More stones October 27, 2018October 21, 2018Posted in painting, PhotographyTagged chrysocolla, cinnabar, copper, malachite, minerals Cinnabar (Sulfide mineral is quite toxic) Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral. Â Malachite- another copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. Advertisement
I have an interest in colorful minerals. And, when I buy one, I do like to ‘explore’ it inside. I know, this sounds weird, but it’s the true. Reply
I hope that you wear a mask while grinding these minerals, I seem to remember that the dust from some of them can be very harmful over time. Reply
Do not worry. I don’t do this too often. And I do take care. Indeed, some minerals can be harmful. Thank you for your concern. 🙂 Reply
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Have you been quarrying?
I have an interest in colorful minerals.
And, when I buy one, I do like to ‘explore’ it inside. I know, this sounds weird, but it’s the true.
That doesn’t sound weird at all. Minerals are full of interest.
I hope that you wear a mask while grinding these minerals, I seem to remember that the dust from some of them can be very harmful over time.
Do not worry. I don’t do this too often. And I do take care.
Indeed, some minerals can be harmful.
Thank you for your concern.
🙂