What is Pyrite? Pyrite is a beautiful mineral that naturally forms into cubic crystal structures. As seen in the photo above, pyrite can become amazingly cuboidal, nearly perfect. These natural formations look artificial, almost alien in their perfection, yet they are simply the product of explainable geological events which occur all over the world. Pyrite …
As we pay much attention to nature conservation and supporting ethical projects, we have visited the Merlin Butterfly Sanctuary during our visit in Thailand. The butterfly sanctuary is a project setup with IUCN, in collaboration with the Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa. Merlin Beach has established a unique conservation-oriented Butterfly Sanctuary on the resort property …
What is amber? As they say “Looks can be deceiving!”. Keeping that in mind, contrary to how amber looks to us, amber is neither a crystal nor a mineral. In fact, it started out as resin secreted from an ancient tree to heal his wound. The secretion of resin is a common protective mechanism (part …
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What is the difference between Dragonflies and Damselflies? So, both animal groups are insects belonging to the order Odonata (meaning toothed jaw). They are fast and skillful hunters, with an elongated body and exceptional, sometimes stunning flying skills. They both poses two pairs of wings and extremely powerful jaws with whom they catch their prey …
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