Field guide No. 1143
Molars in a purple geode
Crystals with a dental plan.
A split geode lined with purple crystals holds a double row of human molars where the crystal pockets should be. The dentist found the cavities. The mineral dealer did not.
Field noteA geode with double-row human molars in place of crystal pockets; the dentist found the cavities.
Also possible, also breaking material
Onion skin over a rusty wheelbarrowWheelbarrow tray is an onion skin, papery and split at the rusted rim.
A matter of tasteMoss and rock layered on sponge is a terrarium with a cake slice’s ambitions. Inedible, still possible.
Snowflake wings in spring thawMoth wings shed scales as dust. This moth’s wing breaks up into drifting snowflakes.
Between stationsFish heads and fins protrude from smooth tide-pool rock. Fish and stone have not agreed who is who.