Explores how tensors reveal the directional properties of anisotropic minerals like cordierite, suggesting deeper insights into mineral analysis.
Minerals, especially crystalline ones, are generally anisotropic, meaning that some of their properties depend on direction. A spectacular example is cordierite, which, depending on the direction in which it is viewed in transmission, will appear purple or yellow.
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Cordier et al. (2026) studied this question.
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