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“We have calcium in our bones, iron in our veins, carbon in our souls, and nitrogen in our brains. 93 percent stardust, with souls made of flames, we are all just stars that have people names.”
Spotted Lake is a small lake rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulphates and magnesium sulphate. During the hot summer months, much of the water in the lake evaporates, leaving concentrations of these minerals that form the spots visible in the lake. Throughout the summer, the spots shift in size and colour as the minerals within each change with further evaporation. Colours ranging from blue to green to yellow appear, depending on the mineral makeup of each individual spot.
Spotted Lake is known to the First Nations People of the Osoyoos area as kłlilx’w, and it is a sacred site that has been considered a revered place of healing for centuries. The belief is that each of the different circles holds its own unique medicinal and healing properties. The land surrounding the lake was privately owned for 40 years, but in 2001 the federal government acquired it for the benefit and uses of the Okanagan Nation. This ensures that this historically important land can be protected from development, so that future generations of the Okanagan Nation will continue to benefit, as did their ancestors. (destinationosoyoos.com)
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We didn't have much time to see this unusual lake, and with heavy rains on the way, we had to continue our trek to our next hotel.
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. June 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Ultimate British Columbia.
Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It belongs to the halide minerals
It is a common mineral mainly distributed in South Africa, China, Mexico, Mongolia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Tanzania, Rwanda and Argentina
This one has a size of 2 ¾“ x 2 ¾“
[Dedicated to CRA (ILYWAMHASAM)]
Photo taken November 16, 2022 and
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CrAzY Tuesday #Gemstones
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Mooney Falls is the fourth main waterfall in the Havasu Canyon.
The falls are about 210 feet (64 m) tall and fall into a rocky pool.
The Havasu Creek is well known for its blue-green color and distinctive travertine formations. This is due to large amounts of calcium carbonate in the water that formed the limestone that lines the creek and reflects its color so strongly (source: Wikipedia).
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Not a good place for a tree seed to drop.
Several thousand pounds of calcium carbonate, carried in solution from the hot springs that bubble up through thick limestone, are deposited onto the enormous terraces each day. As the terrace complex spreads and grows, surrounding vegetation is overtaken. In this photo several dead trees are seen embedded in calcium carbonate, with steaming water flowing around them.
"Terrace Mountain at Mammoth Hot Springs is the largest known carbonate-depositing spring in the world. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate (over two tons flow into Mammoth each day in a solution). Because of the huge amount of geothermal vents, travertine flourishes.
The hot water that feeds Mammoth comes from Norris Geyser Basin after traveling underground via a fault line that runs through limestone and roughly parallel to the Norris-to-Mammoth road." Wikipedia
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Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees up to 20 m tall. They are found in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia. There are about 300 species and around 3,000 hybrids. Their flowers are usually large and conspicuous, one to 12 cm in diameter, with five to nine petals in naturally occurring species of camellias. The colors of the flowers vary from white through pink colours to red. Of economic importance in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, leaves of C. sinensis are processed to create the popular beverage tea. The ornamental C. japonica, C. sasanqua and their hybrids are the source of hundreds of garden cultivars. C. oleifera produces tea seed oil, used in cooking and cosmetics. The various species of camellia plants are generally well-adapted to acid soils rich in humus, and most species do not grow well on chalky soil or other calcium-rich soils. Most species of camellias also require a large amount of water, either from natural rainfall or from irrigation, and the plants will not tolerate droughts. However, some of the more unusual camellias – typically species from karst soils in Vietnam – can grow without too much water. 60066
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A plethora of tones, textures and shapes - the Mammoth Springs site in Yellowstone Wyoming, USA.
It was formed by drying calcium deposits (carbonate) with wonderful crystal like glisten.
(Never saw any Wooly Mammoths . but Happy Mammoth Monday!)
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SIENA E DINTORNI (CRETE SENESI-VAL D'ORCIA)
"Pulling for Freedom."
