Wednesday February 8 2012
Science Photo of the Day

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This is one of my favorite geological specimens. What is it?

These are dendrites, a structure formed by manganese oxide forming in thin cracks in limestone. They are pseudofossils, structures that are often mistaken for fossils. This one came from the Solnhofen Limestone in Germany. I have always liked pseudofossils, and have many in my collection.

manganese dendrites on

manganese dendrites on limestone/sandstone

Herbscape

It looks like a sketching of herbs!
farrmom

dendrite in agate rock?

dendrite in agate rock?

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