FOREST MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUTTERFLY I OVERVIEW This is a photo of a forest mother-of-pearl butterfly (Protogoniomorpha parhassus) from the Central African Republic, showing the scales that cover the underside of the forewing. PHOTOGRAPHS Detail view. SPECIMEN Topside...
PEACOCK TRAIN FEATHER I OVERVIEW This image shows the barbs and barbules that form the central “eye” portion of a peacock’s train feather. The barbs are the spines that run diagonally in this photo (1, 2, 3). They are attached to the vertical main stem of the...
PEACOCK TRAIN FEATHER II OVERVIEW This photo shows the barbs and barbules that form the lower “eye” portion of a peacock’s train feather. For more information on the feathers, see the previous photo here. PHOTOGRAPHS Detail view. SPECIMEN Topside...
GARNET in SCHIST OVERVIEW This is a photo of a small (~2mm) garnet (possibly almandine) found in a specimen of mica schist from the Black Hills. PHOTOGRAPHS Detail view. SPECIMEN Side 1 Side 2 Approximate Photo Location (Side 1) PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS Magnification: ~4.3X...
PYRITE (CUBE) OVERVIEW This is a photo of a pyrite cube, possibly from Washington State. The side-lighting in the photo highlights the topographic-like striations on the surface, while the black areas are reflecting the camera lens/possibly the room (the shutter speed...
