"Jerome M. BERGER" wrote:
> 
> Nieminen Mika wrote:

> 
>         Yes, what I meant was that you can't see any reflections on a wood
> surface (unless it is higly polished and varnished). The effect that
> causes wood to become visible is probably different from the one I
> described since it is independant on the viewing direction...
> 
>                 Jerome

  Actually wood cellulose is highly reflective. This cam be seen when
viewed with a simple magnifying glass. It's surface properties are so
porous and broken into so many angles that it is not redily apparent
from casual inspection.

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Ken Tyler

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