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Charlesite and Faustite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.4921.612
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Charlesite and Faustite Optic Character

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

Charlesite and Faustite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Charlesite and Faustite 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, Charlesite is Not Available while Charlesite is Not Available in appearance.