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The image on the left was taken at 250x with cross-polars on a Nikon OPTIPHOT-POL polarizing light microscope. The image on the right was taken at 1000x on a Amray FE3300 SEM. Hint: Note the size, shape and distribution of the scales on this sample. Be species specific! Submit your answer to: edobi@semtechsolutions.com and win a state-of-the-art Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS and…just kidding!, but one winner from a random drawing will receive a valuable surprise gift.