#MinCup25 #R2M4
It's truly a battle of the UV dynamos.
For this match we have two fluorescent beauties facing off in what promises to be a good match.
We have #carpathite the very rare hydrocarbon versus #tugtupite the silicate relative of sodalite
Battle of the glowing stones
Pics below
Vote!
It's truly a battle of the UV dynamos.
For this match we have two fluorescent beauties facing off in what promises to be a good match.
We have #carpathite the very rare hydrocarbon versus #tugtupite the silicate relative of sodalite
Battle of the glowing stones
Pics below
Vote!
#MinCup Round 2 Match 4:
It’s a battle of mineralogical oddities as organic mineral #Carpathite battles against vs #Tugtupite, a mineral that looks like reindeer blood!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r2...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
It’s a battle of mineralogical oddities as organic mineral #Carpathite battles against vs #Tugtupite, a mineral that looks like reindeer blood!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r2...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Click here to vote in Carpathite vs Tugtupite Photo credits: Michael Roarke
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September 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#MinCup25 #R2M4
It's truly a battle of the UV dynamos.
For this match we have two fluorescent beauties facing off in what promises to be a good match.
We have #carpathite the very rare hydrocarbon versus #tugtupite the silicate relative of sodalite
Battle of the glowing stones
Pics below
Vote!
It's truly a battle of the UV dynamos.
For this match we have two fluorescent beauties facing off in what promises to be a good match.
We have #carpathite the very rare hydrocarbon versus #tugtupite the silicate relative of sodalite
Battle of the glowing stones
Pics below
Vote!
ROTD #MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
It's time to get serious.
Quartz is a silica, it's the most abundant mineral on Earth.
Rhodo is beautiful manganese carbonate that looks like ham or candy.
Truly a case for the ages.
I'm backing bacon.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
It's time to get serious.
Quartz is a silica, it's the most abundant mineral on Earth.
Rhodo is beautiful manganese carbonate that looks like ham or candy.
Truly a case for the ages.
I'm backing bacon.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
September 21, 2024 at 2:17 PM
ROTD #MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
It's time to get serious.
Quartz is a silica, it's the most abundant mineral on Earth.
Rhodo is beautiful manganese carbonate that looks like ham or candy.
Truly a case for the ages.
I'm backing bacon.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
It's time to get serious.
Quartz is a silica, it's the most abundant mineral on Earth.
Rhodo is beautiful manganese carbonate that looks like ham or candy.
Truly a case for the ages.
I'm backing bacon.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
ROTD #MinCup24 R2M4: #Dioptase versus #Vivianite.
Here is my toughest call of the series.
Dioptase, the desert emerald, a copper secondary that has my heart.
Versus
Vivianite, the corpse crystal. The gorgeous blue green queen of my collection.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Here is my toughest call of the series.
Dioptase, the desert emerald, a copper secondary that has my heart.
Versus
Vivianite, the corpse crystal. The gorgeous blue green queen of my collection.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
September 20, 2024 at 3:04 PM
ROTD #MinCup24 R2M4: #Dioptase versus #Vivianite.
Here is my toughest call of the series.
Dioptase, the desert emerald, a copper secondary that has my heart.
Versus
Vivianite, the corpse crystal. The gorgeous blue green queen of my collection.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Here is my toughest call of the series.
Dioptase, the desert emerald, a copper secondary that has my heart.
Versus
Vivianite, the corpse crystal. The gorgeous blue green queen of my collection.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
R2M4 of #MinCup24, underrated vs. the poser child - Rhodochrosite versus Quartz.
Everyone's talking about the hydrothermal stuff, but I'm fascinated by it for a different reason. Have you ever seen carbonate glow under CL? That's Rhodochrosite in there. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
Everyone's talking about the hydrothermal stuff, but I'm fascinated by it for a different reason. Have you ever seen carbonate glow under CL? That's Rhodochrosite in there. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
Vote in Round 2 Match 5 — Mineral Cup
Rhodochrosite vs Quartz
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September 21, 2024 at 6:52 AM
R2M4 of #MinCup24, underrated vs. the poser child - Rhodochrosite versus Quartz.
