Reticulite Lava #1
by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
Title
Reticulite Lava #1
Artist
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Fine silica (glass) reticulite pumice formed from molten lava. Molten lava containing high amounts of gas rapidly cool to form this very light-weight pumice. Pieces of reticulite can be carried in the wind. The lava from Hawaii's active volcano contains over 60% silica (glass). Magnification: x16 when shortest axis printed at 25 millimetres.
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September 20th, 2018
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