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Ancient Roman altars to go on display in Edinburgh
Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.
![Natural wavellite mineral specimen. Small rings of color and shimmery crystals radiate outward creating little halos of wonder.
Set in a hand built open back bezel with nine 14k yellow gold bails guiding the chain around the stone in [artist’s] signature “path setting”.
Finished with an oxidized surface patina.
Chain length is 18”
Stone in setting measures ~ 1’ x 5/8”
Via https://www.laurelsbench.com/shop/wavellite
© 2024 Laurel Karnecki.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:narxeyurvwub7q22cip7npjt/bafkreib3ip7a2ljmrhd6l3kbe3xhu5pufpuegiald3wplsg7lfwpx2pmgy)
![An apsara [Buddhist religious figure] painted on the ceiling of Cave 1 of the ancient Chinese Kizil caves. Greens are mainly dioptase via
The Glorious Kizil Grottoes
By staff reporter YU XIANGJUN, 2015-September-28, China Today](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:narxeyurvwub7q22cip7npjt/bafkreibp2vtrzidrsdbtpvd6zalx2g5el7sbq7vnq5wdv6722sjwel3eqi)
Mineral Cup & Ore Cup @mineralcup.bsky.social
#MinCup24 R3M2: #Wavellite versus #Dioptase Wavellite is the kiwi of the mineral world, a rare phosphate mineral with a charming appearance. Dioptase’s exotic desert beauty and rich emerald green are always ready for their close-up. Which green will you choose? ⚒️🧪 geology
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Red parrot feathers resist bacterial degradation
Why do parrots have such brightly colored feathers? There are lots of evolutionary reasons, but now you can add one more to the list: bright pigments resist bacterial degradation
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