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Copper and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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
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Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.678-1.758
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.050
1.9 Clarity
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Translucent

Copper and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Copper and Astrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Copper and Astrophyllite 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, Copper is Not Available while Copper is Not Available in appearance.

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