Diopside (thin section)

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Content type
Image
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type
Resource Type
Still image
Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2009
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Key Characteristics: Two cleavages intersecting at 87 °, moderate birefringence and inclined extinction are key features 2V: 2Vz = 25 - 70° Relief: High positive relief Cleavage: Cleavages intersect at 87 ° Colour and Plechroism: Grains generally appear colorless, pale green or pale brown in thin section; Weak pleochroism possible in darker colored samples Optical Orientation: Inclined extinction Twinning: Simple and lamellar twinning common Optical character: Biaxial (+)
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Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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AU Digital Library
Local Identifier
Local Identifier
2009-rm-0005
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Subject to the Copyright Act
Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
Identification photographs
Geology
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