close-up of textured salt crystal surface for scientific study and natural texture

salt crystal surface texture study halite natural closeup scientific design intricate formation translucent opaque mineral geology sodium chloride abstract rustic detail background unique crystalized element composition granules magnified white beige tones delicate detailed fresh geometric irregular microstructure organic pattern photography raw reflective rugged smooth symmetrical untreated visual weathered structure clarity pure purity focus grain mineralogy naturalistic simplicity aid topography ai generated