Painted to honor the troops in the Gulf War, 1991 leads #120 up Mullen Pass following the Dog Creek drainage. Calcium is the site of an old mine east of Elliston.
10-3-92
A brief foray into architectural photography: ruins of a hydro-electric generating plant. The energy was used to manufacture calcium carbide (to make fertilizer) in the early 20th Century.
Long exposure, single shot image.
West Quebec, Canada (26 March 2018)
Camera: Olympus EM5 MkII
Lens: Olympus 12-40/2.8
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Standing on the bridge gives the most amazing view of Bruarfoss. I know what everyone is thinking and Yes! The water IS really that blue. The black volcanic stone and the bright calcium water provide a stunning contrast.
Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park adjacent to Fort Yellowstone and the Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate. Because of the huge amount of geothermal vents, travertine flourishes.
Palette Spring is a natural hot spring located in the Mammoth region of Wyoming. This attraction offers visitors an opportunity to witness the mesmerizing interplay of colors created by the minerals in the spring’s water, which are a direct result of the geothermal activity in the area. The vibrant hues, ranging from deep blues to rich oranges, create a picturesque scene.
Morning. Telelens.
United States, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, Palette Spring
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The upper terraces at Canary Springs which is part of Mammoth Hot Springs are composed of calcium carbonate. The terraces are colored by orange, yellows and cream colored thermophilic organisms. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone in the subsurface beneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.
The upper terraces at Canary Springs which are part of Mammoth Hot Springs are composed of calcium carbonate. The chalky white and gray colors show where there is no current hot springs flow or terrace building. Active terraces are colored by orange, yellows and cream colors caused by thermophilic organisms. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone in the subsurface beneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.
Thermal features at Mammoth hot springs are always changing. Activity moves from place to place and active terraces grow quickly. Dead trees mark areas that were once vegetated before the springs moved on to it. Some features dry up while others appear or reactivate. Even with these changes the overall activity of the entire area and the volume of water discharge remain relatively constant.
For Looking Close on Friday theme 'Eggs in Black and White'.
While preparing for this theme I knew I wanted a white egg for playing with some white-on-white minimalism. As all the eggs from the local supermarket are brown, I called in at my neighbour's croft where she keeps a few free-range chickens and ducks of various varieties. She very kindly gave me a few eggs that were too small to be sold, from some young hens that had just started laying.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph. This snail wasn't in the least bothered by the broken edge of the shell. Some gardeners claim that putting broken eggshells around plants acts as a snail deterrent, but a study done by the Royal Horticultural Society found this to be of no use. Snails may be soft but they are tough!
In fact, eggshells are an excellent source of calcium carbonate that snails need to grow their own shells, so snails may actually be attracted to the broken eggshells for a nutritious nibble. Hence the title of the image is from an old British Egg Marketing Board advertising slogan from the 1960's.
If you don't find it too disgusting, zoom in on the image for the details on the snail's face.
The terraces at Canary Springs are perched on the edge of a hill. These terraces, composed of calcium carbonate (travertine), are part of Mammoth Hot Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Terraces that have active water flow are covered by orange, yellows and cream colored thermophilic organisms like cynobacteria and bacteria. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone in the subsurface beneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.
This unusual geologic feature along the Jemez Mountain Trail is about 7,000 years old. The dam is primarily composed of calcium carbonate and travertine. It extends more than 300 feet in length across the Jemez River Valley. In addition, the Soda Dam is 50 feet in height and 50 feet wide at the bottom. Where the river flows through the dam, it creates a unique natural soda bridge over the stream and a scenic waterfall.
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Explore Nov 25, 2008 # 79
Bellezza mortale - Incredibile lago salato negli altipiani meridionali della Bolivia. Non lasciatevi ingannare dallo splendido colore delle sue acque: è dovuto ai sedimenti di arsenico, rame , piombo e carbonato di calcio. Non ho visto alcuna forma di vita qui. Ma non diamo la colpa all'uomo: è tutta opera della natura che qui è assolutamente incontaminata!
