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Abalone and Omphacite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.662-1.723
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
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Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Abalone and Omphacite Optic Character

Abalone and Omphacite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Abalone and Omphacite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Abalone and Omphacite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Abalone and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Abalone and Omphacite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Abalone is Not Available while Abalone is Not Available in appearance.