Sunstone (Oligoclase Feldspar)

Highly reflective inclusions create a glittery golden sheen optical effect known as aventurescence in a sunstone. These specific types of inclusions are referred to as platelets. Photomicrography at 60x magnification.

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Linville Caverns

Inside Linville Caverns, Marion North Carolina.

Submitted By Lynn Smythe

Clouds
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View of a cloudy sky

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River Bottle

A high resolution image 2592x1944 featuring an old green bottle washed up on the shores of a river. The image contains a shot of the bottle as well as a sparkling view of the river it bobs in.

Submitted By Rebecca DeLuccia

Jelly Opal

Photomicrography of a common jelly opal gemstone. Translucent opal showing small areas of blue and green play-of-colors. 10x magnification.

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Play of Color Patch in Opal

Refraction of light commonly known as a patch or area of play-of-color in opal. Large patch exhibits blue and green colors. Surface of opal shows abrasion. Photomicrography.

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