pleochroic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pleochroic
Example Sentences
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When polarized light is passed through a transparent plate of a pleochroic mineral, the colour will vary with the direction in which the light-vibrations take place.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
A special feature, recurring in many members of the group, is the presence of strongly pleochroic, reddish or green hypersthene.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
Such an effect is called pleochroism, and crystals which show variations in their colour when viewed from different angles, or by transmitted light, are called pleochroic, or pleochromatic—from two Greek words signifying "to colour more."
From The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones by Mastin, John
Under the microscope some of the biotite has a green coloration from decomposition and is surrounded by strong pleochroic halos.
From The Long Labrador Trail by Wallace, Dillon
Hypersthene, when present, is often strikingly pleochroic in colours varying from pink to bright green.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
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