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Beryl and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Beryl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
Weak to distinct  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.560-1.604  
1.668-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070  
0.024-0.030  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

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Beryl and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Beryl and Violane 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, Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.

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