Rockscapes
The entire world can be found in a small rock. The patterns in nature we see at large scale; mountain ranges, branching streams, and ocean waves, can also be observed at a much smaller scale in the mineral patterns that compose rocks.
Part of studying nature is seeking and explaining patterns, repetitive occurrences in natural phenomena. The ring in this photo features merlinite, a type of white agate with small black dendrite inclusions of psilomelane. Our brains may see a familiar pattern of a snowy scene. Scan the close-up images of rocks on this page and see what your brain finds.
All of the rocks in these photos could fit in the palm of your hand
