Love that @MineralCup got a shoutout in today's #NPRShortWave episode for nicknaming #Zircon as The Time Lord. Brought me back to the fun of posting all the #DoctorWho memes during #MinCup2022. Ahhhh, happy memories.

#NPR #ShortWave

@jolyonralph It would be fun if we ran into you at the Convention show! You'll remember I and @vickyveritas as ones who went crazy trying to get #Fluorite across the finish line this year in #MinCup2022.

@rock_jockey
Gorgeous specimen! 😍

#Wulfenite was a contestant (not the word I want, but it works) in this year's @MineralCup!
Sadly, it didn't make it past round 1 as it was defeated by #Sodalite.

#MinCup2022 #MineralCup

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#Wulfenite was a contestant (not the word I want, but it works) in this year's @MineralCup!
Sadly, it didn't make it past round 1 as it was defeated by #Sodalite!

#MinCup2022 #MineralCup

Every September, we gather to determine the very best mineral during #MinCup.

#MinCup2017: #Olivine
#MinCup2018: #Garnet
#MinCup2019 #IceMin (ice)
#MinCup2020 #Magnetite
#MinCup2021 #Quetzalcoatlite
#MinCup2022 #Fluorite

RT @MineralCup@twitter.com

#MinCup2022 is a celebration of light & colour!

This year’s Champion may be soft but it campaigned hard! #Fluorite charmed many with its cubic habit, octahedral cleavage, rainbow of colours, and of course its fluorescent glow.

Condolences, #Zircon, and congratulations Fluorite!

RT @winwaed@twitter.com

@MineralCup@twitter.com Anakin Skywalker's hatred of sand turned him to the Dark Side.
Don't be like Anakin, Vote Quartz
#MinCup2022

Winner gets to stay.

Loser has all specimens beamed to tbe oort belt.

RT @MineralCup@twitter.com

ROUND 1 MATCH 3

Bold and bright is the theme for toys #MinCup2022 match! It's vivid orange #Wulfenite vs the iconic blue #Sodalite.

Both are gorgeous and have unique features, but one must triumph as the other falls.

Get your photos and arguments ready, it's time to vote!

RT @MineralCup@twitter.com

ROUND 1 MATCH 2

It’s a battle of gems as shiny shark tooth #Fluorapatite faces down deep green imperial #Jadeite.

We all love beautiful rocks, but only one can continue for #MinCup2022. Which will it be?

You have 24 hours. Teach, learn, argue, and VOTE!

RT @mrsthomas_sci@twitter.com

It’s almost time!!! Who’s excited about this year’s @MineralCup@twitter.com? #mincup2022