Everyone's talking about the hydrothermal stuff, but I'm fascinated by it for a different reason. Have you ever seen carbonate glow under CL? That's Rhodochrosite in there. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
Everyone's talking about the hydrothermal stuff, but I'm fascinated by it for a different reason. Have you ever seen carbonate glow under CL? That's Rhodochrosite in there. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m5
Today on #MinCup24 - Dioptase vs Vivianite. Emerald Queen of the Desert vs. Lady of Darkness... actually, wait, that sounds like a really cool fantasy story, let me get on that. I think we'll make the protagonist be on the Lady of Darkness side. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Dioptase vs Vivianite
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September 20, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Today on #MinCup24 - Dioptase vs Vivianite. Emerald Queen of the Desert vs. Lady of Darkness... actually, wait, that sounds like a really cool fantasy story, let me get on that. I think we'll make the protagonist be on the Lady of Darkness side. ⚒️
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Dioptase is catching up??? oh no. Please #VoteViv
the "Queen of the Night" has stunning blue crystals that turn black when exposed to sunlight. It can form on a corpse buried in iron-rich soil or with iron in the grave! How can you not choose #Vivianite? #MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
the "Queen of the Night" has stunning blue crystals that turn black when exposed to sunlight. It can form on a corpse buried in iron-rich soil or with iron in the grave! How can you not choose #Vivianite? #MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Dioptase vs Vivianite
www.mineralcup.org
September 20, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Dioptase is catching up??? oh no. Please #VoteViv
the "Queen of the Night" has stunning blue crystals that turn black when exposed to sunlight. It can form on a corpse buried in iron-rich soil or with iron in the grave! How can you not choose #Vivianite? #MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
the "Queen of the Night" has stunning blue crystals that turn black when exposed to sunlight. It can form on a corpse buried in iron-rich soil or with iron in the grave! How can you not choose #Vivianite? #MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
Rhodochrosite began Mineral Cup 24 as “Meat rock, meat rock.” Will voters once again sink their teeth into this appetizing rose-colored delight? Or will quartz’s myriad of varieties, colours, and forms win the day?
⚒️🧪 geology
Rhodochrosite began Mineral Cup 24 as “Meat rock, meat rock.” Will voters once again sink their teeth into this appetizing rose-colored delight? Or will quartz’s myriad of varieties, colours, and forms win the day?
⚒️🧪 geology
Vote in Round 2 Match 5 — Mineral Cup
Rhodochrosite vs Quartz
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September 21, 2024 at 5:13 AM
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
Rhodochrosite began Mineral Cup 24 as “Meat rock, meat rock.” Will voters once again sink their teeth into this appetizing rose-colored delight? Or will quartz’s myriad of varieties, colours, and forms win the day?
⚒️🧪 geology
Rhodochrosite began Mineral Cup 24 as “Meat rock, meat rock.” Will voters once again sink their teeth into this appetizing rose-colored delight? Or will quartz’s myriad of varieties, colours, and forms win the day?
⚒️🧪 geology
#MinCup24
⚒️🧪 geology
Congratulations #dioptase! Your Queenly emerald glow has outshone the Lady of Darkness’ gothic vibes. Farewell #vivianite. May you return from your underworld of darkness to rally your fans next year.
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
⚒️🧪 geology
Congratulations #dioptase! Your Queenly emerald glow has outshone the Lady of Darkness’ gothic vibes. Farewell #vivianite. May you return from your underworld of darkness to rally your fans next year.
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
September 21, 2024 at 5:04 AM
#MinCup24
⚒️🧪 geology
Congratulations #dioptase! Your Queenly emerald glow has outshone the Lady of Darkness’ gothic vibes. Farewell #vivianite. May you return from your underworld of darkness to rally your fans next year.
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
⚒️🧪 geology
Congratulations #dioptase! Your Queenly emerald glow has outshone the Lady of Darkness’ gothic vibes. Farewell #vivianite. May you return from your underworld of darkness to rally your fans next year.
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Rhodochrosite versus #Quartz
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Dioptase versus #Vivianite
Dioptase is rare and has glorious emerald to teal-green vitreous crystals. Vivianite can grow on decaying wood, bones and other organic material.
Deja vu of R2 M3 of Mineral Cup 2023. But every year are new voters with new motivations!
⚒️🧪 geology
Dioptase is rare and has glorious emerald to teal-green vitreous crystals. Vivianite can grow on decaying wood, bones and other organic material.
