Anatomy Anatomical features of the mantle Anatomy of the middle mantle layer

anatomy mantle middle mantle layer cell wall surface habit

 
1 smooth
2 rough
3 with crystals

Crystals have straight border lines and reflect light considerably, particularly in DIC. Individual dimensions and shapes can vary, but when the crystal population is considered a general similarity in their shape is evident.

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