Rocks and Minerals

Filed Under (22 Caitlin) by Nathan Toft on 03-02-2010

I love rocks and minerals! They are in things that you probably didnt know like: cars,telephones, jewelry, clothes, computers, houses, people and even toothpaste! ick! Do you know your birthstone? Some people believe it is lucky to wear a gem of their birthstone. My birthstone is the Aquamarine. January: Garnet. February: Amethyst. March: Aquamarine. April: Diamond. May: Emerald. June: Pearl. July: Ruby. August: Peridot. September: Sapphire. October: Opal. November: Topaz. December: Turquoise.

We cannot see this but about 25 tons of dust rains down on Earth every day. This dust comes from space. Sometimes a rock hits earth; this is called a meteorite. Most meteors are the size of a small pebble.

I love crystals because they are pretty and shiny. I love pretty much anything that is shiny. The word crystal comes from the Greek word kyros, wich means “icy cold.” The ancient Greeks thought quartz crystals were made from ice that had frozen so hard it could not melt. Some people believe that certain crystals have special powers. Jade is thought to help relaxation, lapis lazuli to help friendships.

I can’t write any more because I have to go to my brother’s hockey game. I do have LOTS more I could say but bye.

4 Responses to “Rocks and Minerals”

24alc Says:
February 26th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Wow you must really like rocks and minerals because you know ALOT about them. I like rocks and minerals too, My favourite are rubys, topaz, and aquamarines.

*Sydney*
22alc Says:
March 20th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
@24alc, oh trust me, i could say waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more…
CieviaX. Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Wow!!
Now I know my birthstones!!
This is so cool, I like my birthstone color so much!!!
Candace Russell Says:
March 24th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I love diamonds! They shine more than crystals. My birthstone is opal, but opals are not as shiny as diamonds. I prefer your birthstone.

Auntie Candace