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Calcite Satin Spar
Calcite Satin Spar

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Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Dichroic (colorless)
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.530-1.543
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.172
0.000-0.003
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite Optic Character

Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite 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 Satin Spar and Apophyllite 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. Apophyllite has Uniaxial/- character.

Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Calcite Satin Spar and Apophyllite 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 Satin Spar is Translucent and Transparent while Calcite Satin Spar is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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