pleochroism

• Fenômeno óptico em que certos cristais ou minerais apresentam cores diferentes quando observados de direções distintas.

A phenomenon in which certain crystals display different colors when observed from different directions.

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1. Optical property of crystalsC2formalscientific

   The phenomenon where a crystal or mineral appears to be different colors when viewed from different angles due to selective absorption of light.

   Pleocroísmo

   • The gemstone's pleochroism made it appear blue from one angle and green from another.
   • Mineralogists use pleochroism to help identify certain types of crystals.
   • The strong pleochroism of the mineral was visible under polarized light.