Figure 2. Fracture patterns of unreinforced salt (left) and flax fiber-reinforced salt (right). Due to the partly translucent salt matrix, the fibers close to the surface are visible in the non-damaged areas creating a marbled appearance.

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Figure 2. Fracture patterns of unreinforced salt (left) and flax fiber-reinforced salt (right). Due to the partly translucent salt matrix, the fibers close to the surface are visible in the non-damaged areas creating a marbled appearance.

Figure 2. Fracture patterns of unreinforced salt (left) and flax fiber-reinforced salt (right). Due to the partly translucent salt matrix, the fibers close to the surface are visible in the non-damaged areas creating a marbled appearance.

Figure 2. Fracture patterns of unreinforced salt (left) and flax fiber-reinforced salt (right). Due to the partly translucent salt matrix, the fibers close to the surface are visible in the non-damaged areas creating a marbled appearance.