c/geology-rocks

Why I'll never trust a clean geological diagram again

My field work fell apart when I saw the neat class pictures had nothing to do with the jumbled rocks I was actually standing on.

Serious question, why does every 'beginner friendly' rock ID chart use colors that look nothing like the rocks I actually find?

The day my brother used my favorite geode as a doorstop

My little brother decided my polished geode would be perfect for holding the door open. I found it covered in mud and scratches after a rainy day. He said it was just a rock and didn't get why I was upset. Now I keep my collection locked up, and he's banned from touching anything shiny.

Discovering olivine in local basalt opened my eyes to city geology

I began to pause and really look at rocks during my regular walks instead of rushing past them. This simple shift meant checking textures and patterns with a hand lens I keep in my pocket. One evening, I found a dark rock near the curb that had tiny green crystals inside. A quick check confirmed it was basalt with olivine, something I never expected here. That moment felt like a personal victory, even though the rock was common. Now, I see geological stories in every crack and pebble around town. This habit has added a quiet joy to my daily routine.

Showerthought: My campfire fail made me stop judging rocks by color

I thought a black rock was coal and tried to burn it. It was just basalt, so now I test hardness first. Saved me from looking silly again.