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  Jan 14 2016, 09:11 AM
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The long running PBS series "NOVA" aired an excellent new (2016) episode last night titled "Life's Rocky Start". It was absolutely outstanding! It highlighted the relationship between minerals and the existence/relationship of life on earth. I was especially enlightened with their analysis of clay and Stromatolite in relation to the inception of life on earth, very fascinating. Also some breathtaking gem specimens are shown throughout the episode for that eye candy we all love.
 I highly recommend watching this if you get the chance. I don't have a link but it can plucked from OnDemand or other sources. I think PBS might have a NOVA section that can be watched online but not positive. Let me know what you think if you catch it! NOVA: Life's Rocky Start, S43/EP11 -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Jan 20 2016, 09:37 AM
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I have some nice Stromatolite fossil specimens that I have collected here in the mtns over the years. When I first found them I had no idea so... had them analyzed at CSU back in the 80s and they were determined to be Stromatolite. CSU was very curious as to where they were found. I only disclosed the County.
 I'll have to post up a few pics here when I get the chance, pretty cool stuff. This program really explained their role well! Here's a pic I took of one that is in situ.... it's encased in a large extrusive igneous. Some of the Stromatolites up here are pretty colorful, like tie-dye almost.  Stromatolite Encased 2 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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swizz Life's Rocky Start: Must See Jan 14 2016, 09:11 AM
Crusty Will have to check it out, thanks for the heads up... Jan 14 2016, 11:29 AM CP Love those kind of shows too, thanks Chris! ... Jan 15 2016, 10:07 AM Gene Kooper I enjoyed the fresh perspective presented in the s... Jan 15 2016, 09:52 PM James and Cyndi Awesome video Swizz. I want some 4.3 billion year ... Jan 19 2016, 01:40 PM cprovolt QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 14 2016, 08:11 AM) The... Jan 19 2016, 05:38 PM
James and Cyndi QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 20 2016, 08:37 AM) I h... Jan 20 2016, 02:20 PM swizz I started a new thread in the Fossil section of th... Jan 20 2016, 10:19 AM swizz The ones exposed from this occurrence are on too f... Jan 20 2016, 02:28 PM swizz Ok, found that one. Here it is.... no wait, I... Jan 20 2016, 02:40 PM CP Thought I might have already seen it but nope had ... Jan 22 2016, 06:22 PM |
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