Volcanic ash (very light colour with dark crystals) (image)

University of Göttingen

Caption

The volcanic ash, a very light rock, consists of nitrogen-rich silicate minerals (white) and dark mica crystals.

Credit

Gernot Arp, University of Goettingen

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