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Colemanite
Colemanite

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Erythrite



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Colemanite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.584-1.6151.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.028-0.030-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Colemanite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Colemanite and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Colemanite and Erythrite 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, Colemanite is Transparent while Colemanite is Transparent in appearance.