Contents of 2.3 How do we know the atomic structure of minerals?

2.3 How do we know the <br />atomic structure of minerals?

Electrons are fired at thin, carefully oriented slices of minerals inside the electron microscope.

Diagram of transmission electron microscope imaging atoms in a mineral sample

Fig 2.10

Image showing the how the electron microscope works from the source to the viewing screen

Image showing the parts of the microscope