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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Simpsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.652-1.6991.994-2.040
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-99990.046
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Arfvedsonite and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Simpsonite 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.