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Charred Aspen Matchstick Through the Microscope

Charred Aspen Matchstick

This is an example of a used matchstick used to light candles in a church. Wooden matchsticks are generally made of white pine or aspen, both straight grained woods. This is aspen.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light Illumination

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