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Salt crystal under a microscope

Sodium chloride or regular salt crystal from a soluton. The salt crystal formed pyramid shapes. The colors are due to the use of a differential interference microscope which uses a special prism and polarized light to create the three dimensional appearance. 100X.

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Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Calgary, Canada
Copyright: © Robert Berdan