Sand grain through scanning electron microscope (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Sand grain through scanning electron microscope

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Scanning electron microscopy reveals the shape and texture of a quartz sand grain from the Mississippi River. The pictured sand grain is about 200 micrometers in length. (Image credit: Michael Hasson)
 

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Michael Hasson/Stanford University

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