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Light absorption

Light absorption
In optics, the reduction of the light intensity in transmission through an absorbing substance or in reflection from a surface, in crystals, minerals and gems. Absorption may vary with wavelengths of vibration in the direction of the transmitted light or ray (color).
Laminate
Laminate
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Lapidary
Lapidary
m.alexandrite.net/chapters/glossary/lapidary.html
Laser
Laser
m.alexandrite.net/chapters/glossary/laser.html
Luminescence
Luminescence
m.alexandrite.net/chapters/glossary/luminescence.html

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