Caledonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Caledonite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0910.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Caledonite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Dumortierite 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.