Calcite Angles
This is a calcite crystal in a mounting medium of
1.664 refractive refractive index index medium
with the linear polarizing filter aligned with the epsilon prime direction
(bisecting the acute angle). The principle angles shown are
approximately 105 and 75 degrees. There is a parting plane that bisects the acute
angle.
Transmitted Brightfield Illumination with a Linear Polarizing Filter Aligned with the
Epsilon Prime Refractive Index
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