旋针主折射率计算法的改进及其误差的讨论

Several simplified equations are presented for the spindle-calculation method in measuring the refractive indices of minerals. By two (uniaxial) or three (biaxlal)measurements in two different immersion media, the principal indices of refraction of a mineral can be calculated according to the I.R. of immersion media and the oricntational angles of the nonprincipal refractive incices which I. R. are equivalent to that of immersion media. This method will he applicable also for measurements in solid immersion media. Precision of this spindle-calculation method has been discussed. In general, it sprecision can be compared with traditional immersion method. The author suggests that the major factors effecting the precision of this method are birefringence of the determined minerals and errors in measurements. A table is given of permissible deviation angles for extinction position determination.