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Intricate black branching mineral dendrites spread across a polished pale limestone slab in macro view.

About this photo

A close-up macro shot of sharp, fern-like black manganese dendrite mineral formations embedded in creamy pale limestone. This image is ideal for geology educational materials, science blog illustrations and natural texture design work.

Prompt: “black branching mineral dendrites spreading across a slab of pale limestone, macro” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-lit, perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor unrealistic crispness to the dendrite tips only visible on extremely close inspection.

Also searched as: geology specimen · macro stone texture · natural mineral formation

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this black mineral dendrites on limestone photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Black Mineral Dendrites On Limestone” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-mineral-dendrites-on-limestone-d957df40) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black branching mineral dendrites spreading across a slab of pale limestone, macro” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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