Ninjafossils
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I found this gem in central Wyoming. Any idea what mineral/gem it is?
Help identifying a mineral
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Jim in Idaho
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Looks like a chalcedony quartz nodule. Nice find!
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I think Jim's right. My first thought was a gypsum crystal, but I see a matrix of non crystal forming chalcedony with in it. It's a really interesting specimen and a nice find.
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