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chez-linda t1_j6944h1 wrote

Reply to comment by CrustalTrudger in can gemstones be melted into a gradient? by Acceptable_Shift_247

I just spent 30 minutes going through the Wikipedia pages of gems and crystal structures. Incredibly fascinating stuff. This makes me want to take a class in geology next year, so thank you

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CrustalTrudger t1_j696e59 wrote

I am of course incredibly biased as a professional geologist who teaches geology for a living, but I would highly recommend an intro geology class for anyone. Developing a basic understanding of the history and workings of the planet on which we all live has intrinsic value and you'll be surprised how relevant much of the insight gained from an intro class will be for random things in your life (e.g., thinking about where to buy a home, etc.).

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pedanticheron t1_j69gjrv wrote

I took some geology classes in college, but it was back when I still believed in the young earth indoctrination of my childhood. After leaving all that about a decade ago, I began studying on my own and was really frustrated with my younger self. My favorite thing I recently found was that my state, Florida, was on two separate tectonic plates.

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