S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023

from Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast · host Emily Coulter | The Crystal Geologist

In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Apophyllite, the sparkly crystal from the colossal and ancient lava flows on the Indian subcontinent. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Indian Apophyllite: a crystal collectors favourite with unique ties to the Dinosaur mass extinction. __________ www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies __________ 00:00 Intro02:26 Chemical structure05:26 Try this at home07:25 Geology07:44 The Deccan Traps11:44 The Dinosaurs14:54 Gas bubbles in lava17:50 Secondary mineralisation21:51 Mining22:29 Metaphysical properties

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S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*

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