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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Opalescent Fossil Shells

   February 25, 2021

    Fossil shells

   Photographer:  Mila Zinkova
   Summary Author:  Mila Zinkova

   Seen above are two  opalised  fossil shells found in  Coober
   Pedy, Australia. The name Coober Pedy comes from the Aboriginal words
   kupa pity and means "white man in a hole" because the opals are
   collected in mines. These  opals were first discovered in 1915 by an
   accident when a teenage boy found a few rocks while his father and he
   were looking for gold. The  opalescent play-of-color in these gems
   can be seen In  this video.

   Photo Details: Camera: Apple iPhone 6; Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
   Windows; Exposure Time: 0.0037s (1/273); Aperture: ƒ/2.2; ISO
   equivalent: 32; Focal Length (35mm): 75
     * Coober Pedy, Australia Coordinates:  -29.0103, 134.75769

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