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Calcite and Pleonaste Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.150.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.780
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.154-0.174-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Calcite and Pleonaste Optic Character

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

Calcite and Pleonaste Transparency

Similar to their colors, Calcite and Pleonaste 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, Calcite is Transparent and Translucent while Calcite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.