| Title | : | Optical Crystal Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Melinda Darby Dyar, Mickey E. Gunter & Dennis Tasa |
| Release | : | 2018-12-14 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Geology, Textbooks, Science & Nature |
| Size | : | 78910433 |
| In this chapter we relate the interaction of light with minerals to the study of mineral crystal chemistry. The chemistry of a mineral affects its optical properties, especially its refractive index. Refractometry is the technique used to measure the refractive indices of minerals. This chapter explores how the refractive index of a mineral is measured and how the refractive index relates to crystal structure. Topics covered in Chapter 18 include: Refractive Indices and Minerals Measuring Refractive Indices Spindle Stage Absorption and Pleochroism Relating Optic Properties to Crystal Chemistry LCD's Calculating Refractive Indices Relationship to Density and Bonding Gladstone-Dale Relationship How to Build a Spindle Stage and Oil Cell |
