Which type of crystal typically appears as short rectangular shapes but can also appear as rods and rhomboids and is weakly birefringent?

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Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals typically appear as short rectangular shapes but can also appear as rods and rhomboids. They are weakly birefringent under polarized light microscopy, which helps in their identification in synovial fluid analysis for conditions like pseudogout.

Which Type of Crystal Typically Appears as Short Rectangular Shapes