A Cookie Monster look-alike agate that was found in Brazil went viral recently.
California gem collector Mike Bowers published a video of the rock on his Facebook on Jan.16 that rapidly removed on all kinds of social networks.
As Cookie Monster’s signature tune “C is for Cookie” plays in the video, a stone that’s been halved is opened, the interior exposed as a geological dead ringer for the Sesame Street preferred.
Although white and rough searching the outdoors, the glossy and smooth agate mineral on the within plainly brings the blue face of Cookie Monster on the within.
The rock’s viral popularity ultimately captured the attention of Cookie Monster himself, who tweeted, “Me no geologist, but me think dat rock look a lot like me…”
Bowers’ Facebook page is comprised of video posts that flaunt his collection of distinct minerals and crystals he owns. The Cookie Monster rock was initially discovered in Soledade, Brazil, in November, and was offered to Bowers by gemologist Lucas Fassari, who had actually called him to state, “You require to see this.”
Bowers stated he got deals of more than $10,000 for the star stone, however he intends on keeping it in his cookie container.
“At this point we are keeping the stone,” he informed NBC News. “It will most likely end up in a museum or high-end collection or (with) a very special person, but for the time being we are enjoying it.”
