5 Questions
Which one of the following best describes an anisotropic mineral?
A mineral with more than one principal refractive index.
What is the mathematical difference between the largest and smallest refractive index for an anisotropic mineral called?
Birefringence
Which of the following best describes dispersion?
The change of any optical property with wavelength.
What is the indicatrix of an isotropic mineral?
A sphere
What is optical class?
One of five possible classes (different indicatrices) to which a mineral can belong.
Test your knowledge on anisotropic minerals and their unique properties with this quiz! Explore concepts like birefringence, dispersion, and indicatrix. Challenge yourself to understand the variation in refractive index and how it relates to the vibration direction of incident light.
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