Deja vu of R2 M3 of Mineral Cup 2023. But every year are new voters with new motivations!
⚒️🧪 geology
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Dioptase vs Vivianite
www.mineralcup.org
September 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
#MinCup24 R2M4: #Dioptase versus #Vivianite
Dioptase is rare and has glorious emerald to teal-green vitreous crystals. Vivianite can grow on decaying wood, bones and other organic material.
Deja vu of R2 M3 of Mineral Cup 2023. But every year are new voters with new motivations!
⚒️🧪 geology
Dioptase is rare and has glorious emerald to teal-green vitreous crystals. Vivianite can grow on decaying wood, bones and other organic material.
Deja vu of R2 M3 of Mineral Cup 2023. But every year are new voters with new motivations!
⚒️🧪 geology
September 20, 2024 at 8:23 PM
September 20, 2024 at 8:45 AM
This round it'll be dioptase for me, because I am a sucker for that cyan copper color.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Dioptase vs Vivianite
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September 20, 2024 at 5:04 AM
This round it'll be dioptase for me, because I am a sucker for that cyan copper color.
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
September 21, 2024 at 2:53 AM
It's a sign, people: dioptase is the GREEN mineral, formed in the DESERT.
This is the one, the clear 《Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo》 aligned candidate.
VOTE DIOPTASE
#MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
This is the one, the clear 《Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo》 aligned candidate.
VOTE DIOPTASE
#MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
September 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM
It's a sign, people: dioptase is the GREEN mineral, formed in the DESERT.
This is the one, the clear 《Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo》 aligned candidate.
VOTE DIOPTASE
#MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
This is the one, the clear 《Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo》 aligned candidate.
VOTE DIOPTASE
#MinCup24
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
@mineralcup.bsky.social I am so torn on which to vote for! The desert queen of beautiful green or the gothic lady so dark and shady?
This might be the toughest vote so far for me.
#mincup24 #vivianite #dioptase
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
This might be the toughest vote so far for me.
#mincup24 #vivianite #dioptase
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
Vote in Round 2 Match 4 — Mineral Cup
Dioptase vs Vivianite
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September 20, 2024 at 10:44 PM
@mineralcup.bsky.social I am so torn on which to vote for! The desert queen of beautiful green or the gothic lady so dark and shady?
This might be the toughest vote so far for me.
#mincup24 #vivianite #dioptase
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
This might be the toughest vote so far for me.
#mincup24 #vivianite #dioptase
www.mineralcup.org/2024/vote/r2m4
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED MOVIE TOURNAMENT!
Round 2, Final Match (VOTE UNTIL NEXT MIDNIGHT, CHOOSE 2 MOVIES!)
Click here to vote:
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Round 2, Final Match (VOTE UNTIL NEXT MIDNIGHT, CHOOSE 2 MOVIES!)
Click here to vote:
strawpoll.com/xVg71vk5zyr
The Ultimate Animated Movie Tournament (R2M4) - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Cars 3, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Bob's Burgers Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
strawpoll.com
February 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED MOVIE TOURNAMENT!
Round 2, Final Match (VOTE UNTIL NEXT MIDNIGHT, CHOOSE 2 MOVIES!)
Click here to vote:
strawpoll.com/xVg71vk5zyr
Round 2, Final Match (VOTE UNTIL NEXT MIDNIGHT, CHOOSE 2 MOVIES!)
Click here to vote:
strawpoll.com/xVg71vk5zyr
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED MOVIE TOURNAMENT!
MATCH DATES:
R1M7: Feb. 10 - Feb. 11 @ Morning
R1M8: Feb. 12 - Feb. 13 @ Morning
R2M1: Presidents Day - Feb. 17 @ Morning
R2M2: Feb. 19 - Feb. 20 @ Morning
R2M3: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24 @ Morning
R2M4: Feb. 26 - Pokémon Day @ Morning
MATCH DATES:
R1M7: Feb. 10 - Feb. 11 @ Morning
R1M8: Feb. 12 - Feb. 13 @ Morning
R2M1: Presidents Day - Feb. 17 @ Morning
R2M2: Feb. 19 - Feb. 20 @ Morning
R2M3: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24 @ Morning
R2M4: Feb. 26 - Pokémon Day @ Morning
February 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED MOVIE TOURNAMENT!
