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Actinolite and Cuprite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
moderate
visible
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.6282.849
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0250-0.0270Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Actinolite and Cuprite Optic Character

Actinolite and Cuprite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Actinolite and Cuprite 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 Actinolite and Cuprite 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.

Actinolite and Cuprite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Actinolite and Cuprite 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, Actinolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Actinolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.