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Hey Geology, what's your favourite mineral? And have you tried licking it? (self.geology)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Beryl! And chrysoberyl, and bertrandite, and helvine... (there is a theme here).

No, I do not lick these or other rocks, heh. The last time I was collecting halotrichite, there was enough dust kicked up I could taste it in the air, if that counts.