Analysis in geoscience can be difficult without the correct equipment. The most up-to-date contrasting and imaging methods are often needed for the capturing of different features. Here are some examples:
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Transmitted crossed polarized light of anisotropic Olivine thin section showing Birefringence interference colors.
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Transmitted plane polarized light of geological thin section showing pleochroism, a change of color or intensity as rotated.
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Angle of Extinction in crossed polarized light. The angle at which extinction occurs, relative to cleavage or crystal habit, can be useful in identifying many types of minerals.
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Conoscopic imaging utilizing a Bertrand lens can provide valuable interference figures which allow interpretation of many sample characteristics: such as the optical axis, optical sign, and more…
A comprehensive solution would be the Motic Panthera TEC POL, which provides an internally integrated digital camera, strain free optics and transmitted light or transmitted/reflected light polarization.
The Panthera TEC POL features include:
- The Motic LightTracer system with memory function saves light intensity levels at each objective.
- 30W Halogen transmitted light/3W LED reflected light source
- Rotating specimen stage and compensator plates
- Strain free objectives
- Compatible with most point counting systems
- Optional MoticNET function where microscope images can be shared in real-time.
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