Translucent cross section of a tourmaline crystal. Tourmaline is a boron-silicate mineral,crystal system trigonal,and commonly forming crystals with an elongate prismatic habitat. It occurs in a number of colors,some of which are much sought after as semi-precious gemstones. This section illustrates the interior structure of the crystal,complete with the tri-axial cross and the six-sided circumference typical for the trigonal crystal symmetry. Actual diameter 80 mm | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Wiersma, Dirk |
Bildgröße: | 5416 px × 6454 px |
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