Kentucky Agate: State Rock and Mineral Treasure of the Commonwealth

Chapter 6. Kentucky Agate Photographs

49 6 Kentucky Agate Photographs The following agates are a sample of nature’s art that come from the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Each agate is unique in its origin, formation, colors, shapes, and textures. These agates are presented so that they may be studied and admired. Part of the enjoyment of inspecting these rocks is examining their color and shape variations and trying to identify their type. This process illuminates the science behind the formation of agates. The authors hope readers enjoy this chapter of agate photographs and gain a new knowledge and appreciation of the earth’s wondrous creations. Captions are not included because they would be highly repetitive. ky agate.indd 49 7/27/13 4:48 PM 50 ky agate.indd 50 7/27/13 4:48 PM 51 ky agate.indd 51 7/27/13 4:48 PM 52 ky agate.indd 52 7/27/13 4:48 PM 53 ky agate.indd 53 7/27/13 4:48 PM 54 ky agate.indd 54 7/27/13 4:48 PM 55 ky agate.indd 55 7/27/13 4:48 PM 56 ky agate.indd 56 7/27/13 4:48 PM 57 ky agate.indd 57 7/27/13 4:48 PM 58 ky agate.indd 58 7/27/13 4:48 PM 59 ky agate.indd 59 7/27/13 4:48 PM 60 ky agate.indd 60 7/27/13 4:48 PM 61 ky agate.indd 61 7/27/13 4:48 PM 62 ky agate.indd 62 7/27/13 4:49 PM 63 ky agate.indd 63 7/27/13 4:49 PM 64 ky agate.indd 64 7/27/13 4:49 PM 65 ky agate.indd 65 7/27/13 4:49 PM 66 ky agate.indd 66 7/27/13 4:49 PM 67 ky agate.indd 67 7/27/13 4:49 PM 68 ky agate.indd 68 7/27/13 4:49 PM 69 ky agate.indd 69 7/27/13 4:49 PM 70 ky agate.indd 70 7/27/13 4:49 PM 71 ky agate.indd 71 7/27/13 4:49 PM 72 ky agate.indd 72 7/27/13 4:49 PM 73 ky agate.indd 73 7/27/13 4:49 PM 74 ky agate.indd 74 7/27/13 4:49 PM 75 ky agate.indd 75 7/27/13 4:49 PM 76 ky agate.indd 76 7/27/13 4:49 PM 77 ky agate.indd 77 7/27/13 4:50 PM 78 ky agate.indd 78 7/27/13 4:50 PM 79 ky agate.indd 79 7/27/13 4:50 PM 80 ky agate.indd 80 7/27/13 4:50 PM 81 ky agate.indd 81 7/27/13 4:50 PM 82 ky agate.indd 82 7/27/13 4:50 PM 83 ky agate.indd 83 7/27/13 4:50 PM 84 ky agate.indd 84 7/27/13 4:50 PM 85 ky agate.indd 85 7/27/13 4:50 PM 86 ky agate.indd 86 7/27/13 4:50 PM 87 ky agate.indd 87 7/27/13 4:50 PM 88 ky agate.indd 88 7/27/13 4:50 PM 89 ky agate.indd 89 7/27/13 4:50 PM 90 ky agate.indd 90 7/27/13 4:50 PM 91 ky agate.indd 91 7/27/13 4:50 PM 92 ky agate.indd 92 7/27/13 4:50 PM 93 ky agate.indd 93 7/27/13 4:50 PM 94 ky agate.indd 94 7/27/13 4:50 PM 95 ky agate.indd 95 7/27/13 4:51 PM 96 ky agate.indd 96 7/27/13 4:51 PM 97 ky agate.indd 97 7/27/13 4:51 PM 98 ky agate.indd 98 7/27/13 4:51 PM 99 ky agate.indd 99 7/27/13 4:51 PM 100 ky agate.indd 100 7/27/13 4:51 PM 101 ky agate.indd 101 7/27/13 4:51 PM 102 ky agate.indd 102 7/27/13 4...