Crystals That Are ________ Produce Two Planes of Polarized Light

question 22

Multiple Choice

Crystals that are ________ produce two planes of polarized light, each perpendicular to the other.

• A)Amorphous
• B)Solid
• C)Birefringent
• D)Colored

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Definitions:

Igneous Rock

Rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Coarsely Crystalline

Describes a rock texture with large, easily visible crystals, typically formed by slow cooling of molten rock.

Igneous Rock

A kind of stone that develops through the process of magma or lava cooling and hardening.

Finely Crystalline

Describes a texture of rocks or minerals with very small crystals that are often too small to be seen unaided, indicating rapid cooling or chemical precipitation.