Nothing fic related, surely · 3:36am Jan 7th, 2018
Lumps of igneous scoria - that's volcanic rock with bubbles in them - may contain phenocrysts, which are conspicuous crystals. Geologists use these crystals to find out the origins of the rocks themselves.
Jade is a type of rock that's so hard, it was once used to make hammers, fish hooks, axes and all kinds of tools many years ago. Once metal became a thing, jade moved onto being a purely decorative material due to its beauty. People once thought jade could somehow cure ailments in the loins and kidneys.
Sedimentary argillite, or "black slate", is known for its rare carvings by the Haida people. This artwork has been of high quality and is prized around the world since the Haida first began carving it to sell to sailors around 1800; modern Haida carvers continue the tradition, and are the only living people who can do it.
I'd say this would be a possible Rarity for but you already have one so far. Hmm... Maybe this could be the second?
Or wait... Maud?!
A Maud x Boulder fic?
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Maud examines his huge phenocryst, and her well-sculpted jade and argillite buddies help cure her ailment of the loins.
I'll see myself out.
Okay, we got...
1) The "Geology: Surprisingly Erotic" comic strip on Crowley's "???" blog post
2) In Crowley's "Ask Me Anything!" Blog, he reveals that in his next fic, "your" romantic partner is a pony AND related to one of the mane six
3) Now, this, after he posted a blog "The things I do for accuracy".
Hmm... these all must mean something...
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