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Cobaltite and Edenite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gems
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1.5 Refractive Index
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1.606-1.649
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Gems
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Cobaltite and Edenite Optic Character

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

Cobaltite and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cobaltite and Edenite 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, Cobaltite is Gems while Cobaltite is Gems in appearance.