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  1. #TimeTravelingGhost Part 49: EP 4: 1937 Amelia Earhart.

    #Wss366 #TimeTravelAuthors 10/13. What does someone else in the story think of you? #SundayLit color

    The spheres were round robin egg-sized #opals or #moonstones, with smoky #blue fire in their depths and pleasantly cool to the touch.

    “Those could be dangerous,” Emily said. “I would hate for something bad to happen to you. I’ve never been much use for intellectuals, but I like you.”

    “Thanks.” Then, in a faltering voice, I said, “I like you too. I’m glad we met.”

    Holding out my hand, I continued, “You should take two of these.”

    I was met with a questioning look, so I added, “It doesn’t make sense, but nothing that’s happened to me recently does. I just have a feeling that these were meant for us.”

    Her fingers briefly touched mine as she took the spheres. Her fingertips were warm. Surprising for a ghost. That was another strange thing. But I was glad.

    “Shall we find out about our ‘friends,’ the rabbits?'” I said, my hand still outstretched.

    It tingled faintly in my grasp—a comforting feeling.

    The foggy tropical night faded, replaced by a lush #emerald-#green light streaming down like sunlight #filtered through a stained-glass window, so brilliant that I was temporarily blinded.

    #TootFic #MicroFiction #Serial #TimeTravel #NMFic #Spooktober

  2. @Adrenochrome

    Look what I've found.

    Locality: Coober Pedy, Central North, South Australia, Australia

    Overall Measurements: 3.00 x 1.97 x 2.30 inches

    Photo Copyright © Heritage Auctions

    instagram.com/p/BtLRXF0FtCI/

    @photography
    #gems
    #opals

  3. Brooch as part of a girdle. Fashioned after the medieval Renaissance style, this elegant ornament is handcrafted in the Arts & Crafts Movement artisan style.
    @SteveThompson look at these beautiful #opals
    By #ArtDecoAndArtNouveau
    #Architecture #Design #Style #Nature #Art #Artist #Photo #Photographer #Urbanism #City #Village #Staircases #History #Histoire #Abandoned #AbandonedPlaces

  4. Inclusions

    The black manganese oxide “plumes” in this Australian opal serve as a good example of art and science merging in gemology. Photomicrograph by Nathan Renfro, field of view 5.85 mm.

    gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2

    youtube.com/watch?v=aDoTEFat5J

    @photography
    #microphotography
    #gemology
    #opals
    #inclusions

  5. #reintroduction #introduction
    Hello to friends old, new, & yet to be discovered!

    My name is Sarah, 43y/o artist, and I’m a nerd for anything that reminds me of the beauty and awesomeness of this planet. If nature & art give you geeky goosebumps, then we’ll probably get along just fine! 😊💜

    I love #art #science #geology #photography #drawing #sculpture #costumes #lapidary #rocks #rockhounding #opals #equality #humanrights #animals #cats #bugs #insects #nature #love #mentalhealth #selfcare ✨💜✨

  6. I’m getting better at this! It can be daunting because I never want to ruin a pretty stone, and sometimes things don’t work out. But then I get special ones like this and the transformation just gets me so excited to keep doing more. 🤩

    #opal #lapidary #rocks #minerals #geology #wetspecimen #gorgeous #welo #opals #MastoArt

  7. This opal is a real beauty that I’ve been working on. I always to try to follow the shape of the stone and see where it guides me. I love the final shape this one turned out to be. And those flash patterns are so interesting. Last pic is the “before” shot— I love a good transformation! ✨🤩✨ Happy Friday, y’all!! 💜
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    #opals #opal #WetSpecimen #rocks #minerals #lapidary #geology #MastoArt #macro #photography #friday

  8. More alien landscapes (er, scenic dendritic opals) for you to enjoy! Nature is so amazing 🤩 💜
    #opals #welo #rocks #geology #minerals #nature #awesome #MastoArt

  9. Is it an alien landscape on a planet far, far away? Nope— it’s a tiny, scenic, dendritic Welo opal from Ethiopia! 🤩 I haven’t done any shaping on this one— oftentimes these scenic opals are perfect just as they are. 💜✨ Happy Friday, y’all!

    #friday #opals #rocks #minerals #geology #macro #photography #MastoArt

  10. this is an an Ethiopian Welo opal, wet specimen-grade, that I shaped and polished myself. I call this one The Strawberry 🍓! Swipe/scroll to the end to see the rough “before” pic — It’s amazing what you can discover with a dremel tool and some elbow grease!! 🤩🍓🤩🍓

    #opal #opals #welo #weloopal #opaltrove #lapidary #strawberry