Mineral formations

Geology Wonders on Instagram: "The amazing “Blue Mine”, so called for the level around 120ft below the surface full of blue copper related mineral formations. Built up over the years since the mine closed (1850’s mine) by water pushing out tiny amounts of fine minerals in the surrounding rocks, depositing them into the level. These formations are soft like toothpaste and very delicate. Credits @CornishMineExplorer (Facebook)"

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a beautiful valley in the Andes Mountains of Argentina. It is known for its colorful mountains, which are the r...

Sedimentary rocks are found on the western part of Singapore, which is mainly made of sandstone and mudstones. It also includes the southwestern area. Singapore's natural deposits are classified under 10 geological formations.

Sedimentary Rock Layers with Fossils | Sedimentary layers with fossils

Stunning Opal veins in stone from Australia | #Geology #GeologyPage #Opal #Mineral Geology Page www.geologypage.com

In an enchanting new video titled “Waiting to Be Found,” Dan Hoopert dives into the details within Earth’s minerals. The United Kingdom-based designer highlights the sprawling crystallization process as it expands within each deposit and alters its colors. One piece even grows a sparkling mass off its left side. Hoopert’s project is based on aContinue reading "Fantastical Video Imagines the Crystalized Intricacies of Mineral Deposits"

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Mark Luxton - FB // "very strange combination of centripetal inner festoones typical of agates and centrifugal outer festoons, perhaps, of diffusional origin" - Ingrid Kigai