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Childrenite and Omphacite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.672
1.662-1.723
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.042
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Childrenite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Childrenite and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Childrenite and Omphacite 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.