More than Math: How Tensors Help Describe Mineral Properties
Abstract
Minerals, especially crystalline ones, are generally anisotropic, meaning that some of their properties depend on direction. A spectacular example is cordierite, which, depending on the direction in which it is viewed in transmission, will appear purple or yellow.
Fields of Study & Subjects
X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
Clay minerals and soil interactions
Crystal Structures and Properties
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Elements
- Publisher
- Mineralogical Society of America
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 74–76
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN