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In this episode, the hosts discuss their attempts to track down a rare mineral specimen using online resources, their own knowledge, and information from a collector.
32:55 - 35:31 (02:36)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss their attempts to track down a rare mineral specimen using online resources, their own knowledge, and information from a collector. They explore the challenges and successes of their search and the lengths they went to locate this piece of material.
ChapterMineral Collecting Safety Tips
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
A cautionary tale about the prevalence of fake quasicrystals being sold at mineral shows, despite no legitimate discoveries ever being made in the field.
35:31 - 37:40 (02:08)
Summary
A cautionary tale about the prevalence of fake quasicrystals being sold at mineral shows, despite no legitimate discoveries ever being made in the field.