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
Filaments in agate
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Re: Filaments in agate
Very nice & interesting ! Any attempts with higher magnification ?
Saul
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