An acronym meaning “Money is temporary, minerals are forever.” This is used by mineral collectors to describe a moment when they are encouraged to overlook the cost associated with buying new mineral specimens. Originally coined by founding members of the Young Mineral Collector’s group.
Damn I really wish this rhodochrosite was within my budget.

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Acronym for “Money is temporary, minerals are forever.” Used by mineral collectors. Started by Alex
“I just spent $100 at my local crystal store but I don’t regret it because MITMAF.”
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