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| − | A [ | + | A [[quartz|quartz]] birefringent compensator plate used in microscopic analysis to provide a gradual change in retardation. Quartz wedges show several orders of retadation colors as illustrated by the [[Michel%20Levy%20chart|Michel Levy chart]] of retardation colors and birefringence. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Description
A Quartz birefringent compensator plate used in microscopic analysis to provide a gradual change in retardation. Quartz wedges show several orders of retadation colors as illustrated by the Michel Levy chart of retardation colors and birefringence.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Quarzkeil (Deut.); coin de quartz (Fr.);
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Walter C. McCrone, John Gustave Delly, The Particle Atlas, W. McCrone Associates, Chicago, IV, 1972
- Website address 1 Comment: http://www.charfac.umn.edu/glossary/Q.html