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Refractive index of a solid is observed to have the same value along all directions. Comment on the nature of this solid. Would it show cleavage property?

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Since refractive index of the solid is observed to have the same value along all directions. It is an amorphous solid . It will not show a clean cleavage. It will break into pieces with irregular surfaces.
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