1. INTRODUCTION

 

In order to carry out this study, we shall need a Petrographic microscope and a Preparation of the sample whose Optical Properties will then be studied. As these properties reflect the behaviour of the mineral in relation to Light, we shall include some general concepts about this.

 

The petrographic microscope

Thin sections

 

BASIC THEORICAL CONCEPTS

The light

Isotropy / anisotropy

Double refraction

Optic indicatrix

Optic axis

Uniaxial

Biaxial

Optic sign

 

Basic theoretical concepts

 

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