Muscovite mineral sample. This is a phyllosilicate mineral with a very complex chemical formula that includes aluminium and potassium,along with a range of silicates,hydroxides and fluorides. Here,it has formed leaf-like crystals,but is more commonly found as small inclusions that give a sparkle to rocks such as granite and gneiss. This sample is 7 centimetres across | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Wiersma, Dirk |
Taille de l’image : | 5616 px × 3744 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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