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Azurite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Azurite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.850   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
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Birefringence
0.108   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Azurite and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Azurite and Dendrite crystal 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, Azurite is Translucent and Transparent while Azurite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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