas and Missouri, it is entirely possible to be walking along in certain areas and basically stumble over a hunk of quartz crystal. I realize this is ... that in some places the premise works. I just don't know if NH is one of those places.

Description : How To Make Scented Rocks

Last Answer : Make Your Own Scented Rocks Place rocks in a bowl or dish to scent a room. A nice alternative to potpourri! 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup salt 1/4 teaspoon essential oil (your favorite scent) 2/3 ... Allow stones to dry. Store in a plastic baggie to keep fresh until you are ready to use.the stones.

Description : How to Polish Rocks

Last Answer : How to Polish Rocks Polishing rocks is a great way to bring out the best in your rock collection, or to use smaller rocks as part of a design. It may take a few weeks or months before you achieve ... weeks. Check if they've been polished enough by taking off the lid and inspecting one of the rocks.