Copper and Crocoite Optical Properties

Copper

Crocoite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

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Distinctly trichroic

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.31-2.66

1 3.25

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

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

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Copper and Crocoite Optic Character

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

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Copper and Crocoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Copper and Crocoite 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.