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Backscattered Electron Image - Breccia Pipe Grain

By Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center 2013 (approx.)
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Detailed Description

BSE (backscattered electron) image of pale yellow granular grains from sample PR-33C ("soft" breccia pipe). Both large grains are composed almost entirely of monazite.

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Public Domain.