Slide 1Interference figures Very important tool to determine optical characteristics. They will tell you: Very important tool to determine optical characteristics. They will…
Slide 1 IT’S TIME FOR... OPTICAL MINERALOGY TRIVIA!! Slide 2 Rules Three rounds 10 questions per round Pass answers to team to right for grading Slide 3 Round…
Slide 1 The Optical Indicatrix IN THIS LECTURE –Optical Indicatrix –Isotropic Indicatrix –Uniaxial Indicatrix Ordinary and Extraordinary Rays Optic sign Use of the…
Slide 1 Indicatrix Imaginary figure, but very useful Imaginary figure, but very useful The figures show and/or define: The figures show and/or define: Location of optic axis…
Slide 1 Study of Rocks 1) Field outcrop observe relationship between rocks preliminary identification of large minerals generalized rock composition and type take samples…
Birefringence and Retardation IN THIS LECTURE Monochromatic illumination and the Quartz Wedge Polychromatic illumination Anomalous Interference Colors Monochromatic Light…