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Ruby


Photograph of Ruby under the microscope
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Pearl


Photograph of Pearl under the microscope
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Opal


Photograph of Opal under the microscope
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Sapphire


Photograph of Sapphire under the microscope
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Topaz


Photograph of Topaz under the microscope
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Turquoise


Photograph of Turquoise under the microscope
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Magnetic Field Alignment of the Unwinding Region

Magnetic Field Alignment of the Unwinding Region
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Magnetic Field Effects on Cholesteric Helical Pitch

Magnetic Field Effects on Cholesteric Helical Pitch
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The Black Cherry


Cross Section


Radial Section


Tangential Section

Black cherry is a member of the Rose family