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Arfvedsonite and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy

Pleochroism

Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.652-1.6991.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Arfvedsonite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Arfvedsonite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Sarcopside 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 while Arfvedsonite is in appearance.