Petrified wood close-up. Original organic plant matter has been fossilized during burial underground. Mineral-rich water flows deposited mineral replacements as the plant's lignin and cellulose structure decayed, leaving a stone replica in its place. 100 mm macro lens. - Dan Violette photography - Fine Art Nature Photography of California and the American West

Dan Violette photography - Fine Art Nature Photography

Macro Images of Highly-Mineralized Rock

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This highly mineralized stone reveals a variety of natural colors. The 100 mm macro lens used to create this image demonstrates the narrow depth of field inherent in macro photography.

A close-up view of this quartz-based stone reveals a colorful variety of natural inclusions. 100 mm macro lens.

With the jungle canopy imbuing a green cast to the distant background, this mountain wall in the Myanmar's mountainous north reveals the heavy mineralization characteristic of the region. Well, not really; continue reading...

This stone displays beautiful natural colors revealed with the use of a macro lens. The 100 mm macro lens used to create this image demonstrates the narrow depth of field inherent in macro photography.

This highly mineralized rock reveals a kaleidoscope of natural colors. The 100 mm macro lens used to create this image demonstrates the narrow depth of field inherent in macro photography.

This highly mineralized stone reveals a spectrum of deep natural colors. The 100 mm macro lens used to create this image demonstrates the narrow depth of field inherent in macro photography.

A close-up view of this stone reveals a colorful variety of natural inclusions including quartz, azurite, malachite and galena on limestone. 100 mm macro lens.

Petrified wood close-up. Original organic plant matter has been fossilized during burial underground. Mineral-rich water flows deposited mineral replacements as the plant's lignin and cellulose structure decayed, leaving a stone replica in its place. 100 mm macro lens.