Magnesium sulphate crystals, LM
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Magnesium sulphate crystals, LM
Magnesium sulphate. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4), a chemical used medicinally and in the textile industry. This chemical occurs naturally as kieserite or reichardite but may also be manufactured by the action of sulphuric acid on magnesium carbonate. In its hydrated form (MgSO4.7H2O) it is known as Epsom Salts, a bitter-tasting substance used medicinally as a purgative and in hypertonic baths to soothe the skin. Magnesium sulphate also has uses in the textile industry, being used as a dressing for cotton goods and as a dyeing agent
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Compound Compounds Crystal Crystalline Crystals Geological Magnesium Magnesium Sulphate Magnified Image Micrograph Microscopic Photos Mineral Multi Coloured Polarised Light Polarised Light Micrograph Polarized Light Purgative Refraction Retarders Salt Subjects Sulphate Epsom Salts Light Micrograph Light Microscope
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of magnesium sulphate crystals under polarized light. Magnesium sulphate, also known as Epsom Salts in its hydrated form, is a versatile chemical with various medicinal and industrial applications. In nature, it occurs as kieserite or reichardite, but can also be synthesized by combining sulphuric acid with magnesium carbonate. The intricate crystal structure displayed in this image highlights the compound's significance in both medicine and the textile industry. Medically, Epsom Salts are commonly used as a purgative to relieve constipation and are incorporated into hypertonic baths for their soothing effects on the skin. Meanwhile, within the textile realm, magnesium sulphate serves as a dressing for cotton goods and an effective dyeing agent. Under polarized light microscopy, these multi-colored crystals reveal their unique refractive properties that add to their allure. The magnified image allows us to appreciate the crystalline formations at a microscopic level while emphasizing their importance across various scientific disciplines such as geology, chemistry, and mineralogy. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment where science meets art through this visually stunning portrayal of magnesium sulphate crystals.
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