Another cool thing about Providence Canyon is there’s glitter and rainbows everywhere. At first I thought the rainbow water at the bottom for canyon was gasoline runoff but then noticed it was more concentrated wherever there was granulated mica. I looked it up, and when mica breaks down finely enough, it creates this rainbow swirl in water. Higher up in elevation, I also found some sandy yellow micaceous #clay.
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My hand holding a small, rounded piece of clay, with a textured surface, yellowish hue and flecks of mica against a backdrop of dirt and pine needles. There is the golden flakey residue of mica on my fingers.
A close-up view of a iron red muddy surface with an iridescent sheen, surrounded by thin grass and debris. The colors reflect hues of pink, blue, and gold, indicating possible oil or contamination on the wet ground.