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Amazonite and Periclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.530
1.735-1.738
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Amazonite and Periclase Optic Character

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

Amazonite and Periclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amazonite and Periclase 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, Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Amazonite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.

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