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Caledonite
Caledonite

Falcons Eye
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Caledonite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.818-1.9091.534-1.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.091Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)

Caledonite and Falcons Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Falcons Eye 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.