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Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is a pink crystal known as the symbol of unconditional love.

@ Rose Quartz
Gandalf begins his exploration of Minerals.

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Pet's Palette
I'll wager your pets won't be able to wait to get their paws, claws or fins on this fun painting set! What masterpieces will they produce? Hopefully it'll keep them happily engaged for hours.

@ Pet's Palette

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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Purple Agate Slice
Place in front of a window and let the sun shine through for maximum effect!

@ Purple Agate Slice
How do geologists ask each other out?

They say, “Are you a carbon sample? Because I’d love to date you.”

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@ Pink Gem
Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen oxide?

NO!

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Green Fluorite
Green fluorite, or fluorspar, is a beautiful crystal, found all over the world, which has many healing properties.

@ Green Fluorite
“They've got VR headsets for sale in the gift shop, Gandalf!” exclaimed Almita. “I'm very tempted!”
”Wow!” said Gandalf. "I'm tempted myself, but I imagine a decent headset would cost a good few golden moles!"

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@ Metallic Background
Which rock group is made up of four men who can’t sing?
Mount Rushmore!

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@ Silver Globe
A chemist walks into a pharmacy and asks the pharmacist, “Do you have any acetylsalicylic acid?”
“You mean aspirin?” asked the pharmacist.
“That’s it! I can never remember that word.”

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@ Mineral Rock
Which fruit contains Barium and double Sodium?

BaNaNa!

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@ Colourful Metals
"I'm going to buy a small amethyst, ypmblessed," said Gandalf. "It'll go well with my glass snowglobe from Belgium, and my model of the Forth Bridge from when we went to Scotland."
"That sounds like a nice collection of mementoes, Gandalf!"

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@ Pebbles & Gems
Which rock group is made up of four men who can’t sing?
Mount Rushmore!

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@ Polygon Ore Stone
Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen oxide?

NO!

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@ Limestone Surface Texture
Why were oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon wearing suits and ties?

They were a formyl group.

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@ Iron Pyrites
Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen oxide?

NO!

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Mineral Cave Down Under
This is the entrance to a mineral cave in Australia. What mysteries of nature can be found when deep in the dark cavern? The pastime of exploring such caves is known as speleology, which is the scientific study of caves, especially in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc

@ Mineral Cave Down Under
Which rock group is made up of four men who can’t sing?
Mount Rushmore!

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@ Colourful Chalks
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Chalk Explosion!
Which fruit contains Barium and double Sodium?

BaNaNa!

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@ Eyeshadow Colour Palette
How do geologists ask each other out?

They say, “Are you a carbon sample? Because I’d love to date you.”

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@ Quartz Pebbles
What’s a pirate’s favorite element?

Aaaaargon!

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@ Orange Calcite
Which fruit contains Barium and double Sodium?

BaNaNa!

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Amazing Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, taking its name from Biblical Greek amethystos meaning "not intoxicated" -- the Ancient Greeks fashioned drinking vessels out of amethyst in the belief that it would prevent one from becoming drunk. Soldiers in mediaeval Europe wore amethyst amulets into battle, due to their belief in its healing qualities. In the Church of England, bishops wear an episcopal ring which is often set with an amethyst, an allusion to the description of the Apostles as "not drunk" at Pentecost in Acts 2:15.
High-quality amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay and the Far East.

@ Amazing Amethyst
Which rock group is made up of four men who can’t sing?
Mount Rushmore!

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Hungarian Mineral Cave
This cave in Hungary has natural mineral formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Speleothems, sometimes referred to as formations or decorations, are cave features formed by the deposition of minerals. The word speleothem is derived from the Greek words spelaion meaning "cave" and thema meaning "deposit". The speleothems with which most people are familiar are stalactites and stalagmites. Speleothems form at varying rates as calcite crystals build up. Most scientists believe that the color of speleothems are determined by the mineral content. Pure calcite is white and almost colorless. Iron and other minerals, as well as acids from surface vegetation, combine with calcite crystals to add shades of red, orange and black to the color of speleothems.

@ Hungarian Mineral Cave
Which rock group is made up of four men who can’t sing?
Mount Rushmore!

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Sunshine Stone
This mineral is citrine quartz. It is coloured by traces of iron in the quartz and its hue can be anything between butter yellow and brilliant amber. In its natural form it looks somewhat cloudy or smoky. Citrine tends to have a hexagonal crystal system. The meaning of citrine is focused on prosperity, joy and energy.

@ Sunshine Stone
“Do you remember that scene in Johnny English Strikes Again where English thinks he's in a VR scene but he's really out in the streets and shops in London and starts attacking someone with a baguette?" said Raju.
Gandalf joined him in hearty laughter at the memory.

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Blue Afghanite
This mineral was discovered in 1968 in the Lapis-lazuli Mine, Afghanistan and is named after that country. It has also been found in Germany, Italy, Tajikistan, near Lake Baikal in Siberia, New York and Newfoundland. It is popular in uses as a gemstone.

@ Blue Afghanite
Why were oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon wearing suits and ties?

They were a formyl group.

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Blue Pebbles
Blue pebbles are a frequent choice for landscapers, gardeners and homeowners. These decorative stones are a versatile and economical way to smarten up your garden, whether it's to add some colour to your front or back garden or to create easy borders around your home.

@ Blue Pebbles
A physicist, a biologist and a chemist went to the seaside for the first time. The physicist watched the sea and was fascinated by the waves. He said he wanted to do some research on the fluid dynamics of the waves and walked into the sea. He never returned.

The biologist said he wanted to do research on ocean flora and fauna and walked into the sea. He, too, never returned.

The chemist waited for a long time and afterwards wrote the observation, “Physicists and biologists are soluble in seawater.”

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@ Gemstone Collection
Gandalf has now completed his exploration of Minerals. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Gandalf has enjoyed his tour of Minerals, but it is time to go home now! This Travel Game is over now, but there will be more events in PnF soon!