Calcite crystals used in Nicol's prism are formed of
Calcite crystals used in Nicol's prism are formed of
$\mathrm{CaC}_{2}$
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$
$\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$
$\mathrm{Ca} 0$
Solution
Correct answer is $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$
Nicol prism is a type of polarizer used to produce plane-polarized light. Calcite, or Iceland Spar, is a form of calcium carbonate is used for making Nicol's prism.