Birefringence

This experiment consists of a calcite crystal block and a plate with one hole in it. The plate is placed on an overhead projector so that light shines through the single hole. The calcite crystal is then placed over the hole and the light is refracted on two distinct paths resulting in two dots (Birefringence).

Pira DCS # 6H35.15

Equipment
Calcite Crystal   Sheet With Hole