Caledonite and Beryl Optical Properties

Caledonite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0910.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Caledonite and Beryl Optic Character

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

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