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Oak Ash from a Fireplace backdraft Under the Microscope

Pyrolyzed Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

This field of view contains a number of thermally modified calcium oxalate phytoliths from burning small diameter oak with its bark. This was collected in a home using an environmental tapelift.

Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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