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Cobaltite

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Cobaltite and Verdelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Strong: dark green yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Cobaltite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cobaltite and Verdelite 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.