Glossary
Birefringence
The property of all stones, except those of the cubic crystal system (diamond, garnet and spinel), to divide a passing ray of light in two.
Also known as double refraction.
Related theme:
- french: Pierre biréfringente
- japanese: 複屈折性／フククッセツセイ
- chinese: 双光折射
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