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Refractive index of a solid is observed to have the same value along all directions. Comment on the nature of this solid. Would it show cleavage property?

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Solution :As the SOLID has same VALUE of refractive index along all directions, this means that it is isotropic and hence AMORPHOUS. Being an amorphous solid, it would not show a CLEAN CLEAVAGE when cut with a knife. Instead it would break into pieces with irregular surfaces.


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