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Caledonite and Zircon Optical Properties

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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
 
Adamantine
Weak
0.04
Transparent
1.810-2.024
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tetragonal
0.047-0.055
Transparent

Caledonite and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Zircon 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.