what kind of mineral causes this inclusion?

[thefiresidecat]

we bought these the store was calling them marble, but I would reckon travertine is also possible. one broke and had this red crystal (although not up close it looks almost powdery) stuff. what could it be? not cinnabar right?

tyvm in advance!

 

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Welcome to the Tnet forum from Toronto firesidecat!

You might want to consider posting your thread here... Rocks/Gems

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[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard TheFiresideCat! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - If no one can help ya with your find - you might consider posting your pictures on ROCKS/GEMS for more exposure...