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Arfvedsonite and Crocoite Optical Properties


Crocoite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens   
Distinctly trichroic   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.652-1.699   
2.31-2.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Arfvedsonite and Crocoite Optic Character

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

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Arfvedsonite and Crocoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Crocoite 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, Arfvedsonite is Not Available while Arfvedsonite is Not Available in appearance.

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