Last week we brought you a brand new mineral discovery...this week, we're taking a closer look at a beloved classic. ✨️✨️✨️ . Did you know apophyllite gets its name from the Greek "apo" (away) and "phyllos" (leaf) because of its tendency to flake off when heated? . I purchased a single pocket of high quality Indian apophyllite clusters at the fall Denver Gem Show and it is simply going to knock your socks off!!! . Gemmy tips, gorgeous, flower-like form...and price points for every collector! Thi

Hot off the gem press! 💎 A just-faceted and polished gemstone. #dmns #MineralMonday | Denver Museum of Nature & Science

92 reactions · 80 comments | It’s #MineralMonday and today, I invite you to join me for breakfast.  The glass I’m drinking out of, the plate I’m eating on, the silverware I’m using and even the salt I’m enjoying - all come from minerals derived from the earth and had to be mined. ENJOY! | Rep. Paul Gosar | Facebook