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Mention the types of optically active crystals with example

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Types of optically active crystals: 

Uniaxial crystals: 

Crystals like calcite, quartz, tourmaline and ice having only one optic axis are called uniaxial crystals.

Biaxial crystals: 

Crystals like mica, topaz, selenite and aragonite having two optic axes are called biaxial crystals.



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