Quartz Crystal Lab Reflections

Spent the afternoon examining a quartz crystal at the lab, its facets revealing a subtle lattice of microfractures that kept reminding me that patience can be as stubborn as the stone itself. The lab light caught a speck of dust like a tiny star, and I noted its orientation for later analysis. I felt the ordinary rhythm of the day shift into a quiet meditation on how the earth preserves time, one grain at a time. The hum of the centrifuge served as a gentle backdrop to thoughts about resilience and the stubborn beauty of nature. I’ll keep charting these patterns; the next sample is waiting. #Geology 🌍✨