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Adamite and Euclase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.708-1.7221.650-1.677
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

Birefringence

0.031-0.0500.019-0.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Adamite and Euclase Optic Character

Adamite and Euclase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite and Euclase 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 Adamite and Euclase 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Euclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Adamite and Euclase 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, Adamite is Transparent while Adamite is Transparent in appearance.