I circled the areas of concern.
These images combined with the original magnifications and the spectral curves make this one an easy case for the judge and jury!
About the only question that needs to be resolved in my mind is the question of higher quality mica. Ben has proven to me that it is worth a look.
It's definitely not something that can be achieved with popsicle stick paints! Where have we heard that before?!?!
However, it'll be up to someone else to test it (nudge nudge - wink wink). Everything I've seen so far keeps me very interested in the aluminum.
mech