Two "Chrysanthemum" crystals on one stone
While resembling fossils, this pattern is created by crystallization of andalusite and other minerals. It has natural inclusions of Calcite, Feldspar, Crandallite, Andalusite, and Celestite. These inclusions are generally white on a very dark matrix and resemble a Chrysanthemum flower. This image was taken under UV light; the crystal "flower" fluoresces.
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Two "Chrysanthemum" crystals on one stone
While resembling fossils, this pattern is created by crystallization of andalusite and other minerals. It has natural inclusions of Calcite, Feldspar, Crandallite, Andalusite, and Celestite. These inclusions are generally white on a very dark matrix and resemble a Chrysanthemum flower. This image was taken under UV light; the crystal "flower" fluoresces.
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Uploaded on February 2, 2025
Taken on January 31, 2025