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This chapter is provided to offer readers a better understanding of the theoretical basis of observations made using reflected-light microscopy, but it is emphasized that a great deal can be gained from studying ore minerals in polished section without necessarily appreciating the finer details of the theory of the optical properties of minerals. Chapter 1 provides more than enough information to get started with a reflected-light microscope. Practice and experience are probably more important in gaining confidence in the use of reflected-light than transmitted-light microscopy. However, confidence will be gained more quickly by students who have more understanding of reflected-light theory and, hopefully, many will soon find this chapter too basic, and proceed to the references given for further reading.
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© 1992 C. D. Gribble & A. J. Hall
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Gribble, C.D., Hall, A.J. (1992). Reflected-light theory. In: Optical Mineralogy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9692-9_5
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