S1 EP7 APOPHYLLITE: the Dinosaur extinction, rivers of Lava, a DIY science project *London Gem & Mineral Show Talk 2023*
In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily deep dives into Apophyllite, the sparkly crystal from the colossal and ancient lava flows on the Indian subcontinent. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the origins of Indian Apophyllite: a crystal collectors favourite with unique ties to the Dinosaur mass extinction.
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00:00 Intro
02:26 Chemical structure
05:26 Try this at home
07:25 Geology
07:44 The Deccan Traps
11:44 The Dinosaurs
14:54 Gas bubbles in lava
17:50 Secondary mineralisation
21:51 Mining
22:29 Metaphysical properties