Mineral Deposit Collection

Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the most alkaline of the Rift system. As its waters evaporate in the intense heat, sodium sesquicarbonate, known as trona or natron

Kidney stone, 18th century

Isolated wood stick in salt desert on Lake Karum at sunset, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Aerial panoramic of Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera) and salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Sunrise over the salt Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera), Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

USA, Wyoming. Mineral deposit formation. Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

USA, Utah. Water stained canyon wall detail in Long Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Lake Natron in the Rift Valley
Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the most alkaline of the Rift system. As its waters evaporate in the intense heat, sodium sesquicarbonate, known as trona or natron

Dead Lodgepole pines, with thermal residue known as bobby sox trees in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Dead lodgepole pine trees (Pinus contorta) with a thermal runoff channel in the Lower Geyser Basin, also known as bobby sox trees due to the white

Mineral deposits at Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, USA
Thermal runoff channels create travertine mineral deposits at Canary Spring of the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser Crater in Midway Geyser Basin, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the largest and most beautiful examples of a common hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park and one of the largest hot springs in the United States

Frost covered conifers in the mist, Mammoth Hot Springs, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered conifers emerge through the misty steam in Mammoth Hot Springs; Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Canary Spring at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, USA
Mineral deposits and steam vapors of Canary Spring at the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Natural Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Sunset over the Badwater salt flats on Death Valley National Park, California, USA
Sunset over the Badwater salt flats on Death Valley National Park; California, United States of America

Clepsydra Geyser erupting into the air under grey clouds, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Clepsydra Geyser erupting the earths crust sending jets of water and steam into the air under a grey, cloudy sky in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Grand Prismatic Spring, one of the largest hot springs in the United States, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the largest and most beautiful examples of a common hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park and one of the largest hot springs in the United States

Kidney stones, ultrasound scan C017 / 7381
Kidney stones. Ultrasound scan of a 83 year old female patient with two kidney stones (bright white) in the right kidney. Kidney stones, or calculi, are formed when mineral salts

Pure salt crystallizes on the flats beside Lake Assal. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Sun Flowers; Painted Hills; John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; Mitchell; Oregon; USA
Sunflowers, Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Mitchell, Oregon, USA

Sunflowers, Painted Hills; John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; Mitchell; Oregon; USA
Sunflowers, Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Mitchell, Oregon, USA

Trees and colorful patterns on canyon walls, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park (Montana, Wyoming)

Geothermal hot spring vents, Ethiopia C016 / 9679
Geothermal hot spring vents. Small mineral-encrusted vents at the hot springs at Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia. This area is about half a metre across

Geothermal mineral deposits, Ethiopia C016 / 9678
Geothermal mineral deposits. Sulphur-rich mineral deposits that have formed around the hot springs of Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia

Kidney stones, X-ray C017 / 7856
Kidney stones. X-ray of the kidney of a patient with kidney stones (dark areas) in the renal pelvis (upper centre) of the kidney

Colorful mineral deposits emit from Black Pool geyser in the West Thumb Geyser Basin along Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming at sunset

UTAH, Silver Island Mtns, dawn, reflected in Bonneville Salt Flats. Great Salt Lake Desert. Great Basin

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Whirligig Geyser runoff, Porcelain Basin, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Palette Spring Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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"Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Mineral Deposits Across the Globe" Lake Natron in northern Tanzania: A mesmerizing sight of vibrant mineral deposits adorning the shores of Lake Natron, creating a surreal landscape that captivates all who behold it. Kidney stone from the 18th century: Delicate and intricate, this ancient mineral deposit resembles a kidney stone, reminding us of nature's ability to create stunning formations over time. Isolated wood stick in salt desert on Lake Karum at sunset, Dallol, Danakil Depression: Against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset, an isolated wood stick stands amidst vast salt deserts adorned with unique mineral deposits - a testament to Earth's artistic prowess. Aerial panoramic view of Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera) and salt flats, Danakil Depression: From high above, witness the ethereal beauty of shimmering salt flats surrounding Lake Afrera - an awe-inspiring display shaped by natural forces. Sunrise over Salt Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera), Danakil Depression, Afar Region: As dawn breaks over Salt Lake Afrera, golden hues dance upon its surface while delicate mineral deposits emerge as silent witnesses to Earth's ever-changing canvas. Mineral deposit formation at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming USA: Marvel at Mother Nature's artistry as cascading terraces form magnificent mineral deposits at Mammoth Hot Springs – a geological wonder nestled within Yellowstone National Park. Water-stained canyon wall detail in Long Canyon; Utah USA: Discover nature's brushstrokes etched onto canyon walls – water-stained patterns that reveal millions of years' worth of minerals gracefully painted across Long Canyon in Utah. Sunflowers blooming amidst Painted Hills; John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; Mitchell; Oregon; USA.