Further examination of magnetic accumulations
With a focus on fibers
I sat back down with my microscope and magnetic dust today. I was asked about the presence of the characteristic blue fibers in the sample. To my recollection, I couldn't remember seeing such fibers. Clear fibers are very common. Upon reexamination, I did note a number of blue fibers interspersed throughout the granuals, as well as a few reds. Why are these fibers so ubiquitous? How are they arriving in such quantities? Of course I have my speculations, but the question officially remains unanswered.
Please forgive the poor image quality. My photo taking arrangement is still very haphazard. I've mounted my phone to the eyepiece with a disappointing phone mount off Amazon. I'm utilizing a flashlight to top-light the sample. The sample is in a clear tray as opposed to a slide to avoid getting grit in the inner workings of the microscope. And I'm working in the dark to avoid harsh glares in the camera lense (whew!). The hazards we brave in service to The Science.
Magnetic Chunks
Additionally, I've noted that while all the granuals I've sampled will cling to my magnet, certain larger pieces are clearly more enthusiastic to leap up and stick. I've painstakingly separated a few out by hand and attempted to document their appearance. Some are clearly metallic, while others exhibit intersting orange marbled characteristics.
That's all for now.
Will
Massive improvement already Will . Sweet.
Most don't know but a good proportion of black specks that land on roofs are meteorite (shooting star) debri. Some magnetic no doubt.
The metallic particles and the colors look exotic though.
Those blues look exactly like the morgs and the purple ones I haven't seen much of. Maybe an update?
The fibres will show up better with a bit of playing with your condenser. move it up and down while doing the same with your light volume.