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Red wine crystals by polarized light microscopy

I have developed a method for crystalizing wine and then viewing them by a polarized light microscope. The wine will form flower-like crystals that take on abstract patterns. 50X.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Calgary, Canada
Copyright: © Robert Berdan