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pleochroic

ADJECTIVE
  1. of or relating to or having pleochroism

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  • It has no cleavage or parting and is biaxial positive, nonpleochroic, and monoclinic.
  • 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. The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
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