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The Green Lagoon is a salt lake in the southwest of the altiplano of Bolivia,
Its amazing colour is caused by poisonous sediments containing arsenic, lead, copper and calcium carbonate. No life there.
a transparent variety of calcite, or crystallized calcium carbonate, originally brought from Iceland, and used in demonstrating the polarization of light (see polarimetry)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland_spar
When I came here first there were small fractures of totally clear cristalls in the dumps in the slope beneath the mine. Now I saw no clear transparent cristall. And clearly turists have tried to hammer out parts of the calcium. carbonate vends in the cliffs.
I photographed the most transparent stone I saw, but left it where I found it.
Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park adjacent to Fort Yellowstone and the Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate. Because of the huge amount of geothermal vents, travertine flourishes.
Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1 Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S.
United States, Yellowstone National Park
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Calcium carbonate deposits at the famous Pamukkale site in Denizli, Turkey. The following quote is from the Interesting Engineering website. Interestingengineering.com
"The Pamukkale and the Hierapolis, an ancient city, were both recognized as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. For locals, it is also the 8th Wonder of the World. The name Pamukkale means 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish. Besides its adorable beauty, it is a geological formation which is based on 17 main hot water springs that are actually sources of the calcium carbonate which gets deposited as mineral rock on the surface."
Some of the pools that were formed by the springs are now drying up. The spring water instead is being diverted to the nearby towns to furnish water for the hotels, restaurants, and other tourist accommodations. It is creating quite a bit of controversy in the process because Pamukkale and Hierapolis are said to have been favorite haunts of Cleopatra.
Quote Of The Day:
"The growth of drug-related crime is a far greater evil to society as a whole than drug taking. Even so, because we have been seduced by the idea that governments should legislate for our own good, very few people can see how dangerously absurd the present policy is." (John Casey)
Un phénomène naturel, provoqué par l'accumulation de plancton et de bicarbonate de calcium, donne une teinte vert émeraude au lac.
La chaleur de ces derniers jours amplifie ce phénomène naturel.
This is an image of a tufa formation at South Tufa on Mono Lake on a winter day. For those unaware, these towers are formed when subterranean fresh water springs enter highly alkaline salt water lakes (AKA “soda lakes”) . This causes a reaction with calcium and carbonate salts that forms insoluble calcium carbonate (limestone). This precipitates out and, over time, settles to form large deposits around the location of the springs.
On this day quite a bit of fog had formed on the lake in the cool morning air. It had already started to lift by the time I arrived near mid-day but it still made the background somewhat moody and helped to accentuate the wonderful formations. I shot this image with as long of a shutter opening as I could get away with to smooth the water out as best I could to accentuate that “mirror” look on the water. I also like the way the foreground formation sort of frames the smaller one in the distance.
Calcium or mineral deposit makes this look like winter snow, albeit that the weather temperature and wind made it quite cold, not dissimilar to winter weather.
a transparent variety of calcite, or crystallized calcium carbonate, originally brought from Iceland, and used in demonstrating the polarization of light (see polarimetry)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland_spar
When I came here first there were small fractures of totally clear cristalls in the dumps in the slope beneath the mine. Now I saw no clear transparent cristall. And clearly turists have tried to hammer out parts of the calcium. carbonate vends in the cliffs.
I photographed the most transparent stone I saw, but left it where I found it.
Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees up to 20 m tall. They are found in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia. There are about 300 species and around 3,000 hybrids. Their flowers are usually large and conspicuous, one to 12 cm in diameter, with five to nine petals in naturally occurring species of camellias. The colors of the flowers vary from white through pink colours to red. Of economic importance in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, leaves of C. sinensis are processed to create the popular beverage tea. The ornamental C. japonica, C. sasanqua and their hybrids are the source of hundreds of garden cultivars. C. oleifera produces tea seed oil, used in cooking and cosmetics. The various species of camellia plants are generally well-adapted to acid soils rich in humus, and most species do not grow well on chalky soil or other calcium-rich soils. Most species of camellias also require a large amount of water, either from natural rainfall or from irrigation, and the plants will not tolerate droughts. However, some of the more unusual camellias – typically species from karst soils in Vietnam – can grow without too much water. 21995
"tufa towers" are calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. Mono Lake is a majestic body of water covering about 65 square miles. It is an ancient lake, over 1 million years old -- one of the oldest lakes in North America. It has no outlet.
