What is the property possessed by some crystals, of showing different colors when viewed in the direction of different axes called?
pleochroism — The property possessed by some crystals, of showing different colors when viewed in the direction of different axes. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
- Canonical URL: https://worddirectanswers.com/answers/what-is-pleochroism-sense-1-called
- Steward: Jason Burns
- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00 · Modified: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00