MATCH DATES:
R1M7: Feb. 10 - Feb. 11 @ Morning
R1M8: Feb. 12 - Feb. 13 @ Morning
R2M1: Presidents Day - Feb. 17 @ Morning
R2M2: Feb. 19 - Feb. 20 @ Morning
R2M3: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24 @ Morning
R2M4: Feb. 26 - Pokémon Day @ Morning
MATCH DATES:
R1M7: Feb. 10 - Feb. 11 @ Morning
R1M8: Feb. 12 - Feb. 13 @ Morning
R2M1: Presidents Day - Feb. 17 @ Morning
R2M2: Feb. 19 - Feb. 20 @ Morning
R2M3: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24 @ Morning
R2M4: Feb. 26 - Pokémon Day @ Morning
poll now closed.
congratulations to Flourished Peony, going through to the third round.
congratulations to Flourished Peony, going through to the third round.
December 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
poll now closed.
congratulations to Flourished Peony, going through to the third round.
congratulations to Flourished Peony, going through to the third round.
December 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
R2M4
The First Frost v. Flourished Peony
Which will you choose: the seven thousand torments of Wen Yifan and the high school desk mate who loved her, or the Tang Dynasty divorcee girl boss and her friendly neighbourhood official?
(vote link in post below)
#CdramaCup2025
The First Frost v. Flourished Peony
Which will you choose: the seven thousand torments of Wen Yifan and the high school desk mate who loved her, or the Tang Dynasty divorcee girl boss and her friendly neighbourhood official?
(vote link in post below)
#CdramaCup2025
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
R2M4
The First Frost v. Flourished Peony
Which will you choose: the seven thousand torments of Wen Yifan and the high school desk mate who loved her, or the Tang Dynasty divorcee girl boss and her friendly neighbourhood official?
(vote link in post below)
#CdramaCup2025
The First Frost v. Flourished Peony
Which will you choose: the seven thousand torments of Wen Yifan and the high school desk mate who loved her, or the Tang Dynasty divorcee girl boss and her friendly neighbourhood official?
(vote link in post below)
#CdramaCup2025
full results for round one, and match ups for round two:
(full names of dramas in the ALT, if you're looking for them.)
(full names of dramas in the ALT, if you're looking for them.)
December 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
full results for round one, and match ups for round two:
(full names of dramas in the ALT, if you're looking for them.)
(full names of dramas in the ALT, if you're looking for them.)
half way through round one, our first eight eliminations have occurred, some interesting round two clashes shaping up...
December 8, 2025 at 5:58 AM
half way through round one, our first eight eliminations have occurred, some interesting round two clashes shaping up...
Timeline restored.
Started at R1M6, rocketed the first major boss, dropped Quake’s Guardian again, and used the accidental R2 timeline knowledge to reach R2M4.
We are back where the game crashed.
Next stream: break past the fault point.
#VTuber #LinuxVTuber #Quake
Started at R1M6, rocketed the first major boss, dropped Quake’s Guardian again, and used the accidental R2 timeline knowledge to reach R2M4.
We are back where the game crashed.
Next stream: break past the fault point.
#VTuber #LinuxVTuber #Quake
May 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Timeline restored.
Started at R1M6, rocketed the first major boss, dropped Quake’s Guardian again, and used the accidental R2 timeline knowledge to reach R2M4.
We are back where the game crashed.
Next stream: break past the fault point.
#VTuber #LinuxVTuber #Quake
Started at R1M6, rocketed the first major boss, dropped Quake’s Guardian again, and used the accidental R2 timeline knowledge to reach R2M4.
We are back where the game crashed.
Next stream: break past the fault point.
#VTuber #LinuxVTuber #Quake
My review of tonight's #UniversityChallenge, #OnlyConnect and #Mastermind : jacksonlinewritings.blogspot.com/2025/11/quiz...
Quizzy Mondays 2025-26 Week 20: University Challenge R2M4, Only Connect Play-Off 3, Mastermind Heat 19
Hello again my friends, and welcome to another Quizzy Monday! After what's been a most strange week indeed, going from the utter hysteria of...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
My review of tonight's #UniversityChallenge, #OnlyConnect and #Mastermind : jacksonlinewritings.blogspot.com/2025/11/quiz...