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Caledonite
Caledonite

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Colemanite



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Caledonite and Colemanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.584-1.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

Birefringence

0.0910.028-0.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Caledonite and Colemanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Colemanite 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.