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Caledonite
Caledonite

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Caledonite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.05
Transparent
1.818-1.909
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Orthorhombic
0.091
Transparent
 
Subadamantine, Pearly
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
0.03
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1.626-1.629
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monoclinic
-9999
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Caledonite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

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