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Celestine and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Celestine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
-  

Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
-  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.619-1.635  
1.668-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.004-0.012  
0.024-0.030  

Clarity
-  
Translucent  

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Celestine and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Celestine and Violane 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, Celestine is while Celestine is in appearance.

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