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Caledonite and Blue John Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
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1.3 Dispersion
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1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.818-1.909
1.432-1.436
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.091
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Caledonite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Blue John 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.

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