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Anthropology

mitch96

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5. Ok so I had to look it up... Jet?

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Nov 15, 2020, 09:35 PM

Nov 2020

"Jet is a velvety black-colored gemstone that is a type of lignite. ... Jet was often used in mourning jewelry that was worn in remembrance of a dearly departed family member or friend."
Neat, I learned something... it's a good day...
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4,000-YEAR-OLD JET NECKLACE FOUND AT ISLE OF MAN ROUND MOUNDS DIG [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2020 OP

Wow,... how interesting,... how exciting..... magicarpet Nov 2020 #1

so, i have learned a lot of history in the irish music rabbithole. including this bit. mopinko Nov 2020 #2

only 1955 mopinko Nov 2020 #3

I always love your posts, Judi Lynn. nt Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #4

Ok so I had to look it up... Jet? mitch96 Nov 2020 #5