Crystalline Collection (#3)

Pepperming leaves (Mentha piperita), preparation for making medicine or liquor, on a rustic wooden underground

Sage leaves (Salvia), preparation for making medicine or liquor, on a rustic wooden underground

A bottle of hazelnut oil and some ripe and unripe hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) on rustic wooden boards

Artichoke on fine china in a luxurious ambience

Luxuriously set coffee table with silver coffee and tea pots, and a fruit pie on a silver cake plate

Stylish, colourful tinted champagne glasses on a silver platter

Pizzette, small pizzas with buffalo mozzarella, chorizo and coriander, front, and tomatoes and anchovies, rear

Blurred street atmosphere through a window pane with rain drops

Rain drops on a window pane, blurry buildings in the back

Rain drops on a window pane, blurry buildings and cars in the back

Olive oil

Picture No. 11050178
Quartz Schist Dawson City, Yukon, Canada Date:

Picture No. 11050177
Mica Schist Nevada, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050176
Mica Schist Ketchikan, Alaska Date:

Minerals, Pyromorphite (Lead chlorophosphate) green crystalline mineral on quartz, from Mid-Wales orefield

Picture No. 10734828
Crystalline Gold Specimen - 96 ounces Date:

Picture No. 10870722
Western Australia - couple snorkelling in the crystalline waters of the lagoon of Ningaloo Reef Date:

Ball and Stick Model showing arrangement of Carbon Atoms in Diamond

Crystalline brucite in groundmass, close-up

Ulexite in crystalline slab

Pile of fine sugar granules, view from above

A clear salt grinder with rock salt scattered in front of it

Iron pyrite crystals, SEM
Iron pyrite crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Iron pyrite (iron disulphide, FeS2), commonly known as fools gold, is the most abundant sulphide mineral and often occurs as cubes

Pesticide contamination, SEM
Pesticide food contamination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single crystal of a fungicide on a broad bean plants leaf

Iron pyrite crystal, SEM
Iron pyrite crystal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Iron pyrite (iron disulphide, FeS2), commonly known as fools gold, is the most abundant sulphide mineral and often occurs as cubes

Phosphate crystals, SEM C014 / 1436
Phosphate crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Phosphate crystals, SEM C014 / 1435
Phosphate crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Muonionalusta meteorite, micrograph
Dark field micrograph of the surfcace of the iron fine octahedrite type meteorite Muonionalusta, found in Sweden. The Widmanstatten pattern of lines on the newly-cut surface are produced by the edges

Copper sulphate crystals light micrograph
Copper sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph. Magnification: x2.5, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9101
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Graphite, molecular model C016 / 8894
Graphite, molecular model. Graphite is used in pencil leads and as a lubricant. It is composed of parallel layers of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres)

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9099
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Graphite, molecular model C016 / 8895
Graphite, molecular model. Graphite is used in pencil leads and as a lubricant. It is composed of parallel layers of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres)

Graphite, molecular model C016 / 8896
Graphite, molecular model. Graphite is used in pencil leads and as a lubricant. It is composed of parallel layers of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres)

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9100
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Graphite, molecular model C016 / 8893
Graphite, molecular model. Graphite is used in pencil leads and as a lubricant. It is composed of parallel layers of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres)

Sodium chloride structure C016 / 8873
Sodium chloride structure, molecular model. Sodium chloride (common salt) consists of a cubic lattice of sodium (small spheres) and chlorine (green) ions and has the chemical formula NaCl

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9102
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a crushed diamond. Magnification: x1600, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9098
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a crushed diamond. Magnification: x1600, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Tourmaline specimen C016 / 5991
Tourmaline. A composite, doubly-terminated crystal of schorlite, with a little limonite and crystal of apatite. From Minerals of Cornwall and Devon (1987) by P.G. Embrey and R.F. Symes

Baryte C016 / 6088
Baryte (barium sulphate). Specimen of the mineral Baryte from Wheal Mary Ann Menheriot, Cornwall, UK. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Galena C016 / 6087
Galena (lead sulphide). Specimen number BM 42141, from Heredsfoot Mine, Cornwall, UK. Natural History Museum, London, U

Sugar types C015 / 8110
Sugar types. The sugar types arrayed here are granulated sugar (piles at left), sugar cubes (pile at centre left), icing sugar (also called powdered sugar, piles at far right)

Eye lens layers, SEM C018 / 0522
Eye lens layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The lenses in mammalian eyes are made up of layers upon layers of tiny cells that interlock with one another via a series of tiny

Eye lens layers, SEM C018 / 0523
Eye lens layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The lenses in mammalian eyes are made up of layers upon layers of tiny cells that interlock with one another via a series of tiny

Eye lens layers, SEM C018 / 0524
Eye lens layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The lenses in mammalian eyes are made up of layers upon layers of tiny cells that interlock with one another via a series of tiny

Phosphate crystal, SEM
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single phosphate crystal. A phosphate is an inorganic chemical and a salt of phosphoric acid

Methyl sulphonal crystals, micrograph
Methyl sulphonal crystals, polarised light micrograph. Magnification: x114 when printed 10 centimetres wide

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"Captivating Crystalline Beauty: A Glimpse into the Intricate World of Minerals and Molecules" Delicate copper and magnesium sulphate crystals under a powerful light microscope (LM) reveal their mesmerizing structure. Caffeine crystals, captured in a stunning light micrograph, showcase the intricate patterns formed by this stimulating compound. The perovskite crystal structure unveils its remarkable symmetry, creating an enchanting visual spectacle. A computer artwork depicts the brilliance of a diamond's crystalline lattice, reflecting its timeless allure. Cortisol crystals, magnified through a light micrograph (LM), exhibit their unique formation within our body's natural stress hormone. Vibrant copper sulphate crystals come to life when observed under a high-resolution light microscope (LM), revealing their captivating hues and shapes. The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo in Sardinia, Italy offers breathtaking views where nature's crystalline beauty meets pristine shores - truly an idyllic escape in Europe. Another glimpse into caffeine's microscopic world showcases its delicate crystal formations through an exquisite light micrograph. An artistic representation reveals the intricate patterns found within graphene sheets - highlighting both scientific marvels and aesthetic wonders. Baking soda crystals take on extraordinary shapes when examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), unveiling hidden textures that captivate the eye. Copper sulphate crystals shimmer with elegance as they are unveiled through the lens of a high-resolution light microscope (LM). A fly delicately perched on sugar granules is brought to life through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), showcasing how even everyday substances can possess unexpected beauty. In this collection of images and descriptions lies proof that there is unparalleled beauty hidden within every corner of our world – from minerals to molecules – reminding us to appreciate nature's artistry at both macroscopic and microscopic levels.