When I saw this image of the Omega Nebula, I was instantly reminded of labradorite, one of my favorite minerals. (I even dreamed about it once. Stop laughing.) Below, I present a most excellent photo of labradorite, for comparison.
Edited to add: Do you enjoy seeing things in star clouds? There’s a site for that.



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