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Extinction and Extinction Angle 

Describe the Extinction

Study the sample in the rollover above. Then choose the description below that most accurately describes the sample.

The prismatic mineral displays parallel extinction but does not go completely extinct 
The prismatic mineral exhibits typical parallel extinction
The prismatic mineral displays inclined extinction at 15 degrees
The prismatic mineral displays inclined extinction at 75 degrees


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