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Arfvedsonite and Meionite Optical Properties


Meionite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.652-1.699   
1.556-1.600   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.024-0.037   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Arfvedsonite and Meionite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Meionite 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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