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Clear alum crystal cluster hangs from a cotton string inside a glass of water near a window

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Soft diffused window light illuminates a well-formed alum crystal cluster suspended from twine inside a clear glass container. This clean, focused shot is ideal for science project guides, chemistry lesson materials and home experiment content.

Prompt: “clear alum crystals growing on a cotton string hanging in a glass of water, soft window light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot with natural soft window light that perfectly matches the brief, only with minor unnoticeable micro-speckling in the glass that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: growing alum crystals · science experiment · crystal growth · kitchen chemistry · window light science

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alum crystal growing in glass photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Alum Crystal Growing In Glass” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alum-crystal-growing-in-glass-79edc06c) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “clear alum crystals growing on a cotton string hanging in a glass of water, soft window light” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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