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Crystals with Soot Sprites Inside?

When most people see this photo, they probably think the strange-shaped black objects inside the clear crystal are fossilized little spiders trapped in the rock. But alas, that’s not the case. It’s not a swarm of tiny black spiders, but rather an inclusion of a mineral called “mannardite.” That’s the real identity of the black specks you see inside this crystal.
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Mannardite minerals come in various shapes and sizes. Sometimes, like in this crystal, they appear as small, scattered specks, while other times they look like a single, larger object. It kind of reminds me of Soot Sprites from Studio Ghibli movies….