Throughout its long existence, salts and minerals have washed into the lake from Eastern Sierra streams. Freshwater evaporating from the lake each year has left the salts and minerals behind so that the lake is now about 2 1/2 times as salty as the ocean and very alkaline.
Optics : 80/480 Apo + ZWO EAF + Televue Barlow 2X;
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Software : FireCapture, AutoStakkert, Photoshop.
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This is an image of one of the larger tufa towers at South Tufa on Mono Lake on a winter day. For those unaware, these towers are formed when subterranean fresh water springs enter highly alkaline salt water lakes (AKA “soda lakes”) . This causes a reaction with calcium and carbonate salts that forms insoluble calcium carbonate (limestone) which precipitates out and, over time settles to form large deposits around the location of the springs.
On this day quite a bit of fog had formed on the lake in the cool morning air. It had already started to lift by the time I arrived near mid day but it still made the background somewhat moody. I took a bit of “artistic license” on most of my photos and used a neutral density filter which allowed me to slow my shutter way down. While there wasn’t a great deal of ripple on the water anyway, the longer exposure time removed what little there was and enhanced that “mirror” look.
A slice across a stalagmite displayed in the Lwis and Clark Caverns Visitors Center. A stalagmite is a deposit, in this case travertine (calcium carbonate) that forms on the floor of a cave or cavity open by the dripping of percolating water.
Fluorite (1196)
7.5x3.5x4.1 cm
Erongo Mountain, Usakos and Omaruru Districts, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Fluorite (calcium fluoride, (CaF2) is a vibrant, soft halide mineral known for its stunning range of colors (purple, green, blue, yellow) and cubic crystals.
Chemical Formula: \(CaF2) (Calcium Fluoride).
Color: Highly varied (purple, green, blue, yellow, pink, colorless), often with color banding.
Hardness: 4 on the Mohs scale (soft).
Crystal System: Isometric (cubic), often forming cubes or octahedrons.
Fluorescence: A unique property, glowing under UV light.
Cleavage: Perfect in four directions, forming octahedrons.
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This is an image of one of the more impressive tufa formations at South Tufa on Mono Lake on a winter day. For those unaware, these towers are formed when subterranean fresh water springs enter highly alkaline salt water lakes (AKA “soda lakes”) . This causes a reaction with calcium and carbonate salts that forms insoluble calcium carbonate (limestone) which precipitates out and, over time settles to form large deposits around the location of the springs.
On this day quite a bit of fog had formed on the lake in the cool morning air. It had already started to lift by the time I arrived near mid-day but it still made the background somewhat moody and helped to accentuate the wonderful formations. I shot this image with as long of a shutter opening as I could get away with to smooth the water out as best I could to accentuate that “mirror” look on the water.
The lower terraces at Canary Springs which is part of Mammoth Hot Springs appear perched on the edge of a hill. The terraces, composed of calcium carbonate, cover a hillside. The chalky white colors show where there is no current hot springs flow or terrace building. Active terraces are colored by orange, yellows and cream colors caused by thermophilic organisms. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone in the subsurface beneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.
The upper terraces at Canary Springs appear perched on the edge of a hill. The hot springs is one of the active terrace building springs at Mammath Hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. The terraces, composed of calcium carbonate cover a hillside. The chalky white colors show where there is no current hot springs flow or terrace building. Active terraces are colored by orange, yellows and cream colors caused by thermophilic organisms. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone underneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.
Yellowstone National Park
A unique kind of spring exists at Mammoth Hot Springs, located in the northwest section of the park. Hot water ascends through ancient limestone deposits. The result is a landscape of terraces sculpted by travertine limestone.
At Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone visitors will enjoy views of travertine limestone terraces. Flowing waters spill over the colorfully streaked Minerva Terraces, resulting in a gentle waterfall appearance.
Hot gases are stored underneath the surface. Water seeps down into the ground and meets with these gases. Some of the gases are readily dissolved in the hot water to form an acid solution. This hot and acidic solution dissolves great quantities of limestone as it works up through the rock to the surface. Once exposed to the air, some of the carbon dioxide escapes from the solution. As this happens, limestone no longer remains in solution and it is deposited, resulting in the terraces.
Mammoth Hot Springs deposits about two tons of travertine limestone (calcium carbonate) per day.
Source: Yellowstone National Park
Caliche, a type of sedimentary rock, forms when calcium carbonate precipitates in the soil, especially in arid and semi-arid areas. This formation process begins as rainwater infiltrates the soil, dissolving carbonate minerals present. As the water evaporates, these minerals precipitate, cementing particles such as sand, clay, and gravel to create a hard, durable layer.
In Ajuy, particularly near the Hornos de Cal, caliche is significantly prominent. These formations result from the interplay of local climatic and geological conditions. Despite its hardness, caliche is prone to erosion. Elements like wind, water, and human activity wear down these layers, forming unique patterns and textures and sometimes exposing softer soil underneath.
The caliche in Ajuy ranges in color from white to light brown, contrasting sharply with the dark basaltic rocks and black sands of the nearby beaches. These layers can also create microhabitats, providing shelter to small organisms and aiding in soil moisture retention, crucial in Fuerteventura's arid environment.
Erosion of the caliche near the path to the Cuevas de Ajuy, especially around the Hornos de Cal area, is a continuous process that enhances the unique landscape and reveals the area's rich geological history.
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El caliche es una roca sedimentaria que se forma por la precipitación de carbonato de calcio en el suelo, especialmente en regiones áridas y semiáridas. Este proceso comienza cuando el agua de lluvia se infiltra en el suelo y disuelve los minerales carbonatados presentes. A medida que el agua se evapora, los minerales se precipitan y cementan partículas como arena, arcilla y grava, creando una capa dura y resistente.
En Ajuy, cerca de los Hornos de Cal, el caliche se presenta de manera notable. Estas formaciones son resultado de la combinación de las condiciones climáticas y geológicas locales. A pesar de ser una roca dura, el caliche es susceptible a la erosión. Los agentes erosivos como el viento, el agua y la acción humana desgastan estas formaciones, creando patrones y texturas únicos y, en algunos casos, exponiendo secciones del suelo más blando.
El caliche en Ajuy varía en color desde el blanco al marrón claro, contrastando con las rocas basálticas oscuras y la arena negra de las playas cercanas. Estas capas de caliche también pueden servir como microhábitats, proporcionando refugio a pequeños organismos y ayudando a retener la humedad en el suelo, lo cual es crucial en el entorno árido de Fuerteventura.
La erosión del caliche cerca del sendero a las Cuevas de Ajuy, particularmente en la zona de los Hornos de Cal, es un proceso continuo que añade al paisaje su carácter único y revela la rica historia geológica de la región.
Ajuy, Parque Rural de Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
The upper terraces at Canary Springs which is part of Mammoth Hot Springs appear perched on the edge of a hill. The terraces, composed of calcium carbonate, cover a hillside. The chalky white colors show where there is no current hot springs flow or terrace building. Active terraces are colored by orange, yellows and cream colors caused by thermophilic organisms. The water for the hot springs comes from precipitation in the surrounding mountains that runs down into the subsurface. The water is heated at depth. As the water rises it dissolves limestone in the subsurface beneath Mammoth and the surrounding mountains. The hot carbonate rich water comes to the surface and forms the travertine terraces. Geologists estimate that at any given time about 10% of the water in Mammoth Hot Springs is on the surface. The other 90% remains underground.