Mica mineral muscovite, cross polarized light


Mica mineral muscovite, photographed in cross polarized light. Muscovite is showing birefringence with interference colors. Muscovite is a natural polarizer.


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Photo credit: © Henri Koskinen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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