The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dichroscope \Di"chro*scope\, n. [Gr. di- = di`s- twice + ? color + ? to view.] An instrument for examining the dichroism of crystals.
Wiktionary
n. An instrument for examining the dichroism of crystals.
Wikipedia
The dichroscope is an important pocket instrument used in the field of geology, and can be used to test transparent gemstones (crystals). Experienced geologists using pleochroism can successfully detect gemstones from other artificial stones using this instrument.
There are two types of dichroscopes available: calcite and polarizing. Of the two, calcite gives better results and is widely used by experienced gemologists. With the polarizing type, only one pleochroic color can be seen at a time. This makes the process time-consuming and difficult, though it is the most economical way to get results.
The dichroscope has been used since at least the start of the nineteenth century.
Usage examples of "dichroscope".
Their color is excellent, I might say perfect, but I have studied them in the dichroscope and found them isoprenic.