Filaments in agate

Geopressure · Post by **Geopressure** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:28 am

These filaments are probably composed of an iron mineral..floating in solid, translucent silica. Sometimes called "moss". A curious form that most people don't associate with minerals.

Short stack at 5X
FOV 3mm

Saul · Post by **Saul** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:49 pm

Very nice & interesting ! Any attempts with higher magnification ?

Geopressure · Post by **Geopressure** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:44 pm

Good idea Saul..there may be more to see here. I need to give it a try.

jurkovicovic · Post by **jurkovicovic** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:52 pm

Nice and interesting

Your website is inspiring, nice work!

Geopressure · Post by **Geopressure** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:16 am

Thanks Jurkovicovic, I appreciate it!

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