A Tribute to Our Geologists

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The discussion emphasizes the value of passion over formal qualifications in geology, suggesting that the best geologists are those genuinely fascinated by the subject rather than motivated by financial gain. It proposes a unique approach to engaging geologists: inviting them to a casual setting with samples of rocks, minerals, or fossils, which can lead to enriching conversations and storytelling. Additionally, the topic shifts to meteorites, highlighting the common misconception that meteorites cannot have gas bubble holes, a notion recently challenged by new discoveries. The speaker shares personal experience with a collection of meteorites, noting the excitement of identifying and classifying these samples, including a notable find from Libya. Overall, the conversation underscores the joy of geology and the importance of curiosity in the field.
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You might hire a geologist with a degree, but the best geologists are fascinated by the geology, not the money.

To identify strange rocks, minerals, or fossils, place the samples in the middle of the table, invite the geologist to a family dinner, hand them a drink, and answer any questions they ask you. The conversation, and the stories you will hear, will be worth more than money can buy.
 
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Baluncore said:
You might hire a geologist with a degree, but the best geologists are fascinated by the geology, not the money.

To identify strange rocks, minerals, or fossils, place the samples in the middle of the table, invite the geologist to a family dinner, hand them a drink, and answer any questions they ask you. The conversation, and the stories you will hear, will be worth more than money can buy.
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Baluncore said:
You might hire a geologist with a degree, but the best geologists are fascinated by the geology, not the money.

To identify strange rocks, minerals, or fossils, place the samples in the middle of the table, invite the geologist to a family dinner, hand them a drink, and answer any questions they ask you. The conversation, and the stories you will hear, will be worth more than money can buy.
Golly! You learn all kinda things in this forum. Now I know how to handle the geologists in my life.

I actually do know a couple.
 
BillTre said:

When it comes to rocks that may be meteorites, I get asked this question a dozen times a day.
I find that most people 75% or so hate being told that their "precious" rock is just an Earth rock
and not a meteorite.

With over 450 meteorite samples ( some approx. 400 different meteorites) in my collection,
There's only a few oddball ones that I cannot look at and definitively say Yes or No to it
being a meteorite
We were all told, for many years, that meteorites didnt have obvious gas bubble holes (vesicles) in them.
But over the last several years, that has proven to be wrong as there has been found several meteorites
with obvious vesicles in them. One of these being Jikharra 001, from Ajdabiya, Libya.
I added a large slice, 370grams, of this to my collection late last year.
It's been classified as a eucrite melt breccia, one of the H.E.D. group of achondrites with asteroid 4
Vesta origins.

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Dave
 
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