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Perlite (volcanic glass with white powder appearance)
Perlite is a volcanic glass that has many industrial applications, because of its light density and insulating properties.
I found the picture on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:PerliteUSGOV.jpg the English language wikipedia.
It was uploaded there by w:en:User:Chris 73.
I intend to use it on the Dutch language wikipedia. Johan Lont 11:53, 1 Feb 2005 (UTC)
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This image is a work of the "Minerals in Your World" project, a cooperative effort between the United States Geological Survey and the Mineral Information Institute. The images were featured in the "Minerals and Materials Photo Gallery" on the website of the U.S House Subcommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.
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