pleochroic

[ plee-uh-kroh-ik ]

adjective

1. (of a biaxial crystal) characterized by pleochroism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleochroic¹

First recorded in 1860–65; pleo- + -chroic

Example Sentences

Withamite is a carmine-red to straw-yellow, strongly pleochroic variety from Glencoe in Scotland.

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The pleochroism is strong, the pleochroic colours being usually green, yellow and brown.

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Though black by reflected light they are brown by transmitted light and highly pleochroic.

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The descriptive name "Pleochroic Halo" has originated from this fact.

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Hypersthene, when present, is often strikingly pleochroic in colours varying from pink to bright green.

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