×

Carnelian
Carnelian

Eosphorite
Eosphorite



ADD
Compare
X
Carnelian
X
Eosphorite

Carnelian and Eosphorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.639-1.672
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.029-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Carnelian and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Carnelian and Eosphorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Carnelian and Eosphorite 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, Carnelian is Translucent and Transparent to nearly opaque while Carnelian is Translucent and Transparent to nearly opaque in appearance.