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Pleochroism
Description:
Pleochroism refers to the property of certain crystals or minerals to exhibit different colors when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions. It is caused by the selective absorption of light waves in different orientations.
Sample sentences:
- The pleochroism of the mineral tourmaline makes it appear green when viewed along the c-axis and red when viewed along the a-axis.
- To determine the mineral's identity, the geologist analyzed its pleochroism under a polarizing microscope.
- The jeweler was fascinated by the pleochroism of the gemstone, as its color changed from blue to violet depending on the angle of observation.
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