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Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

Come on, #TeamVengeance ... it's finally time for #quartz to shine!

Give us a win so we never have to put it in the bracket again 😆💎

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social · Oct 1

#MinCup26 FINALS!!!
We have a pair of geometric beauties as deep red #Cuprite is against versatile #Quartz.

VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...
RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

Split image of fine red needles of cuprite on one side and chunky clear quartz crystals on the other.

October 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM

Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

Whichever way you vote, you're voting for the winner, because #TeamVengeance will have justice for halite's loss, and we're a little salty about it.

Of quartz, my choice is made ... but graphite is an honorable opponent, and would make me happy too.

Quartz in storage, including large geodes

A storage cabinet drawer full of graphite

September 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

#TeamVengeance !!!

September 21, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

#TeamVengeance 🖤

September 21, 2026 at 8:27 AM

Naturae Lapides

@naturaelapides.bsky.social

Today, it’s all about revenge!
#TeamRevenge #TeamVengeance

You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?

www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

#MinCup26

Vote in Round 2 Match 5 — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup

Vote in Putnisite vs Julienite Credit: Andre Robbemond and Michael J Pabst

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September 21, 2026 at 7:51 AM

Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

#TeamVengeance! Quartz and stichtite are neck and neck! OKAY IT'S 2 vs. 2 BUT STILL!

Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social · Sep 20

#MinCup26 Round 2 Match 4
Both colourful yet opposite in almost every other way, it’s abundant and hard #Quartz against rare and very soft #Stichtite.

VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...
RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-re...

September 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM

Naturae Lapides

@naturaelapides.bsky.social

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#TeamVengeance

Dave Rodland @daverodland.bsky.social · Sep 12

So, having watched several votes now where classic minerals with strong bases of support went against newcomers and lost (or nearly did) in #MinCup26, may I interest anyone in #TeamVengeance where the goal is simply blood and honor for the fallen against the upstart spoilers with no base but spite?

September 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Naturae Lapides

@naturaelapides.bsky.social

With so many posts in its favour, Calcite’s defeat is highly suspicious. I’m donning my armour and brandishing my nihilist sword to join you on the battlefield of vengeance.

#TeamVengeance

September 12, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Melanie Stone

@cyberboojum.bsky.social

“You have my sword .” #MinCup2026 #TeamVengeance

Aragorn: You Have My Sword (Lord of the Rings)

Alt: Aragorn: You Have My Sword (Lord of the Rings)

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September 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Dave Rodland

@daverodland.bsky.social

So, having watched several votes now where classic minerals with strong bases of support went against newcomers and lost (or nearly did) in #MinCup26, may I interest anyone in #TeamVengeance where the goal is simply blood and honor for the fallen against the upstart spoilers with no base but spite?

September 12, 2026 at 12:14 AM