[atlaw]

You said: "I'd also like to point out that the Design Inference is based upon what we actually do know . . . "

What do we "know" that forms the basis for the design inference?

[CCWoody]

What do we "know" that forms the basis for the design inference? ~ atlaw

Well, in the example of Pic #3, we know that it is Silica. There is no speculation needed. Though, I must say from my expertise in dealing with Silica that you rarely find it in a pure form naturally.

Woody.