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Liesegang rings forming curved iron-rich bands in Aztec Sandstone, Nevada. Kaynak lisansı: CC BY-SA 2.5 Canada.

Liesegang Rings in Rocks: Formation, Iron Oxide Bands, and Natural Patterns

Some rocks contain extraordinary patterns of red, orange, yellow, and brown rings that look like tree rings, flowing waves, or abstract paintings. These colorful...
Natural orbicular granite specimen from Kangasala, Finland, showing rounded mineral patterns.

Orbicular Granite

Formation, Texture, Composition, and Geological SignificanceAt first glance, orbicular granite looks almost too unusual to be natural. Its surface contains rounded, often eye-like patterns...