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Angle of Extinction

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light

Framework senses

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the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light
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