Refractive index of a solid is observed to have the same value along all directions

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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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answered Mar 14, 2018 by BISHNU (15,580 points) 4 4 6
selected Mar 27, 2018 by faiz
 
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As the solid has same value of refractive index along all directions, 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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