Clay-based paint. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing flat crystals of clay in a sample of paint. Clays are used as pigments in many w

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Clay-based paint. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing flat crystals of clay in a sample of paint. Clays are used as pigments in many water-based paints to produce various different colours. Magnification: x8300 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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