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Calcite crystal birefringence
The calcite crytal lattice is a trigonal system. When text or an object is viewed through a clear calcite crystal, two images are seen. Light rays refract in two different ways as they pass through the crystal.
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Published: 10 October 2012Size: 144.95 KB
