Macro - Rocks, Minerals, Gems, Stones & Ores

Challenge #5 in the Macro series. Hosted by Michael Piziak.

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Submit a macro photo of a rock, mineral, gem, stone, or ore. If you don't have a macro lens, a close up and/or cropped photo is ok.

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Camera:	Sony Alpha NEX-7
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Submitted:	Sunday, 23rd March, 2014 00:52 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 5th October, 2012
Focal length:	18 mm
Shutter speed:	1/160 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	100
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