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Carletonite and Beryl Optical Properties


Beryl and Carletonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Weak   
Weak to distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.517-1.521   
1.560-1.604   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.0040-0.0070   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Carletonite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carletonite and Beryl 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, Carletonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Carletonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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