“These green cubes are fluorite, from the state of Illinois,” Sal explains to the shop visitors. “Rocks are magical because they are each unique. Each rock has its own story, like a person.” “Why is that one purple, Sal?” a little girl looks inside the cabinet and asks. “Good question! Geologists are trying to figure that out too!” “What are geologists?” she asks. “Scientists that study rocks!” Sal explains. She asks him, “Sal, do you have a favorite rock?” Sal replies, “Yes, but I have too many favorites! That’s why I have a rock shop.”
A Quest for Shiny Purple Crystals-Monica Tsang Rakovan
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