trichroism

• Terme scientifique désignant la propriété d'un cristal de présenter trois couleurs différentes lorsqu'on l'observe selon trois directions distinctes ; forme spécifique de pléochroïsme.

A scientific term referring to the property of a crystal that displays three different colors when observed from three different directions, a specific form of pleochroism.

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1. Optical property of crystalsC2formalscientific

   The property of a crystal to exhibit three different colors when viewed from three different directions, a specific type of pleochroism.

   Trichroïsme

   • The mineral iolite is well-known for its strong trichroism, showing blue, yellow, and clear hues.
   • Geologists use trichroism to help identify certain gemstones.
   • Under a polarizing microscope, the trichroism of the crystal was clearly visible.