Childrenite and Crocoite Optical Properties

Childrenite

Crocoite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

visible

Distinctly trichroic

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6722.31-2.66

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n

1.8 Birefringence

0.027-0.042Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Childrenite and Crocoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Childrenite and Crocoite 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.