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Why snow looks white even though ice is clear
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Your idyllic white winter wonderland is built entirely on optical illusions. Snowflakes are made of ice crystals, which are completely clear and translucent. However, because each snowflake has countless microscopic facets, light hits them and scatters in every possible direction across the visible spectrum. Your eyes perceive this scattered light as white, proving you can't even trust precipitation.
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