What would happen to light if

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In summary, adding a second piece of mica on top of the first will result in two images, which may rotate around each other if the second piece is at an angle.
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it went through 2 pieces of mica?

I mean, I understand that if there were only 1 piece we would see 2 images (because of birefringence), but what would happen if we placed another piece of mica on top of the first mica?

Would we see the original 2 rays (since they are already polarized), or would we see just one image (ie would it have the opposite effect)?

Also, and if that 2nd piece of mica was rotated, would the images rotate about themselves (ie as they would if there was only 1 piece of mica)?

Appreciate any and all help. tks:)
 
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If you place a second piece of mica on top of the first, you will still see two images. However, depending on what angle the second piece of mica is placed at, the two images may rotate around each other. This can be seen if the second piece of mica is rotated relative to the first piece. If the second piece of mica is placed parallel with the first, then the two images will not rotate.
 

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