Rocking3DResources

(Rocking Resources: Geology Tools for Students and Educators) - 3D rock and mineral models on Sketchfab for earth science remote learning

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We have also produced a searchable catalog of 3D digital models hosted on https://t.co/hKTdWzRRjO. Models include minerals, igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. More lists are being worked-on and the current lists will be updated regularly.

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Check out Fluorite specimen by schumi.mao in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/RMHqByLahj via @sketchfab

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@RJHNHM That is incredible!

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@seis_matters Wow that is so cool!

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April 24, 1872, Mt. Vesuvius erupted in Italy. The lava is known to be a viscous andesite. Check out Mount Baker andesite by Moerhuis in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/GNbmeoKi3z via @sketchfab

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Check out Pyrite by RISDNaturelab in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/aHdW9nWseJ via @sketchfab

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Check out Cobalt-bearing Calcite and Malachite on matrix by MineralogyPetrographyMuseum in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/YJAWnp5IQc via @sketchfab

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Spring is here and everything is turning green! Check out our favorite green mineral olivine by @docfossil in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/DcStrAHQhh via @sketchfab

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As Spring is right around the corner, we all hope to see less of our favorite mineral ice! Check out ice_cliff by Isengrim in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/l51ddelxUK via @sketchfab

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March is already here! The birthstone for this month is
Aquamarine! Check out Beryl (var. Aquamarine), France by MineralogyPetrographyMuseum in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/bH4bueXBFb via @sketchfab

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February 21, 1885 the Washington monument was dedicated. The monument was made from white marble. Check out White Marble by @PaleoDigAtlas in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/1baaGJVvzu via @sketchfab

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Do you think we will be able to use coal waste to extract critical minerals? Some are hoping we can to achieve our clean energy goals! Check out Bituminous coal (sedimentary rock) by MineralogyPetrographyMuseum in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/rUmDUou28F via @sketchfab

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The birthstone mineral for February is Amethyst!! Check out Amethyst crystal by @panomedia3D in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/OeP5GbY6PP via @sketchfab

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Gypsum is such a cool mineral!!! It has been said that the rock of the year for 2022 is gypsum. Check out Gypsum by EDUROCK_AALTO in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/8eol2rzypH via @sketchfab

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January 24, 1848 (173 years agos today) James W. Marshall found gold in at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, CA starting the California gold Rush. Check out Gold Bearing Quartz Vein by nate_sid in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/713wVQZPHz via @sketchfab

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Mineral of the Month for January! Check out Almandin (Granat)/ Almandine (Garnet)- PBR-Ready by mgerhart in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/endVNJ1RUB via @sketchfab

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Rhodochrosite is the state mineral for the beautiful state of Colorado!! Check out Rhodochrosite by @_batou_ in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/XmpnRWPJFH via @sketchfab

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The Kansas state mineral is Galena! The mineral of the home land!! Check out Galena by RISDNaturelab in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/3N1lIJOA32 via @sketchfab

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The 2020 mineral the year was Calcium Carbonate.
What will be the mineral of the year for 2022? Check out Mineral: Calcite (blue) by @PaleoDigAtlas in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/VVpwgGWdQt via @sketchfab

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The mineral of the year for 2021 was Calcite!!! Hope 2021 wrapped up well for everyone!! Check out Calcite crystal by Landy42 in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/qJZUMzFfTy via @sketchfab

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Check out Diamond with round brilliant cut (flatter crown) Even if you end up with coal in the stocking, maybe give it some time and you will have a nice diamond. by MineralogyPetrographyMuseum in #3D, #VR or #AR https://t.co/jYXYwsjbOW via @sketchfab