Introduction to Optical Mineralogy

 

  Anisotropism and Interference Colors
  Color
  Inclined Extinction
  Parallel Extinction
  Pleochroism
  Relief
  Symmetric Extinction
  Twinning-Albite
  Twinning -Carlsbad

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This page will let you do part of your lab using the computer rather than a microscope. It is for your help, so if something isn't working for you, you need to let me know so that I can change it. For example, if you are working on a modem at home, and the movie image is taking too long to load, let me know so that I can change if for you. Click on any of the optical properties on the left hand side and be on your way. You must load Quicktime on your computer for the movie clips to work.


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Page Author:Penelope Morton
Department: Geological Sciences