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High brix items don't usually show as clear a line - go for as thin a sample as you can, push down firmly on the little flap, and as Lisa suggests as bright a light source as possible.
Oh yeah - turning the ocular can sometimes help as well - it's like a focus.
High brix items don't usually show as clear a line - go for as thin a sample as you can, push down firmly on the little flap, and as Lisa suggests as bright a light source as possible.
