ABC Wednesday, the brainchild of Denise Nesbitt, has reached the letter Y - just one more letter to go!
A search of my treasures has yielded three samples today.
First, Yellow Libyan Desert Glass. This was probably created by a meteorite strike, melting the sand to form glass. (Link here.)
Second, Yellow Serpentine. Serpentine is normally greenish in colour, but (obviously!) also has a yellow form.
I think yellow will be a popular word this week!
To see what others have found, or to join in the fun, visit the Anthology Site or the Linky page.
Have fun!
26 comments:
All three interesting, Dragonstar, but the origin of the Libyan glass intrigues because of its questionable origins.
Quite a nice collection you have going!
The first example looks good enough to eat.
An unusual colour for jaspe and serpentine, indeed... Brilliant photographs with this brilliant colour!
Dunbfounded by your knowledge and finds again. I would have thought Y was quite a taxing one, and your go and show 3. Impressive.
Yellow is indeed common, but this was a from a different and interesting angle.
I wish I knew more geology.
Yes, yellow is popular. My post was yellow also.
An Arkie's Musings
I didn't realize there were that many gems that were yellow--lovely choices!
I've never heard of that pretty Libyan stuff before - thanks for the info about its origin. I have some brown jasper somewhere - but after seeing your pic, I think I prefer the yellow form.
Meri, you have the most amazing stone collection and each one is lovely to look at and interesting to learn about.
Because I'm a native Dutch speaking Belgian, it was a little bit difficult this week for finding inspiration. I had to take the dictionary for some help ...
But that the best way to learn an other language !
Greetings !
That's what I love about blogging. I learn so much. Perfect choices for the letter Y.
Those treasures of yours are wonderful!
I wish my father were still alive to enjoy your series on unusual and/or beautiful mineral specimens. Your dragons seem to be multiplying!
As long as yellow isn't jaundiced. :)
I love the yellow glow on the last one :-)
I am impressed with your contribution today, these gems are beautiful!
Wonderful! I have so much enjoyed your collection!
Dxxxxxxx
Very interesting post. Very unusual colors. Thank you for sharing.
That was very interesting.Great Y-post.
Very nice choices.
Wonderful yellow rocks. Nice to see so many different kinds I have not seen any like these before.
I especially like the glass. More examples of what an amazing world we live in.
beautiful stones! Thanks for sharing!
Wow Dragonstar, I'd only seen the green form of Serpentine. I even have a specimen of it in my study. I've learned something today, thanks!
The desert glass is beautiful.
Would you believe that that stone in the last photo looks like a mango to me? ;b
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