Deposit Collection (#8)

Section through an iron meteorite C013 / 6567
Section through an iron meteorite. Iron meteorites, when sliced open and etched with acid, typically show a distinctive criss-cross pattern known as the Widmanstatten pattern

Atheromatous artery C013 / 4612
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red)

Geologist logging a quartz vein
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist taking the GPS reading of a quartz vein. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Geologist studying a quartz vein
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist studying a quartz vein. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Geologist studying a quartz vein C013 / 4547
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist studying a quartz vein in the ground. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Geologist studying a quartz vein C013 / 4545
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist studying a quartz vein in the ground. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Geologist studying a quartz vein C013 / 4548
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist studying a quartz vein in the ground. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Geologist studying a quartz vein C013 / 4546
MODEL RELEASED. Geologist studying a quartz vein in the ground. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution. Photographed in Kenya

Quartz vein (white) in the ground. It is next to a notebook for scale. Veins occur when minerals, deposited by water passing through cracks in the rock, crystallise out of solution

Pink salt, Australia
MODEL RELEASED. Pink salt. Woman holding pink salt that has evaporated out of a salt lake. The pink colour is caused by the microscopic algae Dunaliella salina, which produces a red pigment

Pink salt lake, Australia
Pink salt lake. Pink salt that has evaporated out of a salt lake. The pink colour is caused by the microscopic algae Dunaliella salina, which produces a red pigment

Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds C013 / 5034
Painted Hills. Strata (layers) of sediments exposed at the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Wheeler County, Oregon, USA

Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds C013 / 5035
Painted Hills. Interpretive boardwalk trail at Painted Cove in the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Wheeler County, Oregon, USA

Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds C013 / 5032
Painted Hills. Strata (layers) of sediments exposed at the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Wheeler County, Oregon, USA

Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds C013 / 5033
Painted Hills. Strata (layers) of sediments exposed at the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Wheeler County, Oregon, USA

Limescale crystals, SEM
Limescale crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Limescale is the term for calcium carbonate deposited on household surfaces and appliances from the water supply

Malachite and Azurite C013 / 5323
Malachite and Azurite sample from Morenci, Arizona, on display at Biosphere 2. Malachite (green) and Azurite (blue) are copper carbonate minerals formed by the weathering of copper ore deposits

Needle-shaped mineral C013 / 5325
Needle-shaped mineral on display at Biosphere 2. Biosphere 2, near Tucson, Arizona, was developed in the late 1980s for research into how natural environments create habitable conditions for human

Malachite-based mineral deposit C013 / 5324
Malachite-based mineral deposit on display at Biosphere 2. Biosphere 2, near Tucson, Arizona, was developed in the late 1980s for research into how natural environments create habitable conditions

Blitz in London -- Safe Deposit, Chancery Lane, WW2
Blitz in London -- the remains of a safe deposit building at Chancery Lane, following an air raid on 25 September 1940

Lowland Point - Periglacial Ram Cliffs - Cornwall - UK
DAC-1146 Lowland Point - Periglacial Ram Cliffs Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Plate 10, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch
An illustration of an axinite mineral specimen. Plate 10, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855

Plate 10, fig 2 from Mineralienbuch
An illustration of an andalusite mineral deposit showing columnar crystals. Plate 10, fig 2 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855

Plate 8, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch
An illustration of a blatterzeolith mineral deposit. Plate 8, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855

Silver on Copper
A deposit of elemental, native silver (Ag) on native copper (Cu). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London originally from Houghton Co. Michigan, U.S.A

Spessartine comprises of (manganese aluminum silicate) and is found in metamorphic environments

Lazurite comprises of (sodium calcium aluminum silicate sulphur sulphate). Due to its unique rich colour, it is a semi-precious stone and is often used in jewellery making

Platinum (Pt) is an elemental and a very precious metal. The most common source of platinum is from alluvial deposits. Specimen from nirjni, Tagilsk, Urals, Russia

Mendipite is exclusive to the Mendips of Somerset. This specimen is from Merehead Quarry. Mendipite belongs to the oxyhalides and hydroxyhalides group

Chalcophyllite
Chalcopyrite or copper pyrite comprises of (copper iron sulphide). Its a common mineral and found in almost all sulphide deposits

Concretions

Stilbite comprises of (hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate) and derives from the Zeolite group. Specimen from the collections of The Natural History Museum, London

Gersdorffite comprises of (nickel arsenic suphide). It is associated with hydrothermal veins and magma derived from sulphite deposits. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Diverse gold nuggets
A diverse collection of gold nuggets from river gravels near Antioqua, Colombia. Deep yellow gold is practically pure whilst the white gold is electrum, an alloy containing significant silver

Carbonate
The formation of carbonate on the Allan Hills martian meteorite ALH84001

Beryl
Deposits of the green variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) known as emerald. Specimens oginally from Ekatrinberg, Russia, now at the Natural History Museum, London

Sedimentary layer of rock shows the effects of drought. A layer of dried-out mud was overlain with darker sediment which filled the cracks - the whole was then compacted and changed to rock

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing layered bedding over reef formation, Knowle Quarry, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing bedding, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing reef formation, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

PERU. Lima. Larco Herrera Museum. Deposit of works awaiting to be exposed

Tufa - covered with algae - Cornwall coast
DAC-70 Tufa - covered with algae Cornwall coast David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, North Island, Bay of Plenty, White Island. Scenic shot of steaming fumarole on White Island Volcano

Fossilized deformed tooth from Straight-tusked Elephant (Elephas antiquus) from Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Quarry face, Wenlock sandstone dominated mid-Silurian sedimentary deposits, Tan-Y-Foel Quarry, Penstrowed Grits Formation, Powys, Wales, august

Fossilized deer teeth embeded in Eccles concrete river deposits from Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Fossilized beaver tooth embedded in Eccles concrete river deposits in Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Geologists looking at quarry face, Wenlock sandstone dominated mid-Silurian sedimentary deposits, Tan-Y-Foel Quarry, Penstrowed Grits Formation, Powys, Wales, august

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"Exploring the Depths: From Bingham Canyon to Mars, deposits hold secrets untold. " Delving into Picture No. 10984558, witness the awe-inspiring scale of Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine – a testament to the immense power of natural deposits. Nydam Viking Ship sails through time, reminding us how ancient civilizations harnessed their surroundings and utilized nature's deposits for progress. The allure of gold with black sands in a gold pan captures our imagination, as we marvel at the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered within Earth's rich deposits. Panoramic view of Mars reveals intriguing layers in Cape Verde within Victoria Crater – an extraterrestrial deposit that holds clues about the Red Planet's mysterious past. Unveiling Nature's Masterpiece: Castle Geyser in Yellowstone National Park showcases the explosive beauty created by geothermal energy from deep underground deposits. Limescale crystals under SEM magnification exhibit intricate patterns formed by mineral-rich water deposits, showcasing nature's artistic touch on microscopic levels. Journeying into Northern Trust Company Bank in Chicago unveils a safety deposit vault where individuals entrust their most valuable possessions – emphasizing trust and security surrounding financial deposits. Yellowstone National Park never ceases to amaze. Witness steam rising from small geysers at Biscuit Geyser Basin, fueled by hidden underground thermal water deposits that shape this unique landscape. Gold has captivated humanity for centuries; its shimmering allure symbolizes wealth and prosperity while highlighting Earth’s abundant mineral resources found within precious metal deposits. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected, these captivating images remind us of both earthly wonders and celestial mysteries concealed within various forms of "deposit.