Eerie Elegance: The Spooky Mineral Display You Can’t Miss

As the crisp air of autumn settles in, the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals invites you to explore a captivating collection that perfectly embodies the spirit of Halloween. This season, our Museum is showcasing a SPOOKY DISPLAY of minerals and rocks, each with playful names that evoke eerie themes. From “VAMPIRE-ITE” to “SKULL-ECITE,” these geological wonders offer a unique twist on the traditional Halloween experience. 

Whether you’re searching for “rocks and minerals near me” or simply looking to indulge your curiosity, this special exhibit promises to thrill visitors of all ages. Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of these bewitching specimens, where science meets the supernatural. Prepare for a hauntingly good time at the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals, where every stone tells a story and every visit is an adventure! On display through the end of October 2024. 

Can’t visit in person? Check out our virtual museum!

Some minerals we tweaked their names, some we didn’t! Can you figure out which ones? Answers are at the bottom of the page. 

Answers: 

Vampire-ite = Pyrite

Azure-fright = Azurite

Mal-achite = Malachite

Diablo-eite = Diaboleite

Devilline = Devilline

Die-optase = Dioptase

Skullecite = Scolecite

Skeletal Quartz = Skeletal Quartz

Screamatite = Hematite

Frankenstein-linite = Franklinite

Petrified Wood = Petrified Wood

Jasper the Friendly Ghost = Jasper

Morgue-enite = Morganite

Rhod-crow-site = Rhodochrosite

Count Rockula = Geode

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals
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