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Caledonite and Bloodstone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.54-1.55
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Opaque

Caledonite and Bloodstone Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Bloodstone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Bloodstone 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.