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Atacamite and Lehsunia Optical Properties


Lehsunia and Atacamite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.831   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.049   
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Clarity
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Atacamite and Lehsunia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Atacamite and Lehsunia 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, Atacamite is Not Available while Atacamite is Not Available in appearance.

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