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Charoite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties


Saltwater pearl and Charoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant   
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Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.545-1.560   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic   
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Birefringence
0.009   
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Charoite and Saltwater pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Charoite and Saltwater pearl 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, Charoite is Translucent while Charoite is Translucent in appearance.

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