pleochroic

• Описывает минерал или кристалл, который проявляет разные цвета при рассмотрении с разных направлений под поляризованным светом.

Describes a mineral or crystal that exhibits different colors when viewed from different directions under polarized light.

1. Exhibiting pleochroismC2formalscientific

   Describing a crystalline substance that appears to be different colors when viewed from different angles, due to the selective absorption of light waves.

   Плеохроичный

   • The mineral cordierite is strongly pleochroic, appearing blue or yellow depending on the viewing angle.
   • Geologists use a polarizing microscope to identify pleochroic minerals.
   • The pleochroic nature of the gemstone made it highly prized by collectors.