Geological Humour

These are a few jokes about geology that are bound to break the ice at parties, should you ever be invited to one. Try them on a few non-geologists, and watch them look upon you in amazement.

What do you call a right-wing foliated rock?

A Fa-Schist

What medical condition do miners have when they go into a mine and start sneezing, coughing, and breaking out in rashes?

Miner-allergy

Why shouldn't you put a light by a sugar bowl?

Because sugar attracts ants and It's hard to get an antopholite!

Why are geologists like palm readers?

They both make up a long story by looking at hand specimens

What is another name for sheep halite?

Baa-Salt

What medical condition is described by the ability to spot quartz from miles away?

Highly developed Quartz-Sight (Quartzite)

Geology Of North Amesbury Downs Society.