Collectors joke about this highly contagious condition – marked by sweaty palms at mineral shows, late-night online hunts, and the irresistible urge to buy just one more specimen. There’s no cure… and honestly, who’d want one?  
It starts with curiosity – a single crystal that sparks fascination. Soon, shelves overflow and vacations turn into collecting trips. But behind the humour is the real joy: that rush of discovery when you hold a piece of Earth’s hidden beauty in your hand. 
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