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trichroism
Characteristic of a crystal showing three different colors in transmitted light; limited to crystallization in the orthorhombic, monoclinic, and triclinic systems. Compare: pleochroism; dichroism.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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