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Desert Varnish.

Desert varnish or rock varnish is an orange-yellow to black coating found on exposed rock surfaces in arid environments. Desert varnish is usually around one micrometer thick and represents nanometer-scale layering. Rock rust and desert patina are other terms which are also used for the condition, but less often.

 

Valley Of Fire State Park, Nevada.

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Uploaded on February 24, 2018
Taken on February 21, 2018