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Beudantite
Beudantite

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Beudantite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
visible
0.03
-
1.957
-
Trigonal
0.014
-
 
Vitreous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.670-1.734
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monoclinic
0.006-0.011
Transparent

Beudantite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Beudantite and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beudantite and Clinozoisite 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, Beudantite is while Beudantite is in appearance.