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