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MicroCT scan of naturally-occuring calcium oxalate nephroliths from (A) human and (B) cat demonstrating a calcium oxalate composition (dark grey) surrounding a core of calcium phosphate (light grey), suggesting a common method of formation. Insets show the gross stone morphology.