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Fission tracks

Fission tracks in the mineral apatite, viewed under a microscope

Fission tracks in the mineral apatite, viewed through a microscope. The surface of the apatite crystal has been polished and etched to help show up the fission tracks. Fission tracks in zircon from volcanic ash look similar.

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