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Blue John and Purpurite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.432-1.436
1.85-1.92
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.070
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Blue John and Purpurite Optic Character

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

Blue John and Purpurite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Blue John and Purpurite 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, Blue John is Transparent while Blue John is Transparent in appearance.