#MineralMonday Here is a big dark green Tourmaline (var. Elbaite) crystal from Brazil. The variety of green colored Elbaite is known is Verdelite. Would you believe I bought this specimen for $33 at an auction? This is at least a $300 specimen.

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I went to my first writing meetup in a looooong time today and y'all, I forgot what it was like to be around other creative people ... I'm gonna have to get involved in a writers' group up in Ann Arbor after I move bc I can't lose that type of connection again

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🧵Spotted at a cafe in Aotearoa New Zealand: A small human (3?) declares to Grandad, "Grandad did you know I'm a bug?!" Grandad nods thoughtfully. "Oh yeah? What type? A fluffy bum*" "No a BIG SPIDER!" "You sure? Because you look more like a fluffy bum." "Noo! A SPIDER!" (1)

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I understand you've been able to forge the Blade of Nerevar once again! I commend you, Rubitsart (202) 224-3121 —CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD #.

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