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Childrenite and Sapphire Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.762-1.788
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.008-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Childrenite and Sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Childrenite and Sapphire 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.