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Azurite

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Azurite and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Visible shades of blue
Distinct

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.720-1.8501.606-1.649
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.108-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Azurite and Edenite Optic Character

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

Azurite and Edenite Transparency

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