Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

By Emily Coulter | The Crystal GeologistScienceEarth Sciences
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Digging Deeper, The Crystal Case Studies Podcast episodes

  • S1 EP2 OPAL: water-born rainbows in the Australian desert, silica spheres and mineral classification.
    In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Opal, the mesmerising mineraloid from Australia's parched desert plains. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Australian Opal: watery kaleidoscopes of colour from one of the driest places on Earth.
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    References:
    The Australian Gemmologist, Vol 21, #1, 2001. “Geology of Australian Opal Deposits”, L.J. Townsend.
    “Lightning Ridge, Walgett & District”, information booklet, p13.
    The Queensland Boulder Opal Association
    Elliston, J. (2018). Hydration of Silica and Its Role in the Formation of Quartz Veins – Part 1. Substantia, 2(2), 43–71.
    Harding, M. A. (2016) 'Plenty of opal back then: Opal Pulkah': a history of Aboriginal engagement in the Northern South Australian opal industry c.1940–1980'
    'Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones', Hettie Judah
    'The Crystal Apothecary: 75 Crystal Remedies for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Healing', Gemma Petherbridge
    'The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach', Robert Simmonds and Naisha Ahsain
    24 min
  • S1 EP1 MOLDAVITE: the green Czech tektite born from a meteorite, viral fame, and a German town built from diamonds.

    Emily the geologist talks about Moldavite, the infamous green tektite from the Czech Republic - and how this 'crystal' has come from the dirt in farmers fields to being a viral TikTok sensation. Join us on a journey through time and space and delve into the celestial origins of Moldavite and a meteorite impact which birthed the German Town of Diamonds.

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    26 min
  • Crystal Case Studies - Coming 5th March

    Are you interested in Crystal Geology and Minerals? Are you in the crystal trade, or a crystal enthusiast?

    On Crystal Case Studies we deep dive into crystals, gemstones, and minerals. If this is your thing, follow along for more!

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    1 min

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Uncover the ancient geological story locked within your crystals, gemstones, and minerals with the Crystal Case Studies podcast. Join our host Emily Coulter, an expert geologist with a seven year…