Tiger's Eye is a photograph by - MicROCKScopica - which was uploaded on April 25th, 2014.
Tiger's Eye
Polarized light photomicrograph of a thin section of Tiger's Eye. Sample kindly provided by Stefano Avesani. Tiger's eye is a gemstones made of... more
Title
Tiger's Eye
Artist
- MicROCKScopica -
Medium
Photograph - Polarized Light Photomicrograph
Description
Polarized light photomicrograph of a thin section of Tiger's Eye. Sample kindly provided by Stefano Avesani. Tiger's eye is a gemstones made of quartz fibers intergrown with tiny needles of another mineral called crocidolite. Such intimate intergrowth provides the gemstone not only the color but also the effect called chatoyance or "cat's effect".
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April 25th, 2014
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Comments (1)
Barbara McMahon
Wow Bernardo! Such an outstanding image so full of colour, movement and wonderful composition! I'm so delighted to have found your outstanding gallery of images! Genius!!!! l/f
- MicROCKScopica - replied:
Dear Barbara, I am very glad of your compliments. And that you enjoy the micro-art of rocks...
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