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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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As solid has the same value of refractive index, along all directions, this suggests that it is isotropic and thus amorphous. Therefore, it would not show a clean cleavage when cut with a knife, it would break into pieces with irregular surfaces.
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