Silver

Formula: Ag

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section bright white with a creamy tint, usually tarnishes quickly in air to a more creamy or pinkish colour, which turns pinkish to brown, sometimes irid.

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section isotropic, scratches and pits give false light effects

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: in polished section not present

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