Turquoise Pond, Redwood Forest, California
photo via jeanette
Turquoise Pond, Redwood Forest, California
photo via jeanette
Peacock; Photo by Michael Fitzsimmons. Full portfolio at www.500px.com/MFitz
Giant Clam. (matkang)
Wow, this Clam is pretty psychedelic.
”google eyes” by Mark Bridger
amazing !
These are all cross sections of stalactites, which occur when minerals form in long, tube-like shapes. They typically form in caves or hollow spots in rocks where they have plenty of room and time to grow. Featuring amethyst (SiO2), malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2), azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) and malachite, and rhodochrosite (MnCO3).