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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Birefringent specimens often reveal a spectacular display of color and crystal form upon illumination with polarized light. When Hoffman modulation contrast is added to the mixture, the colorful image takes on a three-dimensional appearance as illustrated below with crystallites of vitamin C.

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