What is Dichroic Glass, how is it made?
First an explanation of Dichroic: Dichroism (noun) from the Greek word di-chroos meaning (di) two (chroos) color the property possessed by some crystals of exhibiting two different colors when viewed along different crystal axes; the property of exhibiting different colors by reflected or transmitted light We perceive colors by the way wavelengths (color) of light are selectively interfered (hindered) with by matter (absorbed, diffracted, reflected, refracted or scattered) on its way to our eyes and hence to our brain. But Dichroic glass is unique! The term Dichroic Glass is a bit of a misnomer, as the glass itself does not produce the colors, rather it is the dielectric coating of micro-thin layers of metal oxides and quartz applied to the surface of the glass which produces a interference filter that creates the varied colors we see. Similar to what happens when viewing hummingbird or peacock feathers. So when you hear or see the term Dichroic Glass, you will know it is actually a di
